Our Story
The Prescient Group
The word ‘prescient’ means ‘having or showing knowledge of events before they take place’ and we like to think we know what makes good recruitment and good people. We have been working in recruitment for 50 years and aim to make a positive impact to our clients and candidates lives, working in partnership with you.
Our 3 Founding Directors created The Prescient Group, with the aim to do things differently and to make a difference – we are proud of what we do.
We understand that everyone we work with is unique and has different needs so we create tailor made solutions for everyone.
Working from our hubs in Spinningfields (Manchester), The Lace Market (Nottingham) and Soho (London), we invest in traditional recruitment methods, tried and tested throughout our experience, mixed with blends of recruitment technology along with our processes to ensure that we deliver a quality service every time.
We only work with companies that we are proud to be brand ambassadors for and we understand that we are representing you in the market.
We immerse ourselves in our local communities and you’ll always find us networking – finding the best opportunities and hidden talent on the market and understanding the cities we work in.
Our specialist divisions focus on the following areas: Office Professionals, Tech, Finance, HR, Legal, Supply Chain, and Executive Search. Contact us to speak with one of our Directors who will be happy to discuss our services with you.
Our clients range from international organisations / PLC’s, to family run businesses and new tech start ups.
HONESTY & INTEGRITY
‘DONT WAIT’
TRUST
Joel has over 16 years experience working in recruitment from Recruitment Consultant to Regional Director roles since leaving University. As a consultant, Joel was consistently ranked a number one company consultant, progressing through to senior roles working with organisations from London to Manchester. He has experience of working with large onsite RPO’s, to new tech start ups where he has grown their entire workforce. He also has an in-depth experience of managing large teams of recruiters on a national basis and developing their own careers.
Joel works closely with his clients to advise their recruitment policy and processes. Joel’s relationships with his candidates span their entire career.
Joel is passionate about networking and connecting people. He is passionate and focussed on international specialist roles, headhunting finding the most exceptional talent for our clients.
MY PERSONAL VALUE:
TRUST
Charlotte has over 20 years experience of working in recruitment, progressing from Resourcer up to Business Management since leaving University. As a Business Manager, Charlotte was a specialist in both temporary contracts and permanent hires, always delivering a high level of service. She thrives on connecting businesses with the best talent. For each client she works with she is committed to providing a tailor made, bespoke recruitment solution and understands that each organisation has unique cultures and values.
Some of Charlotte’s clients have worked in partnership and exclusively with her for over 10 years and she is proud to be their brand ambassador, representing them in the market as employers of choice. This means she often has unique opportunities that others recruiters wont have.
Alongside permanent recruitment in professional services, she has also managed large multi-site contractors running them onsite in partnership with internal HR and Operations teams.
She enjoys being the bridge between satisfied clients and satisfied candidates and making a difference to people’s lives. Charlotte is passionate about giving back to the community.
MY PERSONAL VALUE:
DETERMINATION
Ed has over 14 years experience working in recruitment with two of the largest recruitment companies in the world. Ed has lead and managed multiple teams across various locations in the UK and has won multiple, national awards.
Ed has worked with a number of established and growing organisations across a range of industries including technology, manufacturing, financial services, pharmaceuticals and professional services.
His personable and knowledgeable approach has helped to foster lasting relationships with candidates that are now his clients.
