Knowing how a business works at a deep level is critical to placing people who 'fit' and 'deliver real value' from day one, which is why we specialise in sectors and functions that we know. Of course every business is different and onto this foundational knowledge we build the more unique needs of your organisation.
Your assignment is approached with an open-mind and total flexibility. We spend time getting to know you so we can align ourselves to your visions, values and the precise needs of each project.
Engineering, Manufacturing & Technical
As experts in engineering, manufacturing and technical recruitment, we know exactly what motivates our candidates, what they look for in a potential new employer, and what shapes their future career objectives. It’s this level of understanding that has made us such a valuable resource to the many high profile clients that we recruit for.
We have specialist teams and established networks bridging these areas, in key disciplines and technologies including:
-Quality and Design Engineering
-Mechanical Electrical and Instrumental (MEI) Engineering
-Manufacturing Engineers
-Engineering Supervisors and Team Leaders
-CNC Engineers/Machinists
With local knowledge and regional relationships, Direct Appointments has the flexibility and scalability to meet employers’ specific engineering recruitment needs, from a single placement to an entire recruitment campaign.
Financial Services, Accountancy & Banking
Globalisation, regulation, technology and economic crisis have put a lot of pressure on the financial services sector. Wholesale banking, retail banking, investments and insurance have all been impacted. Recruiting high calibre individuals who can lead and manage in such a challenging environment demands a high degree of knowledge and the right connections. Particularly when experienced candidates are so sought after by other sectors.
Competition to recruit in FS the best is fierce. You can rely on Direct Appointments to have first class knowledge and a proven track record of recruiting in the financial services and banking sector.
Direct Appointments can fulfil all of your roles for functions such as Risk, Compliance, Complaint handling, PBA, Investments, Outcome Testing, QA/QC, BAU, Operations Management and Consumer Credit.
Utilities
In recent years utilities companies have faced increasing pressure. Managing wholesale energy prices, increased competition and seeking new points of differentiation all hang in the balance. Also there has become more attention from regulators and many providers are wrestling with how to deliver an improved customer experience.
Direct Appointments have substantial experience of working within the Utilities sector and knows what it takes to find talented professionals who will succeed. In such a challenging environment it is critical to recruit strong, resilient and commercially astute professionals who have a core customer focus.
Through Direct Appointments you can take advantage of our experience and connections to maximise your search potential.
Human Resources
In any organisation people are one of the main sources of competitive advantage. To succeed firms must attract, develop and retain the best. This is why HR has become one of the most critical functions of modern business.
Direct Appointments has many years of operational HR experience at a senior level in 'World Class' organisations. We know what's involved.
You can access our knowledge and networks for all of your needs. We have experience recruiting for all levels, from HR advisor to HRBusiness Partner to HR Director.
Our principals can help you with the practical aspects of organisational design through to the more subtle factors of how to influence culture.Direct Appointments has recruited high calibre HR, OD and Training professionals for a variety of business sectors across the UK.
Risk, Compliance & Audit
In recent years most sectors have become subject to more regulation and standards. This has increased the need for Risk, Compliance and Audit business functions. These functions are often difficult to fill due to a shortage of skills and experience.
Demands on the Risk & Compliance professionals are greater than ever and organisations are placing a growing emphasis on recruiting not only technically strong candidates but those with exceptional relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
This is clearly a result of the growing desire to see risk and compliance professionals as 'trusted advisors'. Direct Appointments can fulfil all of your Risk, Compliance and Audit positions.
We know exactly what makes a good candidate and our extensive network of qualified professionals has been built over many years.We can recruit for all areas of risk including regulatory, compliance, enterprise, operational and information security.
Transformation & Change Management
For any progressive organisation in today’s world of business, change is indeed the only constant. Change can be the introduction of new ways of working or completely transformational; where a new strategic direction must be realised.
Such initiatives require experts who know how to get things done and take people with them. Direct Appointments can supply Transformational Change Specialists in a range of areas on a permanent, interim or project basis.
Our candidates have experience both business side and people side; and in infrastructure and applications.
We possess a network of talented change catalysts including Analysts, Project Managers and Change Consultants up to more senior and strategic positions.
IT/IS Services
With over 20 years’ experience and knowledge in most areas of IT, we are confident in sourcing and providing exceptional IT talent for customers across a variety of sectors. We have built up a large database of IT professionals, and our experienced recruiters are able to source highly skilled IT professionals for your business.
Our experienced Consultants recruit IT professionals at all levels of seniority from Helpdesk Support Technicians right through to IT Director level. Given our expertise in IT is as broad as it is long, we can supply fully qualified candidates covering IT Management, Infrastructure, Support, Analysts, IT Project Managers, Software Development, Big Data, Databases, Cloud Hosting, Security, Networking to mention just a few.
We pride ourselves on our honest, ethical and professional approach to recruitment. Our highly-trained consultants are technical and committed to delivering a comprehensive, cost effective service to you with a smile!
"Whatever your need for people to support your business growth, you can rely on Direct Appointments to consistently deliver high performance candidates".