Brief and calibration
We agree the must-haves, the nice-to-haves, and the realistic market rate before we approach anyone.
Services
Permanent recruitment that ends in a hire, not a longlist
We work a small number of roles properly rather than a large number superficially. Every shortlist is screened against your brief, referenced, and salary-aligned before it reaches you.
How we run a permanent search
A structured process, visible to you at every stage, with a replacement guarantee behind it.
Active sourcing
Direct approach into passive talent, not just the people already applying to your adverts.
Screened shortlists
Competency-screened and motivation-tested, with written notes on why each person is on the list.
Offer management
We manage expectations on both sides through offer and notice, which is where most hires are lost.
How we work
The same process on every assignment
You always know what stage the search is at and what happens next, whichever service you engage us for.
01
Brief
We agree the must-haves, the realistic market rate, and what success looks like at twelve months.
02
Calibrate
A first small batch of profiles confirms we have read the brief the way you meant it.
03
Search
Direct approach into passive talent, not just the people already answering adverts.
04
Screen
Competency and motivation screening against the brief, with written notes on every candidate.
Roles we place
A sample of the disciplines this service covers. If yours is not listed, it usually sits next to one that is.
Technology & Digital
Software Engineer
Data Engineer
DevOps Engineer
Security Analyst
Product Manager
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Registered Nurse
Theatre Practitioner
Clinical Research Associate
Regulatory Affairs
Finance & Professional Services
Financial Accountant
Risk & Compliance
In-house Counsel
Finance Director
Engineering & Supply Chain
Maintenance Engineer
Production Manager
Supply Chain Planner
Warehouse Operative
Related success stories
Assignments we have delivered for clients with similar requirements.
Scaling an engineering team from 12 to 40
Twenty-eight engineering hires in nine months after eighteen months of stalled recruitment, with retention holding at 96%.
- Backend Engineer
- Frontend Engineer
- Platform Engineer
- Engineering Manager
Closing a clinical rota gap in three weeks
Filling a persistent nursing shortfall across four sites, cutting agency spend by a third while improving shift fill.
- Registered Nurse
- Theatre Practitioner
- Healthcare Assistant
- Ward Manager
What our clients say
Long-term relationships built on shortlists worth interviewing.
Frequently asked questions
Still have questions?
Talk to a consultantHow long does a permanent search usually take?
Most roles produce a shortlist within two weeks and an accepted offer inside six. Genuinely scarce skills take longer, and we will tell you that at briefing rather than after a month of silence.
Do you charge upfront?
Standard permanent recruitment is contingent — you pay on a successful start, not for the search. Retained terms are available for confidential or business-critical roles where you want dedicated resource.
What happens if the hire does not work out?
Every permanent placement carries a replacement guarantee. If someone leaves or is released within the agreed period, we run the search again at no additional fee.
Will you approach people at our competitors?
Yes, unless you name organisations you would rather we left alone. We will also honour any off-limits agreement you have in place.
Have a role you need filled properly?
Tell us what good looks like and we will come back with a calibrated shortlist, not a keyword match.