Our Team of Associate Experts
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Colin Barnett
CONSULTANT
Employer brand & recruitment strategy
I partner with organisations to develop their recruitment strategy and employer brand; creating a compelling proposition that attracts, excites and engages potential employees, in line with the business development strategy.
This sees me working across the entire candidate to employee lifecycle - clarifying recruitment market positioning, salary and benefits competitiveness, how to target both active and passive candidates, compelling advert copy, a clear call to action and an engaging candidate experience right through to offer. Then ensuring a comprehensive onboarding and early days induction experience, where the employer brand promise continues to deliver once a candidate joins the organisation.
This experience comes from hundreds of client interactions over 30+ years and across all sectors
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Tanya Ces Maneiro
CONSULTANT
Outplacement support & career development
I’m an experienced and empathetic career coach, qualified in Coaching, NLP, Strengthscope and DISC Personality Profiling.
I previously worked in HR & Training for 10 years within a variety of international organisations. During this time, I handled several major recruitment drives, managed a number of redundancy programmes and delivered training courses to employees located throughout Europe and India.
Over the past 10 years I’ve enjoyed helping people reach their true potential through my work as a coach, specialising in career development and outplacement support.
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Alex Duggan
CONSULTANT
Business continuity & Health & Safety
I bring over 30 years of international experience in Health & Safety and Business Continuity.
Working across diverse industries, I provide practical, tailored solutions that keep businesses compliant, minimise risk, and strengthen long-term resilience.
From health & safety support to business continuity planning, I deliver clear insight and reliable service every time.
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Rebecca Gardner
CONSULTANT
Bespoke recruitment
I’m passionate about discovering exceptional talent and connecting them with businesses that value success, achievement, and growth. With a strong background in recruitment, I thrive on identifying individuals whose skills and ambitions align with the goals of forward-thinking companies.
For me, recruitment isn’t just about filling roles—it’s about building teams. I take pride in creating win-win partnerships where talented professionals can thrive, and businesses can reach new heights. -
Katherine Howlett
CONSULTANT
ESG & Sustainability
I help businesses accelerate their sustainability journey through the Sustainability Accelerator Programme. I specialise in ESG, Social Value, B Corp, and sustainability reporting, supporting leaders to cut ESG risk, unlock efficiencies, and strengthen brand value - all without the cost of a full-time hire.
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Claire Spencer
CONSULTANT
Redundancy & restruture
While I’m a HR generalist, my specialism — and real passion — lies in redundancy and restructuring. I know how challenging these processes can be, and I’ve seen the difference when they’re handled well versus when they’re not. What matters most is combining a commercially minded approach with clarity, compassion, and compliance. I help business leaders and HR teams navigate change with confidence, protecting both their people and their reputation.
As an accredited career coach and mediator, I also support organisations and individuals through challenging transitions, ensuring outcomes that are fair, balanced, and sustainable.
Our founder and Principal Consultant
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Will Cleare
FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
I have a wealth of experience partnering with, and advising business owners and executive stakeholders to deliver positive results. Using an agile approach to driving forwards purpose-driven organisations. I bring energy and passion to the companies I work with.
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