Kent HR Services - Craven Consultancy Services

Independent HR Solutions in Kent

Affordable HR services, perfect for small, medium & start-up businesses

We love to work alongside SME’s with similar values to us; businesses who are ready to move to the next level & be the best that you can be to protect your business & your people to build a Great Business Foundation; focusing on continuous improvement, a safe working culture & risk management

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Meet Dee Newton

Your Kent-based HR Business Partner, Coach & MHFA at Craven HR Services

Dee lives and is based in Margate with her partner Danny and their 3 rescue dogs; Elsa, Magick & Merlin. She moved down to Margate in 2021 from North Yorkshire, to be nearer to her daughter Sam and grandson Ralfie Lennon.

Dee has 20 years’ + experience in HR/people management and has extensive knowledge and experience in various sectors and services; including Charity, Construction, Education, Escalators, Hair & Beauty, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, IT & Manufacturing.

Our Packages

We can support you with practical advice for a wide range of HR and people related matters.

Our HR Support Packages can be adapted to suit your particular needs.

Please do get in touch to discuss your options and prices.

Foundation

Our ‘Peace of Mind’ monthly Foundation Retainer Package; to ensure compliancy, adhering to employment law.

Dedicated HR Business Partner
Helpline & Email
Quarterly Remote Meeting
HR Gap Audit & Gap Analysis
90 Day Action Plan
Annual Policy Review & Updates
*Routine, lower-risk HR support.
Performance Management Advice for everyday conversations and informal issues
Contract/s of Employment
HR/People Management Guides
Bespoke Employee Handbook including Statutory Policies & Recommended Company Specific Policies
Monthly HR & Health & Safety Newsletter

From £350/month + VAT

*Routine, lower risk HR Support

Guidance and templates for day-to-day people matters such as absence, probation and informal performance management.

Formal disciplinary, grievance, capability or investigation processes are supported under our Advanced retainer or on a project basis.

More involved or sensitive cases that require full HR management or representation are included in our Advanced Retainer or delivered on a project basis.

ADVANCED

Our Advanced Package for those who require a more thorough coverage

All the features in our Foundation package plus:

Quarterly & Annual Meetings – Remote or Face-to-Face
Complex HR Casework – Structured case management support, including step-by-step guidance, drafting and oversight
Pay & Reward
Flexible/Hybrid Working Framework
Recruitment & Selection
Performance Management Framework
Workplace Wellbeing Strategy Toolkit (inc. Company Stress Risk Assessment)
Neurodiversity Awareness & Inclusion Toolkit
Sexual Harassment Toolkit
10 E-Learning Courses per annum (excluding Premium)
No set-up fee for Craven HR (normally £499 + VAT)

From £550/month + VAT

*Comprehensive HR partnership for complex and sensitive matters

Complex HR casework, covering disciplinaries, grievances, investigations, performance or capability management, restructures, settlement agreements, redundancies, safeguarding, pay and reward issues, and long-term sickness management.

Craven provides guidance and oversight. Managers lead.

HR Operations & Administration Support
A managed, remote HR admin service available as an add-on to our Advanced and Strategic retainers, supporting the implementation of HR advice and employee lifecycle processes within agreed capacity.

Pricing:
Provided as a monthly add-on to an existing HR retainer.
Pricing is based on headcount, complexity, and required capacity.
Prices available on request.

(minimum of 12 months Contract)

STRATEGY

Our Strategic Partnership Package is designed for organisations that require high-level HR leadership, organisational development, and long-term people strategy from a trusted HR partner.

All the features in our Foundation and Advanced packages plus:

Senior HR Business Partner (HRD - Level)
Quarterly Executive/Board Meetings– Remote or Face-to-Face
Strategic HR Plan & Workforce Planning
Organisational Design & Succession Planning
Multi Site People Strategy & Culture Alignment
Regulated Sector HR Compliance & Governance Support
Leadership Coaching & Manager Development
Change Management Support (TUPE, restructures, acquisitions)
E-Learning 20% off Subscription Offer

From £1250/month + VAT

(minimum of 12 months Contract)

PAYG

We also have an hourly and daily rate if you just need help now and again, project work or with additional assistance to your contract package.

£95/hour+VAT or £695/day+VAT

MINI

Our Mini Retainer provides essential HR compliance support for smaller teams; ideal for start-ups or small teams.

From £180/month + VAT or

Our Mini Retainer is an entry-level HR support package, ideal for start-ups or small teams that need essential HR protection and compliance guidance without ongoing casework support.

Provides quick advice via email or helpline on everyday queries such as sickness, lateness, annual leave, right to work checks, and straightforward disciplinary questions.

The package focuses on proactive compliance, not hands-on management of formal or complex HR issues — those are covered in our Foundation and Advanced retainers.

PLUS

Add Our Craven HR Software to any package for only.

£3.50/user/month
+ set up fee £599

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We can support you with practical advice for a wide range of Health and Safety related matters.

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