Who we work with
We work with organisations where workplace matters carry heightened governance, regulatory, or reputational significance — providing independent oversight tailored to each sector's context.
Schools face workplace matters where safeguarding, governance, and reputational risk intersect. We provide independent investigations and hearing support suited to educational settings.
Multi-academy trusts require consistent, defensible processes across multiple sites. We support trust boards and central HR teams with external oversight that stands up to scrutiny.
Regulated care settings demand rigorous, documented processes. We support providers with impartial investigations and hearing chairing aligned to sector and CQC expectations.
Charities and voluntary organisations often handle sensitive employment matters with limited HR capacity. We provide discreet, independent support that protects stakeholder confidence.
Growing businesses need senior HR expertise without a full-time appointment. Our retainer and advisory support gives leadership teams access to independent, experienced workplace guidance.
Sector expertise
Workplace processes do not exist in isolation. We understand the governance, regulatory, and cultural pressures that shape how investigations and hearings must be handled in your sector.
Processes and reports structured for boards, trustees, and governing bodies who need defensible, well-documented outcomes.
Sector-appropriate handling of investigations and hearings, with documentation that supports regulatory and audit scrutiny where required.
Sensitive matters handled with confidentiality and professionalism, protecting stakeholder confidence throughout the process.
Speak to us confidentially about investigations, hearing chairing, or executive HR advisory. We aim to respond within one working day.
Customer feedback
ZestHRi handled a complex investigation with professionalism and discretion. Their report was thorough, balanced, and gave our governing body confidence that the process had been conducted fairly.
We needed an independent chair at short notice. The hearing was managed calmly and in line with our procedures. Having external expertise removed any perception of bias from the process.
From the initial enquiry through to the final report, communication was clear and confidential. ZestHRi understood the sensitivities of our situation and provided practical guidance throughout.
Independent oversight was essential for our board. ZestHRi delivered a procedurally sound process that stood up to scrutiny and gave all parties confidence in the outcome.
