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Touchstone

Who I Am

My skill set is unique. I relate to business owners and management in a way that is unique. I have gained 20 years of experience within the world of recruitment, my career has been successful from the beginning, I was the youngest manager for a leading UK recruitment search firm within three years of graduating, I have managed teams and overseen companies on behalf of owners, been involved in start-up businesses and launched my own successful recruitment business. This places me in a unique position to understand the needs of start-up businesses and SMEs, and the benefits and challenges owners, management, and private equity/venture capitalists experience. I understand the dynamics and importance of building the right team. adding relevant insight and experience to today’s recruitment challenges. A company’s success is a direct reflection of the team it recruits, develops, sustains, and grows.

My skill set is a resource that many start-ups and SMEs would not have the budget to recruit for full-time or have access to. I work with clients on individual recruitment projects or campaigns, and together we ensure you attract the very best people to your company.

As a result of my extensive experience, supportive, knowledgeable, and resilient nature, I have developed deep working relationships with my clients and candidates. I understand how the recruitment market is changing, I understand the way people work is changing, and I work with clients to review their organisational team and duties, to make sure we have the structure in place for your new team member.

With my extensive experience and the highest level of integrity, 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.

What I Do

I offer a consultative recruitment service which is entirely bespoke to each business and its independent requirements.
With almost twenty years of recruitment experience and superior knowledge of start-ups and SMEs, I pride myself on offering expert support and advice to individuals searching for work and companies eager to attract the best possible talent.

Recruitment Specialist, in business support and finance sectors. Connecting the best talent with innovative, diverse, and growing brands.
Specialist in working with VC-backed and PE Owned businesses with extensive working partnerships in the VC/PE sector, in addition to established organisations
Assisting growing Start-Ups, helping firms to build their business support and finance teams of the future.

Providing modern, tailored effective and reliable search solutions through understanding my client’s strategic objectives and challenges. Permanent, Interim and Temporary solutions.
Leveraging my network and insights to provide value-added services
Championing diversity, well-being in the workplace and flexible working bringing relevant insights and perspectives.
Knowledgeable about the latest Employment & Right to Work Guidance/Legislation
Access to the latest Technology Resources
I give my clients there time back, I do the work, they have the pleasure of meeting exceptional people

Benefits

I give time back to my clients. I invest my time in finding a solution to their recruitment needs, finding them the absolute best people, they can leave their recruitment needs in safe hands, and all they need to do is interview the candidates at the end of my process. My clients are free to use their valuable time in other key business areas.
I work as your internal recruitment specialist. I align myself closely with my clients, I understand everything about them, and I invest my time in learning about them, it is like I work within their organisation, but they only pay me when my skills are needed. I have relationships with clients spanning up to twenty years.
My clients get the experience of a Recruitment Director without the need to employ one.
I work in a flexible and adaptable manner; I find solutions and have the knowledge and skills to connect with the best people
Clients do not need to manage me or oversee my work, I work autonomously and come together as a team when it is necessary to do so.
I enable business growth and innovation as I find the people to enhance that process and deliver
I save my clients time and money. I get the best person the first time around, I minimise the risk of a person not settling with a company or not having the right skill set/character match. I advise clients if their expectations match current market conditions and advise on what they need to attract the absolute best people. Recruitment is expensive, in time and money, and it is essential to get it right the first time.

How I Work

With an ever-changing recruitment landscape and a candidate-led environment, attracting the best talent can be a competitive place.
I continue to evolve and add value when it comes to executive search and the recruitment process through service innovation, with an approach that’s best for you.
I offer bespoke solutions to our clients, whether it’s retained search or contingency recruitment, with an approach that works best to secure a successful hire.
Having a strong employee brand is imperative and as your business partner, I will help you continue to build on this to attract quality business support and finance talent.

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What Makes Me Different

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I only partner with companies and candidates who are committed to working collaboratively with a specialist recruitment partner.

I intentionally keep my portfolio small and specific to ensure that each candidate and each company I work with has the best possible encounter.

I only work on the basis that my clients and candidates experience an exceptional service

I am a good listener – and because I am a good listener, I don’t waste time later. As your partner, I help you eliminate the risk of making the wrong decision. I invest time with you to understand your values, philosophy, goals and requirements.

My goal is to make the right match between the position vacant and the best candidate. My extensive combined background of 20 years’ experience gives me the cutting edge to help identify, screen, interview and place my candidates with confidence.

I am committed to conducting effective searches for the best candidate whose drive, passion and values match your business. A 98% success rate on all my placements gives my clients the peace of mind that the job will be done right the first time.

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Companies

930

Recruiments

250

Success

40

Services

160

My Services

An independent recruiter with deep working relationships with my clients.

I offer a specialised, bespoke, knowledgeable and collaborative search function. I am part of your team, I integrate myself so that I understand your business as if I was a permanent part of your team, and I then use this knowledge to gain a clear understanding of who will best fit your company culture.

Executive Recruitment Contingency

Full client brief taken to understand the role, business priorities, goals and culture
Define search criteria and identify target sectors/areas
Targeted search across my network
Targeted advertising where needed
Assessment against key criteria
Face-to-facece candidate screening and interviewing
Submission to client selected candidates
Regular client updates and transparent communications
Negotiation of Offer/Package

Executive Search Retained

A retained search approach is tailored against the Client’s needs and is usually deployed for key senior leadership and C-level roles. I will work with you to determine the right approach to secure a successful hire. Retained search is underpinned by the latest market intelligence and research and backed by rigorous standards of delivery. As part of this process, candidate mapping is undertaken to include benchmarking, behavioural selection evaluation and thorough referencing.

Flexible Resources

Interim, Temporary and flexible working positions help provide an effective solution to today’s business needs, both on a short- and long-term basis, tapping into immediately available skillsets. Whether this is to add resources to a stretched area of the business, deliver a specific project, cover for a mid-long-term leave, or even cover whilst a longer-term search is underway, flexible solutions can add great value.
In addition to outstanding, talented individuals looking for permanent roles, I work with an extensive, experienced talent pool available for Interim positions

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Recruitment Services

An independent recruiter with deep working relationships with my clients.

Planning Stage

I meet with my client to gain a clear and in-depth understanding of the brief, culture and any organisational requirements needed. I then design a specific and tailored plan for you.

Candidate Search

I conduct relevant searches throughout all possible avenues including my personal network to identify suitable candidates.

Candidate Evaluation

Once I identify suitable candidates, I make contact with them directly. I present the objectives, opportunities, responsibilities and potential of the position. I gain a deep understanding of what the candidate is looking for, and whether my client is an ideal match, the recruitment process works both ways for clients and candidates. I then scrutinise the qualifications of the candidates against the requirements of the position and finalise a shortlist of respective candidates to present to the client.

Presenting Candidates

The shortlist of candidates will be presented to the client with continued liaising and monitoring throughout the process.

The Decision | Offer

I offer expert counsel and advice at this critical point. I facilitate and communicate between the client and candidate on salary, terms, and benefits. I also support the candidate through the process of resigning from their present position.

Ongoing Relationship

I maintain contact with my client and candidate to make sure the outcome of the assignment has been a success and that both client and candidate are satisfied with the placement.