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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Darren at Seymour John has been a pleasure to deal with throughout our most recent recruitment process. Personable and professional, he has recommended high quality candidates and ensured the process has been smooth for all parties. I have been very impressed by Seymour John, and look forward to continuing to work closely with Darren and the team in the future.
Michelle Pearce
Chief Investment Officer, Wealthify
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 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
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
Recruitment at its best.
John and his team recently placed me in my perfect role, and I have to say their recruitment process is the best I’ve come across. They took so much time to understand what I was looking for and to ultimately ensure the role I was placed in was a perfect fit.
As an employer, I wouldn’t use any other agency now I’ve been through their process as a candidate. They do so much of the work the employer usually would, saving you precious time, but more importantly giving you peace of mind you’re employing the right person. I look forward to working with them more in the future and highly recommend them to both candidates and employers.
Charlie Abraham
Assistant Director of Finance, Gloucester City Homes
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
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
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
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
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
