Strategic HR leader & employment law specialist since 2006.

Your Strategy for People. Delivered.

• I help boards and executive teams turn ambition into organisational reality. Twenty years of leading complex transformation across FTSE 100, government and higher education – from turnaround to restructuring – with a consistent focus on measurable outcomes.• I have also designed and taught postgraduate programmes for HR leaders. That means my approach is evidence‑based, my thinking is constantly challenged, and I bring a level of rigour that pure practitioners often miss.• I don’t use off‑the‑shelf solutions. I diagnose the real gap between your strategy and your culture, then build the people and leadership capability to close it.• The result: faster execution, lower risk, and a workforce aligned to deliver. I deliver rapid impact in complex environments.• Let’s talk.

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Mark Butterick

MA · CFCIPD · CFCMI · FHEA · FRSA · CMBE

Strategic HR Director & Consultant

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∙ 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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I solve critical people problems that stall growth and drain profit.● Interim HR Director & Advisory
- On-demand senior expertise for complex change, employment law, 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.

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