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CLIENT FEEDBACK
"Ecclesiastical worked with Purple House following the restructuring of our HR & L&D areas, to recruit 5 seasoned professionals. Purple House took the time to fully understand not only the role requirements but also our culture and values to ensure a good fit in terms of culture as well as skills. Their understanding of our distinctiveness as an employer enabled them to attract and inspire strong candidates about the prospect of working for Ecclesiastical. The thorough pre-screening and competency interviewing meant we had a strong field at assessment centre, particularly for the more senior roles.
Feedback from candidates suggests that Ecclesiastical's approach to the assessment centre was another significant element that attracted candidates to us: it was very much a two way street with candidates & company both getting to evaluate each other, visible business involvement and challenging exercises."
Caroline Bruce, HR Manager (Strategy), Ecclesiastical
“Gavin has a great ability for really finding out what you need and what type of person would fit in to your organisation (not just the role). Service levels are high and his cheerful and professional approach is really refreshing.”
Martin Measures, Head of Learning and Development, The National Trust
"I have always found Purple House to be very responsive to our needs. Lindsey takes time to understand our requirements and the business culture before identifying candidates. Knowledge of the HR community in the South West region is excellent. Purple House are much more closely aligned the concept of consultancy than many other so-called recruitment consultants and I would recommend them to anyone who wants to work with a professional organisation that wants to operate as a partner rather than a supplier."
Andrew Wilson, Organisation and staffing Manager - GE Aviation Systems
"As a values-led organisation, it was vital when we appointed our first Head of HR to choose the right Consultancy to help us source the right candidate. We chose Purple House and did not regret it. They got under the skin of our business, advised us how we'd attract the best people and worked to clear deadlines. The result was a strong shortlist, giving us some real choice and allowing us to select an excellent candidate who will make a real difference to our organisation."
Dale Williams, Managing Partner, SA Partners
“I approached Purple House to help with our HR recruitment needs, as I was confident of receiving a totally professional service – and my expectations were fully met. Tom responded quickly and efficiently, provided excellent candidates all of whom ideally matched our job specification, and we have now recruited a new member of our team who is a perfect fit at every level. Without doubt I would have no hesitation in recommending Purple House as the first port of call for any and all future HR recruitment needs.”
Ann Tanner, Head of HR, Zimmer Ltd
CANDIDATE FEEDBACK
“Gavin is professional, persistent and very customer focused. He placed me in my current role and replaced me in my previous role, two very different requirements. He sent me for three potential placements in two years, for which I was short-listed for all three - this is more a sign of his tactical skills than my employability! I would recommend Gavin over any other service provider, without hesitation, as he is both flexible and competent, but will communicate clearly and openly, even if he is unable to provide an immediate solution.”
Peter Ethelston, HR Business Partner, The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
" Purple House are always my first port of call when I look for an interim assignment. I have got to know both Lindsay and Tom well over the past few years and trust them implicitly to work in my interest. They combine a high standard of professionalism with a personal touch and really take the care to match candidate and client. No other recruitment agency comes close for an approach that combines quality, service and integrity. "
Michelle Armitage, HR Business Partner
“Throughout my own search for a new opportunity, from initial contact and conversation to placement and commencement in the new role, I have thoroughly appreciated the genuine, professional and personal nature of the relationship with Purple House. I was able to have full confidence that roles put forward were firmly in line with my future career aspirations, and that the key aim was win-win for all parties concerned”.
Frazer Richardson, HR Business Partner, RWE Supply & Trading
"Purple House came recommended to me by a large outplacement organisation. My experience of working with Purple House has given me confidence with entering the job market. They took the time to get to know me as a person, as well as to understand my experience, knowledge and skills and what I was looking for in terms of next steps with my career.
Purple House have successfully placed me three times, with both permanent and interim roles. Through my experiences of working with them I am confident that they would only recommend me to a client if they were certain I was right for the position. They have demonstrated to me that they get to know their clients well, not only with the sector they work within and what their company is all about, but also with the type of candidate their clients are seeking and what experience is important to them."
Claire Chilton, HR Consultant
