Employers

See more of
the market.

A sharper brief, a wider search, and people your usual shortlist would miss.

Match the search
to the hire.

Different appointments need different levels of reach, pace and partnership.

Find a permanent hire

Retained search

Best when the appointment is senior and needs a full view of the market.

For senior roles, a retained search begins with commitment at the outset. ENI maps the market and uses specialist networks and referrals to reach people who may not be actively looking.

Exclusive partnership

Best when you want one accountable partner and weekly progress updates.

ENI as your sole recruitment partner, with no upfront commitment, a dedicated team and weekly progress reporting.

Essential search

Best when you are working with several agencies or trying ENI for the first time.

Advertising and screening of applicants against the brief.

Cover a project or absence

Temp / PAYE

Best when you need cover for a project or an absence.

Temporary talent for project needs and employee cover, with timesheets, reference and right-to-work checks, and monthly ENI payroll.

Contract

Best when a project needs specialist skills quickly.

Access to contract and limited-company talent for urgent project needs, with support for the paperwork and agreed contractor payments.

Grow your team

Subscription

Best when you hire regularly and want ongoing support.

Subscription support for ongoing hiring and team growth, including building a community of talent.

From first conversation
to your next hire.

Start with what you need. Your consultant will help you choose the approach.

  1. Discuss the brief

    Describe the role, team, salary range and working arrangements. Start with a job description or the problem the hire needs to solve.

  2. Agree the search

    Agree the recruitment model, scope, responsibilities and updates with your consultant.

  3. Review the shortlist

    We screen candidates against the brief. Review experience and fit with your consultant, then choose whom to meet.

  4. Plan the appointment

    Agree interview stages, feedback and offer steps. For temporary and contract hires, confirm paperwork and payments.

Have a role in mind? Discuss your brief

Who you’ll work with.

Specialist consultants who know the insight market and the people in it.

Damon Thomas

Damon Thomas

Director

Specialising in insight, research and analysis recruitment since 2001. Partners with consultancies, agencies and brands on leadership mandates and team growth.

Meri Nasaj

Meri Nasaj

Senior Consultant · Insight & Analytics

Specialist across Quantitative, Qualitative and Public Sector insight. Focuses on data-informed strategy, market research roles, and inclusive hiring.

Roshni Baillie

Roshni Baillie

Recruitment Consultant

Dedicated to connecting curious minds with impactful work, covering Qualitative Healthcare, Pharma and commercial Brand Strategy appointments.

2024 placement outcomes.

Results reported in our 2024 Impact Report.

52%of placements were people from ethnic backgrounds +8pp increase in that share from the previous year
60%+of placed candidates identified as female

Read the 2024 Impact Report

Zappi Client story

One brief.
Two exceptional hires.

How a focused search helped Zappi appoint senior commercial research talent.

They really understand the market and our business, and provide both exceptional candidates and service whenever we work together.

— Head of Talent, Zappi

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