An introduction to Oyster Consultants

1. About Us
Innovative Recruitment Solutions for Outsourcing, Customer Contact, Marketing and Management Consulting
Oyster Consultants are a niche company providing original and client centric recruitment strategies to support businesses across the
UK and EMEA. The company was conceived with the aspiration of offering clients and candidates a truly personal, professional and dedicated service.
Whether you are looking for a targeted retained search or volume recruitment, Oyster Consultants have the expertise to help. We pride ourselves on the
relationships we build and our success to date means we are well respected within our core markets.
We are committed to providing our clients with the right recruitment solutions and for all successful placements Oyster Consultants are proud to be able to
make a donation from their fee to Cancer Research UK.
Our Services Our Markets
Oyster Consultants deal with each brief on an individual basis. We place Outsourcing and Customer Contact - From global IT Services Companies and international
equal importance on understanding the job specification as much as the outsourcers to in house contact centre customer services operations and niche outsourc-
business and its culture. Using our market knowledge we can advise on ing companies, our network of industry professionals is unsurpassed. We have the ability to
the ideal recruitment strategy which matches the needs of your team, search and select operational, client facing, business development, change transforma-
company, budget and timelines. tion and support service professionals.
We actively nurture relationships with our clients and our candidates. Marketing and Social Media - Your marketing budget is often critical to the success of your
Combined with our extensive network and experience we are able to business. We understand this and we are able to provide both the strategy and the
source the very best talent across the UK and EMEA. We have the solutions to your recruitment needs. We are well networked within Digital, Analytics,
resources to find proven candidates at senior level as well as those in the DM/CRM, integrated, database marketing e-commerce, creative, product management,
early stages of their career. Our experienced consultants place both experimental, brand management and of course Social Media. We are able to source
permanent staff and contractors from various vertical markets and candidates that are just starting out in the industry including Account Managers and
disciplines. Analysts to those that run large teams or have specific areas of specialty from Marketing
Directors to Heads of Insight.
We are passionate about offering our clients a consultative approach to
the recruitment process from taking the initial brief to final candidate Consulting - Having worked with the big 4 consultancies as well as smaller niche players we
negotiations. Only by having this understanding and partnership with your understand the core competencies which are needed to provide value. Whether you
business are we able to select and put forward the highest calibre of require employees that come from a deliver sell deliver model or experts that have run
candidates. Our aim is that all candidates we present are chosen for large business change programmes, we are well networked with business advisory, change
interview. We feel this approach results in stronger relationships and more and transformation professionals from all vertical markets. From police and justice to
successful placements. investment management, education to sourcing and commissioning – Oyster Consultants
are perfectly placed to deliver both contract and permanent candidates.

2. Our Approach
It is simple, proven and effective
Firstly you are introduced to your dedicated recruitment consultant – they will be your point of contact throughout and with a proactive yet discreet approach, they
represent your company in the marketplace. Oyster Consultants will then:
- Take the brief - some of our clients want to do this over a phone call others want to meet us, which we would always encourage. Whatever way we are happy to
accommodate as your preference is key.
- Ask essential and probing questions - the better understanding we have of the role and your company culture the better position we are in to provide you with
an effective search.
- Share the brief with the team - each consultant proactively maintains relationships with a selection of candidates.
- Search for suitable candidates:
a) Through our wide and established network of contacts within our core markets. These contacts have either been previously referenced or have been
known to us for a period of time.
b) Outside our network – these candidates are subject to our own rigorous selection process and referencing.
c) Target candidates who are not actively looking for a new position. We actively headhunt prospective candidates whilst providing our clients a long and
short list.
- Submit candidates – only once we have qualified candidates will we submit suitable CV’s with a quick to view summary page. We know that if using multiple
agencies you may be inundated with CV’s. We want to make it easy for you to identify the right candidates through Oyster Consultants.
- Prepare the candidates so they are engaged with your business throughout the various interview stages - we provide them with any additional information we feel
essential to a mutually successful interview. Knowledge is key.
- Proactively liaise and maintain relationships – we listen to clients and candidates at every stage of the process promoting positive salary and contract
negotiations once an offer is ready to be made
- Keep in touch after the placement has been made – we are always keen to get feedback on your new recruits and your experience of our service.
- We invoice you the agreed placement fee with agreed payment terms
- Oyster Consultants have chosen to support Cancer Research UK this year and we thank you for choosing to do business with us. We will inform you once the
donation has been made and you can keep track of the total raised on our web page www.oyster-consultants.co.uk
Pricing Contact Us
Along with the recruitment process we like to keep the fee structure simple. We For all current and future recruitment needs contact Simon Briggs or Rachael Harris
discuss our commission with you during the initial stage of the process. We are
confident in our placements and as such we always offer a 4 month rebate period. Web: www.oyster-consultants.co.uk
Email: info@oyster-consultants.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)203 011 5511