Testimonials

James approached me regarding a new fantastic opportunity. He was very supportive throughout the whole recruitment process and was always on hand to answer any questions I had in order to ensure I was properly briefed before each of the interview stages. I found James to be very professional and highly diligent making sure the move was right for both me as well as the organisation he represented. I would recommend James to both senior managers looking for their next move as well as in house recruitment teams.

Andrea Brooke – Head of IT Vendor Management

James has worked with me first on finding me a new opportunity. He understood exactly what I was looking for and supported me throughout the process.

Once in post James also assisted me in recruiting a new employee for my team. James made sure he fully understood what type of individual I was looking for, from the right skillset to the ideal personal qualities. I am pleased to say he made the whole process very efficient and ultimately successful in a very short timescale.

Whether you are looking for your next opportunity or a new hire for your team, I can highly recommend James to assist you!

Mark Nicholls – Head of Information Security, Risk & Compliance

James contacted me for a senior IT role position he was recruiting for. What is great with James is that he understands very well the value that IT Business Relationship Manager and Business Partner can bring to an organisation. He can assess the right mix of relationship, programme management, business acumen, strategic thinking and technical knowledge to ensure the candidate is a good fit in terms of competencies, experience, and culture.

Throughout the process, his communication was clear, prompt, timely, thoughtful and caring. It was a pleasure to deal with him and one to remember. I will use his services again with confidence. I have already recommended him to my network.

Nico Devocelle – IT & Digital Change Professional

James is a rare find in the recruitment space – he is like having a trusted internal recruiter working for you.

The service he offers is one of an honest broker whilst focussing on speed with a tailored and flexible service.  Recruiting senior of specific technical permanent and contract staff in a post Brexit, post IR35 pandemic world has been a real challenge – having James acting as an extended member of the team has enabled us to keep delivering our commitments to our internal customers.

I highly recommend him.

Mohan Gharial – Portfolio CIO, CTO, NED

I have worked with James more than once and he can be relied upon to ensure that all elements of the contractual process are handling quickly, and just as important with flexibility.

In all our dealings, he has always made me feel like a valued individual and I would not hesitate to work with him again in the future.

Rob Colley – IT Service Management Consultant

James has been a breath of fresh air to work with throughout the recruitment process. Not only does he work hard to ensure that there’s a fit in skills and experience for a given role, but he also works hard to ensure there’s a cultural fit too.

I’ve seen first-hand his dedication to ensuring all is well during those all-important early days when the successful candidate lands the role, but this is also followed up by good engagement going forwards.

I’d happily recommend James and his company to candidates and hiring managers alike.

Kieran Lewer – Head of IT Operations

James is highly professional, knowledgeable and considerate. He takes the time to gather requirements, understand these in detail and ensure he finds excellent matches.

James is committed in supporting candidates and clients, works closely with both to ensure relationships are built and stands out from competitors to deliver a platinum service.

James is an individual whom I would highly recommend to support your need.

Natalie Richards – Integration, Transformation and ERP Programme Manager

Highly recommend James, great personal experience for me contracting through a boutique recruiter rather than one of the large agencies.

Everything was done properly and efficiently throughout my contract and James is extremely professional and knowledgeable.

Would definitely use again as a contractor or client.

Stephen Lowton-Owen – Contract Programme & Project Change

James is a highly professional and seasoned senior recruitment consultant. It’s been a delight working with James recently and I have no hesitation in recommending him to all clients and candidates alike.

Malcolm Palmer – Interim Portfolio, Programme & Project Management Delivery and PMO’s

James is an inspiration to recruitment, and he fully understands the needs of both the candidate and the employer. He possesses an ability to assess candidate to role, not only with experience and technical capability but also considering the personality and culture fit. He contacted me for a position he was recruiting for, and I am extremely grateful for his services. He provided an exceptional level of support to me and was both diligent and professional during the entire process.

He kept me and the employer engaged and informed during every step of the recruitment process, even when he was away on holiday, and furthermore he provided valuable guidance and preparation techniques for interview. He is one of the best and I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending him.

Nick Parker – Technical Lead

James helped us to recruit some great new candidates into our team. James took the time to not only understand the candidates we needed, but also teased out why candidates to date weren’t quite right for the role or our team. Thanks to James we were able to bring in the right person, who has fitted in perfectly and hit the ground running!

Natalie Harris – Head of Digital Transformation

James is a great recruiter, didn’t treat me as a commodity and was on point in staying in contact.

Tony Lamb – Digital Workplace Manager

James provided clarity on the role and process I would follow. James will dedicate his time to assist you. James builds valuable relationships with hiring managers and businesses.

Jag Sohal – IT Partner

James was instrumental in making this transition smooth and straightforward.  From the very first conversation, he demonstrated a deep understanding of the role and the company’s culture, ensuring it was the perfect match for my skills and experience.  His professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail made the entire recruitment process seamless.  Throughout, he was supportive, kept me informed at every step, and provided valuable insights that helped me secure the position.

If you’re looking to work with a recruiter who genuinely cares about finding the right fit for both the candidate and the company, I highly recommend James O’Driscoll.  His expertise and dedication are truly outstanding.

Tom Elliott – Senior Network Engineer