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Recruitment Excellence

Building Teams That Drive Business Growth

Your growth hinges on finding people who fit. We connect UK small and medium businesses with candidates who share their ambition and values.

2,400+

Placements Made

96%

Client Retention

14 Days

Avg. Time to Hire

Recruitment That Understands Small Business Reality

Large agencies treat you like a number. We treat you like a partner. Every SME operates differently, and cookie-cutter hiring processes fail to capture what makes your workplace special.

  • Direct access to dedicated consultants who learn your culture
  • Transparent pricing with no hidden costs or surprise fees
  • Candidates vetted for skills, attitude, and cultural alignment
  • Flexible engagement from project-based to retained search
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Tailored Staffing Solutions

From executive search to temporary cover, we offer services designed for businesses that value quality over volume.

Executive Search

Leadership recruitment for senior and C-suite positions. Discreet, thorough, and aligned with your strategic vision.

£2,495 starting fee
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Permanent Recruitment

Full-cycle hiring for permanent roles across all departments. We handle sourcing, screening, and shortlisting.

£1,875 per placement
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Temporary Staffing

Quick access to vetted temporary workers for seasonal demands, project work, or maternity cover.

£985 per week
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Payroll Services

Compliant payroll management for your temporary and contract workforce. HMRC handled, stress removed.

£345 per month
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HR Consultancy

Strategic HR guidance for growing businesses. From policy creation to performance frameworks.

£1,250 per project
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A Process Built for Results

Four clear steps from initial brief to successful hire. No complexity, no wasted time.

1

Discovery Call

We learn your business, culture, and exactly what success looks like for this role.

2

Targeted Search

Our team activates networks and databases to build a qualified candidate pool.

3

Rigorous Vetting

Skills assessments, competency interviews, and reference checks narrow the field.

4

Placement Support

We facilitate offers, negotiate terms, and provide onboarding guidance.

Trusted by SMEs Across Every Sector

From tech startups in Manchester to family-run manufacturers in the Midlands, we've partnered with businesses at every stage of growth. Our clients return because we deliver candidates who stay and contribute.

The average tenure of placements we make exceeds 3.2 years—well above industry benchmarks. That's not luck; it's methodology.

Discuss Your Needs

What Our Clients Say

We'd wasted months with agencies that sent us irrelevant CVs. lumen-grid actually listened to what we needed and delivered three strong candidates within a fortnight. Our new operations manager has been transformative.

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James Hartley

Managing Director, Precision Components Ltd

As a growing fintech, cultural fit matters as much as technical skill. The team understood that immediately. They've handled four hires for us now, and every single one has worked out brilliantly.

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Sarah Khalil

CEO, Meridian Pay

The temporary staffing service saved our peak season. Professional, punctual workers who actually knew what they were doing. We've made two of them permanent since.

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Rachel Pemberton

Operations Lead, Greenfield Logistics

Ready to Build Your Team?

Tell us about your hiring challenges. Our consultants respond within one business day with tailored recommendations.

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Address

47 Commerce Square, Birmingham B3 2QZ

Hours

Monday–Friday: 08:30–17:30

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