Candidates

Whether you’re in the UK or abroad, working for a start-up or blue chip, or looking for a pay-rise or a shorter commute –our tailored services assist both candidates and clients, helping them find the opportunities of greatest interest. As Consumer Goods specialists, our consultants cover an extensive range of product sub-sectors.

Although we primarily focus on the functions of Sales, Marketing and Executive Appointments, we also have growing expertise in Buying, Demand Planning, Logistics and Operations.

OUR CANDIDATES

Everything we do at Grayson centres around protecting the identity of our candidates, so rest assured, your job search will remain completely confidential.

Whether we’re working proactively to find your next step, or reacting to the market as and when, we will never disclose your details to an employer or third party without your prior permission.

We don’t advertise our roles on this website or any other (unless on a retained basis). We do this to give all parties the best chance of success possible.

Confidentiality

We will never discuss your personal details or send your CV to a third party, unless you’ve given us express permission to do so.

Personable

Your dedicated consultant will take the time to get to know you, and always keep you in mind when relevant opportunities arrive.

Professionalism

Whether you’re an Assistant Manager or CEO we will represent you in exactly the professional manner you’d expect.

Proactive

If you want to work for a specific company or explore a new industry, we’ll approach the right people on your behalf, at the right time.

Communication

It’s important to stay in the loop and receive the most up-to-date information. We’re available via text, phone and email at a time that suits you.

Knowledge

From CV-writing to discovering how your salary compares within the job market, we’re happy to share our knowledge with you.

Reactive, proactive recruitment

Where applicable, we offer free pro-active search campaigns, targeting specific companies of interest to unearth opportunities which may still be fresh in the minds of employers, or are being handled in a sensitive manner. Via an in-depth chat (at a time that suits you), our consultants will work with you to identify the most effective approach to achieve your career goals. Alternatively, if you’d prefer to be kept in the loop as and when we receive roles, register your details with us and we’ll get in touch when we source a job matching your criteria.

Roles That We Recruit For

Our Expertise

CVs

If your CV has been put to sleep for some time, the prospect of updating it can seem daunting. If you need help, we’ll provide advice on how best to amend your profile, with the goal of increasing appeal amongst the companies you admire.

Here For You When You Need Us

We know how busy life can get, and that sometimes, a different time zone can be a barrier. So, alongside our regular office hours of 09:00 – 17:30 Mon-Thurs, and 09.00 – 15:00 on Fridays, we’re also available via phone and email outside of office hours.

Why We Don’t Advertise Our Roles

As you’ve probably realised, we don’t advertise our roles unless on an exclusively retained basis. We strongly believe that the majority of job adverts do not work for a number of reasons:

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Ambiguity

Ambiguous job descriptions that don’t disclose the right details are frustrating. They also cause scepticism, as job seekers never really know if a role they are applying for actually exists.

Cost

With individual job advert slots reaching well into the £100’s, uploading multiple posts to job boards each week can be expensive. Like every sensible business we enjoy avoiding costs… This cost-saving tactic means we can operate at much lower rates and concentrate on doing the job properly, instead of rushing the process for the sake of paying bills.

Several Job Sites

Feedback received from professionals in the Recruitment industry tells us that adverts rarely reach the people who are best suited for the role. Not everyone can scour all of the job sites each day, nor do they have the time to get through every individual recruiter site. We take pride in our ability to map out talent and network with the right people. If you’re not in our network already, then do get in touch!

Time

Adverts take time to put together, and we believe this time is better spent speaking directly to candidates to understand what makes them tick. Once we distinguish your requirements, we’ll get in touch to discuss roles that we know will interest you.

You’re Worth More Than Your Name On Paper

We realise that a 2 page CV alone is not enough to understand the real you, and therefore should not be the thing used to shortlist you for a role. We prefer to communicate verbally, drawing out the skills you possess that are not necessarily displayed on your CV, but nonetheless make you suitable for a position. Don’t worry if you don’t fit the particular role; we’ll automatically bear you in mind for other positions. We’ll also pro-actively, confidentially approach clients on your behalf.

To Give You The Best Chance

When you’re introduced to an employer through us, we want you to have the best chance of getting that job as possible. Displaying details of roles online means that others can figure out where positions are held, apply themselves, and beat you to signing on the dotted line! Why create more competition for yourself?