Contingency, Exclusive & Retained

A level of engagement commensurate with the level of the role

We understand that you don’t always require our full suite of services. Sometimes you simply need a shortlist of candidates to complement those of a competing agency or your in-house recruitment processes. At such times, we work with you on a contingent basis. The level of engagement is dependent on the level of the role and associated risk. For organisation-critical roles where it is imperative you find the right fit first time, we would always recommend you work with us on an exclusive basis.

Contingency

For mid-level positions, where there is a good supply of qualified talent and a low risk of associated failed placement, support in generating candidates is all that’s needed. We are nimble, agile and responsive. Rising to the usual time-pressure challenges, we have the capacity and the networks to work with numerous assignments concurrently, delivering a shortlist in hours, if needs be.

Exclusive & Retained

When you’re recruiting for leadership roles, making the wrong appointment can be expensive. Get it right and the results can be transformative. The very best leadership talent gives you a competitive advantage. Recruiting this kind of high-calibre person requires a more focused, forensic approach, one that can discreetly delve into a deep pool of passive talent, too. We headhunt the best person for the job, not just the best person who is available. We mitigate risk, delivering a good return on investment by ensuring you find the right fit first time, every time.

Working exclusively with an expert talent ally is a proven path to attracting, retaining and developing the right people. Consistently reliable results are achieved through the development of long-term partnerships, with both our clients and our candidates. It is a process based on the development of a profound understanding of the very particular requirements of both and marrying the two. Over time this gets refined. As your business evolves, so does our understanding.

Partners benefit from our holistic, integrated approach that offers complete talent lifecycle solutions, aligned with their business objectives. Anticipatory and forward facing, we not only work with you to address today’s immediate challenges, but also develop plans to secure the talent pipeline for the future. In shifting business contexts, continuous evaluation and succession planning will identify any skills gaps and areas for development to ensure your talent strategy has flexibility and sustainability built in.

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Their approach is a breath of fresh air.

Dave Pickering

Chief Executive, Lending Standards Board

Emma has provided an excellent recruitment service for me over a 10-year period. She is highly professional and always seeks to meet her client’s needs. She has provided excellent well-briefed candidates, who are invariably successful in not only securing the role, but who then go on to add significant value to the business that they have joined. My recent dealings with Seymour John lead me to believe that the firm shares Emma’s excellent behaviours and I heartily recommend them.

John Nickson

John Nickson, Managing Director, Wesleyan Assurance Society

Seymour John demonstrated a real empathy with our organisation. Maria Edwards took time to listen to what we needed and created a recruitment plan that ultimately gave us a good range of quality candidates. As Director, Maria was in touch throughout the process and was always available to deal with our queries. Our search has found us an individual that was an ideal match for the organisation.

Richard Hughes

Chief Executive, Awen

The quality and potential suitability of all candidates was a testament to Michelle’s clear understanding of our situation…. Seymour John will now be my first point of call should we need to recruit in the future.

Gareth Haynes

Finance Director, Bowers Jones

I am delighted with the results that Maria and Seymour John have delivered during our search for a Senior Finance Manager at Swansea Building Society. She understood both us as a business and how the new appointment would add value and play a key role in our future success. She was able to provide insightful information on the availability of relevant candidates in the market, her thorough understanding of our requirement fully assured me that her recommendations would be of the right calibre.

Maria’s ability to identify and attract suitable candidates has proved to be invaluable and I was presented with a highly credible shortlist at interview stage. I look forward to working with Seymour John in the future and would recommend them to anyone looking to recruit for specialist finance roles.

Alun Williams

CEO, Swansea Building Society

Phil actually listens to what you are looking for and offers professional advice when it’s needed. His dedication to a job and his ability to sound out the right people meant he placed all 3 of our available positions against tough competition from other agencies. Keep up the good work Phil

Wesley Burrage-Jones

Finance Director, UTC Aerospace

I already had a strong relationship with Simon as a client so when I decided that it was time for a career move he was the obvious choice for help and guidance… he found the right business, with the right culture and people, in the right location and got me face time… now I am Finance Director of that business. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Simon to anyone in my network.

Shaun Wildman

Finance Director, McAuliffe Group

Jordan was a great help to us in the recruitment of our Finance Assistant. It was great that he visited us to have face to face meetings to understand our requirements and discuss which candidates we should interview. We were kept up to date at every stage of the recruitment process. The whole exercise was structured to our needs with minimal disruption, allowing us to carry on with what we do best. We would definitely use Seymour John in the future

Emma Stanley

Management Accountant, BCRS Business Loans

I normally would NEVER work with recruitment companies due to dreadful experiences in the past. Phil was recommended by a respected associate and he is different. He works very hard to understand you and your requirement and earns great respect from his candidates. He organises everything and whilst recruitment is expensive, Phil gives a top quality service. A recruiter with Integrity.

Mike Jordan

Managing Director, Summit Systems Ltd

I found the service and communication from Seymour John to be professional and thorough throughout the whole process. Lee did a great job of getting to the detail of what my business was looking for. Highly recommended.

Phil Burrows

Chief Executive, Apollo Home Healthcare Limited