Client & Candidate Testimonials
Julie Downman – Finance Director
“I have used Nick on a number of recruitment campaigns and he has always provided good quality candidates; understanding exactly what I am looking for and ensuring they are a good fit for the organisation.”
Fergus O’Connell – Chief Finance Officer
“I have worked with Nick on number of recruits – he brings a high level of professionalism to his work, presenting the right candidates for roles and all with a great personality. I would have no hesitation in engaging Nick for all future recruitment needs.”
Patrick Carney – Head of Revenue Assurance
“The days that Nick has arranged for me and my colleagues to interview candidates are the best prepared I have ever encountered. A pleasure to work with and Nick knows his clients requirements and produces the results.”
David Dunn – FP&A Manager
“I normally don’t write testimonials but given the incredible level of service I have received both when I was first a candidate and since I secured the position has helped differentiate Nick from other recruiters that have placed me in roles. When I was a candidate he proved his worth by providing a detailed insight into the recruiter and knowing my general style, how best to approach the interview to maximise the chance of success. He has since remained in contact and not just “are there any jobs” but also to keep track. Overall Nick is a great person to work with and I highly recommend him to anyone seeking placement or indeed to recruit someone.”
Bernard O’Neill – Financial Controller
“With Nick you get that added value with him seeming to go that extra mile without being asked. He stays in contact without always trying to get something out of you; he genuinely is interested in how things are going. I would recommend him whether you want him to find you a suitable candidate or if you need to find the right role for yourself.”
Jonathan Walls – Chief Finance Officer
“Nick provided outstanding candidates and made the recruiting and hiring process as easy as possible for me. Save me time and opportunity cost by sourcing great candidates quickly.”
Paul Teesdale – Financial Controller
“Nick has given me a very good recruitment service whether I was hiring or as a candidate. His advice is open and honest and I have found him very helpful and easy to do business with”
Karl Freedman – Financial Controller
“I have worked with Nick on numerous occasions and always found him to be thoroughly professional and target driven. A great guy as well.”
Gavin Smith ACMA – Commercial Planning Controller
“I have had the pleasure of working with Nick on a variety of job opportunities over the past couple of years. Nick is a consummate professional, who takes the time to understand what a prospective candidate is looking for. The roles that he suggested were exactly what I was looking for. I would have no hesitation in recommending Nick to anybody looking for a highly effective consultant.”
Alex Horsup – Director of Finance and Resources
“Nick is an excellent recruiter with the ability to closely match candidates to roles. He does this with speed, skill and good humour. He also retains good business relationships long after the service has been provided.”
Ruth J. Ward – Chartered Accountant with two degrees in Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic; aspiring author; experienced auditor
“Newly-qualified ACAs are inundated with contacts from recruitment agencies working on a one-size-fits-all principle. Nick was the only person I met who was able to hunt out an unusual role for an unusual applicant. He also carried the process through with remarkable speed and enthusiasm. A pleasure to work with.”
Andrew Maxwell – FP&A UK & Ireland NCP
“I have worked with Nick from both sides of recruitment as a client & a candidate. As a client Nick has a great ability to source the right candidates for the job spec. As a candidate he was very proactive supportive in finding me a job.”
Helen Jordan – Group Financial Controller
“I have worked with Nick both recruiting for me as an employer and job seeker. He always makes the effort to understand the role and the candidates, meaning all CV or vacancies put forward for are a good match. I would have no hesitation at recommending his work.”
Shirley James – Head of Finance
“Nick has always been extremely personable, professional and loyal. He worked relentlessly for me in the capacity of client for years and so was my first choice when I became a candidate back in 2008. Whenever I have any recruitment needs, Nick will always be top of the list.”
Tim Herring – SVP – Finance
“Nick has always delivered a high quality of select candidates and has a strong breadth and depth of contacts. He is personable and professional, provides good and timely feedback, and most importantly takes time to understand your company, listening to what you are looking from candidates, before identifying the best candidates for the role.”
Stephen Bergin – Finance Manager
“I have worked with Nick as both a recruiter and a candidate and I cannot recommend him highly enough. His professionalism, knowledge of the market and ability to source good candidates made the recruitment process run smoothly.”
Robert Hester – Group Financial Controller
“I have worked with Nick on a number of recruitment assignments over the last two years. In each instance he has successfully matched our client requirements with the correct candidate for the positions. A real asset to any recruitment organisation.”
Steven Rowe – Financial Accountant
“I’ve worked with Nick as both a candidate and an employer and can safely say that the service he provides is excellent. He found me my current role, has helped with recent recruiting and has always done so in a professional, personable manner. I recommend Nick very highly.”
Narinder Badesha – Finance Manager
“I have worked with Nick Collins for four years on various assignments and I have always found him to be very professional, reliable and he has always delivered outstanding service to ISS Facility Services Ltd. Therefore I have no hesitation in recommending his work.”
Amanda Dijk – Director of Finance
“Nick provides an excellent short list of candidates, in line with attributes I have requested. He doesn’t waste my time sending me candidates just for the sake of it. He takes the stress out of recruiting and provides an excellent service.”
Kelly Lane – Financial Controller
“I have worked with Nick over many years. Nick is always professional, well informed and has a good eye for placing the right candidate in the right role. His attention to detail and communication skills are exceptional. Nick is always my first choice when I am looking for temporary or permanent staff.”
Gavin Lawrence ACMA, BA (Hons) – Financial Controller
“Longevity in the challenging London market is solid proof that Nick is excellent at what he does. He always looks to build long term partnerships and will go that extra mile to ensure a quality service.”
Tom Anthony – Ex-Financial Controller
“Nick has helped me with my recruitment needs for a couple of years now, and has always acted in a professional and effective manner. I have found him very helpful, particularly with his capability in understanding businesses requirements and identifying suitable candidates.”