Why choose Pelwyn?
Pelwyn is led by a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD with over 15 years' experience across senior HR, workforce strategy, and organisational development roles - including in one of the largest public sector organisations in the UK.
You’re not getting generic consultancy. You’re working with someone who’s:
Written and delivered national workforce strategies
Advised Board-level leaders on complex workforce change
Operated as a senior aide to HRDs and executive teams
Taught and designed HR education for professionals at all levels
Held multiple postgraduate qualifications in HR, leadership, law, and project management
Maintains ongoing CPD through legal updates, teaching practice, and advisory work
The insight you get isn’t abstract - it’s built from real-world decisions, governance, delivery, and reflection.
When the stakes are high, or the situation is unclear, Pelwyn gives you calm, credible support that goes beyond surface-level advice.
This is backed by a range of active professional qualifications and memberships:
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) - Chartered Fellow
The CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) is the professional body for HR and people development. It sets the standards for good practice, provides qualifications and training, and acts as a voice for the profession across the UK and beyond.
Chartered Fellow (Chartered FCIPD) is the highest level of CIPD membership. It recognises experienced HR professionals who’ve made a substantial impact at a strategic level - shaping workforce thinking, leading change, and supporting business outcomes through people expertise.
It signals not just years of experience, but the ability to influence, lead, and deliver in complex, senior environments. It’s a mark of trust and credibility - earned through evidence, not just time served.
Chartered Management Institute (CMI) - Chartered Fellow
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is the professional body for management and leadership in the UK. It sets standards, accredits qualifications, and promotes best practice in organisational leadership, operational excellence, and management development.
Fellowship of the CMgr FCMI is awarded to senior leaders who have demonstrated a consistent track record of delivering impactful results through effective management and strategic leadership. It recognises professionals who have operated at a high level - influencing culture, driving performance, and shaping organisational direction.
Being a Fellow signals credibility, depth of experience, and a strong commitment to leadership development - not just in theory, but in the way work gets done.
The Royal Society of Arts (RSA) - Fellowship of the RSA
The Royal Society of Arts (RSA) is an independent charity that brings together a global community of thinkers, changemakers, and practitioners committed to social progress. Founded in 1754, it promotes innovation across education, the economy, public services, and civil society.
Fellowship of the RSA (FRSA) is awarded to individuals who have made meaningful contributions to social impact, innovation, or leadership in their field. It recognises those who are committed to positive change - whether through ideas, practice, or influence.
Being an FRSA signals a connection to a wider network of professionals working to improve society, alongside a personal commitment to ethical leadership, inclusive thinking, and public value.
Institute of Leadership (IoL) - Fellow
The Institute of Leadership (IOL) is a professional body dedicated to advancing leadership and management through professional development, evidence-based practice, and a vibrant member community. It provides resources, recognition, and support for leaders at every stage of their journey.
Fellowship of the Institute of Leadership (FIoL) is the highest level of professional recognition offered by the Institute. It’s awarded to senior leaders who have demonstrated consistent impact, strong strategic leadership, and a commitment to developing themselves and others.
Holding FIoL status reflects not just experience, but integrity, influence, and an active engagement in shaping good leadership practice. It also connects you to a network of senior professionals focused on purpose-led, people-centred leadership.
Australian HR Institute (AHRI) - Fellow Certified HR Practitioner
The Australian HR Institute (AHRI) is the national professional body for human resource practitioners in Australia. It sets HR standards, accredits professional practice, and provides certification, training, and thought leadership across the people profession.
Fellow Certified Practitioner HR (FCPHR) is the highest level of professional membership within AHRI. It recognises senior HR professionals who have made significant contributions to the profession - through leadership, influence, and sustained impact at an organisational or sector-wide level.
Becoming a Certified Fellow demonstrates a strong commitment to ethical, evidence-based HR practice. It’s a mark of trust and authority - reflecting deep expertise, strategic capability, and a continuing role in shaping the future of the profession.
PRINCE2 Practitioner qualified
PRINCE2 (Projects IN Controlled Environments) is a widely recognised project management methodology used across public and private sectors. The Practitioner-level qualification demonstrates the ability to apply PRINCE2 principles, themes, and processes in real-world project scenarios.
Being PRINCE2 Practitioner qualified shows you can manage projects in a structured, accountable way - balancing flexibility with rigour, and focusing on outcomes, risk, and stakeholder alignment. It’s especially valuable in complex environments where governance, clarity, and delivery matter.