JH Consultancy

Operations consultancy

Operations consultancy for growing businesses in Leeds and Yorkshire

As a business grows, the way it operates often stays the same while the demands on it multiply. Our operations consultancy looks at how work, decisions and communication actually flow, then puts practical improvements in place.

Who it helps: Founders, managing directors, COOs and operations directors of growing SMEs in Leeds, Yorkshire and beyond who feel the business has outgrown the way it works.

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Problems you may recognise

  • “Everything takes too long.”
  • “Things keep falling through the cracks.”
  • “We spend all day in meetings but nothing moves.”
  • “We want to scale but are not sure we are ready.”

How we can help

  • Reviewing how work and communication currently flow
  • Designing core processes and clear ownership
  • Setting a leadership operating rhythm
  • Assessing readiness to scale
  • Ongoing advisory support where you need a steady strategic partner

How an engagement works

Every consultancy engagement has a fixed scope that is agreed with you before work begins, so you know what is included. The level of support varies by package. You can enquire about consultancy directly: you do not need to buy an Operational Health Check or Growth Hub membership first.

Packages and deliverables

These are established consultancy packages. The outcomes describe what the work is intended to support, not guaranteed results. We agree the scope with you before work begins.

Operational Efficiency Review

“Everything takes too long.”

What you get

  • Process mapping
  • Bottleneck analysis
  • Workflow review
  • Communication audit
  • Efficiency recommendations

Outcomes

  • Faster delivery
  • Reduced waste
  • Better productivity
  • Improved customer experience
See Operational Efficiency Review on the solutions page

Process & Accountability Framework

“Things keep falling through the cracks.”

What you get

  • Core process design
  • Accountability matrix
  • Meeting framework
  • Escalation structure
  • KPI ownership model

Outcomes

  • Greater accountability
  • Fewer missed actions
  • Better visibility
  • Improved execution
See Process & Accountability Framework on the solutions page

Business Operating Rhythm

“We spend all day in meetings but nothing moves.”

What you get

  • Meeting structure
  • KPI review cadence
  • Leadership operating rhythm
  • Planning framework
  • Communication structure

Outcomes

  • Better decision making
  • Increased focus
  • Reduced meeting fatigue
  • Faster execution
See Business Operating Rhythm on the solutions page

Growth Readiness Assessment

“We want to scale but aren't sure we're ready.”

What you get

  • Business growth assessment
  • Structure review
  • Capability review
  • Risk analysis
  • Growth roadmap

Outcomes

  • Clear growth priorities
  • Reduced scaling risk
  • Better resource planning
  • Stronger foundations
See Growth Readiness Assessment on the solutions page

Fractional Growth Advisory

“We need strategic support but not a full-time hire.”

What you get

  • Monthly strategy sessions
  • Ongoing advisory support
  • Organisational reviews
  • Workforce planning support
  • Growth challenge sessions

Outcomes

  • Better strategic decisions
  • Faster problem solving
  • Leadership support
  • Continuous improvement
See Fractional Growth Advisory on the solutions page

Frequently asked questions

Depending on the package, we can support implementation, facilitate workshops, work alongside your leadership team or give clear recommendations for your teams to deliver.

No. You can enquire about consultancy directly. The optional Operational Health Check is there if you want a scored view of your business before choosing where to focus.

Yes. Our work complements existing HR, operations and leadership teams, focusing on organisational design, operational improvement and growth rather than day-to-day HR administration.

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Talk to us about your business

Tell us what is getting in the way and we will talk through which package fits.

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