Services

I work with senior leaders across business, higher education, the public sector and the creative industries to help organisations make better strategic decisions, navigate complexity and deliver meaningful change.

Strategy & Advisory

Supporting leadership teams to clarify direction, test ideas and make confident decisions.

This includes organisational strategy, business planning, governance, investment, growth, place strategy and long-term planning. My role is to bring clarity, challenge assumptions and help organisations turn ambition into practical action.

Facilitation & Bespoke Events

Providing robust research, consultation and analysis that informs strategy, policy and investment.

I combine academic rigour with practical consultancy experience to help organisations understand their context, engage stakeholders and make evidence-informed decisions.

Designing and leading high-quality workshops, away days and strategic conversations that bring people together around complex challenges.

From board strategy sessions and leadership away days to cross-sector partnerships and stakeholder engagement, I create the conditions for productive conversations, clear decisions and tangible outcomes.

Research & Insight

Organisational Change

Helping organisations respond to change with confidence.

Whether introducing new ways of working, adopting AI, reshaping services or navigating organisational change, I work alongside leadership teams to develop practical approaches that build capability and support lasting improvement.

Innovation & Partnerships

Supporting organisations to develop new ideas, build strategic partnerships and create opportunities for growth.

My work includes designing collaborative programmes, bringing together organisations from different sectors, developing innovation ecosystems and helping partnerships move from ambition to delivery.

  • Professor Helen Bailey - Vice Principal, Queen Mary University of London


    Rachel combines intellectual rigour with a practical, solutions-focused mindset, and consistently demonstrates an ability to connect ideas, people and opportunities in ways that deliver real impact. Her insight into the intersection of creativity, technology and policy is both timely and valuable. Her consultancy makes a meaningful contribution to the sector.

  • Helen Cuthill - CEO, Smallpiece Trust

    Farrer Consulting makes things happen. During my time working with Rachel, she consistently exceeded targets in income generation, participation, and engagement. She spots opportunities, connects the dots, and cuts through complexity to find solutions and deliver reviews with real value—all while inspiring and motivating others.

  • Paul Fairburn - Innovation Ecosystem Director, Coventry University

    Rachel was instrumental in establishing our cultural and creative strategy, she has enhanced the profile of our cultural activities and created meaningful partnerships both within and beyond the organisation. An inspiring leader, and a true asset to any project, Rachel thrives on making things happen, and consistently brings energy, creativity, and collaboration to her work.

  • Malcolm Barnes - Director, Hollywood Gaming

    Farrer Consulting worked with Hollywood Gaming to help define our strategy as the business tailors its offering across immersive and multisensory technologies.

    Rachel helped us define our solutions for entertainment, cultural and heritage, and enterprise and healthcare.