Testimonials
25 testimonials, in their own words
In short: 16 hiring managers and people leaders who recruited through us, and 9 candidates we placed or represented, on what it is like to work with Hurren & Hope. Most were first written as LinkedIn recommendations.
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ClientsWhat hiring managers say (16)
From CIOs, CEOs, people leaders and engineering leaders who hired through us.
“Hurren & Hope REALLY care. About the company they’re helping and the candidate, and getting it right for both. Simply put, they’re the benchmark for how recruiters should act. I’ve gone back to them for over 15 years, across multiple industries.”
Chief People Officer, One Beyond
“Hurren & Hope bring an integrity and honesty to recruitment that's so important when bringing talent into an organisation. They're not looking to make a quick buck or a short term gain.”
Chief Information Officer, NHS Professionals
“Don't mistake Hurren & Hope for just a recruiter. They are a true business partner. They have the ability to provide solid business advice and help you think more dynamically about business growth. They have integrity and are incredibly approachable. I cannot recommend them highly enough!”
Senior VP of People, Derivco
“If you are looking to simply fill a job, Hurren & Hope are not for you. If you want someone to understand your business needs, help shape a strategy and then fulfil that plan, we would highly recommend them.”
Managing Director, Insight Energy
“Hurren & Hope are a preferred supplier for Penguin Random House and gave excellent, personable service through a challenging, complex integration. The team goes the extra mile, with a high degree of integrity.”
Systems Specialist, Penguin Random House
“If you want a true partner in executive hiring (one who prioritises long-term success over quick placements) I highly recommend Hurren & Hope. Aligning top-tier candidates on skills and culture made it seamless.”
Talent Acquisition Manager, Saffron Building Society
“Our business and team wouldn't be as strong without Hurren & Hope's contribution and efforts.”
CEO, IJYI
“We have just recruited our third team member with their help. Their understanding of our business and network of excellent candidates has made these hires easy.”
Finance Director, Insight Energy
“Hurren & Hope take the time to understand the requirements of a role and are not afraid to challenge your perceptions. On several occasions they have helped me realise I needed a different skill set to the one we started searching for.”
Transformation Director, STL Technologies
“Hurren & Hope have found us many excellent recruits in the past that have gone on to be very successful with us. Their approach is different to others in recruitment and very conducive to getting the right people in the right jobs.”
Director of Product Engineering, Derivco
“They take careers seriously and make sure placements align with long-term aspirations.”
Engineering Director, MATRIXX Software
“I have worked with Hurren & Hope in different organisations over the years and they have been consistent in their open and ethical approach to good recruitment practice. They care equally about their candidates and clients, and want to understand the problem that needs to be solved rather than just making a deal.”
CX and EX Strategic Leader
“Their knowledge of my requirements and their attention to detail are unmatched.”
Director of Recruiting Operations
“They quickly identified a perfect profile for my needs and offered invaluable advice throughout the process.”
Financial Services Strategy
“Hurren & Hope stand out as genuine consultants who prioritise the right fit.”
Senior Consultant, ServiceNow
“They go the extra mile to find suitable candidates at the first time of asking.”
Transformation and Advisory
CandidatesWhat candidates say (9)
From people we placed, and people we represented, across engineering, go-to-market and leadership roles.
“Exceptional recruiters who gave invaluable support during my search. What stood out most was their focus on fit, not just for the employer, but for me as a candidate.”
Head of RevOps, Glasswall Cyber Security
“The best recruiters I have ever worked with. Open, transparent and genuinely invested, they secured my role and built a relationship that goes beyond the placement.”
Salesforce Professional, NHS Professionals
“What set Hurren & Hope apart was that they truly listened.”
Market Development Lead
“Hurren & Hope stand out considerably from the herd.”
Chief Customer Officer
“Hurren & Hope break every stereotype.”
Client Advisor
“They take real time to understand both sides of the client relationships and as such have real success in matching.”
Salesforce Training
“They kept me fully updated at each stage.”
Training Operations and Programme Support
“Although I ultimately decided not to accept the role they represented, I was thoroughly impressed by their professionalism.”
Infrastructure Technical Leadership
“Over the 20 years I've known Mark, he has consistently proven himself to be trustworthy.”
Platform Engineer
The work behind the wordsSee what we delivered
NHS Professionals
A Salesforce team from admin to architecture, plus transformation, integration and product hires.
Read the case studyDerivco
From 30 to 240 people in Ipswich, without losing the culture.
Read the case studySTL Technologies
80 hires before its acquisition by Capita, and 20 more after it.
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About these testimonials
Who are these testimonials from?
Hiring managers and people leaders who recruited through us, and candidates we placed or represented. Most were first written as LinkedIn recommendations.
Have the testimonials been edited?
Only lightly. Where the original names Mark, we write Hurren & Hope, and we have fixed obvious typos. Nothing has been added. Job titles are as they were when we collected each one.
Did everyone agree to be quoted?
Yes. Everyone quoted on this page agreed to their words being used on our website.
Where can I see the results behind these comments?
Our case studies set out what our clients needed, who we recruited and what happened next, from Inawisdom's founding team to Derivco's growth from 30 to 240 people.
How do I find out whether you are right for my hire?
Book a 20 minute call with Mark or Mike. You get a salary benchmark for the role and a clear quote before you commit to anything.
What does Hurren & Hope charge?
20% of first-year base salary for permanent hires below executive level, or 18% on every hire when you give us three or more roles to fill, payable as one invoice or monthly through Pay While They Stay, where payments stop if your hire leaves. UK fees are plus VAT.US clients are not charged VAT.
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