Build your own successful HR consultancy

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A proven model for ambitious HR professionals

For experienced HR professionals who want to build a commercially successful business, face2faceHR provides a proven model, practical support and the freedom to shape your future.

Starting your own consultancy gives you independence, but building a successful business takes more than HR experience alone.

At face2faceHR, we provide a structured, proven approach to help you get established and build momentum from the outset. You’ll have access to practical tools, training and ongoing support, alongside a network of experienced consultants who understand the realities of growing a client base.

Success comes from combining your HR expertise with a willingness to develop the business.

Our most successful consultants actively follow the model and build momentum early on.

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Is this the right fit for you?

Starting your own HR consultancy can be incredibly rewarding, but it requires a different mindset from employment.

Alongside delivering great HR advice, you’ll need to build relationships, attract clients and grow your business.

The good news is that you won’t be doing it alone. Our proven model, training and support are designed to help you build momentum and avoid many of the challenges that come with starting from scratch.

If you’re excited by the idea of building something of your own and are prepared to put the effort in, face2faceHR could be the right fit for you.

Meet Jane Fryatt, our consultant in Abingdon, Oxfordshire.

Jane launched her face2faceHR consultancy in 2018, looking for greater flexibility, professional fulfilment and the opportunity to build a successful business on her own terms.

Watch Jane share why she chose face2faceHR and what her experience has been like.

Hear from our consultants

Every consultant’s journey is different. Here’s what some of them have to say about building their business with face2faceHR

My first year with face2faceHR exceeded expectations. The structure and support provided, enabled me to focus on building a credible, client-centred HR consultancy, while developing a flexible and rewarding career. I look forward to continuing this momentum."

Mark Rogers

I got all the right support from face2faceHR right from initial contact, onboarding, training and now ongoing support. I feel confident running my HR consultancy business and knowing there is always someone to support me when I need it."

Vivian Adeyemi

By the time launch day arrives, you are ready, prepared, and can hit the ground running"

Vanessa Frampton

My experience joining face2face HR has been incredibly positive. The onboarding process was slick and well organised, with fantastic information and training from the outset. What really stood out was the warm, supportive feel of the business. I felt genuinely supported every step of the way and couldn ’t have asked for a better start."

Caroline Rigby

What could you earn?

How much you put into your business will influence what you get out of it.

Once established, many of our consultants build strong, sustainable income streams and, for those motivated to grow, a six-figure turnover is achievable.

Every business journey is different, but the opportunity is there to create something that delivers both professional fulfilment and financial reward.

Our background

A few years into running her own HR consultancy, Eleanor Deem, founder and Managing Director, developed the face2faceHR brand and business model to help other HR professionals establish and grow their own businesses.

Since launching in 2013, face2faceHR has helped more than 25 HR professionals across the UK build successful consultancies and achieve their goal of becoming independent HR business owners.

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What’s next?

If you’ve seen enough to think face2faceHR could be the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you.

Download our prospectus to learn more about the opportunity, or arrange an informal chat with Eleanor to discuss your goals, ask questions and explore whether face2faceHR could be the right fit for you.

What you’ll get as a face2faceHR partner

Established face2faceHR brand, together with marketing resources to help you grow your business.

Support from Eleanor and our experienced head office team to help you grow with confidence.

Six-point marketing model designed to help you attract clients, build momentum and generate income.

Supportive community of fellow consultants who share knowledge, experience and practical advice.

The face2faceHR PlayBook and Partners’ Toolkit, providing practical guidance and resources to help you launch and run your business with confidence.

Comprehensive training through our Fledgling and Flying Start programmes, plus ongoing development and twice-yearly conferences.

Six-month one-to-one coaching programme focused on business development, marketing and networking skills. To find out more click here!

Post-coded territory with local market insight and support.

Download our prospectus to explore everything included and see how face2faceHR can help you build a successful HR consultancy.

Who are we looking for?

Experience is important, but mindset matters too. We’re looking for experienced HR professionals who are ready to combine their expertise with the commitment and initiative needed to build a successful consultancy.

Down-to-earth, approachable and credible

Commercially minded in their approach to HR

Proactive, self-motivated and comfortable taking initiative

Motivated to build a client base, not just deliver HR support

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Running your own consultancy requires time, consistency and focus, particularly in the early stages. You’ll need to be available for clients, business development and networking activities, and be willing to take responsibility for growing your business.

MCIPD qualification is preferred, although we may also consider applicants with significant HR experience and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

If you’re determined, ambitious and excited by the opportunity to build your own successful HR consultancy, you could be the right fit for face2faceHR.

Frequently asked questions…

Will you give me clients?

We do have leads coming in centrally, which will be referred to you if you are the nearest consultant, however this will not be your main source of clients. What we will do is tell you exactly what you need to do (and exactly how to do it) in order to get clients, and provide you with all the tools and training you need to do that successfully.

Would I be working for you?

No, our consultants all own their own businesses, so while they operate within our brand offering our products and services, they don’t work for us, they work for themselves and maintain control of their own consultancy.

I understand my franchise relates to a protected territory. What does this mean?

It means your marketing activities are restricted to the defined area in question. So for example networking events outside your territory are restricted. But there is no restriction on where your clients are located. If a client comes to you from outside your territory, that’s your lead, and there is no need to hand it over to another consultant, or pay a percentage, or any similar restrictions.

Can I speak to one of your existing franchise partners to find out how they’ve found it?

Yes that’s absolutely fine, and we encourage it. However we do ask that you don’t attempt to contact them directly. They are busy people with clients to work for, and although they’re always happy to oblige, talking to potential franchise partners is a favour they do us. For that reason we think it’s better if the request to speak to you comes from us and can therefore be arranged to suit them.

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