Operating UK Wide Since 1994
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Our Sector Expertise
We are a generalist search and selection consultancy with a varied client base, across diverse sectors. Our primary experience lies in working with a diverse range of companies including owner managed SME’s, large family companies and autonomous subsidiaries of overseas groups with turnover typically up to £75m. Please visit our case studies section or see below the key sectors where our expertise has been gained and corresponding testimonials from clients with whom we have worked since 1994.
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CHARITIES
Paul Griffiths, Chairman, The Monastery, Manchester
The Monastery in Manchester is one of the area’s newest, most inspiring cultural, corporate, social venues. We were looking for an experienced Accountant. Cork Griffiths not only understood our requirements completely, but introduced us to an excellent candidate. I was very pleased with the attention to detail Cork Griffiths offered and found the recruitment process well managed and focused. I am very grateful to Paul Griffiths for the generosity he has shown our charity. 
Sister Patricia O’Brien, Provincial Moderator, Sisters of Notre Dame
The Sisters of Notre Dame is a not for profit religious community established in the UK in 1845. The trust provides education and works amongst, and helps, the poorest and most abandoned people in the world. “Cork Griffiths provided an excellent professional and friendly service. Our needs were very well perceived. Having the selection process taken out of our hands was very important to us and Cork Griffiths very closely met our objectives especially in choice of candidates. The process was smooth and well organised. The candidates also felt very supported during the process”.
ENGINEERING/PARTS SUPPLY
Andrew Bellamy, MD of Primeserv Diesel UK
A particular strength of Cork Griffiths was the speed that they helped us fill the positions. At the end of the day, the measure of the success is in the candidates recruited and in this particular case 4 excellent candidates were recruited. We would certainly use Cork Griffith again and recommend them to others 
Andrea Evison, Country Sales Manager, Cascade (UK) Ltd
I was very impressed with the service Cork Griffiths offered, both Paul Griffiths and Judy Lees were very professional and helpful throughout my recruitment experience. My new role is living up to all expectations and I couldn't be happier! I would recommend Cork Griffiths and definitely use them again in the future. 
John Walters, Entrepreneur, Wheelwash Ltd
Wheelwash looked for a small focused company to recruit a general manager. We found the personal approach throughout the process refreshing. The candidate provided was on brief and the interview and shortlist process well organized. The result was a candidate who is a good fit for the company and the success of this exercise has given us the confidence to use Cork Griffiths on a broader basis. 
Brian Lloyd, Chairman of Active Industrial Services
Active Industrial Services is a fast growing industrial parts supply and engineering services business. As part of our on-going recruitment needs as well as with our succession planning, we have engaged Cork Griffiths to assist in recruiting a number of senior level, management positions covering diverse functional areas including business development, commercial/operations, purchasing, engineering and maintenance/stores. Paul Griffiths' personal attention to detail, understanding of our requirements and prompt and efficient service has been excellent throughout and we are very keen to make use of their services in the future.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Carl North, UK Sales Manager, Lankhorst Recycling
From the start I was impressed with Cork Griffiths' professional approach to recruitment. I didn't feel pressurised at all, I felt that Paul Griffiths understood what I was looking for and he took time to assess my requirements. He listened to me and absorbed everything I told him. I am very pleased to be working at Lankhorst and the first few months have been very enjoyable. 
Hazel Thomson, Business Development Executive, AWM Group
The service I received from Cork Griffiths was excellent; they took the time at the initial interview to understand my needs and to exactly match my objectives. Prior to my interview with the client I was fully briefed on both the client and the role, which are living up to all my expectations. I was confident with Cork Griffiths ability to communicate my requirements clearly with their client and I would definitely use them again.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Paula Eccleston, Finance Manager, Marsh Finance
Paula Eccleston heads up the finance and accounting function for Marsh Finance. She commented on how pleased she was with the service she received from Cork Griffiths, saying it was "exactly the type of role she was looking for. The service has been brilliant and I would have no hesitation in using Cork Griffiths again." Additionally, Paula commented on how smoothly the whole process had gone, with no problems whatsoever. 
Lindsay Hayward, Finance Manager, One World Leasing
I was pleased with the service I received from everyone at Cork Griffiths. Through many years in temporary positions, my opinion of recruitment was quite low until I met Paul Griffiths. Paul listened to me and offered me roles which suited my criteria. I found everyone there professional but relaxed which was most reassuring. 
I received extremely professional and efficient service. Very useful advice and was always kept updated on my application. The service was the best I have received from an agency - I was registered with 9!
HEALTHCARE
Maggie Hutchinson, Director at Intercare Distribution Services Limited
It was very professional, a smoothly run process, with a broad selection of candidates with very appropriate skills, knowledge and attitude, having Paul allocated to the whole process was particularly helpful 
Jayne Clarke, Sales Director, Surgicare Ltd
Cork Griffiths had previously quoted Surgicare for an alternative role and we were keen to come back and ask their assistance with recruiting Clinic Managers for us. They provided us with a well managed, simple process with good contact throughout. The requirements of Surgicare were well met with a good selection and broad range of candidates - I fully understood why all of them were put forward. I enjoyed having the selection process taken out of my hands and the whole process was pain free! The selected candidates are settling in to their new roles very well and I will ask Cork Griffiths to assist in our future recruitment plans. 
Colin Webb, Chief Executive Officer, Mobilis Healthcare
I would have selected any one of three shortlisted candidates all of whom had a first class degree, were qualified accountants and MBA holders.
HORTICULTURE
Hugh Etheridge, William Sinclair Holdings
I thought Cork Griffiths were very good, they kept me informed on progress, understood my needs, and closely met my objectives - the service as a whole was excellent 
Emma Anzani, Buyer, Grosvenor Garden Centre
Cork Griffiths are the best recruitment consultancy I have dealt with and the service I received was completely different - it was excellent, personal and I was fully supported throughout. The tips I received prior to my interview were very helpful and I would definitely use Cork Griffiths again.
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
John Waterhouse, Non-Executive Director, H C Slingsby plc
At Cork Griffiths John worked closely with Paul Griffiths, with whom he hit it off straight away. We had a great chemistry and understanding between us immediately. Paul knew the type of role I was looking for and he was able to match my skills well when he suggested the Slingsby role. 
Tony Angel, Internal sales Manger Pepperl+Fuchs
Having dealt with many recruitment consultants over the years Tony found this a new extremely positive experience. "I am refreshingly pleased with the way cork Griffiths found me this role, they were selective and didn’t offer me all sorts of positions that didn’t meet my criteria" he explained. "Because of their honesty and attention to detail I would definitely recommend them or use them again for Pepper+Fuchs in the future" Martin Kay HR Business Partner - Man Diesel and Turbo UK Ltd
I found Cork Griffiths via Executives on the web. An excellent service that couldn't be improved upon. Cork Griffiths understood my needs and very closely met my objectives. I am fitting in with the team and the role is living up to my expectations. Excellent.
MANUFACTURING
Aidan Towey, Managing Director Innovative Technology
"Innovative has recently used Paul Griffiths again to assist in making sure the company stays ahead of the game with the introduction of their own in-house recruitment website www.innovative-technology.co.uk/careers". Paul commented "It has been great to work together again to cement our relationship and to help the company continue to build on its very successful brand". Andrea Evison, Country Sales Manager, Cascade (UK) Ltd
I was very impressed with the service Cork Griffiths offered, both Paul Griffiths and Judy Lees were very professional and helpful throughout my recruitment experience. My new role is living up to all expectations and I couldn't be happier! I would recommend Cork Griffiths and definitely use them again in the future. Carole Harker, Recruitment Manager, Innovative Technology
When I first contacted Cork Griffiths, they responded positively to my requirements, they stood out from the rest and it didn't feel I was dealing with the usual run of the mill recruitment company. The overall service was extraordinary and there was a huge feeling of trust between us. I would definitely recommend Cork Griffiths as they stand out and are streets ahead. 
Bryan Ribbans, Sales Executive, J. R. Willoughby Ltd
I felt Cork Griffiths understood my needs very well and met my objectives perfectly, their service was excellent - perfect in fact! I was put at ease about the company I was applying to and fully briefed on them and the role. My expectations of the company have been met fully and I hope to remain with them for a long period to grow the business. I would use Cork Griffiths again as I felt they provided an all round excellent service with a very personal and personable touch....and a nice cup of coffee too!!
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Corrine Gorrie, Practice Manager, Calder Peel Carden Croft
Cork Griffiths actually "walk the talk". They listened, they understood and they provided us with a shortlist of candidates which left us spoilt for choice. Cork Griffiths took the pain out of recruiting and are, indeed, refreshingly different. 
Rob Curran, Associate Director, Navigant Consulting
The service we received was excellent. There was a good understanding of client brief, job role, and likely candidate fit and the process worked well. The choice of candidates was appropriate and well aligned to our requirements and they found the right candidate in a quick timeframe. Our objectives were very well met. 
John Clarke, Partner, Afford Bond
As a practice we have used Cork Griffiths’ services for something like 8 years which speaks for itself in terms of high regards for the professional, efficient and high quality bespoke service that Paul and his team have provided us with. We enjoy an excellent relationship and have used them to source many of our higher level human resource requirements right through form partner designate to newly qualified potential managers.
Paul has successfully assisted a number of our clients with respect to both temporary and permanent replacements and on a personal note I would not hesitate to recommend him to you. 
Lesley Fraser, HR Manager, Kuit Steinart Levy
Cork Griffiths understood our needs. Our objectives were met and we recruited an excellent candidate. We would use cork Griffiths again. 
Lisa Ludlow, Director, Corporate Accountancy Solutions
We have used Cork Griffiths now for a number of years and have found them to be unique in their market. With an exclusively corporate client base, Paul Griffiths demonstrates a superior understanding of how we work & will only proffer relevant candidates with no time wasters.
We have now used Cork Griffiths to recruit the majority of our team base and have been 100% happy both with the service from Paul & his team, and the quality of the candidates we have taken on. We would not hesitate to recommend him both for practice candidates and for executive recruitment posts for our corporate clients.
RETAIL
John Leaver, Finance Manager, Cottrills
I had just registered with Cork Griffiths and felt my needs and objectives were met well - Paul Griffiths briefed me very well prior to my initial interview . The service was excellent and I cannot think of anything they could have done to improve this. Eight days after I met with Paul, I started my new role. I could not ask for much more than that! I would definitely use Cork Griffiths again - but hopefully not for a while! 
Luke Jones, Group Finance Director, Halo Group
We are a dynamic and entrepreneurial furniture business. Cultural fit is imperative. We were seeking both a Finance Manager and Finance Assistant to augment our existing team. As a result of tight time pressures we put the positions out to a number of agencies. Cork Griffiths found both candidates with minimum fuss. The end result was impressive, but for me the knowledge and understanding of the candidates was critical in achieving this. 
Alan Horridge, CEO, Footie Chick
Paul Griffiths at Cork griffiths was instrumental in introducing me to Footie Chick. My role is to help drive this exciting business forward through developing Footie Chick , the brand for women who play, watch or dream about football. 
Jon Minshaw, Managing Director, Demon Tweeks
Over the past 5 years, we have used Cork Griffiths to source both a Finance Director and a Financial Controller. In both instances, we have been very pleased with the results - both candidates were sourced within the remit, with minimum fuss. The interview process was well organised and the resulting candidates have added value to our business. 
Mark Molnar, Managing Director, VMI
The service was excellent, very professional with a personal touch. They understood our needs very well - time was spent before the process started (search and advertising) to fully understand the person and the role requirements. Spot on in terms of meeting our objectives. They worked well to reduce the number of candidates I had to see and in the end I had a very good choice of candidates, with a good role and person fit. William Simpson, Chairman, William Sinclair
I couldn’t fault the service
SERVICE
Alistair Goodwin, Managing Director, Chem-Dry of Wirral & Deva
Cork Griffiths understood our requirements and met our objectives very well. The candidate has settled in well with the team and is more than living up to expectations - we wonder how we did without her and the company is now progressing in leaps and bounds! It was a pleasure dealing with Cork Griffiths and we would use them again. 
Martin Sears, Human Resources Manager, Applabs Ltd
I received a thorough and professional service from Cork Griffiths from start to finish. At initial interview Paul Griffiths quickly analysed my situation, aspirations and needs and I do not think they could have made any improvement on their very high quality service. The new role is progressing well and is entirely living up to expectations - I would definitely use Cork Griffiths again. 
Michael Burke, Commercial Director, Fircroft Engineering Services
I became aware of Cork Griffiths from my internet search and I felt they understood my requirements very well and offered an excellent service. They were quick and effective in finding me a role and I would definitely use their services again. 
Simon Price, Management Accountant, Alfred H Knight
The service I received from Cork Griffiths was excellent, they understood my objectives very well and accurately matched the role with my ideal. I was fully briefed on the client and the role prior to my interview, therefore enabling me to be well prepared. I would definitely use Cork Griffiths again.
