Where business meets balance.

Are you looking for down-to-earth, practical HR advice and support?

One of the most valuable resources a business has is its people, and we understand the challenges faced by businesses when it comes to managing people. We want to make sure your people resource is working the best it can for your business.

Our HR support is designed to provide you with everything you and your employees need to deliver your roles to the highest standard and to enable them to achieve the business’s aspirations and goals.

We offer a range of services, including, but not limited to, policy review, creation and implementation, legal compliance, employee well-being, leadership development, employee engagement, performance management, and recruitment. We bring practical experience to a range of operational practices and people strategies, meaning we can advise on different actionable approaches to managing people.

We provide practical, commercially savvy HR support built around what organisations actually need. Whether you’re looking for light-touch reassurance or a fully embedded HR partner, we offer a level of support that fits.

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Core HR Support

Our Core HR packages are designed to give you consistent, proactive support through a simple monthly retainer.
You’ll benefit from predictable costs, trusted advice, and the reassurance of having experienced HR support whenever you need it.
Alongside our Core HR packages, we also offer flexible, specialist support when you need something more specific.

Core HR support consultation for businesses
HR partner solutions tailored to your business needs
Performance management and employee relations guidance
Compliance and risk management advice
Strategic HR planning aligned with your growth goals
Compliance and risk management advice
Strategic HR planning aligned with your growth goals
HR Retainers & Business Services

Whether you’re an early-stage founder or a growing SME, we help you manage your people and business with confidence.

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Collaborative HR and leadership support session

Why We’re Different

Depth of experience

Expansive HR and business operations expertise applied in real-world settings.


Practical guidance

We focus on what works for your business right now, with systems that grow with you.


Calm, dependable support

Whether you need ongoing retainer support or a one-off project solution, we’re adaptable, responsive and easy to work with.

What our clients say…

  • “Amy has been a great HR support to us and has helped our business prepare for team growth in varying aspects. She is clearly knowledgeable and passionate about what she does and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.”
    Gemma Spinks
    Director, Spinks Creative

  • “Amy has been amazing with the support given to us. We are a growing business and Amy’s advice is helping us thrive to be the best we can for our team. We have access to advice as desired and feel like we have support going forward. Amy is super easy to communicate with and is always on hand with great ideas! We are so happy that Notebook and Pen were recommended to us! Amazing HR support! Amy feels part of our team now :)”.
    Sam Murphy
    Director, BM Construction

  • “Amy was recommended to us by our Accountant. As a family run business, our time is often spread thin to cover all aspects of running a business. Amy has most definitely been a life saver when it comes to all HR needs we have. She is quick, efficient, and already lifted the worry of making sure everything is correct and in place. She instantly understood the needs of our business and we are really enjoying working with her.”
    Tamsin Oakley
    Director, Frogmore Marine Services & Elliott Hire

  • “I worked with Amy on a number of business support power hour sessions where we deep-dived into specific areas of my new business, including reviewing time spent on different tasks, discussing the related processes and systems, pricing structures and beyond.
    We also had a very useful planning session for a specific upcoming project where Amy was the perfect soundboard for pinning down plans and priorities.
    I would recommend Notebook and Pen to any business or individual that needs help gaining that clarity and balance. Amy is also incredibly approachable and professional, and you will be in good hands with her.”
    Kirsty Nash
    Accountant, Tiny Shark Accounting

  • “Excellent personal service! Amy and the team have been fantastic with supporting me with advice and guidance surrounding HR queries. From contracts to policies and more. I have no hesitation when it comes to recommending Notebook and Pen!”
    Abbie Watson
    Managing Director, Experity Partners

  • I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Amy for her brilliant contribution to the team over the last year.
    While Amy originally joined us to cover the poor health of another team member, she became an integral part of the team, in particular leading the organisation of our amazing book launch last summer.
    Her hard work, commitment and amazing
    project management skills have significantly contributed to Team AO’s success and the growth of our company.
    Amy. on behalf of the entire team, thank you for your amazing support.”
    Antoinette Oglethorpe
    Director, Antoinette Oglethorpe Limited

  • “Amy was super organised and extremely supportive with ensuring that our new book: The New Long Life, had everything in order ahead of the launch. Nothing was too much trouble and it all came together ahead of time and in a coordinated and logical manner.
    Amy acted on our behalf as the liaison with designers and publishers, ensuring that deadlines were met and
    everything was with the right people on time.
    We highly recommend Amy and it was an absolute joy to have worked together.”
    Lynda Gratton
    Professor of Management Practice and Andrew J Scott, Professor of Economics; both at London
    Business School

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