Welcome

Does your business employ people? Are you confused by constantly changing employment law? Or simply wondering how you can manage and motivate your people better? In larger companies, the Personnel/HR Manager would assist with many of these issues. But for a smaller organisation, keeping on top of critical employment issues can be a real headache. That's where Ariadne Associates come in - by providing you with cost effective Human Resource advice and support when you need it - without the expense of taking on a full time employee. We provide friendly, helpful advice from a fully qualified HR professional and help you with implementing it as well. We work with a wide variety of private sector companies, charities and other "not for profit" organisations. We're accredited by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations and were approved by Business Link for the Merseyside EU Objective 1 programme.To find out how Ariadne Associates can help you, view the Services section. Alternatively you can contact us for a free no obligation discussion about how we can help you.

About Us

Simon is the Director of Ariadne Associates and is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). He holds an MA in Strategic Human Resource Management from Liverpool John Moores University.
Prior to setting up Ariadne Associates in June 1999, Simon worked for Liverpool based public transport group MTL Services plc, initially as Personnel Services Manager for its Merseyside based bus operations and subsequently as Corporate Affairs Manager at its Group headquarters. In this latter role, which reported directly to the Chairman and Chief Executive, Simon was involved in corporate communications; managed the Chief Executive's office; and played a part in the group's proposed flotation in 1997/8. He was also responsible for graduate recruitment and a number of major HR projects, including senior management job evaluation, and career development. Before that Simon worked as a Personnel Officer at Halton Council in Cheshire and began his career with the Royal Mail, doing several Personnel and operational management roles (at one point he was in charge of the team responsible for repainting pillar boxes in the Liverpool area!). Simon was Chairman of the Liverpool group of the CIPD between 2001 and 2004. Outside the world of work, he's married with a young daughter, and has a keen interest in music and is a fan of Manchester City.

Specialist Services

We get to know our customer's business; provide practical advice and become "part of the team"

Trade Bodies / Associations

Accredited Business Link Consultant

Trading Since

1999