Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Worcester
Headturner Search was founded in 2016 by Sam Turner and Laura Osborne, combining over 25 years of recruitment expertise to redefine industry standards. Our mission is to challenge negative recruitment stereotypes through ethical practices, employer branding, and candidate experience innovation. We specialise in permanent and temporary placements across Worcestershire and nationally, with a focus on commercial, legal, and executive search sectors.Our unique 'Retain & Recruit' methodology helps businesses attract and retain talent sustainably. By prioritising relationships over cold calling, we deliver exclusive partnerships where client success directly aligns with our own achievements.
Services
Commercial Recruitment
Executive Search
Legal Recruitment
Talent Retention Strategies
Employer Branding
Temporary Staffing
HR Consultancy
Candidate Experience Solutions
Network Partnerships
Career Transition Support
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We are employed exclusively by 80% of our clients for dedicated service
- Founders bring combined 25 years recruitment expertise across multiple sectors
- Pioneers of the 'Retain & Recruit' methodology for sustainable talent management
- No cold calling approach with strong referral-based candidate network
- Specialist legal division and executive search capabilities in Worcestershire
What people say
Impeccable communication
Perfect cultural fit
Genuine interest to help
Seamless process
Back in work immediately
Services
Commercial Recruitment
Specialist recruitment solutions for commercial roles across Worcestershire and nationally. Our consultants leverage deep industry knowledge and extensive networks to match businesses with qualified professionals in finance, operations, and business support functions. We focus on understanding both client requirements and candidate career aspirations to create lasting placements that drive organisational success.
Executive Search
Targeted executive search services for senior leadership positions. With international experience in senior executive placements, we identify high-calibre candidates for C-suite and board-level roles. Our discreet, research-driven approach ensures access to both active and passive talent through our established network, delivering leaders who align with organisational culture and strategic objectives.
Legal Recruitment
Specialist legal recruitment services supported by dedicated sector expertise. Our team understands the unique requirements of legal professionals and law firms, offering tailored solutions for private practice and in-house counsel positions. We maintain strong relationships across the legal community to deliver qualified candidates who meet specific practice area requirements and firm culture expectations.
Talent Retention Strategies
Innovative 'Retain & Recruit' methodology addressing talent retention challenges. We help businesses develop employer branding and employee engagement strategies to reduce turnover. By analysing organisational culture and candidate experience from initial contact, we implement solutions that improve staff satisfaction and reduce recruitment costs through enhanced retention rates.
Network Partnerships
Entrepreneurial partnership opportunities for experienced recruiters. Our model enables professionals to establish independent recruitment businesses with full support and brand backing. Partners benefit from flexible working arrangements, majority fee retention, and access to established systems while maintaining ethical recruitment practices that differentiate us from traditional agency models.
People
Sam Turner
Founder & Director
Recruitment specialist with 13 years' experience, transitioning from sales to executive search. Leads commercial recruitment and strategic development while pioneering ethical practices that challenge industry norms through the 'Retain & Recruit' methodology.
Laura Osborne
Founder & Director
12-year recruitment veteran with expertise in legal sector recruitment and Worcestershire networking. Manages commercial recruitment operations and specialist legal division, leveraging extensive client relationships to deliver tailored staffing solutions across multiple industries.
Questions
What makes Headturner Search different from other recruitment agencies?
We focus on ethical practices, employer branding, and candidate experience rather than cold calling. Our 'Retain & Recruit' methodology helps businesses attract and retain talent sustainably through exclusive partnerships.
Which areas do you cover for recruitment services?
We operate primarily in Worcestershire with national coverage across the UK, supporting both local businesses and nationwide recruitment projects for permanent and temporary roles.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We specialise in commercial recruitment, legal sector staffing, and executive search while providing tailored solutions across various industries through our extensive candidate network and sector expertise.
How do you ensure quality placements?
By maintaining a strong referral-based network and focusing on understanding both client requirements and candidate aspirations, we create lasting matches that align with organisational culture and career development goals.
Can you help with urgent recruitment needs?
Yes, our established candidate network enables rapid response to urgent requirements. We've successfully placed candidates in critical roles within weeks while maintaining rigorous suitability assessments.
Do you offer flexible working arrangements for recruiters?
We provide entrepreneurial partnership opportunities allowing experienced recruiters to establish independent businesses with brand support, flexible hours, and majority fee retention through our network model.
Reviews (5)
Perry Artus
Aug 07, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Would highly recommend Sam and the team, very kind and approachable people with a passion for matching people and jobs. Wouldn't have been able to find such a great company to join without Sam's help!
Would highly recommend Sam and the team, very kind and approachable people with a passion for matching people and jobs. Wouldn't have been able to find such a great company to join without Sam's help!
Will Chammings
Jun 27, 2021
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I would highly recommend Samantha, Lara and the team. Very friendly and professional and they really feel like they CARE. They know their candidates well and have an brilliant skill of matching them to the right job! 10/10.
Eve Horlock
Feb 18, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Headturner found me my perfect job 3 years ago, when I wasnt even looking. Great team of friendly & supportive people who look after their clients before, during and after finding placements. I even had a good luck card waiting on my desk on my first day - a lovely touch. Couldn't recommend them enough
Headturner found me my perfect job 3 years ago, when I wasnt even looking. Great team of friendly & supportive people who look after their clients before, during and after finding placements. I even had a good luck card waiting on my desk on my first day - a lovely touch. Couldn't recommend them enough
Karl Kinloch
Nov 27, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Very fortunate to have been successful as a candidate through Headturner Search and their communication throughout the recruitment process has been fantastic. A pleasure to work with and Id highly recommend!
Very fortunate to have been successful as a candidate through Headturner Search and their communication throughout the recruitment process has been fantastic. A pleasure to work with and Id highly recommend!
Cassia Herbert
Nov 15, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Very friendly, welcoming staff. Helped to prepare me greatly for an interview I was very nervous about but they put me at great ease. Would highly recommend using them to help with your job search!
Very friendly, welcoming staff. Helped to prepare me greatly for an interview I was very nervous about but they put me at great ease. Would highly recommend using them to help with your job search!
