Hire right the first time
Our contingency recruitment service uses The Predictive Index® and our Recruitment Optimisation Framework to help leaders make the right hire
When hiring feels harder than it should
Leaders often reach us when the team is stretched, and the same vacancy keeps stealing time from everything else that matters. Projects slow. Energy dips. The role remains open.
Recruiters are sending CVs, but none feel right. Some candidates interview well but fall short when they start. Others look strong on paper but lack the drive or fit to perform in the role.
The cost isn’t just financial. Each wrong hire disrupts delivery, damages trust, and adds another cycle of recruitment to the list. When accuracy is missing, hiring becomes an expensive habit instead of a lasting solution.
Why most contingency searches fall short
Traditional contingency recruitment is built on volume and speed. Multiple agencies compete for the same brief, chasing the first submission instead of the right match. Roles are half-understood, candidates are half-qualified, and leaders end up doing the heavy lifting reviwing lists that miss the mark.
Our approach changes that.
When contingency recruitment is the right choice
Contingency recruitment fits when a role needs to be filled soon, but accuracy still matters. It’s for positions that demand focus, consistency, and a clear benchmark for success.
Defined roles
When the scope, objectives, and success measures are already clear, contingency recruitment provides a structured, efficient route to the right hire.
Recurring hires
When the business regularly hires for the same roles, we bring consistency across each appointment so teams stay stable and performance stays high.
Growth and transition
When expansion, promotion, or turnover creates an immediate need, contingency recruitment delivers accuracy without delay.
Contingency recruitment fills over 70% of professional and mid-level roles worldwide. Managed well, it delivers accuracy and reach that drive results across every level of an organisation.
Our approach to contingency recruitment
Every project follows our Recruitment Optimisation Framework, supported by The Predictive Index®. Together they give leaders an evidence-based way to hire the right person the first time.
1. Align
We define what success looks like in the role and set a clear benchmark. This includes reviewing the team, business goals, and measures of performance so every decision supports delivery.
2. Attract
We research the market, map relevant talent, and approach people who match the success profile, many of whom are not active in the job market. Every conversation reflects your organisation accurately and builds genuine interest.
3. Assess
Each candidate is evaluated using The Predictive Index® and structured interviews to measure behavioural and cognitive fit. You see who can do the work and how they’ll perform in your environment.
4. Advance
Once the offer is accepted, we stay involved through onboarding to ensure the hire delivers early and stays engaged. The process closes when the person is contributing.
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Our recruitment partnership
Our contingency recruitment service delivers more accurate hiring outcomes through structure, data, and accountability. It helps leaders make decisions they can stand behind and hires that deliver.
Accurate shortlists
Every candidate is measured against the role benchmark created through The Predictive Index®. Each person you meet can do the work required and fit the environment they’ll join.
Reduced workload
We manage research, engagement, and communication so you stay focused on leading your team while the right hire is secured.
Hires that last
Our framework ensures every appointment aligns with business goals and performance expectations, reducing rehires and protecting delivery.
Ready to recruit?
1. Schedule an appointment
Book a meeting with our Founder, Dave Crumby
2. Talent Discovery session
We sit down virtually with you to better understand your unique business needs, culture, and vision for the future.
3. Talent strategy agreement
You receive a clear plan, with the right tools and support to make it work.
Hear from those making better hiring decisions
Attracting the right talent when you are building a business from scratch and setting a new subsidiary in a very competitive environment looks like a mission impossible! Dave supported us very actively and quickly and the result has been “bang on” really ! A true professional!
GM France & Belgium
Exeltis
Dave is a sound professional and commits fully and openly to our requirements across Europe. I approached him with a challenging role and was impressed with his understanding of the market. I highly recommend Dave.
Talent Acquisition Manager
Shire
Working with Dave was a great experience. His professional approach to the job search challenge was exceptional. It was clear that Dave fully understands our exact needs in terms of competency and cultural fit. Very highly recommended!
Brand Director
DIA
Working together
Every search starts with a conversation. We take time to understand the role, the challenges behind it, and what success looks like in your business.
Once we agree on scope, we confirm timelines, milestones, and responsibilities. You know exactly what will happen and when.
Throughout the process, you work directly with our founder. Communication is open, updates are structured, and decisions are made using insight from The Predictive Index®.
Our support continues through onboarding to make sure the appointment performs as planned.
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