Why we're different

Delivering exceptional talent is just the starting point. We build partnerships that go significantly further – adding value at every stage of the hiring journey and beyond.

The recruitment industry of today is far from perfect.  Too often, consultants are under relentless pressure to bill, make the next placement, and cut corners – whatever the cost to the client, or worse, the candidate.  In 2020, after nearly two decades working in that environment, our Managing Director, Cressida Johns chose to build a consultancy that does things differently.

Only mutually beneficial partnerships
We invest significant time in getting to know every potential client before agreeing to work together.  We partner only with businesses that can offer our candidates exceptional career opportunities – where growth, development, and a genuinely positive working  environment are more than just promises.

A deliberately limited client base
By working with a small number of clients, we can fully invest in each relationship.  This allows us to develop a deep understanding – not only of the technical requirements, but of the wider business: its vision, strategy, culture, people, and challenges.

A first-class candidate experience
The most important difference is how candidates are treated. Every individual we engage with is treated with respect, honesty, and care from the very first conversation. Our reputation for exceptional candidate experience has enabled us to build trusted, often exclusive relationships with some of the strongest talent globally.

If you are a genuinely people-first organisation, and are looking for a recruitment  partner who shares those values, let’s arrange a time to talk.

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Cressida Johns - Managing Director