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
We have worked with Lee on many occasions. He takes the time to understand the needs of the business, the role and the team dynamic.
Milissa Chesters
VP HR Europe & Corporate, Fruit of the Loom
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
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 recently used Seymour John to aid in the recruitment of the permanent senior position of Finance Manager. Maria quickly identified suitable candidates based on both our requirements and the budget. Maria’s knowledge of the candidates helped enormously and she was able to suggest a few candidates in particular that she felt would be suitable but perhaps for which the CV hadn’t fully communicated the specific and relevant skill sets. Maria was very professional throughout the entire process and she has also shown a strong interest in the placement since the appointment. The candidate continues to meet our expectations.
Stuart Thomas
Head of Finance, Toast
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
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
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
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 were my first and only port of call. Lee was straight on the case and took the time to fully understand my needs. I’m pleased to say we recruited an outstanding individual. I have no hesitation recommending Lee and the firm for recruitment requirements. Personally I wouldn’t use anyone else.
Kerry Davies
Director of Finance & Information, Severn Hospice
