Fractional Chief People Officer (CPO)
Interim or part-time support across all aspects of culture and people strategy.
Does your people strategy need a little outside help?
Are you looking for experienced support to establish or lead your people function? Do you need advice you can trust to shape your people strategy? Would you like to do this without committing to a full-time position?
I can help.
I’ve led or established the people functions in organisations including Virgin Mobile, energy provider Pure Planet and a number of creative and technology firms. I know the challenges, the support you’ll need and most importantly, how to develop a culture to inspire and engage your people.
Working with a Fractional Chief People Officer (CPO) is a cost-effective way to deliver this - and bring all the advantages of an experienced CPO, as and when you need it. This could be for a few days each month, or a short-term interim contract.
I have delivered this role for a number of organisations from startups needing guidance from day one, to established organisations wanting a proven CPO to guide the people function, perhaps as maternity cover, or while a longer-term solution is found.
The advantages of a Fractional CPO
By working with an external and experienced CPO, you’ll benefit from an objective view of what you actually need to get done, without the influence of any internal agendas.
Your people function is being led, but with the added benefit of a consultancy approach.
Founders can focus on growing their business, safe in the knowledge that the right people strategy gets put in place - with embedded best practice HR from the start.
Established organisations get the advantage of an external perspective that often benefits and develops more junior members of the people team.
How it works
I start with a fact-find call or meeting to discuss your situation and objectives. These might relate to culture, employee engagement, talent retention, the establishment of best practice HR policies - or taking a leadership perspective across an established people function.
I will assess your situation and make recommendations for what I could achieve working together, and the suggested time needed.
You get proven people function leadership only when you need it.
Testimonials
Nice words about working with me...
Sir Richard Branson:
Founder and Chairman, Virgin Group
Rich has been a valued member of the Virgin Mobile team. He dealt with matters in a professional and confident manner, which has also been highlighted in his work with the wider Virgin Group.
Neil Hutchinson:
Founder, Forward Internet Group
Rich helped navigate us through significant transformation and change. From hiring key recruits to company wide communications to people strategy and engagement plans. He provided excellent support through a pivotal period.
John Oxley:
Former MD, Active Nation
Rich brings energy, insight and great belief into his work in engaging teams. He works hard to understand an organisation's key drivers and is not afraid of challenging them. He brings purpose to his work but does it with fun.
Jessica Gillingham: Founder and CEO, Adobe Worldwide
The en:Rich culture audit has been one of the most enlightening initiatives we have ever done in our 8 years of operation, and one of the most effective.
Sonya Chowdhury: CEO, Action for ME
Rich conducted a cultural audit for us. It was a very thorough process which delivered significant business value. He was great to work with.
Jeroen Tondelier:
Director of Audi Academy, Mexico
Rich presented a clear and no nonsense view on HR during the London HR Leadership Alliance. Thank you for sharing your interesting opinions, Rich!