Rilwood Associates is an international executive recruitment company with its head office in Leeds, West Yorkshire. We are part of a privately owned group with a multimillion turnover, one of the largest independent recruitment businesses in the country. We know the secret of our success lies in the continued development of our people. Rilwood was established in 2003 by two successful and experienced recruitment managers, Ben Riley and Wayne Underwood. They envisaged a professional recruitment consultancy which was focused on its employees and committed to providing a truly consultative service. The realisation of this vision saw Rilwood expand into larger offices in 2004, and continue to grow quickly over the following two years. New divisions were set up, including a very successful FMCG division and a training service. At the end of 2006 the business moved to the current purpose built office, with capacity for 100 people. Today, in addition to Leeds, we also have offices in London and Halifax. We operate across defined markets with specialist teams recruiting in Healthcare, Engineering, Construction & Building Products, and FMCG. We have built an enviable reputation for delivering results in each of these markets. Through our total dedication to client satisfaction, we have successfully placed over 4,500 candidates since 2003. Whilst proud of past achievements, we remain ambitious to improve and grow further, and cement our position as the market leader in our field. By offering a fantastic level of service and providing a great environment for the people who work for us, we aim to continue to be the recruitment partner of choice.

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2. Rilwood Associates
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for business growth and success
Recruitment Solutions
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What sets Rilwood apart?
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Business Alignment
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strategic relationships
Practice Areas Expertise
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Rilwood Associates
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aligned to our client needs
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3. Rilwood Associates is a specialist UK-based search and selection firm, which works around the world with
global organisations, individuals and partners, to deliver a range of highly effective recruitment solutions,
utilising a collective of experienced people and our experience to meet your needs of talent capital.
“Talent capital, is the power a business gets when it starts
to view the talent of the people it employs as capital value.
The greater the value, the more likely the business is to
achieve its aims and goals.”
Kenton Robbins, Managing Director
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4. Strategic,
tactical
and
aligned
expertise
RECRUITMENT
For business growth and human capital success.
Mission
At Rilwood we believe that the heart
of our business is centred around
relationships. In building long term
and sustainable strategies we
become the “Trusted Advisors” to
our clients and candidates.
Values
VISIONS
Highest standard of ethics
To find talent
Excellent client experience
Represent talent
Enjoy work & embrace our
individuals
Build relationships
Strive to anticipate our client’s
needs
Motivated to make a difference
Integrity & honesty
Pay it forward
Creativity & imagination in
everything we do
Dedicated to our people
Mission Statement:
“DRIVE THE GROWTH AND
DEVELOPMENT OF OUR CLIENTS &
CANDIDATES THROUGH THE
TALENT OF OUR CONSULTANTS”
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5. In business for over 10 years, Rilwood Associates has built up an
enviable reputation as an outstanding firm of individuals
committed to business and recruitment excellence, clarity of
thought, value-driven and focused on delivering positive,
sustainable results for clients and people.
“Rilwood Associates are engraved as our sole recruitment
agency because they demonstrate the speed and
professionalism needed to operate in our dynamic industry
sector.”
Gary T Jacobson
CEO, Bifold
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6. Increase
business
and
personal
performance
RECRUITMENT solutions
Our recruitment solutions are always tailored to the needs and subtleties
of the organisation and its talent capital needs.
Retained Search
We are specialists in Search. If you have a senior or executive level vacancy, or a niche requirement which is difficult to
fill, we can help you to get the right result, quickly. Many of the best candidates for your business will be working for
the competition, well looked after and not actively looking to move. We can approach these high calibre individuals
confidentially on your behalf, and ensure you are represented professionally. Retained Search is a bespoke service
tailored to your needs, and we will give you feedback throughout the process and manage the project for you.
Retained Advertised Search
Advertising can attract exclusive candidates who aren’t available through other active methods or CV databases. We
are a leading advertiser in the quality trade and national press and associated websites, and we can create and manage
all aspects of advertised campaigns. We are experienced in planning integrated media campaigns, incorporating the
best mix of on and off line options. Coupled with a Search solution, this can be a powerful combination to ensure you
get access to the candidates your business needs.
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7. Results Only Recruitment
We’re constantly searching the market for the best candidates. Some of our clients have no specific requirement, but
are generally interested in bringing on people who can add value. We can bring specific people to your attention on the
basis that they are worth consideration, with or without an existing vacancy.
Training Services
We are able to offer a range of effective and results-focused training solutions, which can be delivered in our Leeds
office, or onsite anywhere in the UK. Our courses cover: time management and organisation, effective recruitment,
motivation and sales psychology, delivery and management. We are able to design and deliver bespoke training to your
requirements.
Board Services
We are experts in talent management, human capital and leadership strategy development. Our board services include;
board assessments, organisational advice, governance and diversity. Additionally, we undertake management
assessments – with audits, team effectiveness and performance management programmes. We have a proven track
record for leadership and executive development through assessment, coaching, succession planning and
on-boarding.
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8. What
sets
Rilwood
associates
apart?
OUR APPROACH
The recruitment industry is overflowing with consultancy agencies, jargon and false hopes. Rilwood Associates
have evolved to break the process down to its simplest levels, this gives our clients and candidates the
confidence to use our methodologies and rely on them.
Our experience in recruitment, plus our deep understanding of the process of attracting and building successful
recruitment strategies will impact all levels within our clients' businesses, what sets us apart is the difference we
make to our clients.
We want our clients to grow and transform their fortunes, by taking their talent capital and raising the standards
to reach lthe highest levels of performance. We take time to understand our clients, getting under the skin to
identify the heart of the organisation, to truly understand your purpose, vision, behaviours, challenges and
issues, aligning them with their talent capital.
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9. Follow up and monitoring of
outcomes is an essential part of
learning and relationship
development.
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Strategic development, create and
customise the solution and path best
defined for the desired outcomes.
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Compile resources and
information, market and
sector drivers and
economic performance,
prepare adverts.
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As part of extended
processes we can
conduct additional
selection processes and
testing to conform to most
rigorous of selections
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Due diligence, reference
checking, documentation and
covert referencing if needed.
Implementation, putting the
solution into action, posting the
advert, networking and head
hunting candidates.
Our Methodology
Developed over 10 years, the Rilwood matrix has been adopted by us as our benchmark and is now used widely by our
clients as their preferred route to market. Having embraced our methodology, many clients have seen their business
transformed through the talent capital model of recruitment.
As part of our Methodology we offer a dedicated team of qualified research staff, working alongside a senior consultant.
These researchers will target organisations and potential candidates within these organisations, providing time and
commitment to the campaign.
The research department will then provide the consultant managing the process with a document identifying between 5
and 10 potential candidates for this role.
In conjunction with a junior consultant the senior consultant will then discretely contact all of the above, ascertaining their
appropriateness and identifying their level of interest. A telephone interview will then be arranged for the most
appropriate candidates.
From these interviews a shortlist of approx. 8 candidates will be met and interviewed face to face by the senior consultant
and a final shortlist of 4 to 5 candidates provided for interview by you with a profile outlining the short listed candidates,
key strengths and possible areas to be further questioned during the interview process.
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10. Increased
relationship
value
results
in increased
long term
organisational
value
Business Alignment
Strategic relationships to achieve long term combined growth.
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11. Rilwood Associates works hand in hand with it’s clients and candidates to build lasting relationships that span a lifetime
and career.
By working closely with our clients and candidates like they were partners, we take recruitment to the next level by
holding our valued status as a trusted advisor. We place this as the real prize in our interaction.
Our approach to relationships is extensive and exhaustive. Through this value driven approach we understand the true
drivers of success in a business and we translate them into competencies in our candidates to ensure they will add value
beyond the audience.
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12. Industry
knowledge
driving results
and
understanding
Practice Areas Expertise
Maximising results through practice area excellence.
Rilwood works closely with our clients to share their business leadership and management through our practice area
expertise. We pride ourselves on being ahead of the curve with our industry knowledge.
Our extensive industrial team offers a wealth of deep sector understanding that ensures we not only understand your
business but have the network.
Our Board Services:
• Talent Management, Human Capital or Leadership Strategy
• Board Advisory (board assessment, organizational advice, governance, diversity)
• Management Assessment (management audit, team effectiveness, performance management)
• Leadership and Executive Development (executive assessment, coaching, on-boarding)
• Succession Planning
• Board Assessment
• Executive Coaching
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13. Medical,
Healthcare
& Life Sciences
creative &
digital
consumer &
retail
professional
services
building &
construction
Industrial
it &
technology
“Working with Rilwood was an enlightening process
that not only restored faith in the recruitment industry
but established a greater level of expectation of the
quality of the talent we can attract.”
Christophe, Bruel & Kjaer
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Aligned to our client’s needs.
Working closely alongside businesses and individuals, Rilwood Associates is made up of a passionate team of people
who strive to lead our market and deliver solutions.
From our head offices in Leeds, we are part of a large privately owned group that has an extensive global office network
across: Mainland Europe, Middle East, Far East and Australia. Building on this extensive network, the team based in the
UK are recognised industry experts with a wealth of experience that use the Rilwood methodology of a hybrid approach
of support and challenge that’s focused on results, whilst taking a realistic appraisal of the situation. As part of our
recruitment Rilwood methodology we approach assignments by assessing and scoping the client’s needs and
challenges and clearly mapping the strategy out to deliver that tailored solution to improve your talent capital.
Kenton Robbins
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ben riley
Wayne underwood
Managing director
joint chairman
joint chairman

15. Kenton Robbins is a leading operator in business and recognised as strategic expert. Kenton has helped a significant
number of businesses achieve their real true worth by identifying their issues, challenges and needs and helping them to
address them; be it strategic direction or the development of clear recruitment and Talent Capital strategies, by providing
solutions, tools, skills and expertise, he works through close and bonded relationships to help define clear vision that
gives tangible commercial outcomes. Kenton is former Regional Director for Yorkshire & the Humber for the Institute of
directors and a qualified Executive Coach.
Ben Riley is acknowledged as a leading entrepreneur with a well-established portfolio of business investments, having
studied European Business & Law he embarked on career in recruitment and now is widely regarded for his in-depth and
insight into organisational needs for talent development and how this can be successfully leveraged through people and
their behaviours to achieve sustainable growth and improve your employer brand perception.
Wayne Underwood has established himself as one of Yorkshire’s most successful business leaders and entrepreneurs
by seeing the value in organisational development and the power of talent in achieving success, Wayne’s insightful ability
to uncover the situation has been a key asset in his success, also holding a wide and diverse platform of business
investments he dedicates his time to the growth, development and enhancement of the group.
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16. Rilwood Associates Ltd
Springwood House
Low Lane
Horsforth
Leeds
LS18 5NU
T: 08712 888 888
Int: +44 (0) 113 25 83515
info@rilwood.com
www.rilwood.com