Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner for Software & Consultancy Roles
Founded in 1997, The Source has established itself as a specialist recruitment partner for software and consultancy businesses. Our founder, Carol Bailey, leverages over two decades of experience in connecting professionals with opportunities across HCM (Human Capital Management), ERP, CRM, and Supply Chain sectors. With a deep understanding of both technical requirements and cultural fit, we prioritise long-term relationships with candidates and clients to ensure mutual success. Our expertise stems from Carol's background as a director in fast-growing software consultancies, where she built high-achieving teams that delivered impactful solutions.We specialise in roles ranging from project management and implementation to sales and technical support, serving clients from startups to enterprise-level organisations. Our approach combines sector-specific knowledge with a commitment to understanding individual career goals and business needs. By maintaining an extensive network of contacts and focusing on unadvertised roles, we provide tailored solutions that align with evolving industry demands. The Source remains dedicated to ethical practices, transparency, and delivering measurable value through every placement.
Services
ERP Recruitment
CRM Recruitment
HCM Solutions Recruitment
Project Management Roles
Software Implementation Recruitment
Sales Executive Placements
Pre-Sales Consulting Roles
Workforce Management Recruitment
Payroll Software Recruitment
Retail Technology Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in software and consultancy recruitment.
- Our team understands both technical requirements and organisational culture.
- We maintain an extensive network of contacts across multiple software sectors.
- We specialise in unadvertised roles and hard-to-find candidates.
- Our founder has direct experience building successful software teams.
What people say
Excellent at understanding culture
Quality candidates
Efficient and tenacious
Finds elusive candidates
Strong industry knowledge
Services
HCM Solutions Recruitment
Specialist recruitment for Human Capital Management roles including HR, Payroll, Employee Benefits, and Workforce Management. We connect professionals with organisations requiring expertise in time and attendance systems, workforce optimisation, and integrated HR solutions. Our consultants leverage sector-specific knowledge to match technical skills with company culture.
ERP Software Recruitment
Targeted talent acquisition for ERP specialists in finance, supply chain, and service management solutions. We place consultants, developers, and project managers with experience in system implementation and business process optimisation. Our network includes candidates with expertise in major ERP platforms and methodologies.
Software Sales Recruitment
Recruitment services for sales roles in software companies, including solutions sales executives, account managers, and business development professionals. We identify candidates with proven track records in consultative selling and client relationship management within technology sectors.
Implementation Consultant Recruitment
Specialist placement of implementation consultants for CRM, retail, and bespoke software solutions. Our candidates have experience in system configuration, data migration, and client training. We focus on technical proficiency combined with client-facing communication skills for successful project delivery.
Career Transition Coaching
Career guidance services for software professionals seeking role changes or industry transitions. We offer CV optimisation, interview preparation, and market positioning advice tailored to individual career goals and current industry demands in technology sectors.
People
Carol Bailey
Founder
Carol Bailey founded The Source in 1997 after serving as Director in successful software consultancies. She specialises in matching software professionals with roles across HCM, ERP, and CRM sectors. With deep industry knowledge and an extensive network, she focuses on cultural fit and long-term career development.
Questions
What software sectors does The Source specialise in?
We specialise in HCM (Human Capital Management), ERP, CRM, Supply Chain, Retail Technology, and bespoke software development sectors.
Do you work with both candidates and employers?
Yes, we provide recruitment solutions for candidates seeking software roles and employers needing specialist technical and sales professionals.
How do you ensure cultural fit between candidates and employers?
Through detailed consultations with both parties to understand organisational culture, team dynamics, and individual working preferences.
Can you help with unadvertised job opportunities?
Yes, we have access to unadvertised roles through our established client relationships and proactive market engagement.
What career stages do you support?
We support professionals from graduate level through to director positions across software development, implementation, and sales roles.
Do you offer career coaching services?
Yes, we provide CV optimisation, interview preparation, and career transition coaching tailored to technology professionals.
