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 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
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’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
We have worked with Seymour John for approximately 3 years and since the start of our relationship they have provided us with a first class service both in terms of the candidates, but also the speed with which they have reacted to our requirements. They have become one of our primary suppliers of contract resources and, in particular, in the specialist area of compliance/corporate governance arenas where they have become the lead supplier. They work very hard in ensuring that they understand their client’s business, and its particular needs, and this helps ensure that they match what the client needs to the resources they have available. It is a very straightforward relationship which is appreciated by us and they are very easy to work with. I have no hesitation in recommending this firm.
Graeme Yorston
Group Chief Executive, Principality Building Society
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
My experiences of Seymour John have been both rewarding and successful, through delivering a professional and quality executive search portfolio. A delivery focused organisation with clients’ interests at the core of their business. I look forward to working with you more in 2015.
Adrian Clarke, COO, Rowan Dartington
COO, Rowan Dartington
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
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
I have worked with Michelle as a recruitment consultant for many years. When she approached me after her move to Seymour John I had a role I was looking to recruit into. Michelle spent time going through the role profile with me and listening to our requirements. The quality of the CV’s provided were spot on and a credit to the fact she listened and matched accordingly. Subsequently we went on to appoint a candidate from Seymour John. Relationships with potential recruiters are incredibly important and Michelle goes out of her way to ensure she understands her client’s requirements.
Lisa McKenzie
Credit Manager, Assa Abloy 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
