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Your career deserves more than a vacancy.

Expert guidance. Exceptional opportunities.

Recruitment should feel personal.

The best career moves start with a conversation.

Many of the roles we fill never even reach a job board – they’re filled directly, through the relationships and market knowledge we build every day. It starts with really getting to know you: not just your experience, but who you are and what you actually want from your career. That means when we speak, we’re not just thinking about today’s live roles – we’re building a picture of you that helps us think of you the moment the right opportunity comes along, whenever that might be.

Our consultants know their markets inside out and build relationships that last – connecting you with opportunities, on and off the market, that a generalist simply wouldn’t find.

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How we support your career

There doesn’t have to be a live role for a conversation to matter.

Some of the best opportunities never make it to a job board. Discreet introductions to the right employers can open doors that a live vacancy never would – sometimes because the role doesn’t exist yet, and sometimes because the employer would rather have a quiet, targeted conversation than a public search.

That only works if we properly understand each other first. We take the time to learn about your experience, your ambitions and what genuinely matters to you, so that when the right opportunity comes along – whether it’s live today or months away – we know to think of you.

We can support with:

  • Discreet, off-market introductions
  • Conversations before a role is created
  • Long-term career matching, not just live vacancies
  • Understanding your goals beyond your CV
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An introduction is more than an email with your CV attached.

Making a meaningful introduction is essential to the success of your application. It’s not just about getting your CV in front of someone – it’s about making sure it’s genuinely seen, understood, and considered in the right context.

We make sure hiring managers have the full picture from the start, positioning you properly and helping you to stand out – rather than leaving you to compete in a pile of applications. Our job is to get you real consideration, not just a place on a shortlist.

We can support with:

  • Positioning your application properly, not just forwarding your CV
  • Addressing hiring manager concerns in advance
  • Securing genuine consideration, not just a shortlist spot
  • Representing your full experience, not just your job title
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Small details matter, and it’s our job to know what they are for you.

We help you prepare properly for every interview – not with generic tips, but with real insight into the company, the role and what the interviewer is actually looking for, so you can present the best version of yourself.

And if the answer is ever “no,” we won’t leave you without an explanation. We’ll get you honest, constructive feedback, so the next opportunity is the one that turns into a “yes.”

We can support with:

  • Interview preparation specific to the role and company
  • CV and application guidance
  • Honest, constructive feedback after every stage
  • Ongoing support between opportunities, not just during one process
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Your next role doesn’t have to be in the same country as your last.

With a global client portfolio and a genuine track record of cross-border placements, we’ve become adept at advising candidates on how to grow their career internationally – from understanding overseas markets to navigating the practicalities of relocating.

Whether you’re exploring a move for the first time or have relocated before, we’ll help you think through what matters most, so an international move feels like an opportunity, not a leap into the unknown.

We can support with:

  • International and cross-border placements
  • Market insight across global locations
  • Practical relocation advice
  • Ongoing support before, during and after a move
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What our candidates say

Real feedback from the people we’ve helped find their next role.

I received a fantastic level of service. Harvey John really cared about what I was looking for and helped me to find it. They listened to me, and offered great advice along the way.

Accountancy & Finance Candidate

After 6 years in my previous company, and an initial reluctance to move roles, I met Hayley. She was the first recruitment agent that I have met who took the time to understand my strengths, weaknesses and future career and personal ambitions. I am now happily in my new role with my wonderful new company which is a perfect fit for me and I cannot recommend Hayley enough for getting me to this point. I will never use another recruiter and I absolutely recommend her to anyone looking to move to a new in-house role.

Legal Candidate

I had an extremely positive experience working with Georgina at Harvey John. Professional, friendly and efficient Georgina was always a pleasure to deal with, keeping me informed about potential roles and always providing honest feedback about the position. I am now in a role that suits me. I would not hesitate to recommend them. Thank you Georgina!

Accountancy & Finance Candidate

“Callum has been absolutely fantastic! At the beginning of January 2022 I was in the process of looking for a new role and had mixed results before speaking with Callum. I immediately noticed his personal approach and support throughout the entire recruitment process and within a week he was able to secure me a first interview with a company, followed by a second interview and then I was offered the role which I duly accepted. I cannot thank Callum enough. and would highly recommend him to anyone.”

Accountancy & Finance Candidate

“My experience with recruiters before Claire had really been when I’d just graduated. Most recruiters overpromised and under-delivered, didn’t bother with you because they’d obviously found someone more interesting, or just ignored what you were saying and tried to ‘fit a square peg in a round hole’. So you can imagine that I had been very apprehensive speaking about with any other recruiter following this. But this time, I needn’t have worried. Claire is incredibly personable and caring, with an amazing aptitude for finding the right fit for you. She’s the first recruiter I’ve dealt with since I started full-time work who truly listens to what you’re saying and actually sticks to her promises. She has attention to detail and really wants the best for you. Couldn’t recommend more.”

Tax Candidate