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Organisations engage Appointed when an appointment is critical to future growth, capability or succession and traditional recruitment methods are unlikely to deliver the right outcome.

Every assignment begins with research. Understanding the market, identifying relevant talent and evaluating transferable capability enables clients to make informed hiring decisions from the outset.

Beyond search, we provide market intelligence, talent mapping and benchmarking to help organisations understand talent availability, market dynamics and candidate alignment before making key hiring decisions.

Where we add value

 

How intelligence informs better hiring decisions

Effective hiring decisions require more than candidate attraction. Understanding where talent sits, how businesses are structured and what transferable capability exists can significantly improve hiring outcomes.

Through direct market engagement and research, we provide insight into talent availability, reward expectations, organisational structures and the realities of candidate movement across sectors.

The result is a clearer understanding of the market, enabling organisations to make informed decisions based on evidence rather than assumptions.

Access. Insight. Judgement.

We engage directly with individuals across the relevant market, rather than relying only on those already visible.

Direct market engagement provides access to talent that is often invisible to advertising and database-led recruitment.

Many of the strongest individuals are not actively seeking a new opportunity. Through research, intelligence and targeted engagement, we access talent that would not typically be identified through traditional recruitment methods.

Typical situations include

 

A Track Record Built on Results

Retained Search Completion

100%

Business-Critical Appointments

100+

Repeat Client Engagement

98%

Years of Combined Search Experience

35 +

Testimonials

  • "Unique amongst recruiters in their field. Their professionalism, passion and deep understanding
    of clients’ businesses, their strategy and their individual challenges allow them to generate briefs that
    attract and deliver candidates that are second to none. They are particularly effective in filling specialised
    roles requiring highly specific skills.”

    Craig Anderson, CEO, Chairman, Board Advisor (Aquacultured Seafoods, Loch Fyne Oysters, Forever Oceans, Scottish Salmon Company Plc)

  • “Jules is most likely the best connected and skilled headhunter in the food and drink industry in Scotland.
    She takes a holistic approach in evaluating the company , the vacant postion and the team and recommends
    only candidates that would fit that particular environment and culture while not being shy of expressing her
    opinions to the client if they differ. She clearly adds value to the search process and I would not hesitate to
    work again with Jules if the opportunity arises.”

    Anthony (Ton) Christiaanse – CEO, Chairman (Aviko, Brakes, Unilever, Sara Lee, Stoddarts)

  • "Appointed have supported our team over a number of years. Their understanding of our business
    and its recruitment needs was second to none. They consistently succeeded where other agencies
    didn't rise to the complexities involved."

    Bakkafrost (Scotland)

  • “The process was well structured and thoughtfully managed,
    making what could have been a difficult situation feel clear and controlled.”

    Simon B. - Senior Marketing Candidate

  • “Jules is without question the best-connected specialist recruiter working in the Scottish Food & Drink industry.
    She has built up a powerful reputation by not only knowing the sector inside out, but by understanding the
    importance of getting the right people into an ambitious business in order for it to grow.”

    David Reid, Managing Director, Because Brands Matter Ltd

  • “Appointed bring a clear and considered approach to search, with a strong understanding
    of how roles and organisations need to evolve. They have consistently delivered in situations
    where others have struggled, particularly when roles are complex or difficult to define.”

    Baxters Food Group

Insights

Contact

If you’re considering a leadership, specialist or business-critical appointment, we’d be pleased to hear from you.

We are happy to discuss situations where greater clarity is required around leadership, organisational structure, market positioning or search.

All enquiries are handled directly and in confidence.


0131 385 9134