Business Details
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Scarborough
K D Recruitment is a specialist recruitment and talent resourcing agency dedicated to connecting employers with skilled professionals across North and East Yorkshire. Founded on the principle of strategic recruitment and retention, we prioritise understanding the unique needs of businesses and candidates to ensure long-term success. Our team combines extensive industry experience with a commitment to ethical practices, including REC compliance, to deliver tailored solutions.We specialise in sectors such as Sales, Marketing, HR, Finance, and Logistics, offering services from temporary staffing to retained recruitment. Our focus on building relationships, rather than merely filling roles, ensures candidates find roles aligned with their values and employers secure talent that drives growth. With a reputation for exceptional service, we provide ongoing support, from CV guidance to post-placement follow-ups, ensuring satisfaction for all parties.
Services
Talent Acquisition
Temporary Staffing
Retained Recruitment
Outplacement Services
Consultation Strategy
Highlights and features
- We offer tailored recruitment strategies aligned with your business goals.
- Our team conducts thorough candidate vetting to ensure the best matches.
- We provide ongoing support, including post-placement follow-ups.
- We specialise in niche sectors like Sales, HR, and Logistics.
- Our REC compliance ensures adherence to industry standards.
Associations and certifications
- Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC)
What people say
Personalized approach
Quick placements
Thorough candidate vetting
Exceptional service
Long-term matches
Services
Talent Acquisition
Our Talent Acquisition service identifies skilled professionals tailored to your business needs. We focus on long-term matches by understanding company culture and candidate aspirations. Clients benefit from reduced hiring time and access to a vetted talent pool, ensuring sustainable growth and improved retention rates.
Temporary Staffing
Temporary Staffing provides flexible workforce solutions for short-term needs like maternity cover or peak seasons. We pre-screen candidates to ensure eligibility and cultural fit, minimising disruption to your operations. Employers gain reliable support without compromising on quality or long-term team dynamics.
Retained Recruitment
Retained Recruitment guarantees priority service for critical roles, offering dedicated consultant hours and access to non-market candidates. This approach ensures high-calibre shortlists and customised interview processes, ideal for specialised or senior positions requiring discretion and precision.
Outplacement Services
Outplacement Services support employees transitioning after redundancy by providing CV guidance, interview coaching, and career workshops. We protect your employer brand through empathetic support, helping displaced workers secure new roles while maintaining professional dignity and confidence.
Consultation Strategy
Our Consultation Strategy service develops tailored recruitment frameworks to align with business growth objectives. We analyse market trends, salary benchmarks, and talent pipelines to create actionable plans, ensuring organisations stay competitive and prepared for future hiring challenges.
People
Kelly Dunn
Managing Director
Founder of K D Recruitment with over 15 years in recruitment, Kelly transitioned from a corporate agency role to establish a values-driven firm. She champions REC compliance and community engagement, focusing on strategic matches that benefit employers and candidates alike.
Laura Birchall
Recruitment Consultant
Laura supports employers and candidates across Yorkshire, leveraging prior HR and operations experience. She prioritises understanding business cultures to make informed placements, ensuring candidates thrive in roles aligned with their skills and values.
Shannon Saltmer
Talent Administrator
Shannon manages compliance and social media, ensuring candidates meet eligibility criteria. Her apprenticeship background and proactive approach make her integral to vetting processes, enhancing placement success rates and client satisfaction.
Jenna Bowman
Talent Coordinator
Jenna sources candidates and matches them to roles, drawing on NHS and aviation experience. Her attention to detail and commitment to high standards ensure clients receive vetted talent, streamlining the hiring process for temporary and permanent roles.
Questions
What sectors does KD Recruitment specialise in?
We specialise in Sales, Marketing, HR, Finance, Office Support, Logistics, and IT sectors, offering tailored recruitment solutions across North and East Yorkshire.
How does KD Recruitment ensure quality candidates?
We conduct thorough vetting, including eligibility checks and cultural fit assessments, to ensure candidates meet both the technical and interpersonal requirements of each role.
Do you offer temporary staffing solutions?
Yes, we provide temporary staffing for cover during holidays, maternity leave, or peak periods, ensuring minimal disruption to your business operations.
What is Retained Recruitment?
Retained Recruitment is an exclusive service where we prioritise your role, offering dedicated consultant hours and access to non-market candidates for critical or specialised positions.
How do you support candidates?
We provide CV guidance, interview preparation, and ongoing support throughout the hiring process, ensuring candidates feel confident and well-matched to their new roles.
Is KD Recruitment REC compliant?
Yes, we adhere to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation's standards, ensuring ethical practices and accountability in all our services.
Reviews (4)
Lucy Pearson
Oct 28, 2021
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Cathy Wood has been an absolute star in the process of me finding the way to my new exciting career! I couldn't have asked for any better support thanks to Cathy and such a lovely woman too, she put me at ease through the whole process! I would give 6 stars if I could!! Amazing recruitment company with an amazing dedicated staff member! Couldn't recommend more, Thank you again!
Claire Mortimer
Sep 01, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
I recently did a temp role for them Cathy especially was very helpful, professional and really did go above and beyond. I am now in full time work but I would not hesitate in using them again in the future
I recently did a temp role for them Cathy especially was very helpful, professional and really did go above and beyond. I am now in full time work but I would not hesitate in using them again in the future
Stephanie Straub
Jul 28, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Amanda is such a treasure. She was so helpful and just went above and beyond in every dealing we had. Very impressed with this company and her. Highly recommend
Amanda is such a treasure. She was so helpful and just went above and beyond in every dealing we had. Very impressed with this company and her. Highly recommend
Jacob Chambers
Mar 16, 2021
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Cathy Wood was responsible for matching me with a fantastic role I have just been offered. I cant praise her enough for her hard work in ensuring I was prepared thoroughly for the interview process and going above and beyond to help me secure the position, keeping me updated every step of the way. I would recommend her and KD recruitment to anybody looking for employment.
