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HR Advice & Guidance

Practical support for everyday people challenges:

Day-to-day HR questions
Policies, procedures, and compliance
Absence management
Performance concerns
Conduct issues
Jargon-free advice you can act on immediately

HR Documentation

Clear, professional documentation tailored to your business:

Employment contracts
Offer letters
Staff handbooks
HR policies
Practical templates for everyday use

People Management Support

Helping you build confident leadership:

Recruitment and onboarding guidance
Performance management and appraisals
Disciplinary and grievance support
Staff development strategies
Retention and engagement support

Ongoing HR Support Packages

For businesses who want consistent, dependable guidance:

Regular check-ins
Proactive advice
Document reviews and updates
Support that evolves as your business grows

WHO
I AM

I’m a senior HR professional with over 30 years of experience, including HR Director level leadership, and a fellow member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development.

I created Coast to Country HR to bring high-quality, commercially sensible HR support to small businesses across East Devon.

Running a small business can often mean juggling countless responsibilities and wearing every hat at once. Managing people can be one of the toughest parts, and HR can quickly feel overwhelming especially with the latest changes in employment law. Yet having productive, skilled and happy people is essential to your business success.

Whether you’re hiring your first employee, navigating challenging people issues, or trying to balance employee expectations, I can help. I can offer practical HR compliant solutions tailored specifically to small businesses, along with mentoring, people development guidance, employee benefits advice, succession and skills planning.

My approach is simple; I help you manage your people with clarity and confidence. You will get jargon-free HR support that fits the real world you are working in. Together, we’ll build a workplace where your people can thrive, freeing you up to focus on running and growing your business, rather than firefighting people problems.

PRACTICAL | PROPORTIONATE | PEOPLE FIRST

ABOUT US

HOW I
WORK

Calm. Clear. Practical.

1. Initial FREE Conversation
We discuss your business, your team, and the challenges you’re facing.

2. Tailored Solutions

I provide proportionate HR Compliance in line with practical advice that works in your world

3. Flexible Support
Face to face, phone, email, or video — whatever suits you best.

4. Ongoing Partnership
I’m here when you need me, offering steady, dependable support.

My style is calm, approachable, and people-first. No judgement. No corporate fuss. Just sensible HR support that works.

WORK

CLIENTS

WHO I
HELP

I specialise in supporting:

Micro-businesses
Family-run enterprises
Local trades
Hospitality businesses
Creative and independent companies
And many more local enterprises

If you employ people — or are about to — I can help you build the right foundations.

I believe good HR should feel human, supportive, and grounded in the real world — not complicated or intimidating.

Testimonials

I had the privilege of working with Jane for over 16 years. She shaped not only how I work, but how I understand people. She brings empathy to every conversation and decision, and taught me that when people feel valued, they engage openly and solve challenges more effectively. Her influence still guides me.

Jane is friendly, honest, and clear-headed. Her decisions are fair and genuine, and her dedication to both her role and the people she supports is exceptional.

Anyone who works with Jane will gain a knowledgeable, caring, and trustworthy partner who truly cares about outcomes and people. I highly recommend her as she begins this exciting new chapter.

Rebecca McLeod, NUCO Tools