A more considered way to recruit

Good recruitment starts with listening. Beyond Recruitment takes time to understand the business, the person and what success needs to look like long after the start date

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WHY THE BUSINESS WAS CREATED

Recruitment should feel personal, informed and useful

Beyond Recruitment was created as an alternative to recruitment built around speed, volume and short-term targets. Clients deserve more than a stream of CVs, and candidates deserve to be represented as people rather than processed as applications.

The aim is simple: understand what matters, offer clear advice and make introductions that work in practice, not only on paper.

The principles behind every search

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    Quality over quantity

    Focus on the right fit rather than the highest volume.

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    Honesty and transparency

    Clear advice, realistic feedback and straightforward communication.

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    Partnership

    A collaborative relationship rather than a transactional service.

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    Long-term thinking

    Decisions shaped by the wider outcome, not only the immediate vacancy.

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    Respect for people

    Every introduction affects a career, a team and a business.

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BEYOND THE PLACEMENT

The job is not finished when an offer is accepted

A successful appointment is one that settles well, adds value and remains the right decision for both sides. Support continues through onboarding and beyond, with open communication available if either party needs advice.

That longer view is also how lasting relationships are built. Many candidates return at later stages of their careers, and many clients return as their teams develop.

Meet the founders

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    Iain Jones, Co-Founder and Director

    Iain has specialised in Accountancy and Finance recruitment across Essex and Suffolk since 2008. Before recruitment, he led an £11 million retail business unit and managed a team of 22, giving him a practical understanding of operations, leadership and service delivery. He is known for thoughtful advice, straight talking and a strong instinct for long-term fit.

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    Andy Dowsett, Co-Founder and Director

    Andy began his recruitment career in 2015 after working in corporate banking and a family-owned SME. He recruits across the full finance spectrum, with particular strength in senior appointments and exclusive campaigns. His local network, commercial perspective and calm, practical style have made him a trusted adviser to finance leaders and business owners.

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Proud to have Autism Anglia as our official charity partner

This partnership means a great deal to us personally. Recruitment is often about helping people find the right environment to succeed, and we believe that same idea reaches far beyond the workplace. With the right support, understanding and encouragement, young people can begin to see a future that feels possible.

Autism Anglia’s work with autistic children, young people and their families is something we are very proud to support. Our aim is to help fund their Community Connect service, including Youth Connect social groups and drop-in events for autistic children and young people under 25, as well as their families.

The reason this matters so much comes from personal experience. Having a daughter with autism has shown first-hand how difficult it can be to find the right answers, the right support and the right educational environment.

For a long time, school was not a place where she could thrive. She went through much of secondary school unable to attend a classroom and only began to receive meaningful education 14 months before her GCSEs.

With the right support and setting, everything changed. She went from feeling like she was failing to finishing school with confidence and a much more positive view of her future.

That experience is a big part of why this partnership matters. Through Autism Anglia, Beyond Recruitment hopes to help more children, young people and families access the support they need, both through education and beyond it, so they can feel understood, encouraged and able to fulfil their potential.

At Beyond Recruitment we are committing to donating regularly to Autism Anglia in celebration of key business successes. Read more about the partnership and progress here:

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Looking for a recruitment partner who will take the time to understand?

Start with a straightforward conversation about the role, the market and what a successful outcome should look like.