Whether you’re a recruitment leader looking for strategic partnership, or an organisation seeking an authoritative voice on the future of recruitment, staffing, leadership or labour markets, you can flexibly access Alison’s expertise.
For Recruitment Founders & Leaders
If you’re navigating growth, change or complex decisions and want senior-level support without a formal programme, there are three flexible ways to work with Alison:
Fractional Advisory
Ideal if you want ongoing access to a strategic partner who understands recruitment inside-out and can support the decisions, execution and leadership required for growth.
This includes:
- Board-level advisory and sounding board
- Strategic planning and growth guidance
- Operational and commercial refinement
- Accountability and leadership support
- Support through market changes, scale or exit preparation
Engagements are customised based on scope and cadence.
One-off strategic consulting
A focused, high-impact session designed to help you gain clarity and direction quickly.
Typically used for:
- Commercial decision support
- Pricing or service model refinement
- Performance or leadership challenges
- Market-entry analysis
- Negotiation support
- Organisational redesign
Investment: From £1,200 + VAT per session
One-off strategic consulting
Ideal for experienced consultants selling more complex service models.
Covers:
- Stakeholder management
- Navigating the buying cycle
- Tender process navigation
- Pricing and positioning strategy
- Proposal templates and implementation
Format: Up to 8 people, 1 full day
Investment: £2,000 + VAT
Sounding-board sessions
Flexible advisory space for leaders who need:
- Confidential discussion
- Reality checking
- Strategic challenge
- Guidance on sensitive decisions or direction
Useful when you're navigating decisions that balance people, commercial risk and future opportunity.
Session-based support is available.
For Organisations, Events & Media
Alison Is Also Available As a Recognised Industry Voice For:
Her Expertise Spans:
- Leadership in recruitment
- Market trends and the future of work
- Performance management and culture
- Regulation, compliance and ethical practice
- Diversity, inclusion and equitable hiring
- Business growth, commercial structure and scale
Alison Humphries
Hon (FREC) | Strategic Consultant to the Recruitment Industry
Why Organisations Choose Alison
Alison’s perspective is informed not only by her decades in recruitment leadership, but also by her influential role in shaping industry standards. She is:
Honorary Fellow of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation
Chief Examiner for the REC, responsible for ensuring professional standards across the industry
A regular conference speaker and contributor
A podcast host and an invited podcast guest
An awards judge across industry categories
A trusted commentator on leadership, market change, ethics and performance.
She brings clarity, candour and actionable thinking, leaving buzzwords and theory behind.
Which Route Fits Your Needs?
If you are…
- A leader wanting strategic support
- A business wanting insight or expertise for your organisation
- A podcast, journalist or event organiser
Best Options
- Fractional advisory / one-off consulting / sounding board
- Speaking / in-house sessions / workshop delivery
- Guest, commentary or media booking
Start with a conversation.
If you’re considering working with Alison and want to explore availability, scope or the right format, book an introductory call.