Success story of
Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership

Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) is a partnership of businesses, local authorities, and higher/further education leaders. This unique ‘triple-helix’ structure comes together to make locally informed, evidence-based investment decisions that create jobs, drive forward inclusive and sustainable economic growth in the region and expand the private sector. It is also home of GBSLEP Growth Hub which provides free and impartial business support to SMEs.

 

The Client

Their collaborative work aims to benefit people living and working in the GBSLEP region. This is done through the creation of jobs, employer-led skills training, business support, investments in infrastructure and economic policy making. GBSLEP’s agile and flexible approach has meant that they can react to rapidly changing economic and social circumstances; from putting together Covid-19 packages of support to opening a Clean Growth Grant considering rising energy costs.

GBSLEP’s vision is for Greater Birmingham to be a leading global city region and a major driver of the UK economy. The organisation serves businesses and communities in Birmingham, Solihull, East Staffordshire, Cannock Chase, Tamworth, Redditch, Bromsgrove, Lichfield and Wyre Forest. Through their work the mission is to raise the quality of life for everyone living in the beating heart of the UK.

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How we helped


A good chunk of the good work that The Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership do focuses on employment and HR, such as setting up new contracts for employees. At Neathouse Partners, we’ve worked closely with them to provide professional support and guidance in various areas of employment law and HR support.

Benefits and outcomes

Some of the work that we’ve done for The Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership includes helping them create new employment contracts for their staff. We’ve also helped create other useful resources, such as a tailored staff handbook that meets the best practices for their industry, as well as taking into account the individual needs of the business and their workplace culture.
Another area where our team at Neathouse Partners has offered support is through navigating dismissals for underperforming employees, implementing reasonable adjustments for staff with disabilities and advising on staff taking maternity leave.

"GBSLEP have been supported by Neathouse Partners over a number of years, to provide assistance across a variety of HR matters. The Lawyers take the time to understand the business and its challenges and provide pragmatic solutions. I would recommend Neathouse to companies looking to bolster their HR team as they provide an effective service that is also excellent value for money."

 
Laura Lediard
HR Manager @ Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership
"GBSLEP have been supported by Neathouse Partners over a number of years, to provide assistance across a variety of HR matters. The Lawyers take the time to understand the business and its challenges and provide pragmatic solutions. I would recommend Neathouse to companies looking to bolster their HR team as they provide an effective service that is also excellent value for money."
Laura Lediard HR Manager
Laura Lediard HR Manager @ Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What geographical areas are covered by Neathouse Partners?
We offer services to all businesses and organisations located in England, Wales and Scotland.
Does Neathouse Partners cover my industry?

We provide HR and employment law services across a range of industries, including:

  • Health and social care 
  • Retail
  • Hospitality and leisure
  • Charities
  • Construction
  • Engineering and manufacturing
  • Commercial cleaning
  • Healthcare

Visit our industries page for more information on the sectors we cover. If you can't find what you're looking for, get in touch and we'll let you know if we can cover your industry.

What makes Neathouse Partners different from other service providers?

We pride ourselves on our professional yet personal service, and build close working relationships with our clients so that we remain accountable for the advice we give. We provide personalised solutions to our clients, tailoring them to their unique business challenges while making them compliant with UK employment law and HR best practices. 

As a business owner, you need to focus on what’s really important to your business, with the peace of mind that we're looking after your HR requirements. We draft, edit and prepare your documents on your behalf, so that you can focus on your business knowing you’re fully compliant. 

We're a small collective of specialist qualified employment lawyers and HR experts, delivering an outcome-focused end-to-end service that helps you to operate at your best and comply with both UK law and HR best practices. 

You’ll be given your own personal HR Consultant or Employment Lawyer, who'll take their time to really get to know you, your business, and how you operate. This enables us to support what’s right for your business, whenever you need it. Our unique offering of lawyer-led employment law services, combined with expert HR advice, means that we can provide a seamless and consistent service to our clients. Unlike other companies offering HR solutions, our services always come at a fixed cost, enabling you to easily budget for your HR requirements, with no financial surprises later down the line. There’s no usage limits and no hidden extras. You can rest assured that all of your HR and employment law requirements are covered.

Which sizes of companies does Neathouse Partners help?
Neathouse Partners caters to a diverse clientele, accommodating the needs of everyone from small businesses with a single employee to large-scale organisations with 7,000 or more employees.

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