Our consultants are experts in recruiting for roles in Sales & Marketing. We are committed to helping you find a position that aligns with your skills, experience, and career aspirations. In addition to job listings, we provide valuable market insights, CV and interview advice, and personalised support throughout your job search. Start your journey with us today and explore the opportunities that await.
Connect With Our Experts
Signet Principles
Candidate Care
We demonstrate care and respect for our candidates by providing support, guidance, and feedback throughout the recruitment process.
Quality
We are committed to delivering high-quality recruitment services by understanding client needs and ensuring the right fit for all parties involved.
Building Enduring Partnerships
We build long-term relationships with clients based on trust, mutual respect, and successful placements, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
Our Core Offering
Our consultants are experts in recruiting for roles in Sales & Marketing. We are committed to helping you find a position that aligns with your skills, experience, and career aspirations. In addition to job listings, we provide valuable market insights, CV and interview advice, and personalised support throughout your job search. Start your journey with us today and explore the opportunities that await.
With empathy and expertise, we accompany you throughout your next Sales & Marketing role, providing guidance, support, and expertise at every stage.
Our Approach
From initial consultation to tailored job matching, we guide you seamlessly through the process. Ensuring clarity and confidence every step of the way to secure your dream role in Sales & Marketing, we follow these simple procedures.
Apply Our Expertise
Our team possesses extensive expertise in Sales & Marketing roles that are applied to assist you with your Sales & Marketing career search.
Connect With You
We advocate for your strengths and attributes, ensuring that we match you with businesses that align with your values.
Personalised Support
We offer valuable market insights, guidance on CVs and interviews and personalised support throughout your job search journey.
Connect With Our Experts
Unlock Your Next Career
We understand the struggles of finding the perfect role that aligns with your talents and career aspirations, especially in an ever changing climate. Partnering with us will give you access to a team of experts along with professional job-matching services.
Unlock your career potential today and allow us to find you the opportunities in Sales & Marketing that will lead to professional growth and personal fulfilment.
Our consultants are experts in recruiting for roles in AI & Tech. We are committed to helping you find a position that aligns with your skills, experience, and career aspirations. In addition to job listings, we provide valuable market insights, CV and interview advice, and personalised support throughout your job search. Start your journey with us today and explore the opportunities that await.
Connect With Our Experts
Signet Principles
Candidate Care
We demonstrate care and respect for our candidates by providing support, guidance, and feedback throughout the recruitment process.
Quality
We are committed to delivering high-quality recruitment services by understanding client needs and ensuring the right fit for all parties involved.
Building Enduring Partnerships
We build long-term relationships with clients based on trust, mutual respect, and successful placements, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
Our Core Offering
At Signet, we specialise in connecting AI & Tech professionals with their ideal career opportunities. Our tailored approach ensures personalised guidance, matching your skills and aspirations with top-tier AI & Tech roles. With our extensive network and industry expertise, we offer exclusive access to coveted positions, providing a competitive edge in your job search. Trust us to be your dedicated partner, supporting you every step of the way towards achieving your Operations career goals.
With empathy and expertise, we accompany you throughout your next AI & Tech role, providing guidance, support, and expertise at every stage.
Our Approach
From initial consultation to tailored job matching, we guide you seamlessly through the process. Ensuring clarity and confidence every step of the way to secure your dream role in AI & Tech, we follow these simple procedures.
Apply Our Expertise
Our team possesses extensive expertise in AI & Tech roles that are applied to assist you with your AI & Tech career search.
Connect With You
We advocate for your strengths and attributes, ensuring that we match you with businesses that align with your values.
Personalised Support
We offer valuable market insights, guidance on CVs and interviews and personalised support throughout your job search journey.
Connect With Our Experts
Unlock Your Next Career
We understand the struggles of finding the perfect role that aligns with your talents and career aspirations, especially in an ever changing climate. Partnering with us will give you access to a team of experts along with professional job-matching services.
Unlock your career potential today and allow us to find you the opportunities in AI & Tech that will lead to professional growth and personal fulfilment.
Our consultants are experts in recruiting for roles in Finance. We are committed to helping you find a position that aligns with your skills, experience, and career aspirations. In addition to job listings, we provide valuable market insights, CV and interview advice, and personalised support throughout your job search. Start your journey with us today and explore the opportunities that await.
Connect With Our Experts
Signet Principles
Candidate Care
We demonstrate care and respect for our candidates by providing support, guidance, and feedback throughout the recruitment process.
Quality
We are committed to delivering high-quality recruitment services by understanding client needs and ensuring the right fit for all parties involved.
Building Enduring Partnerships
We build long-term relationships with clients based on trust, mutual respect, and successful placements, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
Our Core Offering
At Signet, we specialise in connecting Finance professionals with their ideal career opportunities. Our tailored approach ensures personalised guidance, matching your skills and aspirations with top-tier finance roles. With our extensive network and industry expertise, we offer exclusive access to coveted positions, providing a competitive edge in your job search. Trust us to be your dedicated partner, supporting you every step of the way towards achieving your financial career goals.
With empathy and expertise, we accompany you throughout your next Finance role, providing guidance, support, and expertise at every stage.
Our Approach
From initial consultation to tailored job matching, we guide you seamlessly through the process. Ensuring clarity and confidence every step of the way to secure your dream role in Finance, we follow these simple procedures.
Apply Our Expertise
Our team possesses extensive expertise in Finance roles that are applied to assist you with your Finance career search.
Connect With You
We advocate for your strengths and attributes, ensuring that we match you with businesses that align with your values.
Personalised Support
We offer valuable market insights, guidance on CVs and interviews and personalised support throughout your job search journey.
Connect With Our Experts
Unlock Your Next Career
We understand the struggles of finding the perfect role that aligns with your talents and career aspirations, especially in an ever changing climate. Partnering with us will give you access to a team of experts along with professional job-matching services.
Unlock your career potential today and allow us to find you the opportunities in Finance that will lead to professional growth and personal fulfilment.
Our consultants are experts in recruiting for roles in Human Resources. We are committed to helping you find a position that aligns with your skills, experience, and career aspirations. In addition to job listings, we provide valuable market insights, CV and interview advice, and personalised support throughout your job search. Start your journey with us today and explore the opportunities that await.
Connect With Our Experts
Signet Principles
Candidate Care
We demonstrate care and respect for our candidates by providing support, guidance, and feedback throughout the recruitment process.
Quality
We are committed to delivering high-quality recruitment services by understanding client needs and ensuring the right fit for all parties involved.
Building Enduring Partnerships
We build long-term relationships with clients based on trust, mutual respect, and successful placements, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
Our Core Offering
Signet Recruitment offers HR candidates unparalleled support, expertise, and opportunities. With our personalised approach, we tailor job placements to match your skills and aspirations, ensuring a rewarding career path. Our extensive network and industry insights grant you access to exclusive positions and invaluable connections, facilitating your professional growth. Trust Signet Recruitment to be your dedicated partner in guiding you through the HR market, providing advice and support every step of the way towards your career goals.
With empathy and expertise, we accompany you throughout your next Human Resources role, providing guidance, support, and expertise at every stage.
Our Approach
From initial consultation to tailored job matching, we guide you seamlessly through the process. Ensuring clarity and confidence every step of the way to secure your dream role in Human Resources, we follow these simple procedures.
Apply Our Expertise
Our team possesses extensive expertise in Human Resources roles that are applied to assist you with your Human Resources career search.
Connect With You
We advocate for your strengths and attributes, ensuring that we match you with businesses that align with your values.
Personalised Support
We offer valuable market insights, guidance on CVs and interviews and personalised support throughout your job search journey.
Connect With Our Experts
Unlock Your Next Career
We understand the struggles of finding the perfect role that aligns with your talents and career aspirations, especially in an ever changing climate. Partnering with us will give you access to a team of experts along with professional job-matching services.
Unlock your career potential today and allow us to find you the opportunities in Human Resources that will lead to professional growth and personal fulfilment.
Since 2003, Signet Recruitment and Retention has evolved from a Maidenhead-based boutique into a leading recruitment agency in the South East, specialising in HR, Finance, Procurement & Supply Chain, AI & Tech, Operations & more.
Early History
Originating in the commercial centre of the South East, driven by a vision for personalised recruitment, we've matched talent with roles that fuel career passions and add genuine value to businesses.
Clients we've had the pleasure of working with
Since 2003, we've guided clients to find tailored recruitment solutions, ensuring success in their search for top talent.
Modern History
In 2022 the Macildowie group acquired Signet Recruitment & Retention, Macildowie, based in the Midlands, recruit across similar disciplines to Signet & their values closely align to Signet. This has opened avenues to Signet Client’s & Candidates for more support & a higher service we can provide.
Our Team
Meet our dynamic team of specialists in HR, Marketing, Finance, and Senior Commercial roles. With a reputation for excellence and over 20 years of experience, we provide expert contingency-based recruitment across the Thames Valley and beyond.
At Signet Recruitment and Retention, we bridge the gap between businesses and top talent, focusing on HR, Finance, Procurement & Supply Chain, AI & Tech, Operations & more. Our approach ensures a perfect match through dedicated service, fostering career growth and organisational success. Work with us to experience recruitment redefined.
As a thriving, expanding recruitment & retention business we are always keen to add talented and committed people to our team so if you’ve got experience in the recruitment field and want to work somewhere that prioritises operating with great care and attention then we’d love to hear from you
We’re passionate about all aspects of Signet, from people down to recruitment. So, if you’re looking to build a career in recruitment, we want to make sure you feel valued and supported to do so.
Benefits of Working for Signet
We’re proud to be able to offer a wide range of benefits to our staff. We believe that it’s important to look after the well-being of our team, which is why we offer a range of options to suit everyone’s needs.
Flexible & Part Time Working
You can reap the rewards of improved well-being, feeling more in control of your day-to-day and trust that you can always be there for your loved ones. We will consider Flexible & Part Time working across all of our positions to enable you to achieve the best work/life balance for you.
Career Progression
Our vision is building great futures one career and one team at a time, which includes the career of everyone who works for us. Your progression is mapped out by you and your manager with key milestones made obvious so you always know what’s expected of you to achieve the next level. As you progress there are also some great perks which include extra holidays, group income protection, increased pay, bonuses and cash car allowances to name a few.
Success is Rewarded
Your success is recognised and rewarded with quarterly & annual bonuses and regular team incentives
Pay & Reward
We have a very competitive salary and commission scheme which rewards high achievers incredibly well. Whether it’s base salary, bonus or commission, pension, health or any other benefit, we’re proud of the packages we offer. Ask us about our ‘But For Me’ and Managed Recruitment Service incentive schemes which reward business development activity with a cash bonus.
Hybrid Work Model
All Signet employees can work either from the office or from home up to 50% of the time, depending on their personal preference and job requirements.
Generous Holiday Allowance
Generous Holiday Allowance: Time to rest, recharge, and reconnect with family and friends. We are proud to offer a generous holiday entitlement of 25 days plus Bank Holidays from Year 1. And a pro rata amount for our part time colleagues.
Our Famous Top Performer Trip
As part our rewards & recognition programme, our Top performers all get the chance to go on a once-in-a-lifetime trip as a thank-you for their efforts.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We celebrate different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds here at Signet. As an equal opportunities employer, we believe in the power of an inclusive, diverse and representative team. We welcome everyone regardless of: age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, marriage, civil partnership, family & parental status, race, religion, belief and sexual orientation.
Family First
Our leadership team are often picking their children and grandchildren up from school, and so can you! Here at Signet we understand that family always comes first and we want to allow you to make that a reality, every day. Whether it's a family emergency, a family member being ill, simply doing the school run, or dropping your pet to the vet, your family can fit around your role at Signet. In fact, it should be a priority.
Pension
Our Pension Provider of choice is NOW: Pensions! NOW: Pensions is an award-winning UK workplace pension provider. They look after the pension savings of millions of members on behalf of tens of thousands of companies from a wide range of industries.
Private Healthcare
Offered to all employees to ensure your health & wellbeing is prioritised.
EAP
When something happens outside work we know it can affect you in work. So, we want to provide as much help as we can regardless of what the problem might be. This is why every employee gets free access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) from day 1. Our EAP provides free, professional, confidential and practical advice and/or counselling services to our employees as well as their families. We may not always have the answers but we’ll help you contact those who do.
Mental Health
Mental health can have a huge impact on our lives and our ability to cope with the everyday issues we face. Through our healthcare provider, you will have access to various services that are there for your time of need.
Life Policy
We provide all employees with 4x Life Cover, which is currently provided by Canada Life. The Life Group Protection (LGP) is a free benefit that is provided to all employees (from Day 1 of employment)
Physical Health
It’s important to take care of your body and ensure you have a balanced lifestyle. However, when things don't go as planned and you need medical support as an employee at Signet, you can seek help through Vitality.
Christmas Time Office Closure
Every Christmas we want to take a moment to thank our employees for their hard work and dedication each year. That's why our offices are closed over the Christmas period, giving our employees the opportunity to relax and recharge.
Flexible Working Tools
We take a dynamic approach to recruitment; sometimes we’re working from one of our offices, sometimes from home and sometimes we’re working at a client site or somewhere where we can meet great candidates. Either way, we set you up with the tools and equipment to help you work from where you need to, when you need to and how you need to.
Marketing Partners
Here at Signet we have exceptional marketing partners who help you win exclusive clients and candidates. Our highly focused social media campaigns will find you the best candidates or hottest leads, regardless of the role or sector. Our marketing partners are here to work with you, supporting you in your search and allowing you to do the best job you can through developing and implementing strategies targeted to your sector.
Personal Brand Sessions
To help build your digital brand, expand your reach in your markets and support you in building a network that will add a lifetime of value; we provide individual personal brand sessions with our marketing partners. These sessions help you get your social brand set-up and linked-in with our great tech which will take the hard work out of posting content on social channels.
Retention Services
Our Retention Services are designed to help our customers develop people strategy solutions that attract and retain talent. This can include setting visions and values, creating alignment, optimising organisational structures and enhancing the EVP. Our business partners provide the expertise while as a consultant, this allows you to build deeper, more valuable, relationships with your customer base.
Learning Environment
In the office, you will be surrounded by employees with a variety of skills, knowledge and experience in recruitment. They say every day is a school day, and here at Signet, this couldn't be truer! Whether you're being coached by someone with 20 years’ experience or joining a discussion on how best to approach a situation with several people, there are opportunities for you to build on your skills, everywhere you look
360 Degree Support
We know that for all of us to be successful in our roles we need business partners with different skill sets that complement ours. That’s why we have ensured that we have the support teams and systems to help you be the best you can be at what you do. This includes in-house Systems, Compliance, HR and Finance Teams; our own Learning Management System , premium recruitment tools including as well as an HR System which gives you access to your information whilst you’re on the move via a handy app.
Everyone Has a Voice
Whether you've been here for 5 years or 5 minutes we believe that everyone at Signet has a voice. That's why we offer regular air time with our leaders, including walks and talks with our Directors or CEO, no matter your experience or role. We want your voice to be heard and for you to feel valued, you shouldn't be afraid to get involved or speak up, we're one big team and we all help each other out.
Innovation
As a Business, we always support the development of new ideas or the improvement of existing ideas. Our employees play a big part in this and you can directly influence how we innovate. Whether it's a new way to attract candidates or new events that we could run for clients, your ideas will be welcome. At any one time, there are several focus groups running at Macildowie, each of which includes people who are passionate about developing a certain aspect of our employee, client, or candidate services.
Close to Your Heart
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." - Mahatma Gandhi. We give 4 paid days off per year to contribute your time towards charitable causes close to your heart.
Close to Our Heart
Supporting our chosen charities with fundraising events throughout the year.
Our People are our Greatest Asset
We believe that our people are our greatest asset, so we’re always looking for ways to make sure they feel valued and appreciated. Our benefits package is just one of the ways we can do this.
Benefits of Working for Signet
We’re proud to be able to offer a wide range of benefits to our staff. We believe that it’s important to look after the well-being of our team, which is why we offer a range of options to suit everyone’s needs.
Don't just take our word for it...
Here's what your future colleagues have to say about their personal Signet experience.
Benefits of Working at Signet
What is Signet all about?
The values of Signet
Ben Grey
Ben Grey - Consultant AI & Tech, Joined 2024
"Since joining Signet everyone has gone above and beyond to make me feel so welcome. It is a brilliant environment to work in, constantly surrounded by incredibly hard-working consultants who only want the best for you. I have learnt so much in the short time that I have been here and I am excited to grow the Technology and AI function over the years to come."
Karen Wild
Karen Wild – EA & Operations Manager, Joined 2020
"Over the past 4 years with Signet, I can truly say working in this team is a delight. The team are supportive, collaborative & passionate. We are encouraged to work autonomously, with flexibility to bring out the best in us. I am constantly encouraged to play to my strengths & genuinely feel I am a trusted & valued member of the Signet Team."
Jake Lewis
Jake Lewis – Associate Director, Joined 2024
"Having worked for a number of recruitment companies of various sizes and industry specialisms over the years I can say with confidence that Signet genuinely give you the right balance of support and autonomy to become the creator of your own destiny. A culture of high performance, pro-active thinking and creativeness make this the ideal environment for those talented individuals in recruitment who want to achieve. The only company that I've worked with that have taken a deep dive into the team's personality insights to ensure that we all understand how each other works and how to get the most out of our working and professional relationships. I would highly recommend"
Megan Horton
Megan Horton - Recruitment & Office Administrator, Joined 2024
"I genuinely love working for Signet because from day one, I’ve felt incredibly welcomed and respected. It’s a place where my voice is heard and my work is truly valued. Knowing that my contributions matter makes me feel like an important part of the team. The supportive and inclusive atmosphere, genuinely, makes coming to work every day a joy"
Hannah Weeden
Hannah Weeden - Business Director, Joined 2016
"I love working at Signet because it gives me the best of both worlds, I am able to be a hands-on Mum whilst still excelling in my career which is SO important to me. I am given the autonomy to make decisions, take risks and share ideas that are always welcomed!"
Abbie Surmon
Abbie Surmon - Principal Consultant, Finance Interims, Joined 2024
"Having recently joined Signet, my journey so far has been fab. Upon joining, the warm welcome and support I received from the team made the settling-in period much smoother. No question or “can you show me this again” was ever too much. The benefits, rewards and not forgetting the flexibility Signet offers are personally some of the best I have seen in the market. It's been an enjoyable 2 months, and long may it continue"
Check out other opportunities within the Macildowie Group
In today’s fast-paced market, securing top talent is crucial. Signet Recruitment and Retention, in collaboration with Macildowie, offers innovative Talent Retention Solutions to enhance your workplace culture and strengthen your employer brand, ensuring your team not only joins but thrives.
Signet Recruitment and Retention, in partnership with Macildowie, brings you unparalleled Talent Retention Solutions, designed to enhance your organisational culture, articulate your Employee Value Proposition (EVP), and magnify your employer brand. Together, we provide a comprehensive approach to retaining top talent, ensuring your business thrives.
Enhancing Managerial Competence
Empowering leaders with the skills to inspire and retain talent is pivotal. Our programs are designed to elevate the IQ and EQ of your middle managers, enabling them to foster a supportive and motivational environment. This not only enhances team performance but also significantly boosts retention rates by creating a nurturing workplace where employees feel valued and understood.
Fostering a Culture of Excellence
Creating an environment that attracts and retains the best talent involves more than just competitive salaries; it’s about cultivating a culture magnetised by excellence. Signet Recruitment and Retention helps you define and articulate your core values, shaping a workplace environment that resonates with high-calibre professionals. This cultural alignment ensures that your team is not just talented but also deeply connected to your company’s mission and values.
Amplifying Your Employer Brand
Positioning your company as a desirable place to work is essential in today’s competitive job market. Through strategic employer branding and tailored content creation, we enhance your visibility and appeal to potential candidates. Our approach ensures your company stands out not just for the opportunities it offers but also for its commitment to employee growth and satisfaction, making it a top choice for industry-leading talent.
Your Success Depends on Their Stay
The competition for top talent is fiercer than ever. Without a strong retention strategy, you risk falling behind, experiencing increased turnover, and missing out on the benefits of a stable, engaged workforce.
Transformative Talent Retention Services
Signet Recruitment and Retention offers bespoke solutions that address your specific talent challenges. From People Strategy and Culture Reviews to EVP Development and Employer Brand Enhancement, we’re dedicated to building high-performing teams that drive your organisation forward.
Your Partner in Talent Excellence
With decades of experience, we understand the intricacies of talent retention and are here to guide you to success.
Clear Path to Enhanced Retention
Let’s build your tailored talent retention strategy, step by step.
Schedule Your Discovery Call
Initiate a conversation about your goals and challenges.
Dive Deep in a Strategic Meeting
Unpack the details of your needs in a comprehensive session.
Receive Your Custom Roadmap
Get a bespoke plan tailored to overcome your specific challenges.
In a landscape where talent retention can dictate the pace of your growth, Signet Recruitment and Retention offers a beacon of hope. Our solutions, crafted in collaboration with Macildowie, are designed to tackle the core of your challenges, unlocking the full potential of your workforce and propelling your business towards unprecedented success.
Ready to transform your talent retention strategy and build a thriving workplace culture? Let’s create a future where your team not only stays but thrives and propels your business to new heights.
At Signet, we’re not a data-driven agency! Our dedicated team specialises in HR, Finance, Procurement & Supply Chain, AI & Tech, Operations & more, offering bespoke campaign solutions and an in-depth selection process.
Our vision is to not only be the partner of choice for senior talent in the South but to cultivate a passionate, supportive culture where success is celebrated, always taking ownership and delivering on our promises. With dedicated specialists, we’re dedicated to delivering results and building lasting relationships across the Thames Valley and beyond.
Be Bold And Passionate
Enjoy Each Other’s Successes and Happiness
Take Ownership & Deliver What We Promise
Looking Beyond the Obvious
We go above and beyond for both our candidates and our clients, forging lasting partnerships alike. Working within the recruitment industry for over two decades, we deliver tailored resourcing solutions that drive business growth and foster career fulfilment.
Signet & More
Signet offers a consultative approach, prioritising quality service and candidate experience. We prioritise exclusivity, fostering loyalty, and commitment, and ensuring successful matches for clients and candidates.
Empowering Recruitment Success
As part of the Macildowie Group, Signet is committed to offering comprehensive retention services. Our expertise extends to leadership development, management fundamentals, and crafting compelling employee value propositions. We also specialise in website and social media audits, employer brand websites, and executing social talent attraction campaigns, ensuring our clients attract and retain top talent effectively.
We tailor our search to match your skills and career aspirations with the perfect opportunities.
Expert Guidance from Start to Finish
Our experienced consultants support you at every step, from CV advice to interview preparation.
Access to Exclusive Opportunities
Leverage our extensive network to find unique roles that aren't advertised elsewhere.
Personalised Recruitment Strategy
We tailor our search to match your skills and career aspirations with the perfect opportunities.
Expert Guidance from Start to Finish
Our experienced consultants support you at every step, from CV advice to interview preparation.
Access to Exclusive Opportunities
Leverage our extensive network to find unique roles that aren't advertised elsewhere.
Finding the Right Role is Critical
Navigating job opportunities can be daunting. At Signet Recruitment and Retention, we understand the importance of not just finding a job but securing the right role that propels your career forward.
Tailored Support for Your Career Journey
With Signet Recruitment and Retention, you benefit from personalised career planning, insider industry insights, and access to a broad spectrum of roles. Let us guide you to your next career milestone.
Our team of dedicated consultants are committed to understanding your career goals and making them a reality.
A Seamless Recruitment Journey
Here at Signet, we recruit for high-quality roles and we’re trusted by our clients to identify and propose the best candidates, which makes us the ideal choice for ambitious professionals looking for a recruitment partner to help move their careers forward.
We operate a three-stage process:
Telephone Interview
Our first opportunity to understand who you are and what you’re looking for, and your chance to find out more about the job you’ve applied for, and other potential opportunities.
Competency interview
Held either at our office in Maidenhead, an agreed offsite location or virtually, this interview will be tailored according to the requirements of the role. A further opportunity for us to get to know you.
Client interview
We will fully prepare you in advance, providing support on interview technique & sharing unique insight to the company.
In a competitive job market, finding the right role can feel overwhelming. At Signet Recruitment and Retention, we simplify this process, offering a tailored approach to match you with your ideal job. With us, your next career step is in expert hands.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Find your perfect job with Signet Recruitment and Retention today.
