Services we offer

At Ascham Grindal we specialise in Labour Markets & Skills. Our offer is intended to support our clients to make decisions, develop new approaches and execute them in the most effective way possible.

Our expertise and insight is built on numerous previous projects, our ongoing engagement with our networks of clients, partners and stakeholders, and our commitment to rigorous research based not only on good data, but sound theory and history.

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Investors & Developers

We work with Investors and Developers to understand the labour market impacts, needs and opportunities of portfolios, new projects and potential acquisitions.

Utilising our own analytical software, we analyse trends, public data and key public sector strategies and plans to support investment decisions, due diligence and long-term portfolio management.

We can also advise on the best way to present the labour market impacts and opportunities to your investors, partners and public bodies.

Our offer is to move away from a FTE per SqM calculation towards a dynamic link between your investment and the Spatial Development of places across the United Kingdom.

Example Services

  • Portfolio Labour Market Analysis - We will review your portfolio of businesses, development sites and facilities to understand their links into their local and regional labour markets,

  • New Development Project Labour Market Impact Assessment - We will analyse your proposed development, develop updated forecasts of the proposals labour demand, map this to established local & regional Spatial Development approaches as well as map to Local Skills Improvement Plans

  • Labour Market Due Diligence & Reviews - We can provide in-depth reviews of current labour market trends, and policies that could impact on investment, with projected scenarios to support your decision making.

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Business

Labour Markets always change, and the challenge for businesses is being able to navigate these changes.

Our work with businesses reflects our commitment to work with firms to understand their needs, and answer their labour market, skills and workforce planning to support business planning, and strategy development.

We review local Skills Plans, Regional Economic Strategies, Transport Strategies, Spatial Development Strategies, alongside our analysis of macro-labour market and macroeconomic trends to provide you and your business with answers to shape your approach.

We are also developing partnerships with workforce planning firms to provide detailed advice to your operational and Human Resources teams.

Example Services

  • Sector Labour Market Analysis - We will review your business sector to understand the trends, challenges and opportunities impacting on the sector and develop scenario and reasonable projections into the future.

  • Labour Market Strategy - We will work with you, your board and/or management team to develop a labour market strategy that combines an understanding of your current labour, future demand, skills needs, and how these link to the local and regional labour markets within which you are situated.

  • Skills Mapping - We are fortunate to be able to partner with a number of firms which can undertake detailed skills mapping of your workforce.

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Regional & Local Government

Building on our combined experience work in and for the public sector we can support Regional and Local Government in a variety of ways.

From our expertise in advising and developing Local Skills Improvement Plans, the development of Strategic Workforce Strategies, the development of Employment Support Plans, we are able to provide the insights and advice needed to develop new, or update current strategies within your authority.

We also provide expertise advice on turning strategies and plans into new service design models and approaches.

Lastly, with our ever expanding database of information we can also provide trends and insights into your local labour market that move away from the broad trends identified in national statistics towards and more nuanced picture of change.

Example Services

  • Develop, or Review & Update Strategies- We can support the development of new strategies in areas around Skills, Employment Support or Labour Markets

  • Strategic Workforce Analysis - We will analyse your regional labour markets and provide analysis of the workforce pressures and challenges. We can link this to current Local Growth Plans, Local Skills Improvement Plans and Spatial Development can focus on key sectors, major projects and

  • General Advisory on Labour Markets & Skills - We are more than happy to work with Snr. Officers and Elected Members to help them to understand more about current trends and developments in labour markets.

Services we offer

  • Full-Day Advisory Service

    Overview
    Our full-day advisory service offers clients a consultation experience, delivering a comprehensive suite of strategic insights tailored to their unique business objectives.

    Designed for executives and decision-makers who value depth and precision, this service ensures focused attention on your challenges and opportunities.

    Length of Service

    • Duration: 8 consecutive working hours

    • Flexible scheduling to maximize productivity and accommodate client needs.

    Price

    • Fixed day rate: Starting at £650

    • This rate includes all preparatory research, on-site or remote consultation, and follow-up documentation.

    • We offer reduced day rates for regular clients and Public Sector organisations.

    Value Proposition

    • Customised Strategy: Every session is bespoke, designed around your specific context and goals.

    • Actionable Outcomes: You receive not only advice but all deliverables will be provided on time and as required for you to utilise.

    • Confidential and Exclusive: We prioritize client confidentiality and offer service that respects your time and privacy.

  • We work with clients on projects, offering tailored labour market solutions for today’s changing economy. We focus on using labour market analysis and workforce planning to reduce risks and improve investment results. Examples include:

    • Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP): Matching workforce skills to future needs, such as predicting skill demands in a region over five years and planning for possible changes in regulations or technology.

    • Portfolio Labour Market Analysis: Assessing labour supply and demand across your portfolio to spot regional and industry trends, helping make better investment decisions.

    • Labour Demand Modelling for New Projects: Using predictive models to estimate workforce size and skills throughout a project’s life. This includes factors like economic trends, timelines, and sector growth. For instance, in renewable energy projects, forecasts cover construction to operation while considering local training and migration to plan workforce needs effectively.

    Contact us to discuss project-based work.

  • Bespoke Retainer-Based Advisory Service

    Our bespoke retainer model offers carefully tailored advisory services to a select group of clients, designed to provide ongoing strategic insight and expert guidance on significant projects. This premium service requires a minimum commitment of three months, ensuring continuity and depth in engagement.

    Key Details:

    • Pricing: Starting at £4,000 per month,

    • Duration: Minimum three-month commitment.

    • Service Scope: Continuous advisory support focused on complex and high-stakes projects, delivering actionable insights and strategic foresight.

    By choosing this retainer, clients benefit from consistent, proactive advice that adapts dynamically to evolving project demands.

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