Enjoyable to work alongside nice people in such a competitive industry. - Senior Consultant Macildowie Employee Review

Flexible working environment with the option to work hybrid and manage your own time and desk — there’s a high level of trust. Social culture is great: regular events like scavenger hunts, afternoon tea in the office, summer BBQs, charity fundraisers, Christmas parties, and quarterly kick-offs. There are also smaller team socials which help build close-knit teams. Clear performance processes in place to support progression, and the L&D programme genuinely stands out from what I’ve seen at other agencies. Regular skills reviews help you identify and close any gaps. Strong and supportive senior leadership team — approachable and focused on individual development. Management is actively working to improve cross-office collaboration. There’s a slight culture difference between the Nottingham and Leicester offices, but the introduction of a Shadow Board is a great step forward. It’s giving consultants more visibility and a say in decisions, even if they’re not in management.

Not a con but promotion structure and billing targets should be consistently monitored and reviewed to ensure we retain good people and stay in line with the market.

- Supportive leadership team who genuinely care about your growth and success. - JT (CEO) is hands-on, approachable, and knows everyone personally. - A values-led business that truly cares about clients and candidates – not just a strapline. - Candidate support is a real standout: we’ve always done it well, but recently we’ve introduced new initiatives that nobody else in the market is doing, giving our candidates the best possible chance of landing the right role. - If you’re prepared to graft, you can still get great results – effort = reward. - Collaborative culture with people who want you to do well.

- Recruitment has become more challenging over recent years – the market’s tougher. - Long hours are sometimes needed to hit targets, especially in quieter periods. - As with many recruitment businesses, success depends largely on your own drive and resilience.