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What people say


“Saxton Bampfylde has advised our organisation on a large number of senior appointments, and I have always found they offer sound consulting advice, thorough research, deliver on what is promised, and can identify high calibre candidates for the business.”
Irene McDermott Brown, VP HR, BP plc

“We have enjoyed working with Saxton Bampfylde on some of our key senior appointments. They took the time to really understand our business, the Innocent culture and what would work best in our organisation. We are very pleased with the results."
Richard Reed, CEO, Innocent

“They really work with you to understand the requirements for the post, the candidate pool, they keep you updated, you never have to chase them, their information is good quality, and their candidates are good quality.”
Senior Civil Service Recruiter

"NHS Direct and Saxton Bampfylde have had a long and fruitful association, which has led to the appointment of a number of key players, including a very successful recent search for our current Chief Executive. Saxton Bampfylde have always worked for us with professionalism and discretion.”
Roger Rawlinson, HR Director, NHS Direct

“I definitely would recommend them. They are very flexible and they have very good connections with senior candidates. They don’t just present you with a standard package, they personalise their service and it’s a very good one.”
Head of HR, Current Government Client

“We developed a strong working relationship: Saxton Bampfylde's consultants were good to work with, reliable and ensured we reached the positive outcomes sought. They offer sound value for money and importantly all the assignments were delivered to the agreed timetables.  We would definitely consider using them again and recommend them to others.”
Tony Schorah, Registrar, University College Falmouth


"It is Saxton Bampfylde's experience in the market, and their "We are here to sort out your problems" approach that really builds confidence at pitch stage"

 

“I have worked with Saxton Bampfylde on a number of assignments and have always found them professional and creative. They are not deterred by the difficult or technical roles, in fact they will rise to the challenge and persevere until a solution is found"

 

"When Deborah, Ross and Kai present, it comes across as very natural. They really play to each others strengths"

 

"Sarah looks at each assignment, and she gets what's needed. Sarah has honesty and integrity and her focus on delivery is absolute. That's where her tenacity comes in"

 

"They are very easy to work with. There's no hesitation or difficulty about changing things, it's easy to build a rapport with them and it happened very quickly"

 

"They were very amenable and willing to adapt to what we wanted. I would use them again. Stephen's knowledge of the sector is unrivalled"

 

"They were certainly a lot more personally concerned about me than any other process I have been through"

 

"What a great appointment and how did they do it? I have been on four final panels in last three years and that this was the finest shortlist I have ever seen"

 

"I have worked with other recruitment firms and with Saxton Bampfylde there was much less a sense of "We're in this to make a profit" and more a sense of integrity all the way through"

 

"I like Jonathan. He has a good way of empathising with the individual and the organisation and what they want, and asking the right questions"

 

"It was a very good candidate experience. I think it also reflected the quality of the organisation Saxton Bampfylde were working for"

 

"Sue knew her business, but she listened to us as well, and that was very important"

 

"We really like working with them. They take all the work off us. It's seamless working with them"


"Ann was very good at anticipating the questions I wanted to ask. She was very well clued up on all the hoops we had to go through. She really understood the process"

 

*All endorsements are taken from our annual market research with clients who include FTSE 100 companies, Government, Universities, NHS trusts

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