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Case Studies: Our Customer Success Stories

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A series of customer success stories from UK SMEs and global enterprises, showing how our recruitment solutions perform across different sectors.

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Urgently Hire: FD-to-MD for a Cambridge Manufacturing Group

Service

Urgently Hire

Sector

Manufacturing & Engineering

Location

Cambridge

Time to hire

3 weeks

The challenge

A founder-led manufacturing and engineering business in Cambridge required a mission-critical Finance Director capable of progressing to Managing Director within 12 months, supporting growth and a planned exit strategy.

Our approach

  1. On-site immersion within 48 hours to understand culture and leadership expectations
  2. Broadened search beyond traditional profiles to adjacent sectors
  3. High-touch, founder-aligned search delivered at pace

The result

An outstanding FD was hired and progressed to Managing Director within nine months, delivering significant commercial and operational impact.

“I thought all recruiters were a pain until I met David Dand of Coreus… the recruit was starting within three weeks. Highly recommended.”

Founder, Cambridge Manufacturing and Engineering Business

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Build a Team: 25 Electrical Engineers in 6 Months

Service

Build a Team / Talent as a Service

Sector

Engineering & Industrial Automation

Location

North East England

Brief

25 Electrical Engineers (£55,000-£70,000)

The challenge

An engineering firm delivering confidential automation projects for a major online delivery company needed to hire 25 Electrical Engineers within six months to protect major client contracts.

Our approach

  1. Embedded specialist engineering recruiter
  2. Headhunting and multi-channel candidate acquisition
  3. Structured, repeatable selection and onboarding process

The result

All 25 engineers were hired within the deadline, enabling project delivery and sustained business growth.

“Supreme case of multi-hire talent acquisition by David and his team at Coreus. The Build a Team service exceeded our expectations with how many brilliant engineers we were able to hire in such a short space of time. Highly recommend for any business looking to hire at speed without compromise.”

Owner and Managing Director, UK Engineering Firm

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Build a Team: A UK Financial Leadership Team

Service

Build a Team / Talent as a Service

Sector

Investment & Portfolio Management

Location

London & UK Regions

Salary level

£100,000+

The challenge

A European investment group acquiring UK SMEs required senior Financial Controllers and Business Controllers to support reporting, leadership and integration across its portfolio.

Our approach

  1. Deep alignment with values, culture and operating model
  2. Precision headhunting across senior finance markets
  3. High-touch candidate experience and structured assessment

The result

Successful appointments within deadline, followed by referrals for additional senior leadership roles.

“David’s attention to detail ensures alignment of technical capability and values. His honest feedback enables smooth and effective hiring.”

Finance Director, European Investment Group

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RPO and Recruitment Transformation for Landau Morley LLP

Service

RPO / Recruitment Transformation

Sector

Professional Services

Location

London

Outcome

Two senior leaders appointed

The challenge

Landau Morley, a London-based professional services firm, needed to modernise recruitment, employer branding and selection tools to attract Partner-track senior leaders.

Our approach

  1. Full audit of recruitment, selection and onboarding
  2. Authentic employer branding with video, imagery and employee voice
  3. Smart selection tools and structured interviews
  4. Targeted recruitment marketing for senior roles

The result

Two senior leaders were appointed, with the firm continuing to use the tools and branding years later.

“The advertising campaign was effective, and the interview process structure enabled us to adopt a much more consistent approach to better evaluate candidates.”

David Passe, Audit Partner at Landau Morley LLP

What clients and candidates say about Coreus

94% of our placed candidates accept offers and start.

Coreus successfully supported our recruitment for several critical and highly specialised roles. Their proactive and persistent approach in a tough talent market resulted in exceptional hires. A dependable partner for securing scarce or business‑critical talent.
Marina KooijmansChief People Officer, HLB International
We successfully hired an exceptional and well-suited candidate within a few weeks and at a fraction of the cost that traditional recruitment consultants would have charged us.
Johan AurenManaging Partner, Accountum
Coreus offered thoughtful, supportive guidance that helped me explore challenges in a deeper and more constructive way. Their ability to ask insightful questions and reframe issues created clarity and confidence in my decision-making.
Paul ChatterjeeDirector, People at Age UK
Truly understands our culture, connecting us with candidates who fit seamlessly.
Lesley HornungChief Marketing Officer, HLB International
Passionate about their work and honest about what changes are needed.
David RawlinsonManaging Director, Restaurant Property
An exceptional, proactive service, matching candidates with roles that align perfectly with their skills and career goals, backed by unwavering support and dedication.
Tracy GrazioliHead of Business Development and Strategy, TC Group
I have worked with the team on both sides, as a candidate and as a hiring manager, and highly recommend them. Attention to detail and due diligence that results in a great and longstanding matchup.
Steven FletcherFinancial Controller
An exceptionally professional and dedicated recruitment experience. Their clear communication, genuine interest in my goals and transparent approach built trust quickly. The support they provided throughout the process made a meaningful impact.
Jorge MadrigalCorporate Banking & Sales Relationship Manager
Exceptional support from start to finish. Coreus took the time to understand my needs, communicated clearly, and made the whole process smooth and stress‑free. A modern recruitment partner committed to both client and candidate, exactly who you want by your side when finding the right role.
Raj ChanaSenior Finance Business Partner, Paperchase
The best recruiters I have worked with in my career by far.
Richard NyikaSenior Audit Manager, PKF Francis Clark
It was a pleasure working with you. Honest, easy to converse with and timely communication. I also got excellent pointers to improve my chances of landing a great job.
Thomas Clark, ACAFinance Director, Fabco Sanctuary
Many creative ideas and action plans to help firms attract and retain talent, which is more critical now than ever. It was a lovely experience working with the team.
Rachel LiSenior Audit & Accounts Manager
David Dand - Founder & Managing Director of Coreus

David Dand

Founder & Managing Director, Coreus

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