HR Training & Support
British Marine are working in partnership with People Powered HR to offer HR training and support for your business.
Training
People Management essentials - we have a practical four-part programme designed to help managers and business owners recruit, manage, develop and retain great people.
Managing people is one of the most rewarding—and challenging—parts of running a business.
Whether you're leading your first team or have years of management experience, managing people can be complex. Our People Management Essentials Series has been designed specifically for managers and business owners who want practical, straightforward guidance they can put into practice immediately.
Each one of the four interactive online Teams webinars, focuses on a key area of people management, combining expert advice, practical tips and real-life examples to help you manage your people with confidence.
The webinars are listed here, with more information including dates and booking forms on the headings below:-
- Managing people with confidence
- Hiring the right people
-Developing people who perform
- Keeping great people
Choose the sessions that matter most to you and either attend the full series to build a solid foundation in people management or simply book individual webinars most relevant to your role or current business challenges.
These webinars are ideal for:
- Business owners
- Directors
- Team leaders
- Supervisors
- Line managers
- Anyone with responsibility for managing people
Whether you're new to management or looking to refresh your knowledge, this series will equip you with practical skills and greater confidence to lead your people effectively.
Course info
Overview
Whether you're managing your first employee or leading an established team, people management can feel challenging without the right knowledge. This practical session gives managers the confidence to handle day-to-day HR responsibilities while understanding the key legal requirements that every employer should know.
You'll learn how to create positive working relationships, deal with common workplace issues, and reduce the risk of costly mistakes.
Topics covered
- The manager's role in successful people management
- Employment law essentials every manager should know
- Contracts, policies and workplace expectations
- Managing performance and behaviour
- Handling absence and wellbeing
- Difficult conversations with confidence
- Avoiding common HR pitfalls
- When to seek specialist HR advice
Who should attend?
Business owners, supervisors, team leaders and managers responsible for people but without formal HR experience.
Overview
Investing in your people doesn't have to mean expensive training programmes. This session explores practical ways to develop employees, build capability and improve performance using everyday management techniques.
You'll discover how learning and development supports retention, motivation and business success.
Topics covered
- Why employee development matters
- Identifying skills gaps
- Creating effective development plans
- Coaching versus managing
- Giving feedback that drives improvement
- Supporting career development
- Cost-effective learning opportunities
- Measuring the impact of development
Who should attend?
Managers and business owners who want to build stronger, more capable teams.
Overview
Investing in your people doesn't have to mean expensive training programmes. This session explores practical ways to develop employees, build capability and improve performance using everyday management techniques.
You'll discover how learning and development supports retention, motivation and business success.
Topics covered
- Why employee development matters
- Identifying skills gaps
- Creating effective development plans
- Coaching versus managing
- Giving feedback that drives improvement
- Supporting career development
- Cost-effective learning opportunities
- Measuring the impact of development
Who should attend?
Managers and business owners who want to build stronger, more capable teams.
Overview
Explore what motivates employees, how to improve engagement and practical ways to retain talented people in today's competitive employment market.
Topics covered
- Employee engagement
- Creating a positive workplace culture
- Recognition and reward
- Career development
- Practical retention strategies
Book onto the courses below here
Member price - £120 + vat
Non-member price - £200 + vat
- Managing people with confidence - 7 October
- Hiring the right people - 22 October
- Developing people who perform- 10 November
- Keeping great people - 25 November
For further information, please email training@britishmarine.co.uk
Support
We understand that every business has different needs when it comes to HR support. That’s why we offer two flexible options: Banked Hours for ad-hoc requirements and a Monthly Retainer for consistent, ongoing support.
Option 1 – Banked Hours
Get expert HR support when you need it, without committing to a fixed retainer.
- Purchase a bank of 10 or more hours at £130* per hour + VAT (*discounted for British Marine members, non-members will pay £150 per hour)
- Hours are valid for 12 months
- Buy more hours whenever you need them
- If you move to a retainer, any unused hours will be deducted from your first monthly invoice
Service Levels (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm):
- High priority – same day (suspensions, payroll queries, contracts)
- Medium priority – within 24 hours (employee relations queries)
- Low priority – within 48 hours (policy updates, reports)
Best for: Businesses with occasional or unpredictable HR requirements.
Option 2 – Monthly Retainer (for consistent support)
For proactive and consistent HR support, our Monthly Retainer is the most cost-effective way to work with us.
From £350 + VAT per month includes:
- Unlimited advice via phone and email
- Online or onsite HR support
- Updates to policies, contracts and handbooks in line with legislation changes
- Support with people strategy – aligning business goals with people goals
- Handling of complex employee relations cases (disciplinary, grievance, performance management, redundancies)
- Access to our HR system with full implementation support
For more information contact training@britishmarine.co.uk
We understand that every business has different needs when it comes to HR support. That’s why we offer an audit of your Employment Contracts and Handbook.
Why have an Audit?
Protect your business, stay compliant. Our HR audit of your employment contracts and handbooks ensures you’re always up to date with the latest legislation, while removing outdated clauses that could leave you exposed to legal risk. Stay protected, compliant, and future-ready with maximum peace of mind.
Contact training@britishmarine.co.uk if you would like to arrange a special offer audit