Business Details
24 Years
experience
Expert HR Recruitment Services in Bristol
Established in 2002, Purple House specialises in strategic HR recruitment and consultancy, serving clients across the UK from our Bristol headquarters. Our team, led by Tom Mornement and Fiona Vennbrook, brings decades of combined experience in sourcing high-calibre HR, L&D, and Reward professionals for permanent and interim roles. We prioritise personal relationships over transactional interactions, offering bespoke services including retained recruitment, outplacement support, and interview coaching.Our deep industry knowledge enables us to match candidates with organisational cultures, reducing attrition and enhancing team performance. With a network of specialists in human resources planning, we deliver measurable results through rigorous candidate assessment and employer branding strategies. Our commitment to transparency and long-term partnerships has earned us trusted advisor status among clients ranging from SMEs to multinational corporations.
Services
Recruitment Services
Outplacement Services
Interim Services
CV Writing Support
Interview Coaching
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years' experience in HR recruitment since 2002
- Our team understands cultural fit as well as technical requirements
- We offer end-to-end recruitment solutions from strategy to placement
- Our extensive HR specialist network covers all UK regions
- We provide post-placement support to ensure long-term success
What people say
Outstanding recruitment consultant
Cultural fit expertise
Excellent candidate quality
Long-term placement success
Personalised support
Services
Recruitment Services
We specialise in placing HR, Learning & Development, and Reward professionals at all levels from Advisor to Director. Our process combines deep industry knowledge with rigorous candidate assessment to ensure both technical competence and cultural alignment. Clients benefit from our extensive network of pre-vetted professionals and tailored recruitment strategies that reduce time-to-hire while improving retention rates.
Outplacement Services
Supporting organisations during restructuring, our outplacement services include CV writing, interview coaching, and career guidance for exiting employees. We focus on maintaining dignity during transitions while helping professionals secure new roles that match their experience. This service enhances employer brand and fulfils corporate social responsibility commitments.
Interim Services
Providing experienced HR professionals for short-term assignments, including maternity cover, project work, and organisational change management. Our interim consultants deliver immediate impact through rapid onboarding and specialist expertise in areas like reward strategy and workforce planning, with flexibility to extend assignments as needed.
CV Writing Support
Professional CV and LinkedIn profile creation tailored to HR, L&D, and Reward sectors. Our consultants highlight candidates' strategic achievements and technical skills using industry-specific keywords that resonate with hiring managers, significantly improving interview success rates through clear, concise presentation of career narratives.
Interview Coaching
Personalised coaching sessions covering competency-based interviews, panel interviews, and assessment centres. We provide constructive feedback on presentation, body language, and technical responses, helping candidates articulate their experience effectively while maintaining authenticity throughout the interview process.
People
Tom Mornement
Director
With over 20 years in HR recruitment, Tom specialises in strategic talent acquisition for senior HR roles. He combines market insight with a consultative approach to deliver long-term placements that align with organisational culture and business objectives.
Fiona Vennbrook
Director
Fiona leads candidate services with expertise in career transition and interview coaching. Her deep understanding of HR professionals' career needs has helped thousands secure fulfilling roles while maintaining high client satisfaction rates through transparent communication.
Louise McMilan
Associate Director
Louise specialises in interim HR placements and outplacement services. Her practical approach to workforce solutions focuses on matching temporary professionals with organisational change requirements while supporting exiting employees' career transitions.
Questions
What HR roles do you specialise in?
We focus exclusively on HR, Learning & Development, Reward, and Recruitment roles at all levels from Advisor to Director across the UK.
How do you ensure cultural fit?
Through detailed consultations with clients about team dynamics and organisational values, combined with in-depth candidate assessments covering both technical skills and workplace behaviours.
Do you offer temporary staffing solutions?
Yes, we provide experienced interim HR professionals for maternity cover, project work, and organisational change management assignments.
What post-placement support do you offer?
We conduct follow-up checks at 30, 60, and 90 days to ensure successful integration and address any emerging challenges during the probationary period.
How do you handle confidential roles?
We maintain strict confidentiality through secure communication channels and non-disclosure agreements, sharing candidate details only with authorised personnel.
Reviews (1)
Simon L.
Jul 23, 2021
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T H A N K Y O U to Tom, Fiona and the team at Purple House Recruitment for finding me my dream job! If I could rate 100 starts out of 5 I would. For anyone looking for a reliable, trustworthy and empowering recruiter in the South West, look no further. You will honetly not be disapointed with the service from Purple House, these guys are top notch and will not only go the extra mile but they will go 500 extra miles to find you the perfect position! If I had to describe what a job agency should be, I would honestly describe Purple House. If I had to describe what a job agency actually is then I
