Today’s operating climate is complex and challenging, which means, more so than ever, it is about the survival of the fittest. In such a world, evolution is imperative. The future belongs to the organisations that can do more with less and that have the flexibility to adapt to the ever-shifting social, political and economic conditions. They are the ones that possess the dynamic, visionary CEOs, directors and senior management teams with the strategic talent and creativity to successfully navigate inevitable change.
In a market where exceptional leaders give you the competitive edge, competition for their talent is fierce. It is employees not employers who hold all the aces. As such, the attraction, development and retention of executive talent has become a business-critical issue. As a specialist, search and selection consultancy, we have built up extensive networks of leadership talent. And because these demanding roles require such unique skill-sets, we also have the value-added option of delving into a deep pool of ‘passive’ talent to find the exact fit.
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, our strategic HR consultancy team work closely with you to secure the talent pipeline to meet your business-growth agenda.
To read more about how our value-added assessment and profiling services can help you secure the right leaders, click here
As specialists in the executive search and selection arena, Seymour John is a proven strategic talent ally for ambitious start-ups and SMEs through to large corporates and public-sector organisations. Our expert consultants understand the delicate art and impeccable judgment required in identifying, assessing and attracting the high-calibre talent these business-critical roles demand. We offer our partners a breadth and depth of industry experience and insight that brings an objective clarity to the most complex of leadership-search challenges.
To read more about the forensic process we follow to ensure you find the right fit every time, click here
Lee has been a great help in orchestrating my latest career move. He’s provided appropriate leads and has talked me through each step of the process, ensuring I was well briefed and confident for interview. He has gone out of his way to ensure that all my queries were answered and provided honest advice. I’d highly recommend Lee as a recruitment consultant.
Susan Davies
Accounts Manager, Heywoods Chartered Accountants
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
I established a great working relationship with the team from the outset. They maintain the right level of contact and provide clear guidance when required. A very friendly firm who I am extremely pleased to have developed a great working relationship with.
Stephen Banks
Senior Compliance Manager
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
I was approached by Darren Richards at Seymour John about a career opportunity, and from the start found his take on things friendly and professional, and not at all pushy like some recruiters. I was kept regularly informed about the application process and what was going on, and Darren was always available to answer any questions that I had. I got the impression that there was a real desire to find the right person for the right job, and not just fill a vacancy, and I was fortunate to benefit from Darren’s wealth of experience in the Risk arena in making a really important career decision.
Richard Wood
Capital Modelling and Risk Analytics, Lloyds Banking Group
Phil is one of the best recruiters I have worked with. He delivers a first class service, does exactly what he says he will and is completely honest with you. I would recommend him to anyone.
Keith Bailey
Finance Director, Summit Systems 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
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
I have been talking to Darren Richards at Seymour John for several months, exploring the audit and risk market. Darren is a pleasure to deal with, always helpful and he was careful to select only those roles that were the best fit for my skills and experience. Darren was easy to talk to and kept in touch without prompting, something many other recruitment firms have not done. I have now managed to secure a superb role in Internal Audit thanks in no small part to the efforts of Darren Richards. I would recommend Darren and Seymour John unreservedly, a pleasure to deal with from start to finish.
Nick Bliss
Risk Assurance Manager, Lloyds Banking Group
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
