Leading Independent HR Consultancy in the North.
We guide and support businesses through the complexities of people management so they have the space, freedom, and opportunity to focus on growing their businesses.
Suzie Bogle founded Breathing Space in 2006 and brings strong ethical values and a passion for helping businesses grow.
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André Santos
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Martin Sharp
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Kate Marshall
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Robert Mortimer
Worth a look to see what is there we went to Garden shop owner very nice and helpful we bought compast which he delivered later that day plenty of parking
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Christine Walker
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Sandy Mc
Went here to see where the Great British Sewing Bee was filmed. None of it looked familiar and no signs to indicate it. Saw afterwards the build or was in but I don’t think we would have been able to access it. Think they are missing an opportunity. One of the units had arts and crafts for sale which were nice but a little pricey. It also advertised fabric and wool for sale which we couldn’t find. We found out later it was in the building with sewing classes but again this wasn’t signposted. All in all very disappointed More...
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Julie Durkin
Has lots to offer did not get the time to go round it all . Lots of places to eat and drink
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Jo Casey-Castley
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Paul Hanson
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David Watson
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Paul Bratley
Great place
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H H
If your crafty arty or creative visit this place cos it's ace
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Ste Sharrock
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Bigbear 79
Lovely place to go and visit while you have a few hours to kill.
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Adrian Martin
Eclectic mix of shopping, food drink and art. Not many places like it in the country
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Michael Spink
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Sam Murray
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Charlotte Hackett
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Stephen Murphy
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Gary Robertson
Great place for creative people and the like 👍
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Neil Rushworth
We went to the Christmas market, very, very busy but a lovely place to visit.
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Andrea Rylands
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Paddy Craggs
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Neil Barker
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Dave Bardsley
This is a great place - great bar and concert venue...lots more to explore, I'll be back...
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Melanie Hilton
lovely place to visit nice people in the shops too
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Isambard KB
I was looking for the craft centre that had been recommended to me but walked around aimlessly at closed units....
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Lorelai Vennard
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Dave Smith
Lots to see and look at for those interested in that sort of thing plenty of shops and workshops to look around
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Penny Hui
More to see than expected! The heritage tour made it even more interesting. Will definitely go again.
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Ian Dawson
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Gary Ware
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PHILIP HOWARTH
I came here to Jackaboos soft play area. Lovely place and very clean! Cleaner than most soft play areas! Would happily come back 😎👍🏽
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Dave Park
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What do you love most about your job?
Having the ability to work across a variety of businesses and industries, means we are constantly learning and honing best practice. I also love the team we've built up at Breathing Space, who are at different career stages - from senior experienced HR professionals escaping the corporate world to offering flexi-working to bring experienced HR professionals back from maternity to those who are recently qualified.
We structure our business so clients have a dedicated team delivering support at every level.
What inspired you to start your own business?
Suzie Bogle is the Managing Director and owner of Breathing Space HR and is renowned as a specialist for hard to fix employee issues and complex case management working closely with legal advisors of clients on casework and Employment Tribunals.
Suzie made a brave leap from the corporate world in 2006 to launch Breathing Space HR as a one-woman band. The turning point came 5 years ago, when she made the decision to invest further in building Breathing Space HR, into what is now a thriving, dynamic small business that employs 10 people.
Qualifications
Fellow of CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development)
Fellow of CMI (Chartered Management Institute)
CEDR Accredited Mediator
Additional information
Suzie regularly speaks on BBC Radio on current issues affecting employer organisations and their employees and has published articles on workplace mediation and HR strategy.
Why should our clients choose you?
What sets us apart?
Expert Knowledge: The team have built up a bank of specialist knowledge supporting business sectors that often have a unique set of issues including landed estates and agriculture, construction and property, charities, manufacturing and industry, retail and IT. We manage clients with turnovers of £100m and employee headcounts up to 350 people.
Transparency: We are the only HR Consultancy that outlines a clear pricing structure on our website with flexibility to tailor packages to suit the needs of each business.
HR that raises the bar: Unique ‘UP & UP’ HR Strategic Programme.
Good at what we do, ethical in how we do it: We promote strong company ethics and values to hold ourselves and our clients accountable. These include: Be good, be honest, be flexible, be courageous, be clear
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
We offer online and remote services with clients across the UK and globally.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
We provide free HR templates and guidance, including Covid 19 documents and advice.
Go to howtohr@breathingspacehr.co.uk to sign up.
Essentials Package
The Essentials Package
With this 12-month subscription, you’ll get everything you need to ensure your employment law foundations and HR compliance are covered.
Includes:
Dedicated People Partner
Unlimited phone and email support (any member of the team can call).
Contracts and bespoke employee handbook and policies
Templates, letters and forms
Coaching for managers
Benefits:
You can be confident that you have the tools and resources to stay on track.
This option enables you to spread the cost over the year.
Budget-friendly solution for businesses with 5 to 30 employees
Pricing starts from £137 per month for up to 5 employees.
Flexi package
The Flexi Package
Managing people issues in a small company can be a challenge, especially when you’re still growing, and the workload is unpredictable. That’s where the Flexi package comes in. It’s an innovative solution designed to make life easier.
The Flexi Package works best for:
Start-ups/SME’s with less than 5 employees OR
Larger companies looking for senior strategic HR backup or additional admin support for the internal HR team.
Benefits include:
No annual subscription.
Pay As You Go — a block of 4 hrs is £280 +VAT.
You can top up your hours whenever you need to, so you’re always in control of your budget.
Gives you peace of mind knowing that you have a team of experienced professionals to call on when you need them.
How To HR: Free templates and guidance and advice
Sign up to HowtoHR for free templates, guidance and advice.
https://breathingspacehr.co.uk/how-to-hr/
howtohr@breathingspacehr.co.uk
DevelopME Online learning & development platform
DevelopME is out new resource to help support your employees develop and learn remotely. with over 8000 assets, we can build programmes to support you teams and help develop and motivate them remotely.
£79 per employee per year.
Free HR Audit
Are you confident that your HR practices are up to scratch?
Our team of HR People Partners are here to help you audit your processes and identify any gaps that may exist.
CLICK ON THE LINK FOR A FREE AUDIT
https://breathingspacehr.co.uk/your-needs-audit/
We understand that every business is unique and that’s why we’ve created an online questionnaire covering all aspects of employee engagement, from attracting and developing talent to supporting your staff.
If you already have current documents in place, you can simply upload them for our team to review to ensure compliance.
Once the questionnaire is complete, book a call with the team who will feed back the results and help you to create an action plan that’s tailored to your business. This might include updates to your employment contracts, policies or developing a performance management programme.
At the end of the day, our goal is to help you stay on track and achieve your business objectives. So why not take our free audit and see if your HR practices could use a little extra support?
The Up & Up Package
The Up & Up Package
Looking for support services that go beyond the basics? Look no further than the Up & Up Package!
This comprehensive support package is tailored to meet your unique business priorities.
Includes:
All the benefits from the Essentials package.
PLUS Strategic HR support:
Building a strong HR infrastructure.
We focus on employee experience.
Develop employer brand and attraction strategies.
Improve employee engagement and retention.
Develop talent.
PLUS access to personalised Learning and development platform DevelopME for every member of the team.
Benefits:
By listening to and responding to your staff, we help to foster a positive company culture that drives productivity and individual growth.
Our goal is to make your business a great place to work, with a talented and motivated workforce that is empowered to achieve their full potential.
myHRIS
The Breathing Space team spent countless hours working with various HR Information Systems in search for the perfect fit, but alas, none met our high standards. That’s why we’re proud to introduce our very own myHRIS – a system designed with every business in mind.
Our system is sleek, streamlined, and customisable, making it the perfect fit for businesses of any size.
Say goodbye to messy spreadsheets and hello to seamless employee management with myHRIS. Our system will allow you to prioritise employee engagement and management while providing self-service options and key information for employees.
Need to keep track of holidays and sicknesses? Our system will ensure proper management for you and your team. And when it comes to employee wellbeing and development, our modules have got you covered there too. With our myHRIS, you can prioritise your employees while still ensuring efficient management.
Request a quote today and let us create a bespoke myHRIS that perfectly suits your business needs.
