Business Details
31 Years
experience
Expert Recruitment & Career Coaching Services in Ludlow
Established in 1995, Working Solutions has built a reputation as a trusted recruitment and career coaching consultancy serving the Marches region. With over 30 years of industry expertise, we specialise in permanent recruitment across sectors including Technology, Engineering, Renewables, and Finance, while offering tailored career coaching for professionals at all career stages. Our consultative approach combines psychometric tools like DISC profiling with deep local market knowledge to deliver precise talent solutions and career transformations.Having successfully placed over 8,000 individuals, we maintain a contingent recruitment model, ensuring results-driven service delivery. Our certified coaching services address early career development, mid-career transitions, and pre-retirement planning, supported by affiliations with leading professional bodies. This combination of recruitment acumen and career development expertise positions us as strategic partners for both organisational growth and individual career advancement.
Services
Career Coaching
Recruitment Services
Pre-Retirement Coaching
Psychometric Profiling
Consultancy
Permanent Placements
Team Development
Interview Coaching
CV Advice
Workforce Planning
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- 30 years of recruitment and coaching expertise
- Tailored approach for businesses and individuals
- Deep understanding of Shropshire and Herefordshire job markets
- Proven track record of 8,000 successful placements
- Utilises DISC profiling for insightful career and recruitment solutions
Associations and certifications
- Association for Coaching
- International Coaching Federation (ICF)
- Thomas International
- Harrison Assessments
What people say
Highly professional candidates
Excellent communicator
Tailored approach
Successful placements
Career transformations
Services
Career Coaching
Our certified coaching services support professionals at all career stages, from early career development to mid-career transitions and pre-retirement planning. Using psychometric tools like DISC profiling, we help individuals identify strengths, clarify goals, and achieve career objectives through structured, confidential sessions. This service benefits job seekers seeking direction and businesses developing talent pipelines.
Recruitment Services
Specialising in permanent placements across Technology, Engineering, Renewables, and Finance sectors, our recruitment services combine local market expertise with rigorous candidate assessment. We offer businesses a contingent recruitment model, ensuring only successful placements incur fees, while providing candidates with market insights and application support to enhance career prospects.
Psychometric Profiling
Using DISC profiling and Thomas International tools, we deliver behavioural insights for career development and recruitment decisions. These assessments help organisations understand workplace dynamics, improve team communication, and identify candidates whose behavioural styles align with company culture, enhancing long-term employment success and team cohesion.
Pre-Retirement Coaching
This specialised coaching service helps professionals plan post-retirement activities and transitions through confidential, structured sessions. Focusing on personal goals rather than financial aspects, we assist clients in identifying purposeful next chapters, whether pursuing new ventures, volunteering, or lifestyle changes, ensuring smooth career conclusion and future satisfaction.
Team Development
Our team development services utilise DISC profiling to enhance workplace communication and collaboration. We deliver both virtual and in-person workshops that improve understanding of behavioural styles, reduce conflicts, and boost productivity. These sessions help organisations build stronger teams through tailored interventions that align with specific business objectives and cultural requirements.
People
Julia Hughes
Managing Director
With 30 years' experience in recruitment and career development, Julia established Working Solutions in 1995. A certified coach with CIPD qualifications, she specialises in permanent placements and career transitions, leveraging psychometric tools to deliver tailored solutions for businesses and professionals across the Marches region.
Questions
What recruitment sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on Technology, Engineering, Renewables, Finance, Sales & Marketing, and HR sectors across the Marches region.
Do you offer coaching for specific career stages?
Yes, we provide career coaching for early career professionals, mid-career transitions, and pre-retirement planning.
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Powys and the wider Marches region.
How does your contingent recruitment model work?
You only pay recruitment fees when we successfully place candidates who start employment with your organisation.
What psychometric tools do you use?
We utilise DISC profiling from Everything DiSC and Thomas International assessments to enhance career and recruitment decisions.
Can you help with interview preparation?
Yes, we provide interview coaching and CV advice to enhance candidates' presentation and improve employment prospects.
Reviews (6)
Piers Heaver
Sep 30, 2021
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I received some brilliant advice about my CV and LinkedIn page, very helpful and very friendly service would recommended.
James Tidswell
May 31, 2021
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Julia was extremely helpful right from the start and swiftly got to work contacting me after my application through indeed. It was a very short time between applying for the job and an interview being arranged which really helped things for me. Care and attention on her part ensured a smooth transition into the new job with minimal delay. I would recommend Julia and Working Solutions to anyone who is seeking employment and wants a service done right.
Chris Whittle
May 23, 2021
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Applied for a job at HTl in Ludlow and the next morning they had a set up an interview for me which I was successful. Very responsive and helpful throughout. Highly recommended!
Coosie Highz
Feb 25, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Fantastic. Esme had a job interview arranged for me very soon after I registered. Unfortunately the employer cancelled, but within the same day Julia had arranged a job interview with a seperate company which I was successful and start Monday. Many thanks to Julia and Esme at working solutions
Fantastic. Esme had a job interview arranged for me very soon after I registered. Unfortunately the employer cancelled, but within the same day Julia had arranged a job interview with a seperate company which I was successful and start Monday. Many thanks to Julia and Esme at working solutions
Seb Hayward
Dec 24, 2020
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Absolutely fantastic service. Esme at Working Solutions was an absolute super star and a pleasure to deal with. She couldn't have done enough for me. Esme helped me get an interview and a trial day with an industry in which I have little to no experience. She could see I had other skills that would be great within this industry. This has now lead to full time employment with that company and I am incredibly happy and look forward to my new career. I know she put in a great deal of work, effort and time and bent over backwards to get me that opportunity. Esme was always at the end of the phone and
Kyle Gretton
Nov 07, 2020
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Thank you so much to Esme and the team at Working Solutions. They were helpful and supportive from interview to trial day and also with my CV before handing over to my new employers. Without their professionalism, I believe I would have gone into the interview not knowing what to expect and because of this I was able to secure a position within the company and am forever grateful. Thank you again. Kyle
