Your Strategy for People. Delivered.
∙ Whether you're a corporate leader navigating a large-scale transformation or an SME founder scaling your business, the people challenges are the same: growth stalled by misaligned teams, strategy hindered by culture, and change initiatives that fail to deliver.∙ These aren't HR problems; they're business-critical threats that drain profit and potential.∙ I bridge the gap between your ambitious goals and your current reality. My systematic approach, proven through FTSE 100 transformations and refined through a decade of teaching at elite universities, diagnoses both your organisational structure and unique culture to design solutions that actually work.∙ The result is measurable progress: one engagement delivered a 65x ROI. My partnership is a self-financing investment in building the agile, high-performing organisation you need to win.
Mark Butterick
MA · CFCIPD · CFCMI · FHEA · FRSA · CMBE
Strategic HR Director & Consultant
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About
∙ I align people, strategy, and culture to strengthen organisational performance and deliver measurable progress.∙ With 20+ years leading HR transformation for FTSE 100 companies, elite universities, and scaling SMEs, I offer a unique blend of board-level advisory and academic expertise. As a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and CMI with a Master's in HRM & Employment Law, my approach is grounded in practical, legally-sound strategy. This is reflected in 60+ LinkedIn recommendations from clients and colleagues, highlighting my collaborative approach and proven expertise.∙ My thought leadership, recognised with academic awards and publications, ensures you receive insights at the forefront of the profession. I now provide direct, senior-level partnership through Reach Higher HR, helping leaders build agile, high-performing workplaces—delivering multi-million-pound savings for large enterprises and driving sustainable growth, stability, and improved retention for SMEs.
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Services
I solve critical people problems that stall growth and drain profit.● Interim HR Director & Advisory
- On-demand senior expertise for complex change, employment law/complex employee relations, and workforce planning.
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● HR Transformation & Organisational Design
- Restructure for growth and cost-efficiency, guiding M&A, TUPE, and restructuring.
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● Leadership Development & Succession Planning
- Build confident leaders through executive coaching and succession planning to secure your talent pipeline.
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● Culture & Performance Transformation
- Reshape culture to boost engagement, retention, and performance.
HR Advisory & Leadership Services - Indicative Day Rates
The following ranges illustrate how HR day rates and salaries scale with role seniority, accountability and strategic impact.
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Explore Mark Butterick's insights on strategic HR, workforce management, and leadership.
