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Welcome to SRM's Guildford Recruitment Team

About Guildford's recruitment team

Based in Guildford, our highly experienced team specialise in recruiting finance professionals across the South East.

We work with a broad range of organisations ranging from blue-chip international brands to small - medium-sized firms. 

We recruit across the South of England with a particular focus on the M23, M3 and M4 corridors. 

Local knowledge of Guildford and the South East

At SRM we have one of the most experienced recruitment teams in the Southern Home Counties.

We not only understand the skill set required for each role but our knowledge of businesses in the local area means we have a unique ability to understand which candidates will fit best and excel in that business.

This is illustrated by our high candidate referrals and repeat business.

Our Team

David Kingston

David Kingston 

Business Director

David has worked in recruitment for close to fifteen years. Having managed both temporary and permanent recruitment desks, he understands that the unique requirements of an interim hire can be totally different from a permanent hire.

He also has a strong understanding of what clients are looking for in the region and which candidates are going to fit, not only by skill set but also culturally within a business.

At SRM he specialises in contract/interim hires across Thames Valley, Surrey and Sussex.

He works with both SME’s and blue-chip FTSE organisations on both one-off hires and multiple hiring campaigns - including post-acquisition integration, IPO/listing, corporate finance and IFRS 16 implementation.

Stewart Robertson

Stewart Robertson

Director 

Stewart began recruiting qualified finance professionals in 2002. With an extensive finance network, he’s the trusted advisor to some of the UK’s most prestigious businesses. 

A graduate in Modern History from the University of London, Stewart began his career in finance recruitment working for two of the world’s leading FTSE listed recruitment consultancies, specialising in finance recruitment.

Stewart progressed quickly, leading and growing businesses whilst recruiting for some of the world’s leading brands and high-growth small to medium sized enterprises.

Outside the office he spends most of his spare time with his young family, generally loving life and occasionally venturing out onto the squash court.

Testimonials

"What does Paul do that differentiates him from other recruiters?

Paul is able to bring the right candidate to me in terms of ability, experience and attitude – including any systems / language requirements, with a minimum of briefing."

Alan Chitty
Head of Finance, Asahi Europe

“When I was a candidate looking for a new role, SRM stood out from the other recruiters straight away. Stewart Robertson and David Kingston really treated me with respect, they were professional, straightforward and honest. I remember Stewart called me at 10 pm to tell me I’d got the job. That was a good call! They’re clearly people who care. When I joined my company and started to hire, I knew I wanted to work with them. It’s fantastic in itself that they believe in their candidates, but it also benefits me as a hiring manager because I think they surprise their clients with people who may not be the obvious choice."

Head of Group Reporting
Compass Group

"I met Paul +5 years ago when I was looking for a new challenge and I was impressed by how quickly he “got me”. He understood my profile really well and successfully placed me very quickly at Novartis where I had 5 successful years. I always keep in touch with Paul, whenever I need to gauge my career progress or to recruit for my team. Paul has helped me shape job profiles to attract the right candidates, or provided me with a more realistic salary range to remain competitive.

I find Paul is always very well informed and has a valuable network."

Gaby Firpo
Director of Sales Operations, EMEA CooperVision

"My experience of working with David was exceptional. From initial contact until he successfully placed me into a desired role, he consistently supported me in the recruitment process. He went above and beyond to ensure I was prepared for interview and provided an approachable but professional service. Highly recommended."

Agnieszka Gridzinska
FC Marsh & McLennan Companies

"What does Paul do that differentiates him from other recruiters?

Paul is able to bring the right candidate to me in terms of ability, experience and attitude – including any systems / language requirements, with a minimum of briefing."

Alan Chitty
Head of Finance, Asahi Europe

“When I was a candidate looking for a new role, SRM stood out from the other recruiters straight away. Stewart Robertson and David Kingston really treated me with respect, they were professional, straightforward and honest. I remember Stewart called me at 10 pm to tell me I’d got the job. That was a good call! They’re clearly people who care. When I joined my company and started to hire, I knew I wanted to work with them. It’s fantastic in itself that they believe in their candidates, but it also benefits me as a hiring manager because I think they surprise their clients with people who may not be the obvious choice."

Head of Group Reporting
Compass Group

"I met Paul +5 years ago when I was looking for a new challenge and I was impressed by how quickly he “got me”. He understood my profile really well and successfully placed me very quickly at Novartis where I had 5 successful years. I always keep in touch with Paul, whenever I need to gauge my career progress or to recruit for my team. Paul has helped me shape job profiles to attract the right candidates, or provided me with a more realistic salary range to remain competitive.

I find Paul is always very well informed and has a valuable network."

Gaby Firpo
Director of Sales Operations, EMEA CooperVision

"My experience of working with David was exceptional. From initial contact until he successfully placed me into a desired role, he consistently supported me in the recruitment process. He went above and beyond to ensure I was prepared for interview and provided an approachable but professional service. Highly recommended."

Agnieszka Gridzinska
FC Marsh & McLennan Companies

"What does Paul do that differentiates him from other recruiters?

Paul is able to bring the right candidate to me in terms of ability, experience and attitude – including any systems / language requirements, with a minimum of briefing."

Alan Chitty
Head of Finance, Asahi Europe

Latest insights

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Joe Bennetts joins SRM’s Finance Recruitment team in Guildford

We’re pleased to welcome Joe Bennetts as a Business Director to SRM Recruitment’s Guildford finance recruitment team. Joe tells us a bit about himself, the roles he’ll be working on, and why hiring managers and job seekers like working with him.

George Weston joins SRM’s Guildford Finance Recruitment team

We’re delighted to welcome George Weston as a Business Director to SRM Recruitment’s Guildford finance recruitment team. George tells us a bit about himself, the roles he’ll be working on across the senior finance space, and why hiring managers and job seekers like working with him.

Sam Morgan joins SRM’s Finance Recruitment team in Guildford

We’re delighted to welcome Sam Morgan to SRM Recruitment as a Business Director in our Guildford finance recruitment team. Sam tells us a bit about herself, what prompted her move to SRM, and her advice for hiring managers and job seekers in the current market.

Finance success stories: Finance Shared-Service Centre

This prominent global consultancy firm embarked on a major transformation of its finance function by establishing a Finance Shared Services Centre (FSSC) in the Southwest of the UK. It engaged SRM to recruit 48 finance specialists across key functions within the space of four months.

Recent permanent finance roles filled

Group Head of FP&A

FMCG
Surrey
£95k

Management Accountant

Leisure & Travel
Leatherhead
£55k

Financial Controller

FMCG
Berkshire
£80k

Recent interim finance roles filled

Interim Finance Business Partner Lead

FMCG
Surrey

Interim M&A Director

Energy
Surrey

Finance Transformation Lead

FTSE
Surrey

Exceptional service levels

Our experienced consultants listen to our clients’ needs, manage their expectations, inform them of the real supply and demand in the market and then recommend appropriate routes to secure the best talent.

Each assignment is treated individually and we take time to fully appreciate the culture of the companies we recruit for, the people in the team and the sectors operated in.

Whereas the industry has become short term sales focused, our clients like that we take time to get to know them and their business.

We offer a level of service that’s unmatched by the larger recruitment consultancies and is more akin to an executive search approach.

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davidkingston@srmrecruitment.com

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Guildford Business Park Road
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