Services

Our Services

Executive Search

Our process is collaborative and shaped around your needs. When you work with us, you’ll receive honest advice, strong support and the insight of experienced professionals who trained in executive search within the public sector.

While our aim is to secure outstanding talent, we also believe the journey should be positive and rewarding for everyone involved. Communication is key.

We provide a highly consultative service, with bespoke outreach tailored specifically to your organisation. We emphasise diversity and long-term fit - helping to build effective, forward-thinking leadership teams. With our high-touch strategic methodology, we deliver not just candidates, but trusted leaders who can drive transformation and long-term success.

Permanent Recruitment

We focus on finding candidates who not only meet the technical requirements of a position but also align with your company’s culture, values and long-term goals.

Unlike temporary or contract hiring, permanent recruitment is about building stable, committed teams that contribute to sustained growth and success. We provide market insights, salary benchmarking and advice on talent attraction strategies. A successful permanent hire adds long-term value by bringing consistency, deep organisational knowledge, and a sense of ownership to their role.

Whether hiring for junior positions, mid to senior specialists or multi-vacancies, effective permanent recruitment ensures the right person is in the right role, helping the public sector grow with confidence and reducing the risk and cost of turnover over time.

Coaching and Support

ILM Level 5 accredited professionals in Coaching and Mentoring, we offer a comprehensive career coaching service designed to boost your confidence and performance in interviews and assessments. Our support is highly personalised, guiding you through every stage - from refining your CV and assisting with compelling supporting statements to preparing for interviews with targeted, practical advice.

We specialise in navigating the complexities of public sector and civil service recruitment. For those unfamiliar with the landscape, it can feel overwhelming - competency frameworks, Success Profiles, involvement from the Civil Service Commission, Fair and Open Principles and more. Having been trained within government, specifically under the Chief People Officer of the Cabinet Office, we understand the nuances of the process and are well placed to guide you through it.

We also deliver tailored workshops that break down each element of the application journey, sharing insights into what “good” looks like - and how to position yourself for success.

“Steph delivered to our staff a high-quality presentation on how to tune up their CVs and personal statements to ensure they are set up to succeed. It helped focus staff on the key attributes of each, the do’s and the don’ts, and potential pitfalls. The session provided clear, unambiguous, and actionable advice that staff of varying levels of seniority could utilise in their career planning.” Ollie Stitson, Head of Financial Capability - House of Commons

Testimonials

  • Stephanie, I just wanted to record how brilliant you have been throughout this whole campaign! You have been so supportive, encouraging and thoughtful, ensuring that I am kept informed at regular intervals – and ensuring that I know what is going on and what to expect. You have been so kind and considerate and your use of Whatsapp and email and every other method to keep me in the picture was just so appreciated when I was in South America and not quite knowing what time it was! Indeed you managing the 5-6 hours’ time difference was a huge help to me. It really was the care you gave me that meant so much, as well as ensuring I knew what to expect and to do - during things like the fireside chats, Staff Engagement Exercise and the interview itself. Your message to me over Easter enabled me to relax and enjoy my trip to Arran, especially appreciated when I knew you too were away in Ireland with your children for the Easter break. I am so grateful for all you have done; I couldn’t have possibly succeeded in securing the role without your help – right from the outset when we discussed how I should best approach the Suitability Statement! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

    Melinda Johnson, Chief Operating Officer, OFGEM

  • “Steph is incredibly professional and collaborative in her approach to executive search for the Government Finance Function. She is knowledgeable of Civil Service recruitment processes and builds credibility with senior stakeholders effectively. She understands the intricate processes of the civil service and has successfully appointed some of our most impressive hires.”

    Ria Bush, Senior HRBP, Government Finance Function

  • “I was privileged to meet Ms Robinson while looking for a senior position in the UK. She provided invaluable advice on my resume and assisted me during the recruitment process. Her help and advice have been tremendous and helped me to focus on the critical element of the job interview, which was successful. I want to express my deep gratitude to Ms Robinson for her guidance and assistance during the process. Her professionalism and proactive attitude contributed to the success of my interview.”

    Andrea Manfrin, Deputy Director of Clinical Investigations and Trials, MHRA

  • “Steph was fantastic to work with for a large and complex recruitment campaign across two separate financial reporting teams at Treasury. Her knowledge of Civil Service processes and professional approach was a huge factor in helping us attract a range of excellent candidates in roles that were historically difficult to recruit to. In particular, Steph struck a really impressive balance between the needs of the organisation and those of the candidates, from whom she received some excellent feedback. I’d have no hesitation of working with Steph again.”

    Matt Rowe, Head of Whole Government Accounts, HM Treasury

  • "Since receiving the opportunity to interview with the NAO, I received a recruiter who was truly in my corner to help me obtain this great opportunity. I found Stephanie to be: incredibly patient with answering my many questions (many 2 min phone calls would go 20 but you wouldn’t have known with Steph's understanding), great motivator in managing nerves for the recruitment process which was very challenging and great at reflecting post the process when I was being overly critical of myself. Receiving the news from her that I got an offer from the NAO was a highlight of the year (even my career) and I have to credit her massively for making this moment. Even now after accepting the offer and working in the role, she continues to check-in, which is just so appreciated. I would highly recommend Stephanie to be their recruiter in getting the role of their interest. Thanks again Steph."

    Ashwin Rajakumar, Senior Auditor, NAO

  • “Steph did an amazing job leading our recruitment campaign for a number of senior finance roles within a newly formed team. I was impressed with how she thought outside the box to give us a selection of good candidates from a range of different sectors, and her recommendations and appraisals showed a strong understanding of a complex brief. She was a great communicator throughout and a pleasure to work with.

    James Deane, Director of Business, Finance and Property, House of Commons

  • “As a successful candidate working with Stephanie, I found her great support from the initial application discussions through to starting the role and all points in between! She was enthusiastic, insightful and well-informed about her client and the job role, and she is friendly, professional, encouraging and generous with her time. She ensured I was well prepared for the process. She is clearly someone with a lot of passion for her industry and the public sector!”


    Andrew Reeve, Strategic Finance Lead, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

  • Steph led us through the recruitment process with ease, from an initial discussion all the way to offer. Steph offered advice and did a brilliant job of the candidate pack, seeking out suitable candidates, shortlisting and arranging interview schedules. It was Steph’s knowledge and advice that I valued the most through the process and will be asking her to help us with future recruitment.     

    Sarah Forster, Finance Director, Sport England