HR Made Simple for Creative Small Businesses in South East London
Minerva HR Consulting is an outsourced HR consultancy run by Sally Brandon MCIPD. It supports creative small businesses in South East London and across the UK with monthly HR support from £125 + VAT, HR starter kits from £675 + VAT, visa sponsorship, HR projects and pay as you go advice.
Your business deserves great people. And you deserve a little less HR headache.
Running a business is challenging enough without employment law, difficult conversations and people problems keeping you awake at night.
I'm Sally Brandon, founder of Minerva HR Consulting, and I help small businesses make wise people decisions, build stronger teams and manage HR with confidence.
Think of me as your outsourced people partner: experienced, approachable HR support without the cost of employing someone in-house.
Whether you need someone to sort out your contracts and handbook, help you navigate a tricky employee issue, support a visa sponsorship application or give you ongoing HR advice, I'm here to help.
No jargon. No unnecessary complication. Just practical, tailored advice from someone who understands that behind every business are real people.
Let's make HR feel a little less daunting.
Your business is unique. Your HR support should be too.
You didn't start your business because you love employment contracts, disciplinary procedures or keeping up with legislation.
You started it because you had a vision, a skill or a brilliant idea. As your business grows, looking after your people becomes a bigger part of the picture, and sometimes a rather complicated one.
You might need help with:
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Getting the foundations right: employment contracts, handbooks, HR policies and new starter processes.
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Managing people problems: absence, performance, conduct, grievances and difficult conversations.
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Keeping up with employment law: understanding what has changed and what it means for your business.
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Growing your team: recruitment, management support, people processes and organisational changes.
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Navigating specialist issues: including Skilled Worker visa sponsorship and TUPE transfers.
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Taking HR off your to-do list: ongoing support, HR administration and projects that need an experienced pair of hands.
You don't necessarily need a full-time HR department. You need the right support, at the right time, for your business.
That's where I come in.
Meet Sally – your people partner
Hi, I'm Sally, the person behind Minerva HR Consulting.
With over 20 years of HR experience across the employee lifecycle, I've seen how much difference good HR can make to a business, and how stressful things can become when people issues aren't handled well.
I work with business owners to find practical solutions that work for their organisation, their people and their budget. Sometimes that means helping you put the right policies in place before a problem arises. Sometimes it means talking through a difficult situation and working out the best way forward. And sometimes, you just need someone knowledgeable to pick up the phone and say, "Let's work through this together."
That's the kind of relationship I want to build with every client: honest, supportive and grounded in what your business actually needs.
A little more about me
Outside Minerva, family life keeps me busy too. With children pursuing acting, I've seen first-hand how important it is to have the flexibility to support the people you love while building something of your own.
That balance is part of what I value about running Minerva. I understand that business owners are people too, juggling responsibilities, making difficult decisions and trying to build a business that works for them, not the other way around.
It's one of the reasons I believe HR should be human, practical and personal. Behind every business decision are real people, with lives and commitments beyond the workplace.
Sally Brandon MCIPD, founder of
Minerva HR Consulting
Why Minerva?
Minerva is named after my grandmother's much-loved pet owl, and takes inspiration from Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom.
It's a name that reflects how I believe HR should work. Good HR isn't just about paperwork, policies and ticking boxes. It's about using knowledge, experience and sound judgement to make wise decisions about people.
And, of course, a little owl seemed rather fitting for a consultancy built around wisdom!
My aim is simple: to help you create a workplace where your business can thrive and your people can do their best work.
HR support that works for you
Whether you need a one-off helping hand or an ongoing HR partner, I'll tailor the support to your business.
Ongoing HR support
Regular, flexible support for business owners who want an experienced HR professional in their corner without adding to their headcount. From everyday advice and employee issues to keeping your HR documents up to date, we agree what you need and build a package around it.
One-off advice and projects
Need help with a specific employee issue, a contract review, an updated handbook, a restructure or a new HR process? I'll work with you on the project, without the need for a long-term commitment.
HR foundations
If you're employing people for the first time, or your existing documents haven't been reviewed for years, I'll help you put appropriate contracts, policies, handbooks and processes in place.
Visa sponsorship and specialist HR support
From employer sponsorship licence applications and Certificates of Sponsorship to wider right-to-work support, I can help you navigate the requirements and understand what needs to happen next. I also support businesses with TUPE and other complex people projects.
HR systems and administration
Good HR doesn't have to mean endless spreadsheets and paperwork. I can help you improve your processes, manage HR administration and explore HR software that makes looking after your team easier.
Find out more about my services
Why work with Minerva?
🦉 Personal, not impersonal
You work directly with me. I get to know you, your business and the challenges you face.
🦉 Expertise without the overhead
Access experienced HR support without employing a full-time HR professional.
🦉 Advice that makes sense
I'll explain your options in plain English, helping you understand the risks and make informed decisions.
🦉 Support that fits your business
From a single question to a longer-term partnership, we'll find an approach that suits your needs and budget.
🦉 Practical, people-first HR
Compliance matters, but so do trust, communication and treating people fairly. Good HR brings these together.
How much does HR support cost?
That depends on the type and amount of support you need. Monthly HR support starts from £125 + VAT per month (HR Advice) or £849 + VAT per month (HR Manager). Pay as you go advice is £165 + VAT per hour, and HR starter kits start from £675 + VAT. Projects are quoted individually, and we agree the scope and fees before any work begins.
Ready to make HR feel easier?
You don't have to work through every people challenge on your own.
Whether you need reassurance about a tricky situation, help getting your HR foundations in place or a trusted people partner to support your business as it grows, let's have a conversation.
Make wise people decisions. Build a stronger team. Get back to running your business.
Or get in touch directly:
Sally Brandon MCIPD
Minerva HR Consulting
Email: sally@minervahrconsulting.co.uk
Telephone: 020 3137 4758
Minerva HR Consulting – People decisions made wisely
Minerva the Owl
What my clients say:
"Sally has been helping us develop our updated Employee Handbook and provide employment and compliance advice. She was brilliantly proactive and guided us every step of the way. Sally has been incredibly supportive and delivered everything we asked for efficiently and professionally."
Charlie Wilson, Partner, Insight Management & Production, London.
"From the moment we reached out, Sally understood the problem and was proactive in guiding us every step of the way... She took the time to listen and provided clear, actionable advice that helped us navigate the situation with confidence."
Amanda Evans, Co-Director, Scott Marshall Partners Ltd, London.
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