HR Consultant Cambridge

Helping You Manage People with Confidence and Clarity

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From social media planning to campaign performance reporting, we help Suffolk small businesses grow their reach, strengthen their marketing, and turn attention into action.

We offer a three-tiered small business marketing package, so you can choose the level of support that suits you best, whether you're just starting out or scaling up across Suffolk.

What We Help You With

Our HR support is designed to give you peace of mind and save you time. You get a partner who understands the realities of running a small business and delivers clear, dependable advice.

  • HR Strategy and Planning – Align your people plans with business growth

  • Employee Contracts & Handbooks – Legally compliant, tailored to your needs

  • Hiring & Onboarding Support – Find the right people and bring them in smoothly

  • Performance & Development – Support your team’s growth and accountability

  • HR Policies & Processes – Clear frameworks to protect your business and support your people

We are based in Suffolk and work closely with clients across Cambridge and the surrounding CB1 to CB5 postcodes.

Why Work With Us?

You don’t need a full-time HR department to manage your team effectively. You just need the right support at the right time. That’s what we provide.

  • We keep things straightforward and jargon-free

  • We’re responsive and easy to work with

  • We help you stay compliant while keeping things human

  • We understand the pressures and pace of SME life

“Ysobelle Edwards helped us set up all our HR policies and contracts. Everything was handled quickly, clearly, and with a real understanding of how our business works.”

— Cambridge-based business owner

Choose your plan

Whether you’re hiring your first employee or managing a growing team, we help you stay compliant, consistent, and confident with your people decisions.

At Ysobelle Edwards, we support SMEs in Cambridge with practical, no-jargon HR consultancy. We know that people are the heart of your business, and we help you look after them while staying focused on your goals.

Starter

£400

Includes:

  • Legally Compliant Employment Contracts (customised per role)

  • Grievance & Disciplinary Policies (in line with ACAS code)

  • Performance Management Framework (PIPs, appraisals, objectives)

  • Employee Handbook Creation or Review

  • Health & Safety Responsibilities Guidance

  • Onboarding Checklist Template

  • Monthly Support Meeting (up to 2 hours)

  • Quarterly Employment Law Updates

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Growth

£800

Includes:

Everything from starter package, PLUS:

  • Outsourced HR operational process, including onboarding and offboarding

  • Employee Engagement Survey Design, Deployment & Insights

  • Job Suitability and development Analysis for key roles

  • Role Profiling and Team Fit Reports

  • Quarterly Insights Report (culture trends, attrition flags)

Important Note on Pricing

All pricing listed is indicative and provided as a guide. Final costs may vary depending on the size, structure, and specific needs of your business. We’ll always provide a tailored quote before starting any work, so you know exactly what to expect.

Scale

£2,750

Includes:

Everything from starter package, PLUS:

  • Fractional Head of People (up to 10 hrs/month)

  • Workforce Planning: Structure, Succession & Skills Gap Analysis

  • Strategic Culture Design (Values, Behaviours, EVP)

  • Leadership Development Support (bespoke workshops, coaching)

  • Change Management Planning (M&A, restructuring, new tech rollouts)

  • Employer Branding Strategy + Review

  • Bonus: 5x Headhunting Credits (mid-level or specialist roles)

  • Bi-Weekly Strategic People Calls (60 mins)

Add-ons for any tier:

  • Recruitment Campaign Management

  • Redundancy Process Support

  • HR Software Setup

  • Return to Work Planning & Documentation

  • All available on request

Why Choose Ysobelle Edwards?

Supporting Cambridge SMEs

From high-growth start-ups to established local firms, we provide HR support that fits the way you work. We’ve supported clients across:

  • Central Cambridge

  • Cambridge Science Park

  • Trumpington and Chesterton

  • South Cambridgeshire villages

Whether you need help with documentation, strategy, or team development, we will meet you where you are and grow with you.

Let’s Talk About Your HR Needs

If you’re looking for an HR consultant in Cambridge who is down to earth, easy to work with, and focused on practical results, we’d love to hear from you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • We usually support small to medium-sized businesses, from solo founders with first hires to teams of 10 to 50 employees.

  • Yes. Whether you need a single policy created or full support setting up your HR function, we can help.

  • Absolutely. All our contracts, handbooks, and policies are written with current UK employment law in mind and tailored to your business.

  • Yes. We can support everything from job specs to interviews and onboarding plans.

  • We do. Many clients choose monthly retainers for ongoing advice, updates, and regular support as they grow.

  • Yes. We are local and regularly meet clients in Cambridge or nearby. We’re also happy to work remotely if that’s easier for you.