The people behind better people decisions.
Phoenix51 brings a structured assessment process to recruitment and employee development. The aim is straightforward: make the requirements clear and keep the evidence behind the decision.
The belief behind Phoenix51.
Define what matters
Start with the requirements of the role and a shared competency framework.
Keep the evidence connected
Bring tasks, assessor observations and scores into the same process.
Make the decision explainable
Use recorded evidence to review differences and support human judgement.
People behind the platform
Lee McQueen
Director of Phoenix 51 Limited. Lee brings the commercial hiring perspective to the company’s work.
Chris Wimshurst
Director, Chief Operating Officer and business psychologist. Chris explores the role of AI and human judgement in Phoenix51’s recruitment programme.
View the company’s directors and explore the assessment and human-judgement programme.
One platform. Clear choices.
Platform
Frameworks, tasks, observations, scoring and candidate reporting.
Optional services
Additional hiring, training, coaching and advisory engagements.
Ongoing development
Assessment evidence to inform employee development priorities.
Our values
Simplicity
Make the assessment process easier to follow.
Accountability
Record the reasons behind people decisions.
Insight
Connect scores with specific observations.
Impact
Turn relevant evidence into practical next steps.
Phoenix51 company information
- Registered name
- Phoenix 51 Limited
- Company number
- 12176947
- Incorporated
- 28 August 2019
- Registered office
- Unit 4, Corum 2 Crown Way, Warmley, Bristol, England, BS30 8FJ
Company details checked against Companies House on 15 September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Which company operates Phoenix51?
Phoenix51 is operated by Phoenix 51 Limited, a company registered in England and Wales under number 12176947. The company was incorporated on 28 August 2019.
Who are the people behind Phoenix51?
Lee McQueen and Chris Wimshurst are directors of Phoenix 51 Limited. Chris Wimshurst is also Chief Operating Officer and a business psychologist.
What is the purpose of the Phoenix51 platform?
The platform helps teams apply defined assessment criteria and retain the evidence behind their decisions. It supports a consistent process across recruitment, employee assessment and development, with people responsible for interpreting the evidence.