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Public Practice

We are able to provide juniors through to partners across the whole profession from small regional practices to the major international firms. Our public practice consultants are carefully chosen and can bring a particular insight having all had experience of working in practice itself. Often this market is candidate driven and as a client our consultants will keep you informed of new talent (at whatever level) as and when it comes onto the market

Not for Profit Sector

We are the first choice for many public or not for profit sector organisations which come to us time and time again for their recruitment needs. Specialist consultants are dedicated to placing people in disciplines such as:-

  • Central & Local Government
  • Housing
  • Education
  • Health
  • Charities
  • Professional Institutions

Targeted Search

Where a position is of a particularly senior or sensitive nature or where a limited number of potential candidates exist we offer a targeted search. This involves analysis of potential candidates from a variety of sources followed by approaches in a manner that guarantees discretion and genuine interest.

Executive Recruitment Division

FBL's Executive Recruitment Division specialises in the recruitment of Directors and senior managers across all functions and business sectors on a Local, National and International basis. It offers a tailored service involving advertised selection and targeted search and provides innovative and flexible solutions to a range of recruitment requirements.
At the outset requirements are discussed fully with clients before a tailored plan is agreed.
Advertised Search
Where advertising is required we recommend and book the appropriate media, provide professional copy writing service and handle all response and applicant queries. All responses are screened before thorough enterprising of appropriate candidates begins. Once all suitable candidates have been interviewed a screened shortlist is presented for selection. We then manage the arrangements and follow up each interview ensuring swift and constructive feedback at each stage. At the point at which a candidate is chosen, again, we can manage all the aspects of offer and acceptance and remain is close contact with all parties through to a successful conclusion.

Temporary And Contract Specialists

Each office has dedicated specialists in the field of temporary and contract recruitment. These people are able offer a range of short, medium or long term flexible solutions. The specialists always know who is available for a particular assignment and can offer ideas for different ways of solving problems. Speed is often important and temporary help can usually be with you the following day. Simple smooth and efficient.

Accountancy Recruitment Division

Farrer Barnes Accountancy Recruitment division offers a permanent and temporary recruitment service across all sectors on a Local, National and International basis. It uses its extensive register of candidates together with advertised search to source candidates ranging from Financial Directors to Accounts Assistants.
Speed is usually important and we have an excellent track record of solving recruitment problems quickly, efficiently and economically.
We believe in a flexible approach - what may be right for one client may not be right for another - requirements are discussed fully before a tailored plan is agreed.
The key to our success is attracting the right people as candidates. This is done through a combination of advertising in National, Local and Specialist publications together with extensive internet advertising, referrals and recommendations. All candidates are interviewed before the are accepted as a Farrer Barnes candidate.

Project Team

For specific projects we can offer a simple solution.

Teams of people experienced in the area you seek to address.

We can provide an experienced Project Manager who will meet you to discuss the project, make recommendations and agree a way forward. This initial consultation is free of charge and following this meeting and your agreement we will put together the team. Also, depending on the size and nature of the project we can usually provide teams that have previously worked together meaning your project gets off to the best possible start.

We can provide teams of all levels for projects such as:-

  • Systems Implementations
  • MBO/MBI
  • Process Re-Engineering
  • IPO, AIM or Full Listing
  • Capital Raising
  • Turnarounds
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Investigations
  • Backlog Clearance (eg. Cash Collection, major reconciliations etc)
  • Site or Company Closure

Free Financial Times Advertising

Often a more proactive recruitment solution is required in order to attract the very best candidates to your job. Experience shows that for roles in excess of £40,000 the Financial Times remains the best medium to attract high calibre candidates. A well written and properly targeted advertisement used in association with other recruitment methods will ensure your vacancy produces a dedicated and interested response. At Farrer Barnes we can manage the entire process on your behalf and advertising won't cost you a thing.