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your change & transformation expert
Change & Transformation Specialist for the Recruitment & Staffing Industry & SME businesses
I help recruitment agencies, inhouse talent teams & SME businesses from a variety of sectors, save money & improve candidate experience by achieving operational efficiency and scale through tech optimisation, process transformation, and strategic growth initiatives.
Helping Recruitment Agencies & TA Teams Evolve, Streamline, and Scale
Recruitment businesses rarely fail because of a lack of effort. They fail because outdated processes, rising costs, or clunky systems make success harder than it needs to be.
At Argylestone Consulting, I help recruitment agencies and in-house talent teams cut through that noise. My work is about solving operational challenges, removing inefficiencies, and creating the foundations for growth that lasts.
With more than 20 years in the industry, including serving as COO for the UK arm of a global staffing firm, I’ve supported recruitment leaders to:
- Simplify operations and eliminate wasted effort
- Reduce job board spend through smarter database use
- Implement ATS/CRM systems that people actually adopt
- Build shared service centres to improve speed and quality
- Transition into scalable MSP and RPO delivery models
- Use data to plan, forecast, and make better decisions
Every business is different. That’s why I don’t offer one-size-fits-all solutions. Some clients need hands-on delivery; others need strategic advice or leadership support through complex change. What I bring is clarity, structure, and the confidence that comes with knowing what works in practice, not just in theory.
And while my roots are in recruitment, my approach works beyond the sector. I’ve helped professional services firms, commercial grounds maintenance and landscaping businesses, and SMEs of all shapes tackle growth and complexity in the same pragmatic way.
If you’re a TA leader, recruitment business owner, or director facing growing pains or preparing for change, let’s talk. A free 30-minute consultation is often enough to uncover the real blockers and start shaping the way forward.
Why client's choose me
Specialist Insight. Genuine Partnership. Real Results.
When you’re leading change, you don’t just need a mentor, you need someone who’s lived it. Someone who understands the realities of recruitment, the pressures of clients, and the messiness that sits behind the glossy strategy decks.
My experience spans staffing firms, in-house talent teams, and large-scale solutions like MSP and Master Vendor. I know how these models succeed, where they fall down, and what clients expect from the agencies that deliver them. That commercial and operational insight is what makes the difference.
I don’t work with everyone. The clients I partner with are serious about making change happen, not just talking about it. I’m selective because focus matters, and I want to give every project the attention it deserves.
Sometimes that looks like a long-term strategic partnership. Other times it’s targeted input on a critical project. Either way, I’ll work with you to build a plan that’s practical, grounded in reality, and designed to deliver results you can measure.
Let's talk!
I would love to offer you a 30 minute complimentary call if you are going through a period of change, or are facing challenges in your recruitment business for which you could use a sounding board.