Scale Your Team Without the Chaos.
Fractional VP of People for founders and leaders who’ve outgrown DIY HR.
Build your team, leadership, and culture without the usual growing pains.
As a founder, you didn’t start your business to deal with HR headaches. But now you’re fielding Slack rants, worrying about culture drift, and Googling “how to fire someone nicely.”
Hiring is reactive.
Feedback is hit and miss.
Contracts are... somewhere?
You feel the cost of getting this stuff wrong, even if you can’t always measure it.
Sound familiar?
That’s where I come in.
I'm Lindsay, fractional VP of People for scaling businesses.
I step in when founders realise:
People are their biggest cost and biggest risk
Great culture isn’t a nice-to-have, it’s a retention tool
Good intentions don’t always protect you from legal risk
You need people leadership, not just policies
As your Fractional VP of People & Founder Advisor, I offer:
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20+ years of experience across FTSE corporations and scaling startups
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Calm, commercial support when things feel messy or high-stakes
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Strategic input without the complexity, drama, or big-consultancy energy
If you're looking for a collaborative partner you can trust to help shape your people function, support your growth, and be a steady sounding board when it gets lonely at the top, we’ll work well together.
Trusted by Founders & Leaders
“Lindsay operates with a founder’s mindset solving problems, making smart decisions, and always focusing on what moves the needle.”
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“Lindsay's ability to drive meaningful change, navigate complexity, and add outstanding value at every level makes her an exceptional leader.”
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“Lindsay operates with a founder’s mindset solving problems, making smart decisions, and always focusing on what moves the needle.” | “Lindsay's ability to drive meaningful change, navigate complexity, and add outstanding value at every level makes her an exceptional leader.” |
Who I Work With
I collaborate with founders and leadership teams who:
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Have a product gaining traction and the funding to support growth
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Are growing fast and need structure that scales
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Want strategic people input without the layers of a consultancy
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Are ready to scale their leadership, culture, and people infrastructure including choosing and integrating the right HR tech stack or exploring how AI can improve the way people work
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Are based in the Midlands, across the UK, or globally
My Services
Tailored support for your business stage, from strategic advice to embedded leadership. When your people operations need more than DIY solutions, here’s how I can assist.
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Power Hour - £299 + VAT (Introductory Rate)
A focused, senior-level session for immediate support.
Best for tackling a specific challenge like an exit, restructure, or founder/team misalignment.
Includes:60-minute call
Follow-up summary with clear next steps
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Taster Session - £1,250 + VAT
A strategic deep dive into what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change.
Often used as a starting point for retained support.
Includes:Pre-session diagnostic
90-minute session
Action plan
Follow-up check-in
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Retained People Partner - from £4,995 + VAT per month
Outsourced senior people leadership without the full-time commitment.
Ongoing, high-impact support tailored to your business needs.
We’ll agree on the right approach based on your stage of growth and priorities, using the following framework:
Essentials – Strategic oversight and guidance at key moments.
Growth Partner – Deeper involvement to scale leadership, culture, and operations.
Embedded – A hands-on, fractional People leader integrated into your team.
Let’s discuss what level of engagement makes sense for your business.
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People Projects - from £3,000
Fixed-fee support to solve high-impact people challenges from team structure to HR tech integration.
Example projects include:Organisation design
Career progression frameworks
Performance and feedback systems
People playbooks
Culture audits
Restructures and exits
HR tech stack reviews and integrations
Exploring how AI can support the way your team works
Why Work With Me?
Over 20 years of people leadership experience across FTSE corporations and scaling startups
Fractional leadership without the overhead or recruitment fees
Based in Rutland, I primarily serve businesses across the Midlands and maintain regular availability in London. I offer in-person support in these regions and provide virtual assistance to clients nationwide. Travel beyond these areas can be arranged upon request
Let’s Chat
Need expert people input? Whether it’s a quick decision or a deeper challenge, I offer senior support that fits your pace.