Our Offer

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

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Investors & Developers

We partner with investors and developers to unlock the full potential of labour market insights for portfolios, new projects, and acquisitions. Our goal is to help you make informed, strategic decisions that maximise returns and strengthen long-term resilience.

We also advise on how best to present labour market impacts and opportunities to stakeholders—whether investors, partners, or public bodies—ensuring your narrative is compelling and credible.

Example Projects

  • Portfolio Labour Market Analysis
    Comprehensive review of your portfolio to assess connections with local and regional labour markets, identifying strengths and gaps.

  • Sector Labour Market Analysis
    Identify trends, challenges, and opportunities in key sectors, with forward-looking scenarios and projections.

  • New Development Labour Market Impact Assessment
    Forecast labour demand for proposed developments, align with spatial development strategies, local growth plans and map to Local Skills Improvement Plans.

  • Labour Market Reviews
    In-depth analysis of current labour market trends and policies, with scenario modelling to support confident investment decisions.

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Regional & Local Government

Drawing on extensive experience within the public sector, we support regional and local authorities to design and deliver strategies that drive inclusive growth and workforce resilience.

From shaping Local Skills Improvement Plans to developing Strategic Workforce Strategies and Employment Support Plans, we provide the insight and expertise needed to create or refresh policies that work.

Example Projects

  • Strategy Development & Review
    Support for creating or updating strategies in skills, employment support, and labour market development.

  • Strategic Workforce Analysis
    Detailed analysis of regional labour markets, workforce pressures, and sector-specific challenges, aligned with Local Growth Plans and Skills Improvement Plans.

  • Advisory Services
    Expert guidance for senior officers and elected members on labour market trends and implications for policy and service design.

Services we offer

  • 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.

    Key Details:

    • 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.

    Please get in touch to discuss your needs and how we can help.

  • 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.

  • 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.

    Length of Service

    • Duration: 8 consecutive working hours

    • Flexible scheduling to maximize productivity and accommodate client needs.

    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.

    Please get in touch for details and pricing.