To attract and retain the right talent, you need a proven partner that offers pin-point specialist service tailored to both yours and a candidate’s unique requirements. A successful outcome, after all, must suit both. Built over many years, our proven track record in the regions we serve, means we are uniquely positioned to leverage extensive talent networks on your behalf. Having already built strong relationships with the best candidates within our specialisms, we headhunt from an extensive network of highly-skilled passive talent not just those who are currently ‘available’. This quality-over-quantity approach means we consistently find the right fit, saving you time and offering a genuine return on investment.
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In a candidate-led market where competition for talent is fierce, we not only help you identify the best candidates, we help you attract them, too. Taking them on a clear, well-designed recruitment journey is a necessary starting point for both parties. Making a good first impression reinforces the credibility of your brand. It’s testimony to our process that candidates who have been through it, often go on to become some of our best clients.
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We understand the complex and challenging environments in which you operate, including the perennial pressure to deliver more for less in a shifting regulatory, legislative and target-driven culture. Many of our public sector and not for profit clients are turning to the private sector to secure the agile, commercial, strategic leadership necessary for the kind of organisational evolution that will enable them to thrive not just survive. We give you access to extensive networks across both.
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In competitive sectors where sourcing new talent can be challenging, the best option, sometimes, is to develop the talent you already have. Ours is an integrated, systematic approach that offers so much more than pin-point search and selection. Whether it is through assessment and profiling, coaching and mentoring, development and education, on-boarding or succession planning, we work closely with you to secure the talent pipeline to meet your business-growth agenda.
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From my initial contact with Seymour John they provided a service which was both very efficient and professional. Emlyn and Mark took the time to fully understand my needs and expectations, taking pride in building a worthwhile relationship through regular contact both on the phone and face to face. As a candidate of Seymour John you feel extremely valued and I would highly recommend them.
Iain Griffiths
IS Griffiths Ltd
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
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
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
As a candidate I found that all the team at Seymour John offer a very professional, efficient and personable service. They arranged an interview promptly and remained in contact and gave support throughout my contract. I would have no hesitation in working with them again.
Jane Costello
Costello Contracting Ltd
Over the course of my career I have had involvement with lots of recruiters, and Lee always comes out on top. Unlike many others, Lee really listens and develops an understanding of who you are and what you want from your next career step. His support, knowledge and advice, as I juggled with different opportunities, was so helpful. I would fully recommend Lee and Seymour John!
Dianna Wright
Denso UK, Financial Controller
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
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
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
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
