Thank you for considering using Jo! Human Resources Consultancy – we are certain that we will be able to meet your needs and look forward to speaking to you.
The aim of our service is and always has been to work with small and medium sized businesses of all types, including schools, to support them in the efficient and effective running of their company. We provide a professional, high quality and confidential Human Resources service that is readily available and tailored to your own individual needs.
The service is provided by me – Jo Blair – with more than 22 years of experience in providing HR advice, support and guidance predominantly to schools but also other businesses in the public and private sector. I am CIPD qualified and I possess a broad range of skills. With my links to other local HR and legal professionals, I provide an HR service which is personalised to the needs and requirements of your individual school or business. I pride myself in being professional and pragmatic – providing an approachable, honest, confidential and fully indemnified service. My aim is always to provide a solution, with minimum fuss and staying within legal frameworks.
HR support with individual cases, including advice on suspension, investigations, hearings, appeals and the provision of model documentation
Read MoreProactive advice through newsletters,bulletins or email alerts.Initial advice within 2 days of request, either by telephone or email as preferred
Read MoreAdvice on the appropriate pay scales for both teacher and support staff positions. Initial advice within 2 days of request, either telephone or email as preferred
Read MoreInitial advice within 2 days of request, either by telephone or email. Follow ups in a timely manner and in line with procedures if appropriate
Read MoreHR advice on recruitment and selection asrequired including legislation and policies in respect of equal opportunities and safer recruitment guidance
Read MoreI am able to process your DBS checks for you through a local registered body. There will be an administrative charge of £10.00 on top of the actual cost of the check
Read MoreYears Experience
Of my Clients are Schools
Initial Response within One Day
Jo Blair has been an absolute pleasure to work with. She is professional, articulate and knowledgeable with an excellent attention to detail. An excellent and exceedingly helpful resource for dealing with HR matters.
Mrs Charlotte Oosthuizen - Ex Headmistress at Yarrells Preparatory School
Jo Blair has supported our school as an HR Consultant for a number of years. Her advice has been consistently timely, thorough and effective and has been instrumental in the effective running of our school. Whether it is general Union matters or specific guidance on grievances or dismissal issues, Jo Blair’s advice has always been of the highest quality and is relied upon unquestionably. I would highly recommend Jo Blair ‘s HR Consultancy to you.
Rob Munro - Ex School Business Manager, St Michaels School
I have worked with Jo Blair as an HR consultant for many years. I have been impressed with the quality of her work. The advice I have received has been invaluable and enabled me to run my school effectively.
Sarah Dunn - Sarah Dunn, Ex Head Teacher, Heathlands Primary School
Dr D Lewis – Bournemouth School
Mrs V Webster – Epiphany Primary School
Mrs K Carter - CEO/Executive Principal - Teach Trust
Mr P Gray - Headteacher - Poole High School
Mrs S Curtis - ex Director of Operations - Schools Business Services
Mrs H Self - Hilton Herbs
Mr G Smyth - Faculty of Homeopathy
Mr R Cornish - Chair of Directors – Kingsleigh Primary School
Mrs S Weber-Spokes – Yarrells Preparatory School
Mr A Evans - St Michaels CofE Primary School
Mrs R Moore - Executive Principal - Castleman Trust
Mr A Chester - UKPostBox Ltd
Mr J Farrand, CEO - Guild of Fine Foods
Mr P Ruffle - Moordown St Johns Primary School
Mrs S Fenby - Muscliff Primary School
Mr T Jackson – Two Counties Cleaning Services Ltd
Mr M Antram - Headteacher, St Edwards School
Mr D Hyland - CEO at EMU Technologies, Sherborne
Mrs J Roberts - Churchfields Nursing Home
Mr M Pells, Director - RAM International