Close Brothers – David Waldron – Group Head of HR Operations & Reward (Client) I’ve known and worked with Ed for over 7 years. I was first introduced to Ed when I joined Close Brothers and he was already on the Company’s PSL. Over this period Ed has helped me find a number of key, but not easy to find, hires who have all really added value to my team. Ed has taken the time to build good relationship with me and senior members in my team, and gain an in-depth understanding of the team’s and company’s requirements. I have found Ed to be very professional, diligent and easy to deal with. For each role that I’ve reached out to Ed for assistance, he has consistently managed to source a number of good candidates and manages the process efficiently and effectively, with strong communication throughout. I enjoy working with Ed.
Close Brothers – Ben Ward – Group HR Systems & Data Manager (Client) Ed works hard to really understand the brief both in terms of role content and what sort of team fit is required, then provides candidates to match. He has a clear, calm and stress-free way of communicating and provides valuable insight on market conditions for niche roles when they become vacant. Ed has been very successful at filling vacancies in my teams for a number of years and across a number of roles. I can’t speak highly enough of him and the service he provides
PHS Group & VPS Group – Mike Winstone – Group HR Director – (Client) Ed has supported me with two critical roles, both of which were successfully delivered. His close attention to the brief, excellent customer service and all round support are first class and I would definitely recommend him for senior HR assignments.
Serco – Allan Brown – Senior Transformation Business Partner (Candidate) In a professional marketplace which often finds itself compared to the sales ethos by its clients it was a breath of fresh air to meet Ed Dalton of Dalton Recruitment. Ed is honest, professional and up front, delivering on every promise without ever pushing limits. Ed is a real people person, great communicator and has rightfully built up a reputation amongst my peers for providing a great service to both employer and candidate alike. I would not hesitate to recommend Ed (Dalton Recruitment) to any business or candidate seeking value, quality and an ongoing professional relationship built on mutual trust and great outcomes. I look forward to working with Ed or many years to come. Thank you for keeping it real in an uncertain world.
Protean Electric – Nick Rich – Finance Director – (Client) I came across Ed through a round about, route but knew immediately he was someone we could work with. We may not always be the easiest client, but Ed worked patiently with us to fill the HR role. He understood and managed the internal and external pressures which is important. He listened to what we wanted and was a constant source of ideas, candidates and approaches. I would recommend Ed wholeheartedly for the HR recruitment work he did
Close Brothers – Phil Weir – Senior HR Change & Transformation Interim (Candidate) Nothing but good things to say about Ed Dalton. I’ve found him to be excellent whether helping find me a role or when finding a candidate for a role I’m recruiting for. He’s very personable, is great at keeping in touch and I’ve valued my interactions with him. I look forward to collaborating with him over the years
Equiniti – Sarah Lucas – TUPE Specialist (Candidate) Ed did a great job when placing me in my current role. The effort he put into preparation and keeping me informed throughout the process put him a cut above any of the other recruiters I dealt with in my job search.
Just Group – Julia Hanley – Senior HRBP (Candidate) Although this was the first assignment I had been placed in by Ed, I have known him as a professional colleague for the last few years. Ed is a very rare commodity in the highly competitive world of recruitment. Having dealt with many recruiters in my career, Ed really stands out from the others. Sharp, dynamic and focused and extremely bright. He always responds rapidly to any communications; provides information and honest feedback. I would recommend any client, either corporate or individual to use Ed’s expertise
ISS – Jane Taylor – HR Director (Candidate) Ed was recommended to me (as a candidate) by a former colleague, and from first contact I could immediately recognise why he came with such strong accolade. Ed is a first-class recruiter – highly personable, professional & loyal, committed to securing the right match for both employer and employee. He is approachable, credible & open, and shows unfaltering dedication to his work – and with a great sense of fun at the same time! His natural style & approach is one which serves to build and foster career-long relationships – certainly rare within an aggressively competitive market. I would have no hesitation – and indeed every confidence – in turning to Ed for his support in the future.
Just Group – Debbie Roberts – Interim L&D Consultant (Candidate) Ed was brilliant in helping me find a new role.
He had that special mix of being personable and approachable with a great sense
of humour combined with being utterly professional throughout my search for the
job that was just right. Thank you Ed I am most grateful.
Arriva – Debbie Hayes – HR Director – (Client & Candidate) I have known Ed from both a client and candidate perspective. Ed is very personable, understands the requirement quickly, sticks to deadline, offers you quality candidates and is great at follow up and detail. As a candidate I felt really comfortable and well briefed for the role I was approached for and had a great feedback experience with Ed. I like that he is personable as well as really efficient. He is a great person to have on your side if you have a recruitment need. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
EDF Energy – Vanessa Corsie – Head of Recruitment – (Client)I recently engaged Ed Dalton to assist me in identifying and securing an HR Director for EDF Energy’s Generation business. The role was critical, the timelines tight and the search was competitive. Ed represented two strong candidates from his network and throughout the process liaised professionally between us. One of Ed’s candidates successfully secured the position and Ed, very competently, steered the candidate through a delicate offer (including full family relocation) and resignation process.I would attribute Ed’s success in this search to a strong and established network, an ability to truly listen to and understand our expectations and a full commitment to our ongoing relationship. Thanks Ed!
Southern Housing Group – Lesley Wade – Interim HR Director (Client & Candidate) Within the past two years, I have worked with Ed Dalton to place two HR Directors, two HR Shared Service Managers and one L&D Manager into organisations where I was on contract as the interim HR Director. Ed’s methodology is to gain a complete understanding of the organisation and the requirements of the role, so only those candidates which meet the requirements in terms of skills and personality are put forward. Apart from a personal ability to build strong relationships with both clients and candidates, Ed has broad industry knowledge, understands the HR function and operates at all times with a high level of professionalism. This focus on delivery against specific requirements and timescales differentiates Ed from other recruitment organisations and I will continue to look to them to fulfil any future HR recruitment requirements, as I can be assured of success for the client
Balfour Beatty Rail – Mandy Hopper – Senior HR Interim (Candidate) Ed is true to his word, when he promises something, he delivers, but he’s not just going through the motions, he is passionate about what he does and this comes through in the quality of the service that he provides. Ed is a great communicator, he listens, understands and then acts, he keeps in regular contact but only with relevant and succinct information
Colas – Lesley Wade – HR Director Retained Search, Interim HR Director (Client) I worked with Ed recently on the recruitment of an HR Director for Colas Ltd in West Sussex. I had a face-to-face meeting with Ed to outline our requirements and their priority was clearly to gain an in-depth understanding of the job and person requirements, the culture of the company and the relevant industry. We agreed a resourcing plan, which included advertising and the production of a detailed questionnaire and Ed conducted thorough initial screening and first interviews. We were very pleased with the candidates put forward and the recruitment is now being brought to a conclusion. Whilst Ed was obviously working with other clients at the same time, we were made to feel that our requirements were a priority, they maintained regular contact and they delivered against the brief within the timescales agreed. Ed is
now working with us on the recruitment of an HR Shared Services Manager and,
again, he is working extremely hard to provide us with suitable candidates. Ed
Dalton, is extremely professional and diligent and I have no hesitation in
recommending Ed to other organisations and I shall certainly use him again in
the future.
Colas – Donna Hitchcock – HR Director Retained Search (Placed Candidate) I recently applied for a role advertised and met with Ed Dalton. Ed was very professional and immediately put me at ease – he told me all I needed to know about the role and how he thought my experience and skillset might complement the needs of his client, as well as honest feedback on what the challenges may be. After being shortlisted for interview and throughout the selection process, Ed always made time to find out how I was feeling both before and after the different stages. He was positive throughout the process and I always felt he was behind me every step of the way. I was successful in being appointed to a fantastic role, and I owe thanks to Ed for his support during the process. From my many years experience working with recruitment agencies, it is rare to find someone who gives this quality of service and makes the candidate feel just as important as the client.
Close Brothers – Celia Cooper – HRBP (Candidate) I first met Ed in March this year,
after applying for an HRBP role, within a Finance Services business. The
role had actually been advertised with several other agencies – some of which I
was in weekly contact with, but none of them talked to me about this job. I
spoke with Ed a few days after applying for the role and went and met with him
the same day. He was very clear in the requirements of the role, the
reason for the position and he was honest about the business. It had been
a difficult role to fill and so the company had decided to change the
parameters slightly. I had been initially seeking a permanent role and
this was an interim one – Ed did not make promises he couldn’t keep and asked
me to be sure that I would commit to an interim position before he put me
forward for it. Ed was very mindful that I had been let down previously (not by
him) so he quickly kept me up to speed with the decision making process.
Ed has kept in touch over the course of my assignment and generally ensured
that everything is working well. I felt that one of Ed’s strengths is his
ability to get to know his candidates and match them to the organisation.
I have been happy to recommend him to friends and colleagues and will continue
to do so. In my view Ed has done all the things a good recruiter should do and should
I have any HR recruitment requirements in future I will certainly be heading in
his direction.
Close Brothers – Caroline Spalding – HR Business Partner, (Client & Candidate) I have known Ed Dalton for almost 12 months
and have had the pleasure to work with him on several occasions, sourcing
several roles into my business area. In
the beginning it was essential for Ed to understand not only the role I was
recruiting for but Close Brothers as a company, our culture and the make-up of
our businesses so Ed and I met face to face at the start our working
relationship to discuss this. Ed gave me
confidence when he left the meeting he left with a good understanding of my
requirements and the type of business we were.
We are not a traditional bank or finance company therefore it was
essential that Ed understood this. Ed is
very hands on and efficient. I was kept
fully informed with almost daily updates on progress, from new candidates that
have been identified to keeping candidates warm. There was an occasion when the requirements
for the role changed half way through the process, Ed managed this with
efficiency and speed and, more importantly for me, without any delay in the
process. The candidates Ed has put
forward have been very good, with two out of three roles successfully hired
through him. I have no hesitation in
recommending Ed Dalton.
Close Brothers – Payal Patel – Interim HRBP (Client & Candidate) I have
worked with Ed as a Client and a Candidate and it has been an absolute pleasure.
Ed is one of the most professional and proactive consultants I have worked
with, his charming and understanding personality makes it easy to honestly
communicate with him regarding my recruitment needs. Ed’s passion for the
industry and his determination to provide a valuable service is what makes
the relationship successful and knowing I can rely on him to do what is best
for me. I will certainly continue to work with Ed going forward and
highly recommend them as a recruitment leader in the industry
