TRUSTED HR ADVISORY FOR GROWING BUSINESSES
HR Advice With Clarity.
Support With Confidence.
Practical, commercially focused HR support for SMEs and growing businesses throughout Kent and the South East.
Whether you need ongoing HR guidance, support with a people challenge or a trusted advisor to help navigate difficult decisions, C3 People Advisory provides clear, pragmatic support tailored to your business.
20+ Years
HR Experience
Supporting SMEs Across
Kent And The South East
Retained &
Ad-Hoc Support
PEOPLE CHALLENGES
People Challenges
Shouldn't Keep You
Awake At Night
Managing people is one of the most rewarding parts of running a business. It's also one of the most challenging.
From difficult conversations to performance concerns, getting HR wrong can be costly. That's where C3 People Advisory can help.
Difficult Employee Conversations
Performance Concerns
Absence Management
Recruitment & Onboarding
Contracts & Documentation
Manager Support & Coaching
Disciplinary & Grievance Matters
Business Change & Restructuring
THE C3 APPROACH
Clarity. Compliance. Culture.
Everything we do is built around three simple principles that help businesses make confident people decisions, reduce risk and create workplaces where people and business can thrive.
CLARITY
Clear, practical HR advice that helps business owners understand their options, navigate people challenges and make confident decisions.
COMPLIANCE
Strong foundations, compliant documentation and practical processes that help protect your business and reduce risk.
CULTURE
Creating workplaces where people feel valued, engaged and aligned with your business goals.
Clarity to make confident decisions.
Compliance to protect your business.
Culture to help your people and organisation thrive.
OUR SERVICES
How We Support Your Business
Every business is different. Whether you're looking for an ongoing HR partnership, support with a specific challenge or help building stronger people foundations, our services are designed to provide practical support that grows with your business.
Retained HR Support
Flexible ongoing HR support providing access to experienced HR expertise without the cost of an in-house HR function.
HR Health Checks
Flexible ongoing HR support providing access to experienced HR expertise without the cost of an in-house HR function.
New Business Starter Packs
Flexible ongoing HR support providing access to experienced HR expertise without the cost of an in-house HR function.
Breathe HR Support
Flexible ongoing HR support providing access to experienced HR expertise without the cost of an in-house HR function.
Project & Ad-Hoc Support
Flexible support for investigations, hearings, recruitment projects, training workshops and people initiatives.
Need support with a specific project, investigation, hearing or workshop?
Book a Discovery Call >
ONGOING SUPPORT OPTIONS
Choose The Right
Level of Support
Every business has different people challenges, priorities and growth plans.
Our retained support packages are designed to provide the right level of
HR partnership as your business evolves.
ESSENTIALS
Ideal for start-ups and small businesses seeking practical HR guidance and compliant foundations.
from
£395
per month
- HR advice via email and phone
- Up to 2 HR documents or letters per month
- Contract and policy guidance
- Basic employees relations support
- HR compliance guidance
- Regular service reviews
ENHANCED
Ideal for growing SMEs requiring more regular support, manager guidance and proactive HR input.
from
£795
per month
- Ongoing HR advice and support
- Manager support and coaching
- Up to 5 HR documents or letters per month
- Recruitment and onboarding guidance
- HR compliance guidance
- Regular service reviews
COMPLETE
Ideal for established SMEs and larger organisations requiring senior level HR partnership and strategic support.
from
£1,495
per month
- Strategic HR guidance
- Senior HR Business Partner level support
- Up to 10 HR documents or letters per month
- Monthly review meetings
- Optional on-site support arrangement
- Stakeholder coaching and support
Not sure which package is right for your business?
Every organisation is different. The packages shown provide a guide to the level of support available,
but the right solution depends on your people, priorities and growth plans.
Book a Discovery Call and we'll help identify the most appropriate level of support for your business.
YOUR CRITICAL FRIEND
Independent HR Thinking & Commercial Guidance
Sometimes you don't need a policy update.
Sometimes you need someone experienced to help you think.
Business owners and leaders are often faced with complex people decisions where there isn't always a right or wrong answer.
- Strategic HR Advice
- Difficult Employee Situations
- Leadership Support
- Organisational Change
- Commercial Guidance
from
£125
per hour
Confidential, practical advice from an experienced HR professional you can trust.
A safe space to think, plan and decide.
No tie-ins. No retainers. Just expert support when you need it.
MEET FAYE
More Than HR Advice.
A Trusted Business Partner.
For more than 20 years, I've worked alongside business owners, leaders and managers to help them navigate the people challenges that naturally arise as organisations grow and evolve.
My approach combines practical HR expertise with commercial understanding, ensuring advice is not only compliant but realistic, pragmatic and aligned with business objectives.
20+ Years Experience
Supporting businesses across a wide range of sectors and people challenges.
Commercially Focused
Advice that balances legal compliance with the realities of running a business.
Personal Service
Direct access to an experienced HR professional who gets to know your organisation.
I believe great HR support should provide confidence, clarity and reassurance, helping business owners make informed decisions while creating positive workplaces where people can thrive.
Founder & Director
TRUSTED BY CLIENTS
Practical HR Support. Real Business Impact.
Here's what business owners and leaders say about working with C3 People Advisory.
HR PARTNERSHIP
"Working with Faye was exactly what our business needed. She helped us put clear foundations in place and gave us confidence and structure as we grew. Her approach was professional, responsive and incredibly supportive throughout."
James
Owner, RJC Controls Ltd.
LEADERSHIP SUPPORT
"Faye consistently demonstrated the qualities that make an exceptional People Expert. She balances the needs of the business with genuine care for people and is trusted by colleagues at all levels. Any organisation would benefit from her expertise."
Alan
Technology Business Management
RECRUITMENT
"Faye provided exceptional support throughout our recruitment and interview process. Her advice and guidance gave us confidence in our hiring decisions and helped us improve the overall quality and consitency of our process."
Lisa
Ward Tuition Services
TRANSFORMATION & CHANGE
"Faye provided invaluable HR support during a period of significant growth and transformation. She was always practical, commercially minded and calm in difficult situations. A great colleague and trusted advisor."
Richard
CTO
Supporting Businesses Across Kent & The South East
Practical HR support tailored to growing businesses, helping leaders navigate people challenges with confidence.
Flexible Retained & Project Support
Whether you need ongoing HR partnership or support with a specific challenge, advice is available when you need it.
Expertise Without The Overhead
Access experienced HR guidance and strategic people support without the cost of a full-time in-house HR function.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions About HR Support
Before choosing HR support, it's natural to have questions about how we work, costs, timescales and the level of support available. Here are some of the questions we're asked most often.
What HR support does a small business need?
Every business is different, but most SMEs benefit from support with employment contracts, HR policies, employee relations, recruitment, performance management and compliance. C3 People Advisory provides practical HR support tailored to growing businesses across Kent and the South East.
What is outsourced HR support?
Outsourced HR support gives businesses access to experienced HR expertise without employing an in-house HR manager. This can include ongoing retained HR support, HR advice, policy development, employee relations support and strategic people guidance.
How much does HR support cost for a small business?
The cost of HR support depends on the size of your business, the level of support required and the complexity of your people challenges. C3 People Advisory offers flexible retained HR packages as well as ad-hoc support to suit different business needs.
Can you help with disciplinary and grievance procedures?
Yes. We regularly support businesses with disciplinary matters, grievance procedures, investigations, performance concerns and other sensitive employee relations issues, ensuring processes are handled fairly and compliantly.
Do I need HR policies and employment contracts?
Clear employment contracts, policies and employee documentation help protect both employers and employees. We can review existing documentation or create the foundations needed for a compliant and well-managed workplace.
What is a HR Health Check?
An HR Health Check reviews your people processes, documentation and compliance arrangements to identify risks, gaps and opportunities for improvement. It provides business owners with clarity and practical recommendations.
Can you help with recruitment and onboarding?
Yes. We support businesses with recruitment processes, interview preparation, onboarding documentation and people practices that help new employees settle in successfully.
What is a Critical Friend service?
A Critical Friend provides confidential, independent support when business owners and managers need an experienced sounding board for difficult people decisions, organisational change or leadership challenges.
Do you work with businesses in Kent?
Yes. C3 People Advisory supports businesses across Kent and the South East, providing practical HR advice, retained HR support and project-based people services.
Can HR support be provided remotely?
Yes. Most HR support can be delivered remotely via phone, video call and email, with on-site support available where required.
CONTACT
Let's Start With
A Conversation
Whether you're looking for ongoing HR support, need a confidential sounding board, or have a specific people challenge you'd like to discuss, I'd be happy to learn more about your business and how I can help.
CONTACT
Let's Start A Conversation
CALL FAYE
LOCATION
Kent & South East
Supporting businesses remotely and on site.
CONFIDENTIAL
Professional, discreet support for sensitive people matters.
Book Your Discovery Call
Choose a convenient time to discuss your business, people challenges and how C3 People Advisory can support you.