Gifford And Partners (GAP) offer a unique and tailored recruitment service to clients and candidates in the finance and accounting sectors servicing large corporate clients, SMEs, privately owned. private equity and PE backed as well as professional practice.
Different to any other ‘recruitment agency’ approach, GAP takes a more holistic and consultative approach in offering a bespoke and tailored service. By offering a knowledgeable, honest and empathetic outlook, GAP can truly explore career profiles whilst giving constructive feedback in helping to navigate what options are available to both candidates and clients using a partnership approach to attempt to bridge a gap in the market.
Great support from Gifford and Partners in our recent search to fill an executive role. David is very personable and offered really helpful advice throughout the recruitment process. I genuinely feel he works in the best interests of both the client and the candidate which ultimately delivers the best results for all involved. I enjoy working with David and regard him as a valued recruitment partner.
”Paul Grover
Group Finance Director at IPL Group
Client
David was a real pleasure to work with. Authentic / open communication style, and very supportive through the process.
”Catherine Rossiter
CFO – CPI Group
Candidate
Dave Widdowson
Finance Director EU, Lansinoh Laboratories Inc
Client
Having worked alongside David in the past I was confident that I could place my trust in him when it came to finding my next role, and I was not disappointed.
David’s personal investment in my success was evident throughout the process. The level of feedback and frequency of progress updates was reassuring, added to which I found his counsel to be very beneficial during what is by its nature an uncertain time. I would be delighted to work with him again in the future.
”Paul Zwicky-Ross
Managing Director – Tracsis Traffic Data
Candidate
In my capacity as a partner at Alchemy Private Equity I have worked with many recruiters. I recently worked with David on a CFO search and was hugely impressed, despite it not being an easy mandate. David took the time to really understand the needs of the various stakeholders and to get under the skin of the business. He then worked quickly to propose a short list and after a few rounds we were left with a final 3 candidates, all of whom were more than capable of the role. Having the luxury of choice, and so quickly, is rare indeed. I would very strongly recommend David.
”Thomas Boszko
Partner at Alchemy Special Opportunities LLP
Client
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