
SERVICES
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At Touchstone, we are an independent recruiter that is dedicated to developing deep working relationships with our clients. I work alongside company partners to attract candidates from across the UK and internationally, and offer specialised, bespoke, knowledgeable, and collaborative search functions to help place the best candidates across various industry sectors.
Adopting a professional yet personal approach, I like to work as a true extension of your team by fully integrating myself into your business. Being part of your company and its culture helps me to understand your requirements; learn what makes your business unique; and discover the best type of candidate that will be most suitable for you. This gained knowledge and insight will help to offer staffing solutions to meet your recruitment needs.
Executive Recruitment Contingency
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Full client brief taken to understand the role, business priorities, goals and culture
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Define search criteria and identify target sectors/areas
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Targeted search across my network
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Targeted advertising where needed
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Assessment against key criteria
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Face-to-facece candidate screening and interviewing
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Submission to client selected candidates
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Regular client updates and transparent communications
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Negotiation of Offer/Package
Executive Search Retained
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A retained search approach is tailored against the Client’s needs and is usually deployed for key senior leadership and C-level roles. We will work with you to determine the right approach to secure a successful hire.
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Retained search is underpinned by the latest market intelligence and research and backed by rigorous standards of delivery.
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Candidate mapping is undertaken to include benchmarking, behavioural selection evaluation and thorough referencing.
Flexible Resources
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Interim, Temporary, and flexible working positions help provide an effective solution to today’s business needs. Offering resource on both a short and long-term basis, flexible solutions can help to deliver a specific project, cover leave, or provide support when stretched.
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In addition to placing permanent roles, we work with an extensive, experienced talent pool available for Interim positions.
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Ongoing Relationships are key to client and candidate success, so we maintain contact with all parties to ensure everyone is satisfied.
ABOUT

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Hi, I’m Pauline. With 20 years’ experience of managing teams, overseeing companies, and working with start-ups in the UK recruitment industry, I launched Touchstone as a specialised recruitment agency to place the best candidates in companies across the country.
WHO
Having worked alongside some of the most remarkable businesses in the industry, I have gained a skill set that allows me to relate to businesses owners and management in a truly unique way. Understanding the dynamics of business; the needs of start-up businesses and SMEs; and the benefits and challenges that owners, management, and private equity/venture capitalists face is at the heart of what I do. I truly believe that a company’s success is a direct reflection of the team it recruits, develops, sustains, and grows, and look forward to working with new clients to help build the right team.
In today’s climate, people are demanding more flexibility from their workplace and the recruitment market is adapting to cater to this. As a result of overseeing other companies and setting up my own successful business, I understand these changes and love to work with clients to ensure they have a flexible structure in place for new team members.
While many start-ups and SMEs may not have the budget for a full-time inhouse recruiter, I can work with clients on individual recruitment projects or campaigns, and together we ensure you attract the very best people to your company.
With extensive experience, the highest level of integrity, and a supportive, knowledgeable, and resilient nature, I have developed deep working relationships with clients and candidates. So, if you are recruiting and need the best people, or are considering your next career move, I’d love to hear from you.
Over 90% of the new companies and candidates I work with are a result of positive referrals which continue to drive the growth of my business today. I take the view that every experience of dealing with Touchstone, whether it be from a client or candidate perspective, is not just a good one – it’s outstanding.

MY VALUES
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My goal is to deliver the best talent and recruitment solutions for my clients through offering a unique and bespoke service.
With experience backed by many years of working with leading brands in the recruitment industry, Touchstone was created to bring people and businesses together. Our partnerships deliver deep working relationships and business understanding to drive forward the best teams.
Honest and trustworthy
with the highest level of integrity.
Resilient and resourceful
with an agile, solutions-focused approach. Every brief is approached with vision and purpose.
Accountable
and results-driven with an exceptional track record.
Supportive & Positive
with the belief that there is a solution to everything in business and recruitment
Collaborative and transparent
I am not afraid to challenge to get the best results and I invest in building long-term relationships with my Clients, Candidates and Partners.
Advocates and partners
and as passionate about your business and success as you are.
Curious and Inquisitive
about the world you operate in, ensuring I am creative, innovative, and flexible in my approach.
Entrepreneurial and innovative
able to adapt and diversify to the changing demands of the economy, individual industries, and recruitment.
Commitment
committed to providing solutions for my customers
BLOG
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CONTACT
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Looking to hire? Work with Touchstone to find the talent your business needs.

An independent recruiter delivering deep working relationships with clients and better-connected partnerships with candidates.
Location: United Kingdom













