People, HR & learning

We are very clear about what an individual must have to be successful in our business. Denholm have become firm recruitment partners by doing two things brilliantly. They engage with us in a consistent and appropriate manner, focusing on what's required and being genuinely interested in our business. And they continue to challenge themselves to deliver talented people, this determination to meet our needs has made a real difference to the quality of our team.

I have worked with Andy for a number of years across a few search companies and I have also worked with Denholm Associates over the past couple of years to source some very high quality senior employees for us. So when I was looking to fill a 12-month maternity cover in my own team, at the same time as trying to introduce and embed a business partner model across the business, it made sense to approach Andy who knew what I would be looking for. I'm fortunate that Andy knows me and Golden Charter well, but he still takes the time to understand the role, not make any assumptions, and is also very keen to understand the company, how it feels to work there now, what are the pros and, importantly for a senior role, the challenges of working there. I am always able to have an honest conversation about what we need to achieve with the role and what kind of personality, skills and experience we might need at that point and going forward. For my recent maternity cover search we ended up with a fantastic candidate that we have actually now made permanent, meaning I went back to Andy again for another temporary role. Again, without being inundated with CVs (only very relevant ones) we have managed to source an excellent business partner, who has been able to make an immediate impact. Andy is great at identifying the company needs and in making sure the CVs he puts forward meet those. He has often highlighted a candidate that on paper might not immediately look like the right fit to the role profile but has something that meets a requirement that has arisen out of the conversation. We don't always use search agencies to fill roles, but Andy is always my go-to for HR and OD specialists when we do.

My team has had two vacancies in the last year for fixed term contract HRBP roles. For both roles, we struggled to find the right candidates via direct sourcing and Andy was able to step in at the last minute on both occasions to place excellent candidates with the mix of skills and experience we needed, and within a tight timeframe. He was responsive and professional, making sure both candidates settled in well to the firm and ensuring we, as the client, were happy. Thanks Andy.

Andy was one of the first recruiters I spoke to after spending 13 years with the same company, and he completely changed my perception of what a great recruiter should be. From our first meeting, he took the time to genuinely understand me, my experience, and what I was looking for in my next role.
He consistently kept in touch with opportunities that aligned with my background and career goals, rather than sending generic roles. Throughout the interview process, he went above and beyond, helping me prepare for each stage and followed up afterwards to keep me informed and check in on how everything had gone.

His communication, support, and attention to detail made the entire experience feel personal and professional. Thanks to Andy’s guidance and dedication, I secured my current role, and I could not have asked for a better introduction to the recruitment process. I would highly recommend him to anyone considering their next move.