Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in London
Established over 30 years ago, Goodman Masson is a recruitment consultancy that prioritises meaningful connections between professionals and organisations. Our approach combines deep sector expertise with a commitment to honesty, allyship, and trust, delivering tailored solutions across finance, technology, and specialist markets. With offices in London, Dsseldorf, and New York, we serve clients ranging from startups to FTSE 100 companies, focusing on long-term relationships and sustainable outcomes. Our team of consultants brings extensive industry knowledge, ensuring placements align with both organisational goals and individual career aspirations.Recognised for excellence through multiple awards, including Recruitment Agency of the Year and Best Workplace for Wellbeing, we continuously invest in inclusive hiring practices and employee development. As part of the Good Together Group, we uphold values of collaboration, innovation, and ethical recruitment, striving to make every step of the hiring process clearer, more human, and more efficient.
Services
Accounting & Finance
Banking & Financial Services
Housing Recruitment
Public Sector & Not-for-Profit
Technology, Digital & Data
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in finance and technology recruitment.
- Our consultants provide tailored solutions for permanent, temporary, and contract roles.
- We specialise in sectors including banking, public sector, and digital transformation.
- We maintain a 90%+ candidate retention rate through precise matching.
- Our inclusive hiring practices support diversity and long-term workforce success.
What people say
Heads and tails better than other agencies
Efficient and culturally aware hiring
Exceptional candidate selection
Responsive and diligent consultants
Trusted career guidance
Services
Accounting & Finance
We connect organisations with accounting and finance professionals, from transactional support to senior leadership roles. Our consultants specialise in placing talent in audit, tax, corporate finance, and financial planning positions. With deep sector knowledge, we ensure candidates align with clients' strategic goals and regulatory requirements.
Banking & Financial Services
Our specialists recruit for investment banks, asset managers, insurers, and fintech firms. We source talent in risk management, compliance, front office operations, and product control. Our network spans established institutions and emerging financial technology companies across global markets.
Public Sector & Not-for-Profit
We provide finance, HR, and transformation specialists to government bodies, charities, and educational institutions. Our consultants understand sector-specific challenges, including funding constraints and regulatory compliance, ensuring placements that support public service missions.
Technology, Digital & Data
We source specialists in software development, infrastructure, digital strategy, and data analytics. Our consultants identify talent capable of driving digital transformation and maintaining competitive edge in rapidly evolving technology landscapes for both startups and established firms.
Executive Search
Our executive search service identifies senior leaders and board-level candidates for permanent roles. We conduct comprehensive market analyses and leverage our network to find executives who align with organisational culture and long-term strategic objectives.
People
Paul Goodman
Co-Founder
Co-founded Goodman Masson in 1992, establishing its reputation for ethical recruitment practices. With decades of industry experience, he shaped the firm's commitment to meaningful work and long-term client relationships while maintaining its core values.
Guy Hayward
Group CEO
Joined as Group CEO in 2008, driving international expansion to Dsseldorf and New York. He led the development of innovative recruitment solutions and employee engagement programmes, significantly enhancing the firm's market position and workplace culture.
Christyna
Recruitment Consultant
Specialises in finance recruitment, consistently delivering high-quality candidates within tight deadlines. Recognised for diligence and market knowledge, she builds strong relationships with clients like ethiXbase and Double Negative through transparent communication and precise matching.
Mashun
Recruitment Manager
An experienced consultant known for EMEA payroll expertise and career guidance. He combines technical knowledge with interpersonal skills to support professionals' career progression while delivering tailored hiring solutions for clients across multiple sectors.
Andrea
Career Consultant
Specialises in connecting professionals with finance roles, providing comprehensive support from application to onboarding. Recognised for professionalism and candidate care, she ensures placements align with both individual aspirations and organisational needs.
Questions
What sectors does Goodman Masson specialise in?
We specialise in finance, technology, banking, public sector, and digital transformation recruitment, serving clients from startups to FTSE 100 companies across global markets.
How does Goodman Masson ensure quality placements?
Our consultants combine sector expertise with detailed candidate assessments, focusing on technical skills, cultural fit, and long-term career alignment to achieve 90%+ retention rates.
Can you help with temporary recruitment needs?
Yes, we offer agile contingent recruitment solutions for temporary, contract, and permanent roles, ensuring rapid response without compromising on candidate quality or cultural alignment.
Do you work with international clients?
We operate from London, Düsseldorf, and New York, supporting clients across Europe, North America, and internationally through our established networks and local market expertise.
What makes Goodman Masson different from other agencies?
Our consultative approach combines 30+ years' experience, sector specialisation, and commitment to meaningful work, delivering tailored solutions that prioritise long-term success over transactional placements.
How do you support candidate career development?
We provide honest guidance, market insights, and access to exclusive opportunities, helping professionals navigate career progression while aligning with their personal and professional goals.
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Reviews (4)
Jidee Bajo
Oct 23, 2020
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Pathetic lot.
1- Always posting fake jobs
2- Inexperienced Recruiters
3- Poor insight about market
4- Kings of cold calling - Just to get your details
1- Always posting fake jobs
2- Inexperienced Recruiters
3- Poor insight about market
4- Kings of cold calling - Just to get your details
Scarlett L.
Aug 26, 2020
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I had been approached with recruiters from GM and the experiences were never good. The latest one being that I was approached on LinkedIn - no response when I asked for job specs for further considerations. When I asked for confirmation that the recruiter did not share my details (given that I did not give consent), there was still no response. I ended up searching this agencys website for their GDPR contact and raised a data subject query for a confirmation that my details were not shared without consent. Funnily enough, later on the recruiter who approached me blocked me on LinkedIn, yet still
Nash Chandarana
Jul 26, 2020
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Critical:Professionalism,Quality,Value
Cheyne Cole was very rude and insulting when she phoned me. I now believe the job I applied for to be fake and they do it to get your details so they can try sell you work placements. Potential clients and job seekers should stay well away from this company. They seem to be a scam.
Cheyne Cole was very rude and insulting when she phoned me. I now believe the job I applied for to be fake and they do it to get your details so they can try sell you work placements. Potential clients and job seekers should stay well away from this company. They seem to be a scam.
R. Johnson
Jan 09, 2020
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Make up fake jobs and then approach you to get your latest C.V. Avoid them as will waste your time and there are much better honest agencies out there.
