The Founders’ Fix™
You didn’t raise money to become Head of People & Talent. In six weeks, you won't be.
I build the people engine your start-up needs so you get 10+ hours back every week and stop burning cash on recruiters.
Does This Sound Familiar?
”I'm being pulled in a hundred directions and things are slipping”
”I've spent hours reviewing CVs and interviewing and I’m still not finding who I’m looking for”
”I don't want or need a full time recruiter right now, but I need to hire”
”18% per hire agency fee is going to take a chunk out of my runway”
”I know onboarding is really important but I don’t have the time to do it properly”
”Culture matters, but I don’t really have a clue on how to build one”
What you need is time, structure, and the right support. You don’t have it, but that’s exactly what I deliver.
Refined Through Experience. Designed for Founders.
For over a decade, I’ve built people functions for big corporates to scrappy startups and everything in between. And they all need to do the same thing: hire the right people, fast, and actually keep them.
You can’t hire well without structure. And you can’t keep great talent without it.
I’ve watched founders burn through £30K+ in agency fees and still end up back at square one. No systems, no foundations, just more firefighting.
So I built what actually works: a tailored People Engine that scales people, not problems.
Now I install it for early-stage founders, in 6 weeks flat.
Trusted by Founders & Teams
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Sarah is a strategic recruitment professional with a gift for leadership, and I highly recommend her for building people functions from the ground up or improving existing processes. Under her leadership, our team was able to make significant changes, streamline processes and upgrade systems to maintain hiring quality and improve candidate experience"
K Barco - Indeed Flex
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"Bringing Sarah in to lead on people and talent was a game changer. She was integral to shaping DeepFlow from a lean early-stage business into a structured, people-first organisation. From making critical hires to building systems, policies, benefits packages, our staff handbook and more, she enabled me to focus on sales and growth, all while knowing the heart of the business was being expertly built and cared for"
J Gilmore - DeepFlow
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"I would highly recommend Sarah's services if you're looking for a knowledgeable, genuine and committed talent consultant who can help define what your internal processes should look like, and how best to deliver a hiring function that delivers the strongest results both internally and directly"
G Ellison - Right Pear
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“Sarah is a true expert in people and talent. She deeply understands how to create a strong foundation by building high-performing teams, shaping culture, and embedding best practice throughout”
N Bosman - Warakirri Asset Management
Your Solution
Here’s what’s inside The Founders’ Fix™:
✅ Custom People Engine blueprint tailored to your business
✅ Systems implementation (ATS/HRIS set up and integration)
✅ Careers website that actually makes people want to apply
✅ Hiring process that attracts top talent (job ads, interview frameworks)
✅ Onboarding system that gets new hires productive from day one
✅ Employer brand foundations that make you stand out in a crowded market
✅ Benefits package designed for your stage, that attracts and retains top talent without breaking the bank
✅ Customised templates that actually get used (staff handbook, policies)
✅ Live training on your new systems and processes so your team can hit the ground running
PLUS:
✅ Ongoing Slack/phone/email support during the 6 weeks
✅ 3 follow-up check-ins (30, 60, 90 days post-launch)
By the end of 6 weeks, you’ll:
✅ Finally stop being the bottleneck — hiring runs without you being involved in every step
✅ Save thousands in agency fees — and never pay 18% per hire again
✅ Reclaim 10+ hours a week — time you can actually spend building your business instead of reviewing CVs and interviewing
✅ Attract candidates who actually want to work for you — not just anyone who needs a job
✅ Build a culture people brag about — the kind that keeps top talent from leaving
✅ Know exactly what to do when it's time to hire — no more making it up as you go
✅ Scale without the chaos — your People Engine grows with you, not against you
This Is What Scaling Should Feel Like.
Imagine this:
You have a hiring process that actually works, and you’ve barely had to think about it.
Top talent wants to work with you, because your employer brand is magnetic.
Your interviews are structured, efficient, and attract the right people.
Onboarding is seamless. Culture is intentional. And you're no longer the bottleneck.
You've got 10+ hours back every week to focus on what you're actually building.
AND you didn't have to hire a full-time People team or blow your runway on recruiters to get there.
You’re leading a business that attracts the right people by design, not by chance.
That's what a People Engine does.
Tailored support.
Limited availability.
I only take on a small number of Founders' Fix™ clients at a time.
These aren’t templated frameworks you could ChatGPT. It's hands-on, strategic work that's completely tailored to your business.
Book your Strategy Call and confirm your package before December 10th, and you'll also receive:
Bonus #1: Employer Brand Audit (worth £1,500)
Bonus #2: 90-day post-launch Slack support (worth £1,000)
Spaces are limited. Once they're filled, the next availability won't be until Q2 2026.
Zero Risk.
Guaranteed Results.
If, after implementing The Founders' Fix™ you don't see measurable improvement in your hiring process within 90 days, I'll work with you until you do, at no extra cost.
I don't just deliver a system. I make sure it works.
Is this solution for you?
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The Founders’ Fix™ is for you if:
You’re an early-stage founder and you’re wanting to scale smart.
You’re hiring but don’t have an internal People team to rely on.
You’re wasting hours on CVs, interviews, and firefighting, instead of growing your business.
You’re frustrated with dependency on agencies and inconsistent hires.
You know your time is too valuable to be buried in admin and processes.
You want your team to run smoothly even when you’re not in the room.
You want to retain your best people and avoid costly mis-hires.
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The Founders’ Fix™ is not for you if:
You already have an internal Head of People/Talent or team.
You’re not willing to invest in building a system that actually works.
You’re looking for generic advice or cookie-cutter solutions that don’t fit your business.
You’re happy running in circles with CVs, endless interviews, and missed hires.
FAQs
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Well aren’t you the organised one and getting ahead of the game. If you’re not currently hiring then you’re in a great position. All of the foundations (whichever ones you need) can be set so that when you are ready to hire, you’re good to go. The package price will also be adjusted accordingly.
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As little as possible. In the first week, around 2-3 hours maximum to get all of the information I need. Post that, I will provide you with updates as we get going, which would take around an hour per week. If you’re hiring, these times might differ slightly.
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If your company’s under 15 people, you should still be involved in interviews, just not every stage (you’ve got better things to do). Once you brief me on what you’re looking for, I’ll run the interviews and only bring you in for the final stage with shortlisted candidates. We’ll agree upfront how many stages there’ll be and what they involve. Everything’s done in consultation with you.
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This is absolutely fine. Every package is tailored according to what you need. If you already have some components, then we don’t need to add them to your package and the price will be adjusted accordingly.
Stop firefighting.
Start scaling.
Book your strategy call and let’s discuss how we can fix your people bottlenecks so you can get back to building your business.