Testimonials

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Alex Law at Headstar, and I can confidently say he is one of the best recruiters I’ve ever come across. From the very first conversation, Alex was incredibly supportive, professional, and genuinely invested in finding the right opportunity for me.He took the time to understand my skills, career goals, and what I was looking for in my next role. Throughout the entire process, he kept me updated, provided valuable insights, and made sure I was well-prepared for each stage. Thanks to his expertise and dedication, I landed an amazing job that aligns perfectly with my aspirations.If you’re looking for a recruiter who truly cares and goes above and beyond, I highly recommend Alex. Thank you for everything!

My experience with Headstar started in January 2025 through contact with Olivia and Natalie. Their approach is of creating a long term relationship rather than one of a more transactional nature. They spend valuable time with me to understand me, my history and my aspirations. They reviewed my CV and provided valuable insights to improve. They set the bar high for the competition to match.

Jenny has been great to work with. She has been contactable at all times and fully understood what type of role I was looking for - matching me perfectly. She has been a great guidance throughout the whole process which has ran quickly and smoothly.I will of course use Headstar for any future recruitment within my team - thank you 😊

Jenny at Headstar has been outstanding. Her clear guidance, transparency, and unwavering support, were instrumental in helping me secure my first Finance Director role.

Jenny was amazing to work with, she was super friendly, always kept me in the loop, and really understood what I was looking for. They matched me with a great job that fits perfectly with my skills and goals and negotiated a great offer for me. I couldn’t be happier—highly recommend them!

Great headhunters who go above and beyond specifically in this turbulent market. I would like to highlight the thoroughness and professionalism of Ross Wallace, who kept me updated on each and every step of the recruitment process that I initiated via him. Super pleased and happy to recommend Headstar to anyone looking to hire a recruitment firm.

I recently worked with Ross and I cannot recommend him highly enough. He was incredibly personable and friendly, making the whole process smooth and enjoyable. From the outset, he took the time to understand my specific requirements, despite them being very niche, and I was particularly impressed by his ability to find a position that was a perfect match for my job description—something I thought might be difficult given the specialisation. On top of that, he was efficient and kept me updated at every step. Great recruiter!

Would definitely recommend Ross for being so understanding and considerate to all my needs. Lovely person and a great recruiter.

From the moment I connected with Ross Wallace, I knew I was in capable hands. His professionalism, industry knowledge, and genuine commitment to my success were evident from the start. Thanks to his expert guidance and unwavering support, I not only secured my dream job but exceeded my own expectations. His advice throughout the interview process was invaluable, giving me the confidence to excel. If you're looking for a recruiter who goes above and beyond, Ross is the one to trust!

I would highly recommend Headstar to any finance professional. The whole team, particularly Jenny and Alex, invested lots of time and energy getting to know me and supported me throughout the process of finding a new role. They presented several great opportunities, offered excellent advice, and genuinely cared about making sure the role was a good fit for both sides. Thanks guys.

Rachel and Ross delivered some great career sessions for our students and graduates at Leeds Beckett University - thank you both!

I would highly recommend Headstar to everyone who is looking to make the right move. I am particularly grateful to Ross, who is an excellent advisor and a great person, who helped me secure my dream job. Ross really understood my needs, and successfully matched my profile with the right company.

A very efficient and simple process. Most importantly the candidate was right for our requirements not just a list of anyone and everyone

Ross at Headstar was fantastic in helping me find the perfect role. He took the time to really understand what I was looking for and matched me with a position that fit the role, industry, and culture I wanted. Ross also prepared me well for the interview, and I felt I had someone truly looking out for my best interests. I would definitely recommend Ross to anyone seeking a new job opportunity!

Headstar recently recruited our new CFO.The team (we worked mostly with James Roach and Jade Goodman) were very good to work with. They really understood our requirements, there was very good communication, they presented a strong list of candidates and they managed the process with the chosen candidate smoothly. Would definitely recommend. JP Lips, CEO DNA Payments

My experience with Headstar has been a very positive one!Natalie provided a personalised service from the start and searched for roles which align with my values.Highly recommend.

Nat was amazing finding an interim management accountant for us. Super helpful, quick to respond, amazing communication. Highly recommend Nat and everyone at Headstar! Fabulous company!

Nichola was excellent from first meeting to securing a new opportunity. She is friendly and helpful and understood what I was looking for in my next challenge - finding me a new job in no time at all. I would highly recommend Headstar and Nichola!

Alex did a great job in bringing a role to my attention which was perfect for me (and pleasingly the recruiting organisation felt that I was perfect for them too!). He supported me throughout the process and was helpful and friendly throughout.

Sophie recently placed me into the perfect role. She really understands what people are looking for such as culture, fit, role, industry, people and location. She took the time to understand exactly what I needed from my new role and really delivered on that. She prepared me well for my interview which I found to give me extra confidence boost that I needed. Her positivity shines through every interaction and is really enjoyable to work with.Sophie is highly recommended

Great service, quick, professional and matched me to a role very well

Rachel at Headstar has been amazing helping me secure a new role! Even taking time out of her weekend and Annual leave to make sure everything was secured and I was happy.Would definitely recommend Headstar!

Specifically ask for Rachel if you’re looking for a job!! She’s incredibly attentive, understanding and supportive when it comes to looking for your perfect role. She will stay on top of everything and allow the process to be fast and smooth.

High quality professional recruiters. These guys understand the market and work with you to get the right fit for your company. Highly recommend.

Rachael at Headstar Recruitment is an exceptional agent who went above and beyond to match me with the job I was looking for. She listened closely to my expectations and helped me in the process with an open mind. Her positivity, professionalism, and dedication made the job search process a breeze. I highly recommend her services!

Rachel was very approachable and extremely helpful. Thank you for your support

I had an amazing experience with Headstar. My recruiter, Ross Wallace, was extremely quick at finding me a place that fit all my criteria at the salary I wanted. He also asked all the right questions before finding me a place to figure out what I wanted out of my future employers and helped me feel fully prepared for my interviews if I could do more stars I would!

If you are looking for your next job role, I would recommend contacting Headstar recruitment.Rachel at Headstar was professional, courteous, and helpful, with that personal feel, matched me to the best role that was most suitable for me.

Ross was kind helpful and took the time to understand what I wanted from my next role. Thus far the role is everything I expect and wanted it to be.

Rachel was an absolute pleasure to deal with. Super professional and friendly, a complete breath of fresh air and an amazing person!

Rachel is amazing , I would highly recommend to anyone she is the loveliest person and helped me find a job in no time that fit in perfectly with what I told her I was looking for. Nothing was too much for her and has helped me every step of the way from my interviews to accepting the job & even after she is always just an email away and happy to help with any questions I have before starting my new role!

Big thanks to Alex for supporting our recent FC recruitment process. Alex made himself available out of normal hours on a regular basis which was much appreciated. A really well managed process and Alex went above and beyond to ensure we got the right candidate - thanks again!

Rachel was such an amazing person from start to finish. She helped me a great deal during the recruitment process. She was always available to provide me with any needed information. I'm glad it was her that was at my side during the whole process.

I thought it would take a while to find work but within a week rachael had placed me in the perfect role, always on hand to help and always with a joyus attitude. I couldnt have asked for better!

I worked closely with Ross in finding my new role. I cannot recommend Ross highly enough!

I had the wonderful experience of working alongside Rachel while helping me find the perfect role for me. She is a huge asset to Headstar Recruitment and made the job hunting experience really positive. She went above and beyond and I’m really grateful to have had her support.

Rachel has been really amazing. Very professional! Thank you Headstar for providing quality services and great staffs!

Simon and David have gone over and above with supporting me as an FD candidate. Their practical down to earth guidance, support with my CV and empathy has been invaluable, five ⭐'s and looking forward to future collaborations!!

Identified a great candidate for our business, and actually "listened" to what we were about, solid, professional service by Ross Wallace.

Ross has been super helpful with my move to a different job in practice. He really took the time to understand my needs and show me options that would suit me best! He’s kept me up to date with progress consistently and answered any questions I had!

I would highly recommend Alex @ Headstar for your recruitment needs. He really understood what we were looking for and kept up to date with the rapidly changing landscape in a fast paced environment. Alex did all the hard work for me and I was presented with a shortlist of high calibre candidates who had been well vetted for capability and cultural fit. The engagement didn't end when the offer had been accepted and he has continued to engage with both myself and the successful candidate through their notice period which has really taken the risk out the hiring process.

Olivia is charming in every way and makes you feel so comfortable in her company.I first got to know Olivia when I received an email asking if I was interested in a role which fitted my CV and profile perfectly.Initially I said 'No' to Olivia as I was in a very well paid contracted job, even though I still needed to travel to get to it.Olivia ran through the details of the JD with me on a Teams Call, and I became very interested.Olivia managed my expectations and those of her Client .....and I am delighted to say that I interviewed for the role and I am due to start my new job next month.If it was not for Olivia representing Headstar so thoroughly and managing her Clients and my expectations so precisely; I may never have taken a very general interest in the Clients Company, and the role any further. Thank goodness I did. You placed me well Olivia and I am grateful.

Absolutely amazing. I can't put to words where i can start thanking Headstar for supporting me in finding the right role for me as a winter graduate of 2023. Rachel deserves a massive thank you for making this easy, whether it was a quick catch up call or a drop of an email, she thrives in every aspect and is a brilliant asset to the Headstar team. I wish her and Headstar good luck to the future and would love to stay in touch as i progress with my new role 🙂

The Headstar team has brilliant individuals but more importantly works as a team. The team understands how to prepare candidates for their next role.

Jenny and James did a great job. Took a detailed brief from a long first discussion, and came back with a great set of candidates. Couldn't be happier with the service.

Rachel has been absolutely amazing through the whole process of my job search, she has kept me updated and given great advise for each interview.

Life is complicated and when we don’t know, we rely on those that do. Headstar have never let us down. They took the time to understand us as a client but also our culture. Recruiting the right skills and experience is important, recruiting the right cultural fit is just as essential.Taking time to listen to the experiences of the business and where it is heading, along with real life case studies of our experiences, focussed the brief. James and Jenny got down to the essential requirements very quickly, then we added the ‘nice to have’.Receiving targeted CVs with a clear supporting synopsis allowed the process to flow quickly. Seamless back office support and engagement from Jordan meant we were never hanging on for candidates or delaying the process.Recruiting senior finance staff is a challenging time, but not so with Headstar. We quickly came to rely on their quality work and effort. Navigating the fine line between job description and business need seems to be effortless for the team at HeadstarJenny and James deliver with patience and empathy exemplify their understanding of the requirements; they got the right fit with the right skills. Would I use them again?, we already are!