RECRUITMENT FOR COMMERCIAL INTERIORS & DESIGN-LED BUSINESSES
WHAT I DO
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I help commercial interiors and design-led businesses make thoughtful, well-matched hires.
The kind that work in the role, in the team and in the reality of the business.
A good hire is rarely just about experience.
It is about the role, the culture, the values and whether the business and the person are right for where each is heading.
That is where the real work sits.
The Brief
Every good appointment starts long before the search begins.
It starts with the brief.
Not just the job title or list of duties, but what sits beneath it: the team, the culture, the pressure points, the direction of the business and the kind of person who will thrive there.
When the brief is properly understood, the decision becomes clearer on both sides.
The Person
There is always a person behind the CV.
A CV can show what someone has done. It rarely shows how they work, what matters to them, where they are heading or what they need from their next move.
People make better decisions when they feel informed, listened to, respected and understood.
That changes the quality of the decision on both sides.
The Fit
Experience matters.
But so do the things you cannot always see on a CV.
The way someone communicates.
The way they build relationships.
The way they work with others.
The environment where they will do their best work.
My role is to help both sides make a decision that feels considered, honest and right.
A good fit should feel like something has clicked.
ABOUT
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Good recruitment asks more of the detail.
The role behind the title.
The person behind the CV.
The pressure behind the hire.
The decision behind the move.
I’m Pauline Corcoran, founder of Touchstone Recruitment.
More than 25 years in recruitment has shaped how I work: carefully, directly and with a clear sense of what needs to be right for the business and the person joining it.
The work is personal: people need to feel heard, and businesses need to feel understood.
WHO I WORK WITH
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I work across the commercial interiors ecosystem with businesses where design, detail and people matter.
The commercial interiors ecosystem
Across architecture, design and specification, products and materials, workplace, fit-out, dealerships and procurement.
Design-conscious businesses
Teams that care about quality, culture, relationships and the detail behind good work.
The people who make it work
Finance, operations, commercial support, project coordination and studio teams, from developing roles to senior appointments.
WORDS FROM PEOPLE I’VE WORKED WITH
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Feedback from the people and companies I've worked with.
Pauline takes the time to truly understand both the technical requirements of each role and, just as importantly, the culture of the business. She consistently presents candidates who are not only highly capable, but also a great fit for the team.
She approaches every placement with the same level of care and commitment as if she were hiring for her own business.
Rondella Sharma
Director, Kvadrat
I have known Pauline for over seven years.
Initially helped me secure a role as a candidate, and later I engaged Pauline’s services from the employer side to recruit new staff.
Pauline is one of the most dedicated recruiters I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She genuinely cares about both her candidates and clients, always focusing on creating the right long-term match for everyone involved. She consistently goes above and beyond to fully understand the needs of both candidates and employers.
As a client of Pauline’s, she has saved me countless hours by thoroughly pre-screening candidates before interview stage and ensuring all our key requirements are met before introducing them to us. I have no hesitation in recommending Pauline.
She is honest, dedicated, and highly professional — truly a breath of fresh air in the recruitment industry.
Katie Miller
Practice Director
Pauline was incredibly supportive throughout my job search and made everything feel much less daunting. She really understands people's strengths and knows how to match them with the right opportunities. Pauline took the time to help me prepare for my interviews, gave me confidence, and was always honest. Thanks to her guidance, I secured the right role, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.
Mia Mulberry
Internal Sales Specialist, Textiles
I had a great experience working with Pauline. From our very first conversation, I could sense her passion. It wasn’t just about filling a role, she genuinely cared about helping me find the right opportunity for my skills and career goals.
Pauline’s personal approach made all the difference. She kept me informed throughout every stage of the process, regularly checked in to see how I was feeling, provided valuable interview guidance, and was always available to answer any questions I had.
Her support, encouragement, and dedication made the entire experience feel smooth, positive, I truly appreciated her commitment and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dedicated, friendly and approachable recruiter
Emma Langley
Project Support, Furniture Specialist
GET IN TOUCH
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If you are hiring, considering a move or want to talk something through, get in touch.
Recruitment for commercial interiors and
design-led businesses.
Thoughtful search work for the roles, teams and decisions that need more than a CV match.
Location: United Kingdom