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.
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.
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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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
Since the inception of our relationship with Seymour John, we have had a first class service. Not only in terms of quality of the candidates that have been available to us, but also the speed with which they have been able to get them into the firm, often at very short notice. Seymour John have become our primary supplier of contract resource in the compliance/corporate governance areas. Their commitment to understanding their clients’ needs, responding at super speed to those and proactively engaging with us to make sure that we have a strong and productive relationship has made this a very easy choice for us.
Elaine Morris
Head of Conduct and Compliance, Sainsbury's Bank
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
Seymour John have taken the time to understand our business and our needs and understand the importance of candidates sharing our company values. I would not hesitate in using Seymour John or recommending them to others with recruitment needs.
Mike Kerridge
Client Accountant, Carter Jonas LLP
We had tried to fill the job a number of times before asking Phil to support us. He addressed this candidate shortage by undertaking an extensive piece of market research and proactively contacted 24 relevant people. He then presented us a final shortlist of 6, all of which he had personally interviewed. Other agents tended to just send us what was on their database. Whilst his service cost slightly more than quotes from other agents, the due diligence, hard work and tenacity he displayed to secure a candidate that matched our challenging brief, meant that we derived better value for money overall, and ultimately secured the best candidate in the market for our vacancy.
Chris Stephens
Group Finance Director, Newmour Group 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
RAC recently appointed Seymour John for the recruitment of a Senior IT Auditor. I met with Darren Richards who demonstrated an excellent understanding of my requirements and was able to provide sound advice on the candidate market. Darren delivered a true consultancy service, communicating well with both me and the candidate – I am delighted with the final outcome of the process.
Gary Weller
Head of Internal Audit, RAC
Trying to fill a vacancy for a Finance Analyst was proving to be a difficult task. However following contact with Simon Lowe of Seymour John, I am happy to say the challenge was far more bearable! I would highly recommend Seymour John to anyone recruiting as they go the extra mile and don’t just send an endless supply of CV’s, The impression I got was quality over quantity. I will certainly use them again going forward.
Darren Schlicht
UK Financial Controller, Advant
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 have used Seymour John to assist me to find both permanent and contract staff at a number of organisations. I’ve also been helped by Seymour John to find contract work myself. These interactions have all been handled extremely professionally. Emlyn and Mark have both taken the time to fully engage with me on any appointment, and provide insightful feedback when needed.
Richard Webb
Chief Compliance and Conduct Officer, Principality Building Society
