Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted HR & Employment Law Partner in Cleckheaton
Howarths People & Safety Management is a family-run business established in 2003, dedicated to providing expert HR, employment law, health and safety, and business immigration services to SMEs. With a team of qualified solicitors and specialists, we combine commercial advice with practical solutions to resolve people-related challenges efficiently. Our values of trust, respect, and integrity underpin our approach, ensuring clients receive tailored support with a personal touch.Recognised through industry awards, we pride ourselves on our proactive ethos and commitment to client success. Our charitable foundation further reflects our dedication to community impact, supporting individuals experiencing homelessness into employment. As an extension of your team, we enable businesses to focus on growth while we manage complex HR and legal obligations.
Services
Reactive HR Services
Training in Focus
HR Audit Surveys
Business Immigration Law
Good Growth Programme
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- Family-run business with 20+ years of SME-focused expertise
- Award-winning team of qualified employment law solicitors and HR specialists
- Proactive, tailored solutions for complex people management challenges
- Charitable foundation supporting community employment initiatives
- Dedicated advisors ensuring compliance and business growth
What people say
Excellent knowledge
Friendly professionals
Swift responses
Life-changing support
Proactive approach
Services
HR & Employment Law
Our HR and employment law service provides SMEs with expert guidance on contracts, staff handbooks, tribunal representation, and compliance. Qualified solicitors deliver commercially astute advice tailored to your business needs. Clients benefit from proactive support, ensuring legal obligations are met while minimising workplace disputes.
Health & Safety
We offer outsourced health and safety management with dedicated advisors conducting audits and creating tailored compliance systems. Our sector-specific expertise covers manufacturing, education, healthcare, and retail environments. Regular site visits ensure ongoing adherence to regulations while reducing workplace risks.
Training in Focus
Bespoke training programmes cover management development, compliance requirements, and safety protocols. Sessions combine theoretical knowledge with practical application, delivered onsite or remotely. Clients report improved staff confidence and implementation of effective workplace practices following our interactive courses.
Business Immigration Law
Specialist immigration support includes sponsor licence applications, visa compliance, and cross-border employment solutions. Our solicitors ensure businesses meet Home Office requirements while facilitating international talent acquisition. Clients receive strategic advice tailored to evolving immigration legislation.
HR Audit Surveys
Comprehensive audits evaluate HR processes, employee engagement, and policy effectiveness. Findings inform targeted improvements to workplace culture and compliance. Regular surveys help track progress and maintain high staff satisfaction levels across organisations.
People
Gavin Howarth
Chief Executive Officer
Gavin leads Howarths People & Safety Management with 20+ years' experience in employment law. He champions SME support through practical solutions and founded the company's charity initiative. His leadership maintains our family values while driving business growth.
Charlotte Geesin
Chief Legal Officer
Charlotte oversees legal operations with expertise in complex employment cases. Her strategic approach ensures clients receive robust tribunal defence and compliance guidance. She actively mentors junior solicitors to maintain our high service standards.
Jonothan Scollen
Senior Employment Law Solicitor
Jonothan specialises in employment law advisory services, known for swift resolution of urgent client issues. His empathetic approach combines legal precision with practical business considerations, earning consistent client praise for exceptional service delivery.
Tracey Hopkins
Chief Financial Officer
Tracey manages financial operations while supporting client coaching initiatives. Her dual role ensures commercial viability of services while maintaining our commitment to accessible, high-quality HR support for SMEs.
Andy Howarth
CEO - The Howarth Foundation
Andy founded the charitable arm supporting homeless individuals' employment. His community-focused vision extends Howarths People & Safety Management' impact beyond business services, aligning corporate responsibility with practical social change initiatives.
Questions
What services does Howarths People & Safety Management offer?
We provide HR consultancy, employment law advice, health and safety support, immigration services, audits, and bespoke training programmes for SMEs.
How do you support small and medium businesses?
We act as your outsourced HR and legal team, offering cost-effective solutions tailored to SME needs with a personal touch.
Are your advisors qualified professionals?
Yes, our team includes qualified solicitors and specialists with extensive experience in employment law and HR management.
What makes Howarths People & Safety Management different from other consultancies?
As a family-run business, we combine technical expertise with genuine care, prioritising long-term client relationships and community impact.
Do you offer training programmes?
Yes, we deliver practical, on-site and remote training sessions covering management development, compliance, and workplace safety.
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