Macildowie Reviews

4.2

75% would recommend to a friend

(139 total reviews)
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James Taylor

82% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Macildowie has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 139 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Macildowie employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Human resources and staffing industry (3.8 stars).

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139 reviews
5.0
4 Aug 2025
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Pros

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.

Cons

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.

5.0
2 Aug 2025
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Pros

- Flexibility both with hybrid and hours based on trust and accountability - Consistent skills based training programme across all levels within the business - Friendly and welcoming culture environment especially in the Leicester office - In the process of kickstarting new marketing processes

Cons

- Due to the hybrid flexibility that they offer, naturally more experienced heads won’t be in the office as much so for more junior members of staff, there can be times where you won’t get the exposure to different approaches, compared to if they were in the office more often

5.0
1 Aug 2025
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Pros

- 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.

Cons

- 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.

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