We are fortunate that both our candidates and our clients
regularly have nice things to say about us and our service. These
comments are really appreciated and go a long way to validating the
extra effort we put in that often goes unnoticed. Every so often we
remember to ask clients to commit this to paper and a selection of
those comments kindly provided by them follows.
"The consultant is measured, accurate and skilled in her
assessment of candidates. It is refreshing to find a
consultant who takes the care to find out what we need and then to
deliver it rather than trying to convince us to see candidates
imply because they are registered. She will go the extra mile
for us, the essence of good customer service."
Carol Watkiss (HR) Harrison Goddard Foote
"I have had dealings with Sacco Mann in Leeds for many years.
I have, in recent years, invited Sacco Mann to assist me
in all my recruitment activity. They have taken the time to
understand our business and our department. They have consistently
forwarded strong candidates to me, a number of whom we have
employed. I trust their judgment to only recommend to me
candidates who are a good fit with our department both in terms of
quality of technical background and personality. They do
not ever send me CV's speculatively. They are respectful of
how busy I am and that recruitment is not my full time occupation.
Thanks to the relationship we have built up, Sacco Mann are one of
the agents of choice on my (very) short list of recruitment
agencies."
Simon Morgan (Head of Legal) Norwich Union Life Legal Services
"Rachael is a first rate professional. She has spent a lot
of time getting to know our business and our culture and this has
resulted in our benefiting from a flow of very high quality
candidates (who suit our business). She has made a major
contribution to our ability to grow our business."
Chris Schofield (Senior Partner) Schofield Sweeney
"Whether it's interim or permanent, I will always start my
search for legal recruitment at Sacco Mann. I have found that
they differentiate themselves from their competition by taking the
time and effort to understand the clients' requirements aswell as
that of the candidate and genuinely seeking to match the two.
I particularly like the way the covering page of their CV's
are tailored to the role and bring out the strengths of the
candidates in accordance with the clients' requirements.
People are not just being placed - they are being
connected. Sacco Mann are always a pleasure to deal with;
they truly care about people and have competitive terms too!
I highly recommend the services of the Leeds office of Sacco
Mann."
Sarah-Jane Mills (Senior Legal Counsel) PPG Architectural Coatings UK Limited
"We have dealt with Sacco Mann for many years through their
Leeds office which covers the East Midlands. Since opening in the
North West, our relationship has strengthened as we now also work
with Sacco Mann in Manchester. The team at Sacco Mann
have always gone the extra mile to understand our business and its
requirements, and this has proved productive for us in leading
to a number of key appointments. Their professional and
proactive approach has enabled them to make a significant
contribution to the development of our practice."
Colin Flanagan (CEO) Freeth Cartwright
"Our most successful recent hires have come through Sacco Mann.
Over the ten years or so we have worked with them we have been able
to build a strong and effective working relationship. They have
taken the time to get to know us, to understand our philosophy and
thereby be able to assess who will fit in to our practice, this
saves us valuable time. We like the fact that our relationship is
with a specific person and we are not 'passed around'. In fact our
relationship has reached the stage that if John advises me to see
someone, even if we don't have a vacancy, I will do so because I
know he has our interests at heart."
Anne Irwin (Managing Partner) Cottrill Stone Lawless
"I work with Catherine French of Sacco Mann, because she
provides a totally professional service. She invests the time in
understanding not only our recruitment needs but also our business
needs. This enables her to put the recruitment into context and
match the qualifications and experience with the personalities.
Catherine is extremely thorough in seeking candidates to our suit
our requirements, she responds quickly and will always take time to
ensure she has provided a candidate with whom we are happy to meet.
If only other recruiters provided such a service."
Richard Bunn (Practice Director) Withers and Rogers
"Sacco Mann has consistently provided a high quality and
professional recruitment service to Hammonds. They have
demonstrated an appreciation of our business needs and made the
effort to understand what we require when recruiting into
specialist areas of the law. I am happy to recommend their
services to others."
David Goodman (Partner) Hammonds
"Rachael has listened to my
requirements and made the effort to understand our business
resulting in selection of appropriate candidates for the position.
When it comes down to it, if I am unsure whether to offer a
job to a candidate, Rachael will give an honest, impartial view
having heard my views on the candidate. Sometimes this will
mean that I do not appoint, resulting in a loss of fee for Rachael
but she recognises the long term business relationship is more
important. Rachael is a pleasure to deal with and I trust her."
John Flathers (Head of Commercial Property, Leeds) Irwin Mitchell
"The Consultant is a skilled IP recruiter with the ability to
coordinate complex requirements and ensuring suitable matches
between client needs and candidate skill sets. I found working with
the Consultant a pleasure, and I would recommend their services to
anybody looking to fill an IP position"
Bernard McDonald (Associate Director) Intellectual Property, Emergent Biosolutions
"A recruitment consultant has a difficult path to tread in
working both for the employer who will be paying for the service
and the candidate who is placing their future career in the
consultant's hands. Having been both employer and candidate I
can say that Sacco Mann guides the process professionally and
skilfully and often with an excellent outcome."
Caroline Calverley (Practice Manager) Chafes Solicitors
"I have dealt with Sacco Mann for many years and have always
been impressed by their consistently high level of service. In
particular, the consultant works hard to understand our needs and
is quick to respond to them, either with excellent candidates, or
in more difficult areas, alternative ideas. In a competitive market
her professionalism and integrity stand out, making the recruitment
process considerably easier than it might otherwise be."
Tracy Foley (Training and Recruitment Manager) Walker Morris
"Sacco Mann has always taken a high level of care - in my
experience untypical with most recruiters - in establishing our
requirements and I've always been impressed and assured that their
investment of time behind the scenes ensures the presentation of a
shortlist of appropriate candidates for interview. The CVs
presented by Sacco Mann are an accurate reflection of the
candidates, who arrive fully prepared and briefed on the role and
culture of the company, making the recruitment process altogether
more straightforward and successful for all."
Jane Colton (Legal Director) Europcar UK
"The ETI has worked with Sacco Mann on the recruitment of 3
lawyers over the last two years. Finding and recruiting high
calibre candidates can be a challenge but Sacco Mann have been able
to work successfully with us to identify a range of possible
candidates and manage a successful recruitment process in all 3
cases."
Eamon Connolly (Legal Director) Energy Technologies Institute
"Rachael has provided me with a consultative approach since I
first joined DWF. Her knowledge of the Leeds market and expert
guidance have assisted with our growth at a highly competitive
time. The service provided by her and indeed the wider team at
Sacco Mann is one of the best I have come across and they are a
valued preferred supplier to the business.
Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity."
Michael Fiddamen (Recruitment Manager) DWF
"Professional recruiter. Good candidates. Well organised. Knows
the market well.
Top qualities: Personable, Expert, On Time."
Patricia Bint (Practice Manager) Watson Esam
"As a firm we have worked with Sacco Mann (and Rachael Mann in
particular) for many years. The reason that we continue to do so is
quite simple - Rachael ensures that she understands our needs as a
law firm, she knows how we work, and she then ensures that she only
sends to us details of candidates who would truly suit our
needs.
In a recent recruitment exercise where we had two positions in
mind, Sacco Mann sent us details of two candidates for each
position. We interviewed all of them, and each was perfectly suited
to us and we could have employed any one of them without any
regrets.
We are often obliged to use multiple agents to ensure that we have
access to the widest pool of candidates, but if I had to commit
exclusively to just one agency, it would be Sacco Mann."
Robert Whitehead – Partner Shulmans
"I have worked with Sacco Mann over a number of years to recruit
to key positions in my organisition. I have always found them
helpful and a good sounding board when considering areas for
recruitment. They are very knowledgeable of the industry and
a pleasure to work with."
Simon Stell (Managing Partner) Last Cawthra Feather
"I have had the pleasure of working with Sacco Mann for some
years. Without doubt, they are one of the best, most reliable
and most dependable recruitment consultants in their field I have
had the good fortune to work with and I recommend them
unreservedly."
Anthony Long (Chief Executive) Taylor & Emmet LLP
"I have worked with Sacco Mann for several years and the
Consultant's personable and professional approach always shines
through. They take the time to find out exactly what type of
role we are looking to fill and what sort of person will be right
for us. They only put forward candidates if they know that it
is a potentially good match for them and us. They also have
in depth knowledge of the legal market and are one of the
recruitment agencies I would always recommend. I also value
the fact that the Consultant deals personally with their
clients."
Geraldine Shaw (HR Manager) Shulmans
"The Consultant took the time to listen and understand the role
in detail. She was very thorough and organised, as a result she
provided us with candidates that fit the bill. I would recommend
her without hesitation."
Linda Persson (Recruitment Manager) Alstom
"As with most recruitment drives, finding the right person
amongst the many potential applicants is always a real
challenge. Working with Sacco Mann significantly reduced the
stress involved and the time required to find the right
person. I genuinely felt that there was real interest in my
recruitment need, finding the right person to fit in with the team
ethos, and for the clients that we were trying to provide quality
service to. I am delighted with the candidate appointed
and I would certainly use them again!"
Jane Horton (Head of Neurotrauma Team) Irwin Mitchell
"I am happy to confirm that I have always found the service from
all the consultants at Sacco Mann to be professional, proactive and
efficient, and they display a good market knowledge."
Helen Toohey (Recruitment Executive) DLA Piper
"Sacco Mann's key strength is their understanding of the
structure of the company and the legal team, built over long term
relationships. Their consultative advice and service is
refreshingly honest and they are not afraid to challenge or
question our conclusions, if it transpires that they feel it is for
the good of our business/team. They have consistently met our
recruitment demands and presented well-informed and suitable
candidates who fit our business both technically and
culturally."
Liz McDonald (Head of Legal) KCom
"Sacco Mann has recently completed an assignment for GDF Suez,
recruiting an assistant In-house Counsel for our Legal team here in
Leeds. The process has run smoothly as a result of the Consultant's
handling of the candidates and understanding of our business and
requirements. We have been extremely impressed by the level of
interest and detail taken by the Consultant who managed the
advertising campaign and provided a comprehensive shortlist of high
level and suitable candidates for interview, ensuring we have had a
tough choice to make. We felt the candidates were both well
informed and prepared on arrival for interview, and had clearly
been presented with an extremely positive image of our business and
we would use Sacco Mann's consultancy skills for any future
recruitment without hesitation."
Anita J Mara (Human Resources Manager) GDF Suez
"My dealings with Sacco Mann can be described in very few words;
Professional, efficient and highly effective."
Alan Hawkes (Practice Manager) Salehs
"Rachael always takes time getting to know her clients; she is
encouraging and creative, but not afraid to deliver tough messages
when need be. You always get that extra something from Rachael and
her firm."
Hilary Crook (Partner) Hatch Legal
"I have used Sacco Mann in relation to our fee earner
recruitment requirements over the course of the last 10 years and,
on each occasion, I have found their response to be quick and
effective. Their understanding of our firm and its culture is
such that they are able to provide very appropriate candidates who
fit our requirements well."
Fergal O’Cleirigh (Partner) Bermans
"I have worked with Sacco Mann, and have successfully recruited
a number of fee earners through them, over many years and have
consequently developed a close, working relationship with
them. They understand my business to such an extent that they
provide a very effective and professional service supplying
candidates who fit our culture well."
Michael Sandler (Partner) Keoghs Solicitors
"Shoosmiths have instructed Sacco Mann over many years and have
recently been successful in recruiting through them. The
course of this recruitment proved to be very well executed during
which time information was disseminated appropriately and the
process was dealt with promptly and efficiently. On the
whole, I found working with Sacco Mann to be easy, and have
established an informal, though professional, relationship
throughout."
Rita Tappia (Human Resources) Shoosmiths
"We have worked with Sacco Mann for about 5 years. They
have always provided excellent client care even when our demands
have been high. We feel that they give us honesty and have taken
the time to find out about Knight & Sons to ensure that they
only refer candidates that will fit into our firm. In an
overcrowded recruitment market it is reassuring to find an agency
that values its clients and provides a personal (and personable)
service."
Jane Selman (HR & Training Manager) Knight & Sons
"We have always found Sacco Mann to be professional and to
demonstrate a good understanding of our business, which reflects in
the quality of candidates submitted to us"
Roger Coleman (Managing Partner) Colemans - ctts
"Sacco Mann has an excellent approach to meeting recruitment
needs. They look at candidates as individuals and fit them to a
team in terms of personality and skills as well as technical
knowledge. They are exceptionally good at understanding how a team
is being built and helping with that process in the broadest sense.
The fact that they build long-term relationships is one of the
important factors in this."
Rachael Tunnicliffe (Private Client Partner) Gordons
"As Head of a multi-teamed Department, I instruct Sacco Mann
when I need to recruit externally because they have consistently
proven to be approachable, efficient and attentive to detail. The
consultant is interested in the work we do and the personalities of
the people that do it and she understands the high standards we
require. She is pragmatic and honest - if she doesn't have a
candidate of the calibre we are looking for, she'll suggest ways of
working with me to find the right person. She never inundates me
with unsuitable CV's and provides excellent background information
about potential candidates so that recruitment can be dealt with
efficiently."
Jane Wright (Head of Personal Injury Leeds) Irwin Mitchell
"James Hitti at Sacco Mann provided us with a strong selection
of quality candidates; we are confident that he did everything
possible to ensure we secured the best people available in the
market and we were very impressed with the speed & quality of
the service he provided."
Stephen Pinder (Head of Employment) EAD Solicitors
"I am pleased to recommend Sacco Mann to anyone considering
using their services. I have dealt with them for many years,
originally when I managed the CGU legal department and now in my
current position. They make great efforts to understand our
requirements so that they may recommend suitable candidates.
I think it is because of this open and candid relationship that
their candidates have enjoyed a disproportionately high rate of
success (compared with other agents) in their applications to us,
and gone on to prosper in our employment."
Donald Graham (Commercial Director Capital and Corporate Services) Norwich Union Life
"At Lees & Partners, we provide a high quality service to a
vast array of clients from the Wirral, North Wales and further
afield in private client and business specialisms ranging from
Clinical Negligence to Family law and Business Litigation to
Residential Conveyancing. We are delighted to have worked
with Sacco Mann in attracting quality candidates to work on the
Wirral."
Joanna Kingston (Business & HR Manager) Lees & Partners
"The Consultant asks the right questions and listens to my
requirements, short-listing candidates who he knows fit the role,
with a service that is professional, efficient and in a friendly
manner."
Mike Bracegirdle (Senior Partner) Poole Alcock
"I found the Consultant to be an honest and straight talking
consultant who took the genuine time to understand our business and
culture. Candidates were well prepared and enthusiastic, which has
helped ensure a smooth-running campaign and ultimate
placement."
Louise Hall (Head of Legal) Sage UK
"Recruitment Agents who are prepared to listen and understand
our business needs and act responsibly and responsively are worth
their weight in gold. As the Director of HR for
Hewitsons, I have worked with Sacco Mann over a number of
years. Sacco Mann demonstrates an approach to recruitment
which is highly successful because it is swift, professional,
discreet and honest and the consultant operates in a manner which
is entirely consistent with that. The key to their success is
their ability to take ownership of the project, working with me and
with the candidates. As agents, they stand out from the crowd and,
in a dynamic competitive environment, that's saying a lot!"
Caroline Lewis (Director of HR) Hewitsons
"I have always found that Sacco Mann send us candidates of the
highest quality. They take the time to understand our firm's
requirements and only present potential candidates who will not
only meet the technical requirements of the role but also are
likely to fit within our team ethic. I always let Sacco Mann know
when we have a vacancy."
James Dale (Head of Commercial Property) Lee & Priestley
"We have always found, over more than 12 years of dealing with
Sacco Mann, that they always take pains to match the right
candidates to our firm. This has meant that we have
confidence that their candidates are worth considering when they
are put forward and that after the appointment, they 'stick' - even
after the guarantee period! Some have been with us now for up
to 10 years."
Deborah Boylan (Head of Employment) Raworths
"I have used Rachael on many occasions. She has a considerable
knowledge of the legal market and a wealth of experience. She
undertakes her work with the highest standards of professionalism
and integrity and I have no hesitation in recommending her.
Top Qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert."
Andrew Hoyle (Managing Partner) Ward Hadaway
"If you ask around Leeds (as I did) there is only one name that
anyone mentions consistently and it's hardly surprising why.
Rachael Mann adds value to your business with every person she
introduces to you, in the most professional way possible. An
absolute star.
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity."
Sarah Ruston (Head of Legal) Squirrel Storage Limited
"I have worked with John in the past and have used him on a
number of assignments. I would highly recommend John and his
team.
Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity."
Raj Ali (Partner) Arc Properties
"Having been asked by Sacco Mann I am delighted to provide a
reference on their behalf. As I have been with my current
employer, Your Move, for only a short time I am writing this in a
personal capacity.I first got in contact with Sacco Mann in 1998
when I qualified. Sacco Mann placed me with Yorkshire Water
Plc and I moved from Cardiff to Yorkshire. I approached them
to help me find a new position and I was immediately impressed with
their professionalism and attitude. Since then I have kept in
touch with Sacco Mann both as a candidate and more recently as a
client. In addition I am the Secretary and National
Representative of the North East C&I Group and I am also
Communications Director for the National C&I Group. Sacco
Mann has, since the relaunch of the NE Group in 1998, supported the
group's activities, and for four years sponsored our annual
dinner. Sacco Mann has taken the time and trouble to
understand my specific requirements and has always acted with those
requirements in mind. Where other agencies have thought they
know best, Sacco Mann has listened and whilst they have provided
essential, informative information they have also valued my
opinion. My dealings with Sacco Mann have been open, honest
and straightforward. They offer support and guidance both
from the client and candidate perspective and I would highly
recommend them to anyone looking for a long term relationship with
a recruitment consultancy that can offer added value."
Sapna Bedi (Head of Legal) Your Move
"May I take this opportunity to thank you for your efforts in
placing your candidate with the Marine team of Hill
Dickinson. I appreciate that you "went the extra mile" to
place the candidate, especially when it was necessary to sort out
an expedited start date."
John Hulme (Partner) Hill Dickinson
"I have for many years worked closely with John Sacco and
his excellent team. Sacco Mann have always strived to deliver
the candidates that match the criteria and job specification I
wanted. They have consistently delivered really good
candidates. I would recommend them to any law firm which need
to recruit good people. On a personal note, (apart from John's
misguided sense of humour) he and his team have been fantastic to
work with. A genuine, no nonsense bunch who really want to ensure
that you as an employer find the right candidate, and, equally
importantly, that the candidate finds the right job. Right
person; right job - simple as that. Use them!"
Kevin Richardson (Partner) Richardson Law Solicitors
"The consultant listened to our requirements of the candidate
needed to fill the position and only forwarded CVs for those
candidates that had the relevant expertise and experience - as
opposed to the CVs of anyone that only had limited experience and
not within the remit, which was a refreshing change in contrast
with my experience with other recruitment agents. She was also
candid when she did not have any suitable candidates to put
forward."
Susan Bateson – (Head of Private Client) Lee and Priestley LLP
"Beachcroft Wansbroughs, Leeds, has used Sacco Mann for a
significant proportion of our staff recruitments at all
levels. We are confident that they have an in depth knowledge
of us as a law firm having taken the trouble to spend time with
us. They understand our business and our strategies and most
importantly they understand us as people. Therefore we know
that the candidates introduced to us by Sacco Mann will be of a
high calibre and will fit into our ethos."
Glen Miller (Managing Partner) Beachcroft Wansbroughs
"The consultant takes the time to listen and understand, he then
utilises that information intelligently to ensure accurate matching
of candidates to our requirements. He works well with us and
has excellent knowledge of the market and is willing to go the
extra mile. We trust his judgment."
Tina Crawford (Practice Manager) Denton Wilde Sapte
"Having used Sacco Mann on several occasions to fill vacancies
we have always been very pleased with the service we have had. We
find that they respond promptly to our approaches and yet take the
time to get to know both the firm and the candidates & to match
the two."
Catherine Whittles (Staff Partner) Bowcock & Pursaill
"We have used Sacco Mann for a number of years and built a
strong relationship with the Consultant. We find the service
he provides to be personable, efficient and effective. He has an in
depth understanding of our firm and uses this to ensure that
candidates submitted are truly reflective of our needs. A
consultative approach that makes the recruitment process
significantly easier."
Neil Franklin (Staff Partner) Rollits
"Sacco Mann are thoroughly professional and knowledgeable of the
marketplace. The Consultant's experience helps him to glean
the precise nature of our requirements and we feel he understands
our business. I can rely on Sacco Mann to provide an excellent
personal service with thoughtful and imaginative suggestions
towards a recruitment solution."
Tom Leach (Staff Partner) Burnetts Solicitors
"Sacco Mann has frequently offered me helpful and generous
advice on positions I have thought of filling and goes out of his
way to create imaginative possibilities for his candidates and
clients."
Mark Serby (Head of Commercial Ligitgation) Wake Smith
"From the very first moment that I made contact, we found the
service from you to be highly professional, extremely competent and
most importantly, you actually listened to our requirements and
made practical, constructive comment thereon. Considering
that we were recruitment agency 'virgins', we would certainly
use your services again should the need arise."
Richard Roberts (Partner) Gedye & Sons
"They go to great lengths to establish precisely what you want,
and introduce you only to those candidates who meet the
brief. It is a service professional to the highest degree,
but communicative and friendly."
Nigel Kidwell (Managing Partner) Jacksons