“Other agencies struggled to deliver the calibre of candidates we required for this brief. We met with some impressive candidates from The Works. We are pleased with our choice, The Works not only delivered, they were efficient, delivered on time and easy to work with.“
“Sarah and I had worked together for a number of years at a previous role where she helped me hire large numbers of exceptional candidates. So, when an impossible-to-fill role came up, I knew just who to call! We hired Sarah and her team on a retained basis and went through a pretty painless process to find and hire exactly what we were looking for.“
“The best recruitment company I have ever worked with. Knowledgeable, dedicated, great contacts, not to mention - friendly, approachable, and simply great to talk to.”
“If I would use one word to describe Sarah, it’s thorough. Nothing is left to chance - candidates will feel like they are properly prepared before any interview stage - Sarah does not hold back in giving feedback on their strengths, and critically, the things they need to work on. I would recommend her without hesitation.”
Rob Davies
Head of Public Relations and Thought Leadership Aviva Investors
“Working with Sarah is an example of exactly how recruiters should work but rarely do. Her attention to detail and commitment to understanding your requirements is second to none. Not just the technical requirements of the role, but also the type of person who will be a good fit in your organisation. Sarah made it easy and we are enormously grateful.“
“Sarah and her team are great to work with. Unlike many recruiters who simply want to just find a candidate for the role, Sarah goes the extra mile to find the right fit. Work is a huge part of anyone’s life and being in the right or wrong job has a big impact on happiness, so this a much better approach, and means that businesses are much less likely to be recruiting again in the short-term. Also was great at pushing the process along from a HR POV, which often needs a little nudge to get moving.“
In my career I have often been frustrated when working with consultants that did not take the time to properly listen to what I was looking for, or understand my personal attributes / experience. I have worked with Sarah for a number of years now and from the outset she had a very good handle on what I could offer, perhaps better than I myself do. In one particular instance, she convinced me to interview for a role that I was unsure of. Sarah made me see that it would be the right fit for me and I ended up staying in the role for a number of years. I can't recommend working with her enough.
“Sarah helped me find a job in asset management. Sarah is very well connected and extremely experienced. She gave excellent support all the way through the process - from tips on improving CV to advising on every round of interview.“
Alina Ulkina
Corporate Communications Manager for Europe, Franklin Templeton
“Sarah and her team at The Works have been invaluable supporters of DRD as we have grown over the past five years. Sarah takes time to understand exactly what our needs are and has helped us find talent at every level of the firm”
“Sarah took the time to understand our business and the profile of the candidate we were looking for. Her experience and industry knowledge meant that she was able to offer insights into the job market and what we could expect from our brief. The shortlist was concise and each of the candidates were a credible fit. Using Sarah for our search meant that our recruitment process was incredibly time-efficient and well managed. We would definitely use The Works Search for future hires.”
Farah Esmail
Chief People Officer at BITE Alternative Investments
“Sarah and her team are true partners - they've helped make our growth happen by not just conducting incredible searches but by instinctively knowing who we might need next and always providing us with candidates of the highest calibre. If a candidate from Sarah comes into my inbox, I know I will say yes to meeting with them. Having once been placed by Sarah, I'm confident that she treats the candidates in a thoughtful and constructive way, genuinely looking for the best long-term outcome for both sides. Oh and she's great fun and the most wonderful ally!”
“The best recruiters in comms in London. Have known them for years and they are genuinely in it for the long term, and to provide advice along the way rather than just bagging the fees and moving on. Sarah and team also really understand the subject matter and are able to respond to questions and talk through concerns about roles in a prompt and professional manner.”
Margherita Orlandini
Global Senior External Comms Manager, Clyde and Co
“We have partnered with The Works for a while now and Sarah has introduced us to some successful hires. It’s clear that she understands our business and what we look for and knows what’s happening in the market.”
“I highly recommend Sarah and the team at the Works. The whole process is thorough. They start with an hour intro call to understand you and what you’re looking for and this level of detail and time is invested throughout the whole process. They gave me a briefing call before every interview and negotiated well on my behalf whilst offering a fair perspective on the market. By far the best search firm I’ve worked with.”
“During the Covid Lockdown working with The Works was a blend of reassuring guidance, helpful feedback and solid timely communication. I benefitted from their experience, deep understanding of my prospective employer’s needs and their expectations for the future role.
The team were proactively on hand to help me prepare for all the calls. Going through the basics, as well as more technical aspects too. The interviews were managed by the team well and I felt confident ahead and during the call. I was given helpful feedback throughout the whole process, given the situation, it was handled very smoothly and professionally.”