Working with us.

Business operations consultancy

You’ve built a solid business. You’ve got a capable team and good relationships with your clients, but too much of the day-to-day still runs through you, and it’s starting to show.

Delivery isn’t always consistent and processes are unclear or constantly evolving. You’re across more than you want to be, and the team is doing their best, but they’re often working without enough structure or clarity.

If you’re finding yourself holding it all together, it’s likely an operations issue. That’s what we help you fix.

What we support you with

  • Understanding how work is really getting done across the business

  • Identifying where things are falling through the cracks

  • Clarifying roles and responsibilities so there’s less ambiguity

  • Designing simple, repeatable ways of working that the team can follow

  • Embedding rhythms that help the business run without relying on you

What changes as a result

  • Delivery becomes more consistent and less reactive

  • The team knows what’s expected and takes more ownership

  • There’s less chasing, fewer surprises, and fewer decisions resting solely with you

  • You have more headspace to focus on what matters most

How we work

We start by reviewing how things are running today: what’s working, what’s getting in the way, and where the friction points are. Then we work with you and your team to design and embed better ways of working.

This isn’t about big documents or abstract frameworks. It’s about making practical improvements that stick.

Most clients begin with a short sprint focused on their most pressing operational challenges. Some continue with support as things evolve. We’ll work with whatever makes sense for your business.

Is this the right time?

If you’re spending too much time holding things together, and you know something needs to shift behind the scenes, this is a good place to start.

Let’s talk

We find the best way to support you, your team + business

  • Structured support to help you focus, build momentum, and move forward with clarity.

  • Bespoke, hands-on support for founders and leadership teams navigating change, systems challenges, or strategic growth.

  • Our inclusive team development programme is built to improve how your team communicates, collaborates, and performs.

Jill McAlpine, founder of inpurpose, smiling, wearing a cream blazer and blue trousers, standing indoors near large windows with a decorative railing.

About us

Led by Jill McAlpine, a strategist, operator and change expert with 20+ years of leadership experience across business, politics, and public service. She’s worked with businesses, policy makers, public sector leadership teams, and scaling businesses, helping them embed structure, systems, and team confidence that lasts.

What you get from inpurpose isn’t theory. It’s real support, delivered inside your business, by someone who knows how to lead change and get results.

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We don’t deliver reports, we deliver change

We figure out what’s right for your team and your growth plans by getting laser focused on where you are going. We find the right technology, bring in the right experts, and ensure everything is done at a cost that makes sense while delivering clear ROI. We get that investing in your business is a big decision. That’s why every plan + decision I make is focused on value, efficiency, and long-term success.