Testimonials
Jacinta O'Donnell - Group Director of Strategic Programmes
I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Tom North for a number of years. I initially met Tom as a candidate and was so impressed with him, that he was my first port of call when I needed to build an expert programme team. From a candidate perspective, Tom always took the time to listen to fully understand what I was looking for. He consistently demonstrated a high degree of integrity and provided considered advice and managed the recruitment process expertly and efficiently. It was truly a refreshing experience. From a client perspective, Tom took the time to understand the business and its challenges, and demonstrated the same level of diligence, honesty, efficiency and professionalism throughout the recruitment process. His speed of response and communicative style made a demonstrable difference to delivering the programme resulting in a positive impact on the business. I would have no hesitation in recommending Tom in either capacity and look forward to working with him again.
John Reddington - Programme Manager
I worked with Tom over an 18 month period and would have to say he is the best recruiter I have come across. Over that timeframe Tom found for me 15 to 20 absolutely top quality candidates. They were pre-screened to be as close a fit to my needs as possible. Tom has a very easy-going style but with an attention to detail second to none. He is extremely perceptive and very much takes the approach to understand your business, and the DNA of the candidate that you are looking for. He is the first person I pick the phone up to when I need a specialist.
Kafil Badar - Programme Manager / Portfolio Manager
Tom is a long-standing relationship in the recruitment business. We first met a number of years ago when I was on the market as a candidate having returned from a period of employment abroad. What struck me about Tom was his down-to-earth nature and an ease at which I felt talking to him on a professional and personal level. Over the years we have formed a close relationship and professionally he has always been my first go-to person when I am in the market for resources or looking for opportunities myself. Tom really does have a deep understanding of transformation, programme, project and change capabilities and skill sets. This coupled with his in-depth industry knowledge, and the strength of his network is demonstrated by the quality of candidates he has represented to me in the past for both interim and permanent roles. It was for this reason I approached him to recruit for me at a previous employer. When I speak with Tom, there is a genuineness that is evidenced by his openness and integrity at all times. I look forward to continuing to work with Tom in the years to come.
Pierre Montersino - Director
I met Tom to discuss potential roles which could fit my requirements in my job search. Within minutes of meeting Tom, I felt comfortable and at ease with him and recognised that he quickly was able to grasp my situation. We have engaged on several occasions and I have found that Tom is a natural leader who takes the time to listen and clearly understands the requirement and articulates this well. Furthermore, Tom has high ethical and moral standards and is able to create a strong sense of belonging. I have found Tom to be execution and performance focussed and an efficient operator. With me he has been is a good mentor in recruitment and very supportive throughout my interim career. As a highly pragmatic and grounded individual, Tom values consistency and efficiency, and tends to model those characteristics when working with others. Tom is fantastic at tuning out the background noise and concentrating on what is important.
Sharon Boyd – CXO
Tom is an absolute stand-out recruiter. He was recommended to me by a trusted friend, and what a gift! Tom met me face to face, asked me intelligent questions about my career aspirations, skills, culture fit and personality and then matched me with several roles very quickly, that went to interview stage. Tom’s manner is not the norm for a recruiter. There is no heavy sell, no swagger, just a decent, hard-working guy who does what he says he will, and more. And that is rare. Not only that, but he was the only one in lockdown who checked in on me – just to check I was okay – he’d already proactively told me what was happening with the vacancies. He lives his values and was just genuinely was checking in. I know Tom will rock his new business venture, as there will be lots of happy customers like me who will gladly recommend him!
Hussein Hussein - PMO
I have known Tom for 8 years and we have worked closely in that time with him securing two excellent contracts for me. He takes the time to listen and really understand your motivations and the role you have played within prior organisations. Tom has a strong network and suggests companies that are of interest to you rather than pushing you towards a client that suits him best. Tom is regularly in contact even when I am in contract as he wants to keep up a genuine relationship. In the time we have been working together we have struck up a friendship and it is a pleasure to speak to him. Tom is definitely not a transactional recruiter. I have also hired contractors from him in the past. He is efficient and provides an honest and consultative approach as a supplier too and is someone I highly recommend on both sides.