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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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 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
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
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
Finding a new Chief Executive to replace me on my retirement was going to be a major task. Fortunately, having become aware of Seymour John’s expertise in this field, the appointment process couldn’t have gone more smoothly. Maria took great care to understand our business and the type of person we were looking for and from start to finish we were looked after in a highly professional way. Maria provided us with a range of high quality candidates and we were able to find the right person to fill the position. From advertising the position to appointing the successful candidate only took a little over two months. I would highly recommend Seymour John’s services.
Huw Cooke
Chief Executive, WHA (Welsh Hospitals & Health Services Association)
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
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
Seymour John’s personable and professional approach was refreshing compared with my experience of working with agencies. Simon Lowe listened to what I needed and quickly identified an ideal candidate demonstrating he had clearly understood and carefully considered my requirements. His approach is consultative and not pushy, he simply delivered the service that I needed while allowing us to work at our own pace to recruit the right candidate. I would certainly use Seymour John to recruit in the future and would not hesitate to recommend their services.
Vaughan Reid
Finance Manager, Integrated Water Services Ltd
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
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
