Permanent hires who stay and grow with you
For 20+ years, 170+ businesses across Birmingham, Walsall and the West Midlands have trusted us to find people who fit — not just fill a seat.
Hiring the right person first time saves more than money
A bad hire costs time, morale and momentum. Our permanent recruitment service takes the pressure off your team: we handle the sourcing, sifting and screening so you only spend time with candidates who genuinely fit.
We're personal, responsive and flexible — you'll get practical guidance and consistent support shaped around how your organisation works.
Everything you need to hire well
Use the full end-to-end service, or lean on us for the parts that take the most time.
Vacancy planning & job descriptions
We help shape the role and write a job description that attracts the right people.
Salary & market guidance
Honest advice on pay, benefits and what the local market looks like right now.
Targeted advertising & sourcing
Job boards, social, our own talent pool and direct approaches to passive candidates.
CV screening & interviews
We read every CV and interview candidates properly before they reach you.
Shortlist preparation
A focused shortlist with clear notes on skills, motivation and availability.
Offers & post-placement support
We handle offers and notice periods, then check in once your new starter is settled.
Five stages, one point of contact
A clear process means no surprises. You'll always know where your vacancy is and what happens next.
Start with a briefUnderstanding your vacancy
We start with a proper conversation about the role, your team, your culture and your timescales.
Planning a targeted search
We decide where your ideal candidates are and how best to reach them.
Assessing applicants
Every applicant is screened against your brief — skills, experience, motivation and right-to-work.
Presenting your shortlist
You receive a focused shortlist with clear notes, and we arrange interviews around your diary.
Supporting the appointment
We manage the offer, keep candidates engaged through notice and stay in touch after they start.
Personal. Responsive. Flexible.
Big-agency reach with the attention of a local partner who knows your name.
Personal
A dedicated consultant who takes the time to understand your business, your team and the kind of person who'll thrive there.
Responsive
Quick replies, regular updates and honest feedback. With 92% speed of placement, we move at the pace you need.
Flexible
One hire or a whole team, niche or high-volume — we shape the service around your organisation, not the other way round.
Where we take the weight off
| Hiring in-house | With Starting Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Finding candidates | Post an advert and hope the right people see it | Targeted advertising plus our existing talent pool and direct approaches |
| Screening | Your team sifts every CV | We screen and interview — you see a focused shortlist |
| Salary advice | Guesswork or out-of-date data | Up-to-date West Midlands market guidance |
| Offer & notice | Candidates can go quiet or accept counter-offers | We manage offers and keep candidates engaged to their start date |
| After they start | — | Post-placement check-ins with you and your new starter |
Permanent recruitment across key industries
Questions employers ask us
How long does a permanent placement usually take?
It depends on the role and the market, but we'll give you a realistic timeline when we take your brief and keep you updated at every stage.
Do you only recruit in Birmingham and Walsall?
No — our offices are in Birmingham and Walsall, but we recruit across the West Midlands and beyond. See the areas we cover for more detail.
What information do you need to get started?
Just the basics: the job title, key responsibilities, location, salary range and when you'd like someone to start. We can help with the rest.
Can you help if we're not sure exactly what we need?
Yes. Vacancy planning is part of the service — we'll help you define the role, salary and the type of person who'll succeed.
Do you recruit for temporary roles too?
We do. Many clients use us for both — temporary cover while we search for the right permanent hire.
Tell us who you're looking for
Prefer to talk it through?
Call the team or drop us an email — we'll help you work out the right approach for your vacancy.