Verdant Purpose - HR Services & Support

Hello! I'm Paul

I’m an HR professional with over 20 years’ experience working at the sharp end of people strategy, culture change, and complex organisational challenges. I've spent my HR career in public, private and voluntary organisations.

Throughout my career, I’ve partnered with leaders across sectors to solve real-world problems, from large-scale restructures to culture repairs and growth transitions. I’m known for cutting through the noise, speaking plainly, and bringing practical solutions that stick.

I believe leadership is about showing up authentically and making tough decisions with care. It’s this mindset that shaped my approach to HR and inspired me to launch Verdant Purpose, a consultancy grounded in clarity, purpose, and real partnership.

If you want to learn more about me, check out my LinkedIn page below.

Why does Verdant Purpose exist?

Verdant Purpose HR exists for the good eggs; the organisations doing meaningful work, but need support to handle HR properly.

Whether you're a charity, a B-Corp, or a values driven organisation, I offer straightforward, ethical, and effective HR support - minus the boring heavy corporate feel.

I'll help you fix the messy bits, make confident people decisions, and grow something good.

What I believe

People-first doesn't mean policy-heavy
You don't need a full time HR team to stay compliant.
Small teams deserve brilliant support.
Your great work should have a great partner.

Verdant Purpose Values

Verdant Purpose isn't here for the box-tickers, or policy-pushers.

I'm here to help good organisations do right by their people, and stay legally sound while they do it.

Here's what I stand for:

Integrity, always

I'll tell you the truth, even when it's hard to hear. I'll help you act with fairness, not fear. No scaremongering, no shady sales tactics.

Just honest, useful HR support that you can rely on.

Sound Judgement

I don't overcomplicate. I offer calm, confident advice based on experience, law, and best practice.

You'll always know why I'm recommending something, and you'll feel confident doing it.

Legally Sound, Practically Human

Being compliant shouldn't make you feel like a robot. I'll help you meet your legal obligations without losing sight of your people, your values, or your culture.

Purpose Over Puff

I work with charities, changemakers and values-led businesses.

I'll cut to what matters, support you properly, and get out of your way when you don't need me.

Partnership, Not Power Plays

I don't do gatekeeping, or advice that'll catch you out. I want to empower you, not make you dependent on me.

Expect transparency, respect, and a real working relationship.

Flexible on Purpose

I know small teams don't have time to jump through hoops. I keep things simple, agile, and tailored to you. No bloated processes, no excessive corporate feel.

Just the right support, at the right time, in the way that works best for you.

What inspired me to start Verdant Purpose?

Verdant Purpose started because I was tired of watching good organisations struggle with bad HR advice. I've seen charities overcharged for investigations, small organisations buried in outdated handbooks, and founders left searching the internet for advice. It didn’t sit right with me and I knew it could be done better.

After years in senior HR roles, I've built the skills to handle the tough stuff restructures, investigations, complicated cultural challenges but what really lights me up is doing it with purpose. I wanted to build something values-led, where compliance didn’t mean cold, and where legal support came with a human touch.

Verdant Purpose exists to help organisations doing good stay in the green legally, culturally, and financially. It’s about making HR make sense, and giving overstretched leaders the calm, confident support they deserve. No waffle. No drama. Just honest, effective help that clears the noise and moves things forward.

Why should I consider working with with Verdant Purpose?

Clients choose us because:

I fix the complicated stuff and make it better for good. Whether it’s an investigation gone wrong, a tricky restructure, or a grievance bubbling under the surface, we bring calm, clarity, and action.
I speak simply. No jargon. No excessive corporate feel. Just practical, plainspoken advice tailored to your world whether you're a grassroots charity or a growing ethical business.
I'm legally solid, but commercially sharp. You get someone who understands employment law and understands what it means to run a business with values.
I'm not here to squeeze you into a one-size-fits-all package. Verdant Purpose's model is flexible, ethical, and built around what you actually need not what locks you into long-term inflexible contracts.
I care about what you care about. This isn’t just work for me. It’s personal. Verdant Purpose was created to support organisations that are doing good because I believe your mission deserves people support that’s just as values-driven as you are.

Let's Talk Things Through

Something not sitting right?

Got a people issue that's keeping you up at night?

A policy that doesn't fit anymore?

Or a team dynamic that's gone off track?

Lets talk it through.

No pressure. No hard sell. Just a genuine conversation about what’s going on and how we might be able to help. Think of it as a sounding board session; a chance to get clarity, ask questions, and see if working together feels like the right fit.

You don’t need to have all the answers. You don’t even need to have the problem fully figured out. Just bring whatever’s on your mind. I’ll bring the HR experience, the legal know-how, and the calm, no-nonsense support.

Book a free 30-minute chat and let’s see what’s possible. No waffle, no obligation.

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