Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Watford
C M R Recruitment was founded in February 2009 with a vision to transform the recruitment industry through honesty and integrity. Our approach prioritises people over profit, focusing on cultural fit alongside technical skills to create lasting employer-employee relationships. With over 18 years of industry experience, our team delivers tailored recruitment solutions for SMEs and corporate firms across the UK. We maintain rigorous screening processes including DISC behavioural assessments to ensure candidates align with both job requirements and company values. Our two-week recruitment methodology combines traditional values with modern practices, avoiding volume-driven approaches to deliver quality matches.We specialise in permanent and interim placements across diverse sectors including IT, engineering, sales, and senior management. Our commitment to transparency extends to refusing roles where we cannot meet line managers directly, ensuring accurate role positioning. We measure success through client satisfaction and candidate retention, supported by a 100% client-trust guarantee. Our corporate social responsibility initiatives focus on charity and education partnerships, reflecting our belief in giving back to the community. Through continuous learning and adaptation, we maintain our position as a trusted recruitment partner in an evolving market.
Services
Permanent Recruitment
Interim Staffing
DISC Profiling
Candidate Screening
Cultural Fit Assessment
Management Consultancy
Recruitment Training
Behavioural Analysis
Executive Search
Employer Branding
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We implement a two-week recruitment process with DISC behavioural assessments for accurate matching
- Our team includes industry veterans with 18+ years of recruitment experience
- We guarantee 100% client-focused service with no compromises on candidate quality
- We specialise in cultural fit assessment alongside technical skill evaluation
- Our founders established industry-first recruitment consultancy services in 2009
What people say
Thorough screening process
Excellent candidate matches
Professional and personal service
Quick 4-day placement
Robust interview preparation
Services
Permanent Recruitment
Our permanent recruitment service specialises in matching candidates with long-term positions through rigorous two-week screening processes. We focus on both technical skills and cultural fit assessment to ensure lasting employment relationships. Our methodology includes DISC behavioural analysis and direct manager consultations to guarantee optimal matches for SMEs and corporate clients.
DISC Profiling
We provide DISC behavioural profiling to evaluate candidates' personality traits across four dimensions: Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Compliance. This assessment helps employers understand management needs and team dynamics. Our certified consultants deliver 15-minute evaluations with actionable insights for candidate development and workplace communication.
Candidate Screening
Our comprehensive screening process includes two-week candidate evaluation through multiple interviews and job-specific assessments. We conduct telephone screenings, video interviews, and reference checks to ensure only qualified applicants progress. This meticulous approach reduces client interview requirements while maintaining high placement success rates across diverse industry sectors.
People
Charlie Ryan
Managing Director
Founder of C M R Recruitment with 18 years' experience in the industry. Previously held commercial roles at Mortimer Spinks and JPA. Established CMR Consultancy and The Recruitment Queen to expand service offerings beyond traditional recruitment.
Chloe Wright
Commercial Manager
Joined CMR in 2018 as a Resourcer during university studies. Completed first-class honours degree in Business Management and Human Resources. Became Commercial Manager in 2022, overseeing project management and client communications.
Rachel Fowler
Business Development Consultant
Former Corporate Development Manager at Peace Hospice Care. Specialises in building client relationships and understanding organisational culture. Focuses on long-term retention through precise candidate matching and consultative recruitment approaches.
Pritee Almeida
Associate Consultant
Recruitment professional with experience in permanent and contract placements. Formerly established BIG Talent recruitment division. Combines recruitment expertise with performance arts background to create engaging candidate experiences.
Questions
What recruitment services do you offer?
We provide permanent and interim recruitment services across multiple sectors including IT, engineering, sales, and senior management with DISC profiling and cultural fit assessment.
How does your recruitment process work?
Our two-week process includes role advertising, CV screening, telephone interviews, video assessments, and candidate shortlisting with direct manager consultations throughout.
Do you operate nationwide?
Yes, we provide recruitment services across the UK working with SMEs and corporate clients in diverse industry sectors.
What makes your agency different?
We focus on cultural fit assessment alongside technical skills, using DISC profiling and maintaining rigorous screening standards without volume-driven compromises.
How quickly can you fill positions?
Our average placement time is 4 days for urgent roles, though complex senior positions typically require our standard two-week recruitment process.
