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Fast service from Katie Line, who was no doubt the easiest person to deal with. So friendly, listened and just overall was lovely to deal with. The transition from application to interview was very fast and Katie was there the whole time. I would not hesitate to use them in the future should I need to 😊

I have had the pleasure to work with Katie Line (Hintel) on several occasions - both as a candidate myself and a Hiring Manager for a couple of positions she was supporting our recruitment process with. Katie has been amazing from the start - very bright and energetic personality that makes everything as enjoyable as possible. Very communicative, informative and supportive. She’s absolutely brilliant at matching candidates, and I’d highly recommend Deverellsmith, Hintel and Katie herself! 🥰

Deverellsmith was my first time working with a recruitment agency and I couldn’t have asked for more. Jonathon first reached out regarding a role I was interested in and within 2 weeks I had received a job offer. Jonathon was extremely personable, helpful and patient and ensured I had all the information and updates I needed. Jonathon checked in with me every step of the way from my first initial phone call with him to my interview with the company, he ensured I was prepped for each step and had the tools I needed. I couldn’t recommend Deverellsmith enough and more so Jonathon, he went above and beyond for me and made a stressful process an enjoyable one. Thank you so much ! 😊

I recently had the opportunity to speak with Suzanne regarding a potential position, and I would like to share some professional feedback on my experience. Based on Suzanne’s LinkedIn profile, it appears she has several years of experience in recruitment. With that background, I expected candidate engagement to reflect a consistently high standard of professionalism throughout the process. However, certain aspects of our interaction were surprising. In particular, I was asked about the origin of my accent and where I live. Such questions are not relevant to a professional assessment of suitability for a role and could reasonably be perceived as inappropriate in a recruitment context. I was also concerned by the structure of the process. After an initial telephone conversation covering key aspects of the role and my background, I was invited to participate in a subsequent video call that revisited essentially the same points. As this second discussion covered matters we had already addressed, it felt repetitive and, ultimately, a poor use of both my time and, potentially, the hiring team’s time. In a competitive job market, and for the benefit of both candidates and clients, recruitment conversations should be efficient and clearly differentiated in purpose. Following our discussions, I was informed that my details would be passed on to the hiring team and that Suzanne was impressed with my experience. However, despite following up to enquire about next steps, I have not received any response or update. In the current job market, I believe it is the minimum standard of professional courtesy to communicate whether a candidate’s application will progress, rather than leaving them without closure. I share this feedback constructively, with the intention of contributing to an improved candidate experience and greater clarity in engagement going forward.

To To Whom It May Concern, It is a genuine pleasure and privilege to write this reference for Alice Murray. In all my professional experiences, it is rare to encounter someone who so seamlessly combines excellence, integrity, compassion, and drive, and Alice embodies all of these qualities at the highest level. As a recruiter, Alice operates far beyond simply filling roles. She takes a deeply human and thoughtful approach, ensuring that every individual she works with feels seen, respected, and supported. She has an exceptional ability to understand not only skills and experience, but motivations, values, and long-term goals. This allows her to create placements that are meaningful, sustainable, and genuinely successful for both candidates and organizations. What truly sets Alice apart is her character. She leads with empathy, honesty, and kindness, without ever sacrificing professionalism or results. People trust Alice because she listens, she follows through, and she always acts with integrity. She brings calm, clarity, and reassurance to what can often be a stressful process, and she does so with unwavering positivity and grace. Alice also possesses an extraordinary level of drive and leadership potential. She is proactive, organized, and highly motivated, consistently going above and beyond expectations. Her strategic thinking, strong judgment, and natural leadership presence make it clear that she would excel not only as a recruiter, but in running a business or leading a team. Any organization under her guidance would benefit from her vision, discipline, and people-first mindset. In short, Alice Murray is the kind of professional every organization hopes to find and every team is better for having. She is an amazing person, an outstanding recruiter, and a true asset in any environment. I recommend her with the highest level of confidence and without any reservation. Sincerely, Eleonora Trikalioti

Nothing but great experiences with Elise Goldsmith at Deverellsmith. I just simply found nothing was too much trouble and I was always considered for great positions! Thoroughly recommend.

Ive been really impressed with how they approach recruitment - the difference being in the way they listen, replay and engage. For many years recruitment, no matter who you approached, was a repeat of the same old thing. What I found with Deverell Smith was a refreshing change that gave me the confidence I had chosen the right partner. They did no let me down.. Kate Line has been that 5 Star Partner.

Elise Goldsmith has been an absolute saviour for us! She managed to secure temporary staff cover for one of our new homes sites over the Christmas period at very short notice, which is never an easy task. Her efficiency, clear communication, and positivity made the whole process completely stress-free. We will without a doubt be working with her again in the future. Thank you so much for all your support, Elise, it has been hugely appreciated!

It's been great working with Elise, any time i have ever needed cover even if it's last minute she's always been available to help and get things sorted in a very smooth way!

I had the pleasure of working with Elise Goldsmith at Deverell Smith, and I can’t recommend her highly enough. From our initial conversation, Elise was supportive, personable, and clearly dedicated to finding the right job role – not just for the company, but for me as a candidate. It’s felt good to work with one recruiter you can trust, especially when having frustrating experiences in the past. Highly recommend.