It’s what you actually do that really matters not just what you say.  And what better way to find out about what we do than to listen to what some of our partners have to say about as.  We treat both employers and candidates as the same – they are our partners and without both, we are nothing.

Clients

Executive Search

Derek Rorrison, General Manager, Turkish Bank: “We have successfully used Ultimate Banking on a regular basis for our Senior Managerial recruitment. They have an in-depth knowledge of our company and has provided us with excellent candidates. I can thoroughly recommend them as a quality provider for banking recruitment.

Contingency Recruitment

Angela Mundell, HR & Training Manager @ National Counties Building Society: "Claire is one of the best recruitment consultants I have worked with. She is professional, hard-working, personable and most importantly has consistently delivered high-quality candidates. Claire has successfully sourced for me across a number of job specialisms and at all organisational levels including senior management roles. I would thoroughly recommend Claire to any client recruiting within the banking industry."

Lynn Binns, Recruitment Business Partner @ Skipton B.S.: “Ultimate Banking have become a key part of our recruitment strategy- we have been working with them for a number of years now and always find them fast, efficient and friendly to deal with. They take time to get to understand our corporate culture and help project our employer brand to candidates in the market place. Their contribution is invaluable"

Ryan Smithson, HSBC "Claire and the team at Ultimate Banking have been sourcing external candidates for roles that we often find difficult to fill or need to be approached from both traditional and fresher angles, which is something Claire and her team has demonstrated with ease.
The feedback from hiring managers and stakeholders within my business area has been great and I hope to work with Claire and her team again in the very near future."

Julie Hargreaves, HR @ FGA Capital: "Thanks again for all the hard work that you, Sandy and Tim put into this particular vacancy.  I know that it was hard work at times and I thank you all for your cooperation, patience and tenacity."

Interim Contractors

Malcolm McLean, General Manager, Harrods Bank; “When faced with an urgent need for an interim manager, Ultimate Banking rapidly came up with a short list of good candidates and we were able to fill the vacancy quickly. Crucially, they were able to respond to our particular needs with an exceptional service and did not waste our time with unsuitable candidates."

Consultancy

Jake Esberger, HR @ G4S "Claire is a highly personable professional; I have had the pleasure of working with her on various projects and was impressed by her sound business acumen and consultative approach. I would recommend Claire's professional services to any business, who are looking for an effective change manager capable of really understanding the needs of the business."

Richard Cresswell, Co-Founder @ Dental Recruit Network “Sandy’s support to the business has been second to none. She is a forerunner in her field with over 25 years of recruitment industry knowledge. Sandy is well known and widely respected in the industry. If you are serious about growing your recruitment business then I would highly recommend using Sandy’s expertise.”

Chartered Banker

Phil Ryan, Managing Director, Bangor Business School; “Tim is a first class relationship manager who takes time to understand the needs of his Client companies and his individual delegates. He is personable, professional and flexible - and has a great Network of "movers and Shakers" in the Banking Industry. If you are trying to fill a key post or, as a Banker, want a recruitment company that will work tirelessly on your behalf then I wholeheartedly recommend Tim and Ultimate Banking”

Candidates

Executive Search

Robert Owen, NED, IBB; “Tim is a highly professional recruitment consultant who is able to quickly and comprehensively understand a client brief and then to provide the most appropriate candidates to meet the requirements. His record of delivery is first class.”

Contingency Reecruitment

Nathalie Turchet, BDM @ International Private Finance; “I wanted to thank you for finding this opportunity for me, for being so efficient and professional.  I think many recruitment agencies out there could do with people like you.”

Phil Lawford, BDM, Furness B.S. “I would have no hesitation in recommending Tim and Ultimate Banking to anyone. He delivered on all his promises and was instrumental in matching me with a great employer.

Interim Contractors

Amyn Fazal – Deputy CEO, Penrith Building Society: “Tim is communicative, personable and delivered great results for me when I have used his services.”

Ultimate Training

Gemma Cooke, Business Development Consultant, SEETEC I participated in one of Claire and Tim's training sessions in January 2012. It was fantastic! The techniques and tools I took away have helped improve my way of working, increased my Employer Engagement activity and added to my confidence. "Sometimes it takes an external person or team, to show you how to get the best out of yourself, and what you’re trying to achieve" I would highly recommend their services, Thank you both very much!

Donna Childs, Local Employer Manager, Shaw Trust; “ I attended the sales training Jan 2012, Claire and Tim who delivered the training for our company were great mentors, training can be boring but the delivery was interactive which made the whole experience much more enjoyable. This is a great course for people who need a refresher or have reservations or fears about employer engagement as this will ease them into it without scaring them too much!!

Ultimate Banking, ultimately different