“Castlefield have assisted us in recruiting a variety of roles in Estates, Facilities and Capital Projects with a very impressive turnaround. They are in constant contact throughout every process updating us the whole way through and even successfully filled roles with non-NHS candidates.”

“The quality of service was good, as was their market knowledge in terms of availability to match our needs. Castlefield took the time to understand the position and aspects of role, to help select a candidate. Their response was quick and had a number of candidates shared with me, within a week. This made the selection process for the final interview stage easier and reduced the overall recruitment process / time.”

“Castlefield have recruited a number of interim staff into our team, often at short notice, and we have continually been impressed with the service provided. What has particularly stood out to us is the aftercare provided to both the candidates and ourselves. They have stayed in touch with regular phone calls and emails to see how things are going as well as providing more general updates.”

“From the start of the recruitment process the support and professionalism of Castlefield Recruitment was outstanding, taking the time to work through our requirements and this was seen in the calibre of candidates. The quality of the individuals that were put forward to us was second to none, following interview all were ultimately employable and the person who worked with us has helped us further develop the novel and agile Board support and governance structures that we needed.”

“Castlefield did a great job finding us a very suitable candidate, who, in turn, has helped us to enhance the risk approach in our trust. From start to finish, Castlefield were very professional and courteous, and made sure the process was made easy and straightforward. We would be more than happy to work with Castlefield again, should we need further interim support.”

“We required a permanent Head of Health & Wellbeing and approached Castlefield as a recruitment partner based on their track record with HR and OD placements for the NHS. Richard and his team supported the Trust fully throughout the entire process and this resulted in a strong shortlist and the appointment of an excellent candidate for the post.”

“We first engaged with Castlefield in 2020 and we were very impressed with the service that they provided. In 2024, we accepted their proposal to partner with the HPMA to recruit a Chief Executive Officer as they scored highly on quality and value for money. Castlefield kept the HPMA informed at every stage of the project, providing valuable feedback and advice. Castlefield’s knowledge and understanding of the market was second to none, and their process and attention to detail was impressive."

“I have worked with Castlefield recruitment to successfully recruit 3 interim positions over the past year or so at various levels within an NHS Finance team. I have found them extremely helpful and responsive. They really impressed me with her dedication to trying to find us the right candidates that fit the criteria we were looking for.”

“Recruiting the right candidate is often a difficult process, and it was vital that we found the right Finance Manager to join the team at short notice. Castlefield Recruitment worked quickly to secure the best person and gave me the assurance that I needed to be confident that I was employing the right candidate. This candidate not only matched but exceeded our expectations, and has now been extended four times as a result.”

“After taking a detailed brief for an especially hard to find candidate, Castlefield produced an excellent shortlist of exclusive candidates not registered with any other agencies. They undertook first round interviews and pre-employment checks including detailed performance references which was a massive help when understanding team dynamics and personality fit. Given the current struggles the NHS are facing, Castlefield were extremely flexible in how they worked the placement, coming up with tailored solutions specific to the organisation’s needs.”

"I was recommended Castlefield following their previous successful work with our Deputy Chief Operating Officer. They ably assisted with my own operational requirement to cover a sickness. I found that using Castlefield exclusively allowed them to demonstrate real commitment to sourcing the right person for my post. It also freed up my time in not having to repeat conversations or receive duplicate candidates.”

“Thanks so much for your support over this phase and providing some excellent staff. It’s really enabled us to achieve effective flow and we have not once had to close to or delay admissions in the 5 months of operations. So far we have supported almost 350 patients out of regional hospital sites since 28th October so it has been a huge success”

“Following the successful appointment of an interim member of staff in the Supply Chain team, I would have no hesitation in recommending Castlefield Recruitment to other NHS organisations. Their comprehensive vetting processes allowed for a strong shortlist of candidates that were accurate to the job role at hand. From start to finish they maintained a high level of communication and transparency ensuring a hassle-free appointment.”

“We have a recent requirement to recruit several positions simultaneously - which we engaged Castlefield exclusively on. Castlefield came up with a bespoke process for us advising on the job descriptions through to candidate starting providing valuable support and guidance, including a full vetting process and coordinating the interview schedule around our requested timescales.”

“They offer a fantastic overall process which does not stop once an offer has been made. They make sure candidates are guided through what can sometimes be quite a long onboarding process and are consistently in contact to see how their candidates are getting on.”

“We were really impressed with the management of this campaign. Castlefield have a collaborative team approach, providing great candidates across various specialist areas and divisions. They also included microsite development and social media marketing as part of their service which has helped promote FCHO for future recruitment campaigns”

“I found my current role through Castlefield and found everyone I dealt with professional, honest and easy to deal with. Having also recruited into my team I was impressed with their extremely strong candidate pool and knowledge of the market”

“Castlefield have a very good knowledge of the available candidates and provide an excellent screening service to provide a strong shortlist for the final interview. The service we have received from our consultant has been outstanding – right level of communication, appreciation of and flexibility to work within our HR policies, resulting in a high level of satisfaction and freeing up the management team to concentrate on the finance role.”

"I engaged with Castlefield after initially using another agency to recruit into the position. Castlefield was very attentive, took a thorough brief of the role and candidate profile, and took the time to understand the culture and the needs of the Trust. Castlefield provided a strong shortlist and we ultimately offered the role to one their candidates, in so doing, achieving a very quick turnaround”

"Having been placed by Castlefield as an Associate Director of Human Resources at a London NHS Trust I can highly recommend them as recruitment professionals. Throughout the process, Castlefield’s engagement with me was constant and led to a seamless onboarding process. When I came to recruit internally for a Human Resources Business Partner I contacted Castlefield and engaged them on an exclusive basis. They provided a very strong shortlist of candidates and this resulted in an excellent hire for the organisation."

"I would happily recommend Castlefield Recruitment as they have always delivered high quality candidates at a fair price, further showcasing their continued efforts in providing value for money to the Public Sector."

“Castlefield have been excellent, providing a highly efficient service, with concise, diverse and relevant shortlists which has always resulted in very strong candidates. They work collaboratively both internally and with Plus Dane, liaising with our line managers and HR, genuinely consulting with us and adding value. We would have no hesitation in recommending Castlefield as a business partner for Permanent, Interim or Fixed Term recruitment.”

“Working with Castlefield Recruitment was a fantastic experience. Their professionalism, insight, and dedication made the recruitment process smooth and successful. They truly understood our needs and matched us with exceptional candidates who perfectly fit our team. Their expertise and personalized approach made all the difference in finding the right talent quickly.”

"We have worked with Castlefield on multiple occasions and made quality appointments at various levels within the department. The most recent appointment was a new Head of Delivery and Aftercare. We recruited an excellent candidate that they provided, who was exactly what the business needed. In addition to the sourcing of candidates, they provided valuable insight into market conditions and candidate requirements which helped manage our expectations and inform our offer.”

“My experience with Castlefield as a client has always been excellent. I can genuinely say that they have their clients and candidates’ best interests at heart which is so rare in the market.”

“We approached Castlefield Recruitment to assist with the recruitment of a Chief Financial Officer vacancy. They took a thorough approach during the initial consultation meetings, really getting to the grips with the intricacies of the role and an understanding of us as an organisation Their approach to the process meant that the burden was taken away from my team and they were constantly on hand to handle any objections. Ultimately, a fairly difficult process resulted in us appointing a candidate that not only was technically strong but fit the ethos of the organisation.”

“Following a period of change in the team, we required a number of interim Customer Service Advisors to support the business. We approached Castlefield Recruitment for continuous support and have been delighted with the high quality of candidates provided and the service she has provided. Despite a fast-paced market, Castlefield took time to understand not just our culture but also what it was we were looking for in a team member. They were able to take all this information to fully understand our needs and provide several experienced candidates in a short time period.”

“We have recently worked with the team at Castlefield Recruitment to successfully recruit two interim administrators into our team. Both candidates had exactly the right experience required and have been excellent additions to the office, providing support during a busy period. I would highly recommend Libby at Castlefield Recruitment for any Administrative staffing needs.”

“Due to recent changes within the department, we partnered with Castlefield Recruitment to support us with a multi hire campaign within the Customer Hub. This was the first time working with Castlefield they took the time to fully understand our requirements, including the best team fit which was vital within the department. We successfully recruited 5 roles including 2 part time positions and all staff have settled into the team really well.”

“In my capacity as the Endoscopy Lead, a role I secured through the exceptional efforts of Castlefield Recruitment, I can attest to the outstanding service they provided. From the initial stages to the conclusion, Castlefield’s assistance was exemplary. They dedicated time to meet with me prior to the interview, offering invaluable advice and insights regarding both the client and the position. Thanks to Castlefield’s efforts, I have secured a truly distinctive role that aligns perfectly with my skills and aspirations, and I am extremely satisfied.”

“I most recently worked with Castlefield Healthcare as we needed to partner with established recruiters during a period of high growth. Castlefield were excellent, recruiting across both Corporate and Clinical roles which is rare in the Healthcare recruitment market. They were quickly added to the Preferred Supplier List following an impressive start and received extremely positive feedback from across the organisation. I would describe the Castlefield Healthcare team as diligent, honest, and adaptable, with a cohesive and skilful approach when managing their projects and campaigns."

“Castlefield have been excellent, providing a highly efficient service, with concise, diverse and relevant shortlists which has always resulted in very strong candidates. They work collaboratively both internally and with ourselves, liaising with our line managers and HR, genuinely consulting with us and adding value.”

"I have been hugely impressed with the professionalism of Castlefield Recruitment and wouldn't hesitate in recommending the company. From the moment they first contacted me about a contract role, to me securing a permanent job with the same organisation six months later, Castlefield have been supportive, friendly, professional and helpful.

They provided ongoing support and advice prior to my applications and interviews and checked in with me straight after to see how they'd gone. They also liaised between myself and the organisation, picking up and acting on any queries I had.”

"The experience I have had with Castlefield Recruitment has been positive right from the offset. We were particularly impressed with their performance, having approached them with a couple of roles. We were presented with candidates in a prompt manner, with background checks and candidate meetings already completed on their side to ensure high-level candidates. Throughout the process, their engagement with clients and candidates alike has been informative and professional, demonstrating strong knowledge of the market.”

“Whilst advancing the risk approach in our trust, we were looking for an experienced, interim senior risk lead to help us taking it to the next level. Castlefield did a great job finding us a very suitable candidate, who, in turn, has helped us to enhance the risk approach in our trust. From start to finish, Castlefield were very professional and courteous, and made sure the process was made easy and straightforward. We would be more than happy to work with Castlefield again, should we need further interim support."

“I have worked with Castlefield for a number of years as both a client and a candidate and have always found their approach refreshing. On a personal level they have secured me senior interim positions, and in a client capacity have worked with me to build new permanent teams and placed interims to assist in delivering large scale transformation projects. They are extremely thorough in their approach, whether that’s discussing a vacancy, presenting candidates, or advising on briefs."

“Over the last six months they have placed numerous temporary members of staff across our Estates Team. Castlefield have taken the time to get to know me and the team really well meaning the candidates they send through fit well within the team. I would not hesitate to recommend Castlefield as partners and will happily make them our first ‘go to’ on recruitment moving forward”

“I was very impressed with Castlefield for the hire of a Senior Service Manager to our new Unplanned Care division. We had already been unsuccessful in our own search and after going out to several framework agencies, Castlefield were the only agency that had high-quality candidates and the only agency to provide a suitable candidate that we were able to interview. The process was smooth and the candidate we appointed was accommodating to both a virtual and face to face interview.”

“I have come to Castlefield directly with a couple of urgent interim vacancies for my procurement team and each time they have delivered a great candidate, both of whom have since been taken onto our books. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to other NHS organisations in need of temporary support. If there is a candidate out there that meets the spec, they will be sure to find them.”

"We have recently engaged Castlefield Recruitment on a niche, interim procurement position, in extremely difficult market conditions. They displayed in depth candidate knowledge reflected in the high-quality candidate options which they shortlisted. Throughout the process, they were very responsive and maintained a high level of communication ensuring the onboarding process was seamless."

“I hadn’t worked with Castlefield before, but the service I received from them was first class. They provided me with several CVs for an ‘interimhead of procurement’ position and we knew one of the candidates from previous work they had done with a colleague. Their network of procurement professionals is extensive and feedback from candidates on how he operates was positive Their approach is very refreshing and the process is seamless”

“I have found Castlefield to provide an excellent service, from initial contact and role matching, through to after placement care. They made the process easy and friendly, whilst maintaining their professionalism throughout. After supporting me through the interviews process and helping me find a new position, Castlefield made sure that we had follow-up conversations, checking that I was settling in well, etc. This kind of service makes a real difference to me as an individual, knowing that Castlefield genuinely care about their contractors.”

“Working with Castlefield was an extremely positive experience under what were very challenging times and a very challenging process brief. We definitely would not be in the position we are now with a fully staffed, experienced, knowledgeable and committed team without Castlefield’s input.”

“Castlefield helped me at a time of significant change within the organisation as we were forming a new Trust Group model, and there was significant upheaval across the trusts. Having been unsuccessful for all three positions via our usual channels, I engaged Castlefield for the appointment of the three VSM level roles. Despite the challenging circumstances, Castlefield’s search and selection process was incredibly thorough, and they presented strong shortlists for each position. As a result, we were able to appoint all three successfully at the first time of asking.“

“Castlefield went above my expectations because of the time they took to understand our processes for recruitment. I have subsequently partnered exclusively with Castlefield for further posts and recommended them to my colleagues.”

“Castlefield have been a pleasure to work and deal with; always courteous and never pushy. They are highly organised professional, informative, understanding of individual client’s needs and trying very hard to accommodate those needs. I am extremely happy with the work Castlefield have done for me and have no hesitation in recommending them as an expert to my colleagues for their recruitment needs.“

“I would happily recommend Castlefield’s healthcare team to any organisations looking for an agency to manage complex or high-volume recruitment campaigns. They were appointed by DHSC, alongside other agencies, to work with our internal recruitment team to recruit an exceptionally high volume of positions and were by far the highest performing agency.They have extremely strong project management capabilities, provide the best candidates and are just very easy to deal with which is absolutely paramount with high-pressure campaigns.”

“Castlefield successfully delivered the project within the agreed timescales resolving any queries or questions efficiently and effectively. Over 100 staff have been recruited for the campaign and in particular note is the retention rate which is 97%. We have now transferred a large number of staff onto NHS payroll allowing us to keep them in the system for both the Mass Vaccination Centre and future positions in Greater Manchester.”

“Our experience with Castlefield Recruitment has been positive. We were particularly impressed with their thorough searches and performance, having approached them with a very niche requirement for the role. Following an in-depth briefing, they found a candidate with strong experience in the aforementioned requirement, and proceeded to help us through a process with multiple potential hurdles arising from outside factors.”

“Castlefield Recruitment sourced a strong pool of candidates, and we took the top three through to interview. After three successful interviews, we selected the candidate we felt best suited our needs. It is testament to the quality of their shortlist that when a second, similar requirement came through a few weeks later, we went straight back to Castlefield and took on another candidate from the initial shortlist. Castlefield Recruitment’s clear communication and ability to source a number of candidates quickly was key to fulfilling these roles and both candidates have since been offered permanent positions within the team.”

“We were in urgent need of additional capacity to address some delays in serious issues within our largest directorate. Castlefield Recruitment supplied us with very high quality, employable candidates who exactly matched our needs as interim solutions saving valuable time and giving us space to move forward with the next phase of our reorganisation. From start to finish, they ran a really smooth and efficient process taking on all of the legwork and removing all of the usual administration involved in recruitment – they really did go above and beyond.”

"Our organisation urgently needed senior assistance within our Corporate Governance portfolio. This type of expertise often being extremely difficult to source. Castlefield were able to match a suitable candidate extremely quickly and made the whole process smooth and painless. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Castlefield Recruitment and would be happy to use them again if needed."

“Whilst seeking a Recruitment Business Partner for our trust, Castlefield were on hand to provide us with two excellent candidates. From start to finish Castlefield has helped us fill a much needed position within this team, their candidates were excellent and we have since gone out to the board to get permission to employ both. I have worked closely with Castlefield during the process and they have been very helpful, honest and friendly and I will certainly be returning to Castlefield again should we need further help.”