The senior and executive HR talent you need to drive cultural transformation
HR is transforming. In progressive organisations it is becoming an important driver for organisational success. As such, competition for the new breed of senior leaders, with the ability to implement people initiatives that enable cultural transformation and deliver sustainable performance improvements, is fierce.
Seymour John Human Resources is a niche senior and executive HR recruitment specialist working across the public and private sector. We are a strategic, talent ally ensuring you always have the permanent and interim HR leadership talent you need, when you need it.
The inside track to the latest market insight
We work alongside our own strategic HR consultancy, keeping our clients ahead of the curve with deep insight into the trends shaping the future of the function. Progressive and innovative, they help organisations evolve in complex and ever-changing operating environments. Whether it is the attraction of new talent or the development of your existing people, ours is an integrated approach to unlocking potential, reducing costs and supporting sustainable growth.
To read more about how HR is transforming, click here
Creating cultures where people thrive
In a competitive market where the talent pool is shrinking, the need for the best commercially astute HR talent is pressing. You need leaders who can create a culture where your people thrive. In an increasingly transparent, digital world, they are your best advocates. The organisations that people queue up to work for are the ones where employees feel valued, engaged, nurtured and developed. The best HR leaders will help you do all of this, enabling you to attract the people you need.
To read more about creating a ‘great place to work’, click here
Talent for the public sector
The challenges of the public sector are well documented. With rising demand for services and decreasing budgets, leaders are under relentless pressure to do more with less. And, with often inflexible salary bands, attracting the best talent against stiff competition from the private sector can be difficult. Organisations must transform. As such, HR has an important role to play.
The need to become more commercially innovative means that many organisations are turning to the private sector for inspiration. With access to a wealth of senior executives (across the private as well as public and not-for-profit-sector networks) of the whole Seymour John group, our dedicated OJEU framework awarded public-sector team are uniquely well placed to help support you in what are becoming increasingly difficult roles to fill.
To read more about our approach to executive search, click here
Offering interim as well as permanent solutions for change and transformation projects, our awarded supplier status on the most relevant OJEU frameworks – like the ESPO 3S Strategic HR Services Framework – mean procuring transparent, compliant, quality-assured recruitment consultancy, tailored to your specific requirements is straightforward.
To read about the range of OJEU frameworks for which we have been awarded, click here
I would like to recommend Phil Topper to anyone looking for the best possible advice, support and guidance when facing any career decision. His detailed understanding of not just what I wanted for my career, but also what I needed for my work/life balance was very refreshing and exactly what I was looking for. Phil helped me make the best career decision possible for me, and I would call on his expertise again in the future without any hesitation.
Sara Fearnall-Coleman
Margin Analyst, Autoclimate Ltd
Simon placed me into my first contractor role. He has provided me with professional advice from the beginning to the end, including contract negotiation, necessary insurance and other logistics. As a client, I can say that Simon demonstrated that he goes an EXTRA MILE to ensure the candidates are well supported. Being a contractor, who is coming from the long permanent career it is important to receive mentoring and coaching. Simon has offered just that. In addition, the back office of Seymour John is seamless!
Alina Listopad
Alina Listopad Associates Ltd
Darren was recommended to me by a previous client I had completed some work for whilst working in consultancy, always a good sign. After a lengthy chat, which did not feel rushed or a roll out of the usual questions, he found out why I wanted to leave my current role, seemed to fully understand the reasons behind this and grasped the type of role and direction I was looking for. The result being a great interview with a great company and eventually a great job offer which I hope will be the start of the next stage of my career. Seymour John has the personal touch I was looking for which is difficult to find these days and the level of communication was outstanding.
Kirsty Hillman
Risk & Regulatory Manager, RAC
Phil’s professionalism and integrity sets the bar among recruiters, he really renewed my faith!… I’ll definitely be in touch when I am recruiting myself.
Laura Hooson
ReAssure, FP&A Accountant
Unlike many recruiters I have come across, Lee was relaxed, friendly and always had time to talk through things. He really listened to what I wanted, and very quickly lined up interviews, which lead me to a job that far exceeded my expectations. I couldn’t have been happier with the way he handled everything. He made life very easy for me!
Amy Steventon
Tax Specialist, CBSL Group Ltd
Seymour John were absolutely great, always there to help with anything I needed and gave me great support in the whole process. This really is a people person firm. I found a really great role that I am enjoying enormously and they have continued to support me to this point. If you are in search of a new role then this is a firm that will really get to know you as a candidate and find the role that you are looking for. They go above and beyond which you really come to appreciate.
Emmanuel Okello
Treasury Accountant, Secure Trust Bank
On a personal level I have not come across a recruiter who has worked at relationships with candidates and clients as much as Phil Topper. If I am asked for a referral Phil’s name will without doubt be top of the list.
Mike Attwood ACMA
Finance Director
Seymour John are a refreshing change from other recruitment agencies. They value their Consultants, treat them as individuals, pay promptly, give guidance on administrative issues quickly and throughout the term of the contract they are in regular contact to discuss the progress of the project. I particularly enjoyed working with Emlyn John with his upbeat humour and regular contact which has meant I have felt fully supported in the assignment. I look forward to working with Seymour John again at sometime in the very near future.
Annie Audus
ACA Compliance Ltd
I received a very professional service with great communication throughout the process. Darren Richards took the time to get to know me and what I wanted from my next job. I would definitely recommend using Seymour John.
Rhys Davies
Internal Auditor, Ecclesiastical Insurance Group
I worked with Seymour John for a year on a contract in Cardiff. They were regularly proactive in their contact, with some lovely touches such as bottles of wine or a meal out. It truly does feel like they value you as a contractor. Emlyn, Mark and Louisa are definitely people I would trust and recommend, which is very rare in their line of business.
Paul Mallon
Inspiring Evolution Consultancy Limited