Case Studies
Nesta
Charity/Consulting
Brief: To identify a Chief People Officer to lead the group people function across Nesta and the Behavioural Insights Team business.
Solution & Result: Appointed a highly experienced People leader with strong coaching and team management credentials.
Savannah Energy
Oil and Gas
Brief: Hire an experienced Head of Reward, who had previous exposure setting up a reward and benefits infrastructure.
Solution & Result: Hired a dynamic, international reward expert into this brand-new role for this ambitious business.
Bruce’s
Pet Care
Brief: Source their first People Director to own and lead the people agenda.
Solution & Result: Delivered a proactive, solutions focused People Director with an understanding of working for a PE backed business.
Closed Loop Medicine
Biotech Research
Brief: Find the first Head of People to develop the people function for this 50 person business.
Solution & Result: Secured a dynamic, operationally strong and strategically focused HR professional.
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We work across numerous sectors, from Food & Drink to Financial Services. We also cover a range of disciplines: C-Suite hires – CHRO, CPO; HR Generalist, Head of People, HRBP; Recruitment, Talent Acquisition; Learning and Development, Talent Development; Reward, Compensation and Benefits; and Project roles.
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Testimonials
Some of the feedback that we have received from client partners
“Working with Trapeze HR has been one of the most efficient hiring processes I have experienced in my career to date. From the moment the briefing took place I had confidence that they knew exactly what experience I was looking for and the personality that would suit the role”
VICTORIA CLARKE
Head of HR, Triple Point Investment Management
"After carrying out our own meticulous search for a Head of People, we sought the expertise of a specialist search firm – Trapeze HR came recommended and didn’t disappoint! Whilst we set a challenging brief, they hit the spot with their refreshing approach. They found us a fabulous individual to lead our People offering”
TOM BYNG
CEO, Flat Iron Restaurants
"Throughout the process, from start to finish, I felt Harriet and Jane were rooting for me but always appropriately balancing this with the needs of the client and other candidates. I felt in professional and trusted hands from start to finish. And of course it helped that I think you are both fabulous and wonderful women"
ANN PAUL
Group CPO, Nesta
"Working with Jane & Harriet has been a delight. They are specialists in their field and once we shared our situation and challenges, they really owned them, working with us collaboratively to solve them. They were a true partner in the process using their expertise to help us navigate a path to a great outcome"
TIM HAM
CEO, Pearson Ham Group
"Trapeze HR partnered Clinical Partners when hiring our first People Lead. They’re collaborative & advisory in style and ensured a thorough process. I’d highly recommend them”
BARNY GUTHRIE
CEO, Clinical Partners
"After a time-consuming attempt to find the right candidate, we turned to Trapeze HR. Their consultative approach & market knowledge was invaluable, making the process not only efficient but also enjoyable - and educational. Our first Head of People joins us in February 2024 to take our People offering to the next level”
STUART FINLAYSON
Partner, Otherway
"Highly efficient, they worked to a tight timeline and delivered a high calibre HR professional who perfectly matched the requirements of our mandate"
HUGH VAN CUTSEM
Partner, Kepler Partners LLP
"We’ve worked with Jane and Harriet on 5 HR team hires since 2020 and we’ve always had a positive experience. They work in a highly consultative way, listening to our needs, the requirements of the stakeholder group as well as the technical skills needed for the role. Most importantly they’ve taken time to understand the culture and personality of our fast-moving business”
ROBIN DRAGE
Group Head of HR, Savannah Energy
"It has been a pleasure to work with Harriet. She quickly understood our requirements and provided a useful insight into the candidate community. Consequently, she provided us with a strong selection of CV's and we subsequently interviewed 4 exceptional candidates."
KATRINA CHEVERTON
MD, Savannah Search