Our mergers and acquisitions experience of 100 combined years means our specialists have strong UK and international connections with owners, CEOs and Managing Directors looking to acquire or exit their business. We offer a range of impartial solutions which we tailor to your objectives to ensure the best outcome for you.
OUR M&A EXPERTISE
With an established network of over 40,000 UK and international businesses and over 100 combined years of Mergers and Acquisitions experience, we provide impartial best-in-class M&A solutions. Over the past couple of years our specialists have introduced our clients to over £750 million GWP of opportunity and added over £100 million of value to firms. Whether you’re looking to grow through acquisition or planning an exit, our specialists know the market inside out.
750m
GWP of opportunity introduced to clients
100m
of value added to UK and international companies
1000s
of businesses in our network
100+
combined years of M&A experience
OUR M&A PARTNERS
Our strong network of over 40,000 businesses across the UK, Europe, US and Middle East means we have established, trustworthy relationships with Managing Directors, CEOs and Private Equity firms, often looking to acquire or sell. We’re proud of the reputation we’ve built and how firms return to us again and again for help with their business growth.
MATCHING YOU TO THE RIGHT BUSINESS
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ANALYSIS
Our specialists conduct a detailed analysis and assessment of your business, including a financial valuation and growth trajectory. This helps to identify areas of opportunity and investment.
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STRATEGY
Once we understand how your business works and what your long-term goals are, we compile a detailed strategy. This includes set milestones with timescales and clear expectations.
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MARKETING
A detailed marketing strategy is crafted to effectively differentiate your business to potential buyers. We also introduce clients to tax, accounting and legal specialists for guidance.
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OPTIONS
We establish a panel of suitable businesses with mutually aligned values and cultures. Essential background information and data is provided to help clients select their preferred options.
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FEEDBACK
Dedicated support is provided to help our clients carefully assess options. Our specialists then work with clients to progress next steps and secure any offers from compatible businesses.
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SUPPORT
IDEX provide dedicated support throughout the process, offering guidance on all due diligence. We ensure issues are dealt with promptly, acting as an intermediary until contracts are signed.
"Graeme was fantastic! I felt he really listened to me, was proactive and super helpful. He made sure that I understood that his support did not just end once I got the job, but that I could reach out to him at any time if I felt I needed to. I have already recommended him to a number of people I know and will continue to do so!"
Graeme Winn, Managing Consultant, Financial Services
“My experience with Charlotte has been truly exceptional. From start to finish, she was consistently supportive, proactive, and genuinely invested in my success. Her positive attitude and approachable nature made the entire process smooth and reassuring. It never felt like just a job to her—she truly had my best interests at heart and went above and beyond to ensure I had everything I needed and felt confident every step of the way.”
Charlotte Flaherty, Senior Consulting, Financial Services
“Drew seems to know everyone. We have been very impressed with the candidates he introduces, and we have made hires as well. We have just made a replacement hire with a candidate Drew introduced. Drew not only identifies candidates but he qualifies them based on our unique needs, filters and presents them in such a way that is a huge time saver, in addition to finding folks we would never have reached. Through his activities sourcing yacht candidates for us and others, he identifies personal lines high net worth experts as well. As I mentioned, doing this for so long I was sure that I already knew everyone…how wrong I was. I highly recommend a call to Drew.”
Drew Crawford, Business Director, General Insurance
“You have been an invaluable partner to us in sourcing talent. Your proactive approach has greatly contributed to our success in filling recent vacancies by consistently delivering quality candidates who’s skills and experience align very well with our needs. Your efficiency and professionalism have made our recruitment process a lot smoother and I would highly recommend your services to any organisation seeking a reliable recruitment partner.”
Michelle Paish, Business Manager, General Insurance
“IDEX continue to demonstrate their skill in sourcing and introducing high quality broking businesses that are aligned strategically and culturally with Clear. Buyers and sellers interests are fully understood and well managed throughout the process, leading to very successful outcomes for all parties” says Paul Beck, M&A Director, Clear Insurance Management.
Colin McKenna, M&A Specialist
“IDEX has been an absolute pleasure to work with; specifically Dan Griffiths. They listen to our needs and search for quality candidates whose experience align with our open roles. They are responsive and provide frequent follow ups on open items. Great customer service all around. I would highly recommend using IDEX to any organization who needs assistance with staffing.”
Dan Griffiths, Business Manager General Insurance
“Meena was exceptional throughout the entire process and made the move go very smoothly. She provided excellent advice and assistance throughout.”
Meena Bahanda, Business Director and Head of Legal recruitment for Scotland
"From the moment you meet Alison she makes you feel at ease, and she really took time to listen to the types of roles I was interested in. Alison asked me a range of questions to get to know me, my strengths and my ambitions and then very quickly managed to short list a range of roles that all very much fit the profile I was looking for. Alison kept in touch with me during the end to end recruitment process, offering help, support and encouragement and I am really delighted to have found the perfect role for me as a result! If you are looking for a recruitment partner I would not hesitate to recommend Alison for either search and selection or recruitment partnership. A very enjoyable experience from start to finish as a candidate and a really nice person to be connected with too. 5 stars and a huge thank you Alison!”
Alison MacMillan, Executive Director Financial Services
“I just want to say thanks so much again for your help. I know you were just doing your job, but this is literally a life changing opportunity for me. This has opened doors for me to provide more for my family. From the bottom of my heart, I truly appreciate you and everything you’ve done.”
Drew Crawford, Business Director Marine/Transportation
“I found Lisa friendly, attentive and very efficient. She kept me in the loop every step of the way, from client overview to interview and onboarding assistance. I would wholeheartedly recommend getting in contact with her if you are looking for a job change!”
Lisa Williams, Client Delivery Manager General Insurance
“I would like to provide a special thanks to Allison who supported the development of my career and found me a fantastic opportunity. Her communication was excellent and having spent 3 weeks in my new position, I am very pleased I engaged with her in securing this position. Having such a great experience with Allison, I will highly recommend your services to anyone in the industry who is looking for a new role”
Allison Marshall, Client Partnership Director General Insurance
"Meena was absolutely excellent! Hopefully I don't have any need to use her services anytime soon, but if I did, I would contact her in a heartbeat. I would definitely recommend Meena to any friends or family who are looking to change jobs. She kept in touch regularly and provided me with plenty of advice before interviews.Meena is extremely efficient and supportive. She listened to my views on what kind of role/firm I was looking for. She organised 5+ interviews so quickly. She caught up with me after each interview and kept in touch during the periods where I was waiting to hear from the employers. Even if there was no update, Meena kept in touch to let me know she was chasing for responses.Before starting my new job, Meena kept in contact to make sure the whole onboarding process went smoothly and she checked in even after I started to make sure all was okay. Highly recommend. Thanks Meena!”
Meena Bahanda, Business Director and Head of Legal recruitment for Scotland
“Meena is a first class consultant who gets to know what the client wants and matches them with the perfect job. I have recommended Meena to many colleagues over the years and will continue to do so. She has been fantastic and I wouldn’t trust another consultant as much as I trust Meena to find the correct role.”
Meena Bahanda, Business Director and Head of Legal recruitment for Scotland
“I couldn't recommend Ashlea enough, from the start of the recruitment process to the end she has been amazing. She is not only professional but very personable and makes what can be a daunting decision much easier.I really don't know how Ashlea has the time to offer such a personalised experience, throughout the process I felt I was the only person she was looking after. Even when I had accepted the role she was still in contact to ensure everything went smoothly, she is really by your side from start to finish to ensure the decision you make is what is best for you.Can't thank Ashlea enough, she is a true expert in her field, and is a pleasure to deal with.”
Ashlea Walton, Client Director Financial Services
"I cannot rate Ashlea highly enough and would definitely recommend her to anyone thinking about their career options. Her knowledge of the employee benefits industry, being able to match candidates to the needs of her clients, and her ability to understand what you are looking for is second to none. The support I received from Ashlea during the interview and recruitment process was fantastic, I honestly felt like I was the only candidate that she was dealing with and nothing was too much trouble for her”
Ashlea Walton, Client Director Financial Services
“From the minute I started to look into the next step of my career, Ashlea has been fab in terms of listening to what I wanted to explore, was very supportive and created opportunities for me. She has helped me gain my preferred role. Throughout the process, Ashlea kept me updated and always responded quickly. She was open with all the feedback and is very passionate about helping her candidates. Also, ensuring a good client/ candidate match. She’s definitely a recruiter who is on your side!”
Ashlea Walton, Client Director Financial Services
“Ashlea provided me with the most support in identifying, preparing for and transitioning to a new role, I have ever had. I would always recommend Ashlea to anyone looking for a new role”
Ashlea Walton, Client Director Financial Services
“Ashlea has amazing knowledge and insight of the employee benefits industry. Ashlea provides practical and realistic advice and is extremely proactive in the way she works. Throughout the whole process Ashlea was reassuring, had my best interests at heart and looked after me as a candidate, more than I have ever experienced with other recruiters”
Ashlea Walton, Client Director Financial Services
“Thank you for all your help, Louise! Must say I’m very impressed with you and the way you have been so on the ball and efficient. I have registered with a few recruitment services and not one of them got back to me after my initial contact, but you have been amazing!”
Louise Bibb, Regional Manager Financial Services
“Lynn was amazing and had me set up with interviews within a day or two. I wouldn’t have managed this myself and I am so very grateful for all of her help and support during this process.”
Lynn Wilson, Senior Consultant Financial Services
“Alex was amazing from the get-go, she was really friendly and helpful and managed to secure me a few offers - all different, which was good as it gave me options. In the end, I went to Verlingue who have been great so far. I would highly recommend any of my friends to speak to Alex in the future, she was just amazing from start to finish and even took the time to see how I was settling in. Thanks again Alex."
Alex Callinan, Managing Consultant General Insurance
"Rhys is highly knowledgeable about the legal industry and goes the extra mile to ensure both the candidate and employer are the right fit. At all stages of the recruitment process, Rhys set himself aside from other recruiters through his great communication skills, connections with firms, and hard work. These qualities are highly appreciated in what can be a stressful time for the candidate. I highly recommend other legal professionals to use Rhys when they want to find a job, either inside or outside of London."
Rhys Elliott, Senior Consultant Legal Private Practice
"Ashlea spent three years trying to contact me - that is tenacity!! It paid off because when I was ready to leave my job her name was very familiar to me, so I was happy to have a chat. She does her homework and does not try to fit a round circle into a square hole. She actually takes time and care in selecting the right candidates for the roles she has and therefore both parties are happy with the outcome. She was incredibly professional and responsive making sure that the interview and enrolment process was moving forwards quickly. She builds rapport easily and consequently, I find her very easy to talk to. Would highly recommend. Thank you Ashlea - I am happy to be working again!"
Ashlea Walton, Client Director Financial Services
"Rhys has a thorough understanding of the legal market and provided invaluable assistance during my job search. I really enjoyed working with Rhys and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a new legal role.”
Rhys Elliott, Senior Consultant Legal Private Practice
“As a need arose within Piiq Risk Partners to appoint an Aviation Broker in Chicago, we instructed Drew to help us find a suitable individual who would not just suit the role specification, but would fit into the culture within our business.We found Drew to be highly professional, he knew his market very well, despite being based in the UK. He identified a number of impressive candidates and we have since made an appointment on an individual who ticked all the boxes.”Kevin Wagner, Partner, Piiq Risk Partners
Drew Crawford, Business Director Marine/Transportation
"I am pleased to be able to say Ashlea sourced, recommended and ultimately helped me to secure a superb position last year. She works extremely hard for her candidates and is in constant contact throughout the whole process.Subsequently she has continued to help us with new and vacant positions, counselling on the market and best approach for success.I have no hesitation in recommending Ashlea, whether you are looking for a position, or a business that needs one filled."
Ashlea Walton, Client Director Financial Services
"I worked with Ashlea when looking for a new position. I found Ashlea to be very proactive and was able to source many opportunities for me, with a variety of different companies.It took a lot of the pain away from looking for a new position, a lot of recruiters will offer you one opportunity and that will be it, whereas with Ashlea, she was able to offer me a variety of different companies and had a point of contact with the majority of the companies I was interested in working for.She is very down to earth, very relaxed and takes a genuine interest in getting to know the candidates. I would strongly recommend anyone to work with Ashlea if they are looking for alternative employment."
Ashlea Walton, Client Director Financial Services
"Ridiculously intuitive, Lisa understood what I was looking for in a role and employer and has always worked with me to find the best fit for me.Lisa gets an understanding of who you are and what you are looking for and has never just treated me like a candidate and wants to ensure you find the right fit.Whilst I hope to have found my forever home, I would recommend working with Lisa to find yours. She listens and hears more than you say.Thank you Lisa.”
Lisa Williams, Client Delivery Manager General Insurance
"I can't thank Alison MacMillan enough for her dedication and professionalism in helping me to secure a fantastic new role with one of the top companies in the UK. Friendly and approachable, she has been extremely supportive throughout the whole journey.She is extremely proactive, knowledgeable, polite, and supportive. She has a genuinely positive, can-do attitude and worked with me to better understand the roles that I was genuinely interested in - rather than blindly sending lists of unsuitable vacancies. Highly recommend."
Alison MacMillan, Executive Director Financial Services
"I have worked in partnership with IDEX frequently over the last 15 years and they have always delivered. In a recent recruitment project, Lisa took the time to properly understand the brief both in terms of the skill set required but more importantly understanding the ‘fit’ of the candidates to the organisation and culture that the roles require.She displayed a methodical and organised approach and always kept me appraised of progress; both good and the bad, that helped us adapt to the demands of a very challenging environment, where there is strong competition for great talent. IDEX quickly and efficiently narrow down to a shortlist of suitable candidates, of which I am delighted to say has contributed to the delivery of recruiting a great fit to some highly talented teams over the years. I have always been satisfied with both the process and the end result! Thank you IDEX and long may it continue.”
Lisa Williams, Client Delivery Manager General Insurance
"I can't thank Alex enough for the support and encouragement he gave me to secure my new job role. He really listened to what I was looking for, matched me with a great opportunity, and coached me throughout the application/interview process. Alex is professional yet approachable and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for work in Financial Services."
Alex Merrick, Business Manager Financial Services
"Rhys was brilliant. He was efficient and knowledgeable and by far the best Recruiter I have ever encountered. He listened to what I wanted and my experience and secured interviews with firms that fit my wants. He never distributed my CV to thoughtless firms and he seemed to genuinely care for my new role hunting. I couldn’t recommend Rhys more if I tried. I hope I never have to use him again, but if I do, I wouldn’t think twice."
Rhys Elliott, Senior Consultant Legal Private Practice
"Alex invested a great amount of time in getting to know me and helping me find a suitable role.Throughout the process, Alex remained in regular contact, and I valued having somebody I could talk to about the anxieties that you might typically face when considering a big move.Thanks to Alex, I've found the perfect role with an excellent company and look forward to getting my feet firmly under the table."
Alex Merrick, Business Manager Financial Services
"Louise, and the wider team at IDEX, has and continues to be a great partner for Amber River. Louise has gone to great lengths, building key relationships not only with our Central HR Team but also with each of our individual businesses, providing tailored, knowledgeable guidance and support. I know I don't even need to be involved in conversations between Louise and our hiring managers, I'm confident in both her abilities in recruiting within financial services but also her stakeholder management. We have only had great feedback and praise for Louise and the rest of the Team at IDEX and will continue to partner with them."
Louise Bibb, Regional Manager Financial Services
"There is one word that best describes Lisa and that is Amazing! Her passion and enthusiasm are infectious and Lisa really does show that she is interested in the best possible outcome for her clients. Lisa is an absolute credit to her company and her clients and I am extremely pleased to have worked with Lisa, which resulted in me finding my dream job!Lisa is engaging and supportive and really takes time to understand what is needed to get the right match for the candidate and the company. The whole process was great and this is down to Lisa's commitment to offering a great service.I know Lisa worked very hard for me and did a great job in updating and supporting me through the process, I really am forever grateful for her support and I would recommend Lisa to everyone over and over as she really is a superstar!"
Lisa Williams, Client Delivery Manager General Insurance
"James Salmon was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. He took the time to listen thoroughly at the start of the process, advising which potential placements were more likely to meet my requirements. He kept me well informed with any progress and I had excellent pre-interview discussions and advice. James always followed up with me after an interview both before and after speaking to the interviewer. I am incredibly grateful for his service, it has made a daunting process far more manageable, and should I decide to move on in the future he'll be the first person I call!"
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James Salmon, Business Manager Financial Services
"Ashlea helped me to find my current role with Towergate and was a pleasure to deal with throughout the process. She works with candidates to identify the right fit and keeps in touch with regular updates. Her focus is on building relationships rather than just placing a candidate. I would (and have) whole-heartedly recommend partnering with Ashlea."
Ashlea Walton, Client Director Financial Services
"Earlier this year I had the pleasure of dealing with Allison Marshall from IDEX Consulting with regard to a new opportunity/role.I had previously worked for a specialist insurer for 20 years, so this was always going to be an extraordinarily difficult and somewhat brave move for me.Allison was absolutely fantastic in supporting me throughout the process. I cannot express just how brilliant Alison has been both in presenting the opportunity, supporting me through the recruitment process, and indeed afterward.I am pleased to report I am doing really well in my new job and the opportunity was everything Allison said it would be. I am absolutely confident in the decision made and I would like to express my sincere thanks to Allison and the IDEX team for their professionalism and support throughout."
Allison Marshall, Client Partnership Director General Insurance
"I have worked with Ian for a good part of 2022 on a collaborative project to recruit high quality candidates for vacancies at NIG. I value the pace at which Ian works, as we both recognise that this is important within the current climate and there is no room for unnecessary delays. Ian is hungry for business, seeks to genuinely understand the role he is looking to place a candidate into, and is honest when he feels someone may not be the right fit. All qualities of a successful recruitment partner. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with Ian again on a similar project, or to recommend him to anyone else."
Ian Kennelly, Regional Manager General Insurance
"Both Jayne and Lisa were fabulous, they were clear and supportive all the way through, and helped me negotiate through a very new experience. I had been in my previous company for 23 years so it was a daunting experience to look elsewhere and take that lunge. Jayne and Lisa were both knowledgeable and really considerate of how I felt through the whole process. Making it simple and as stress free as possible. I couldn't compliment them both anymore and have already recommended them to friends and colleagues as people to go to if they decide to move."
Lisa Williams, Client Delivery Manager General Insurance
"The whole process was brilliant with a few potential opportunities presented to me. I hadn’t interviewed for 6 years so I felt a bit out of practice but James helped my confidence to not only complete but enjoy the interview process. I received great guidance for the assessment center day on how to and how not to come across and the type of questions I should ask and be asked."
James Salmon, Business Manager Financial Services
"Michelle is my go-to recruiter, she delivers honest and clear advice on candidates. Her approach is one that works for us and I have been lucky to have her recruiting for my team over the past 5 years, she recruits my team and as we grow, she will continue to do so for us and the wider business. She is an absolute star and we have consistently turned down any approaches from other recruiters because her practical, professional, and personal approach is unrivaled. Also, she absolutely makes me laugh!"
Michelle Paish, Business Manager General Insurance
"Ashlea recently placed me for a role within the Employee Benefits industry and I cannot speak highly enough of how helpful Ashlea has been throughout the process. She really took the time to understand what role would be best for me based on my experience and always acted in my best interests which was a refreshing approach in a competitive industry. From start to finish she checked in with me to keep me updated at all stages and ensured that I was fully prepared for my interview. Certainly the best I have worked with to date and would highly recommend to anyone within the Employee Benefits industry that is looking for a new role."
Ashlea Walton, Client Director Financial Services
"The experience was very positive, never an easy decision to change roles/firm but, I was able to make informed decisions because of the support Louise showed me throughout, thanks again IDEX!"
Louise Bibb, Regional Manager Financial Services
"Alex has been fantastic throughout the whole recruitment process. He has supported me at every step and was more than happy to pick up the phone and discuss any questions I had and offer his expertise on numerous occasions. He is a very experienced recruiter and this comes across in his understanding of the industry. His explanation of the role was very accurate and was exactly what I was looking for. He made sure that the role was going to be suitable for me by asking relevant questions and really listening to what was important to me and for my career. I found this a refreshing approach and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. I would highly recommend Alex for anyone looking to progress their career in financial services."
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Alex Merrick, Business Manager Financial Services
“A few months ago, we recognised the need for a Marine business development manager for the USA, recruiting and retaining producers for our business, and we set Drew the task of finding the right individual.In no time at all, Drew presented us with 7 high quality candidates, all of whom would have done justice to the role.During the process, it became clear that the position was really a 2 person role and Drew quickly adapted to the new circumstances. This did mean that one of the positions would not be quite as attractive to the candidates, but Drew quickly understood what needed to be done and in no time we had interviewed and recruited the people we needed.Drew’s work didn’t stop there, however. With all offers of employment come questions, obstacles and, inevitably with this calibre of candidate, counter offers and alternative persuasions. Drew dealt with all this for us and has now delivered 2 high quality individuals who will be committed to our business.We can’t speak highly enough of Drew.”
Drew Crawford, Business Director Marine/Transportation
"Alex approached me about a fantastic opportunity to further my career - I cannot recommend him strongly enough very professional and also personally caring, no hard sell - if he says he’ll call you back, he does! If you’re thinking of changing jobs, you could do a lot worse than speak to Alex."
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Alex Merrick, Business Manager Financial Services
"Meena has recently assisted me in finding my current role. Her knowledge and professionalism are exceptional, not to mention her invaluable support and sound advice in every stage of the process. I cannot recommend Meena enough."
Meena Bahanda, Business Director and Head of Legal recruitment for Scotland
"Working with Alex has made me see the value in working with a recruiter. He not only showed me a great opportunity but also helped me understand more about the role and the company. He clearly knew his client very well and kept me updated regularly on what to expect and next steps throughout. I would not hesitate to recommend working with Alex and definitely worth at least having a conversation with him."
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Alex Merrick, Business Manager Financial Services
"Meena helped place me in my current role in 2021. The service she provided was professional and personal from start to finish. I felt that she really understood what I was looking for. The after care service was also appreciated; we're still in touch and I was so grateful for her support while I was starting in the new role. I would recommend her without a doubt."
Meena Bahanda, Business Director and Head of Legal recruitment for Scotland
"Louise is extremely delivery focussed and committed to delivering a great service. Feedback from the businesses that Louise has worked with has been really positive!Louise has been very good at managing our expectations on the market and the need to focus on our offer – package, hybrid working, commitment to development & growth – and the candidate packs have been well received in the business."
Louise Bibb, Regional Manager Financial Services
“I have had the pleasure of working and forging a healthy working relationship with Adam. I am in a rush for talent, but not for the sake of it, and it's been imperative that the candidates presented are put through a strong three stage due diligence process. Out of the four candidates presented for one role, we had offer letters to three, and one other strong candidate's salary request proved to be a deal breaker. The market Adam operates within is vicious; the war on retention of talent meant candidates rescinded on their words, despite Adam going through a vigorous validation process."
Adam Burns, Client Director General Insurance
"It has been an absolute pleasure working with Matt. From the outset, he listened attentively to my personal and professional goals and took the time to understand what I was looking to achieve in my career, my timescales and the type of company I wanted to be a part of. I was extremely conscious of maintaining confidentiality and Matt understood my concerns and was supportive, which was very important to me. He remained on hand throughout the entire process and I felt he not only had my best interests at play but gave me fantastic, impartial advice. His employee – employer matchmaking expertise is second to none and this has been evident with feedback internally. I wouldn’t work with anybody else. I am very thankful I chose Matt with my career move and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him."
Matt Green, CEO IDEX
"Well first and foremost, for me, was the ease and simplicity of the whole recruitment process. To which I would again take this opportunity to thank you for. From initial direct approach and to the job offer, you have provided invaluable help & support, even when I thought I had messed up the second interview. I am struggling to find any areas that could have been improved upon. I even appreciate the joke when you called with the job offer and I’m glad that you felt we had built up a relationship where you felt comfortable in pulling my leg (it would probably be something I would have done as well)."
Alex Callinan, Managing Consultant General Insurance
"I would like to thank Louise for the support that she provided to me whilst seeking alternative roles in Financial Services. Louise took time to understand why my previous role had not turned out as expected, what went well and importantly what did not go so well. Time was taken to understand the key elements to any new role, focusing on my main requirements. Time was taken to understand my skills and preferences in identifying roles that would be of interest. Her availability and communication during the process was faultless. Louise knew that it was not just about the salary, but the company, its culture and remuneration was not the main objective. I would have no hesitation in recommending Louise to the many colleagues I have built up during 30 years in financial services."
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Louise Bibb, Regional Manager Financial Services
"I have worked with Ian for a number of years now and he is my ‘go to’ person for recruitments needs from junior, entry-level, right through to leadership roles. I find him to be friendly, personable and a great communicator and is a pleasure to work with. When recruiting, it is key to me that I work with someone who communicates regularly, understands the role requirements and also the culture of the company, along with the team dynamics. This is exactly my experience of working with Ian as he consistently identifies candidates that meet the criteria. Not only does Ian understand the demands and needs of our company but he has a strong understanding of the Insurance market and the challenges posed in recent times across UK Regions and London market. All of the candidates onboarded through Ian have been retained in permanent roles with a couple being fast tracked into more senior roles which is a testament to the quality overall and the ‘fit’ of the candidates introduced."
Ian Kennelly, Regional Manager General Insurance
"Alison kept looking when other recruiters stopped. In this day and age of spam recruitment messages and never ending applications the only person you need is Alison at IDEX. After spending time carefully listening to my requirements and noting down my personal circumstances she endlessly searched and never gave up until she delivered on the job I was looking for. After attempting to use many agencies on LinkedIn I'd all but given up on moving roles until Alison got involved. Now I'm in the job I've been after for years and have no need to speak to recruiters again! I cannot recommend Alison enough."
Alison MacMillan, Executive Director Financial Services
"I would highly recommend using Alison if you are looking for a new role! She helped me find my current position and couldn’t have been more helpful. We had spoken on the phone and Alison really took the time to listen and hear me out. I felt that Alison took into consideration everything I had said and found me the perfect role. I was given interview techniques and advice and found her services invaluable. Alison checked in with me before my interview and also on my first few weeks in my new role. My current role is exactly what I had been looking for and I am grateful to Alison for finding me this position."
Alison MacMillan, Executive Director Financial Services
"Whilst working with Alex, she has shown professionalism as well as a passion for not only SJL’s needs but also for the candidate’s best interests. Whilst providing quality candidates who are of relevance, she has communicated with us at every step of the process ensuring all parties are comfortable and informed. It has been a pleasure to work with IDEX and Alex and I look forward to continuing to work together in future. "
Rob McKechnie
"I dealt with IDEX Consulting when recruiting a new member for our support team. I was really pleased with the help and advice they provided which resulted in us securing a new member of staff. I was particularly pleased, and grateful, that IDEX listened to my requirements and responded with appropriate candidates, this made the process a lot easier. Thanks IDEX, I look forward to working with you again in the future."
Doug Pritchard, owner PFP Wealth Planning
"Emma made a very daunting, complicated process a smooth and effortless one. Emma was always easily contactable outside of office hours and a pleasure to deal with. She fully understood and appreciated what I wanted in my career and acted in my best interests at all times. I would thoroughly recommend Emma to anyone looking change roles."
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Emma Delli-Bovi, Business Director Legal Private Practice
"Since her initial contact with us last year, Emma has very quickly become one of our top recruitment partners on the PSL by consistently providing us with top quality matches, across all of our departments. She has taken the time to get to know each of our areas and as a result is able to work with very little instruction and think outside the box when need be. She is just the right balance of friendly and professional. Truly a pleasure to work with."
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Emma Delli-Bovi, Business Director Legal Private Practice
"Emma helped to guide me through a relocation to a new city. She had a number of contacts which opened up some unadvertised roles for me to apply for. She really listened to and provided advice on my concerns, and was never pushy which I really appreciated. She had a friendly and positive approach which also took a lot of the stress out of the process!"
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Emma Delli-Bovi, Business Director Legal Private Practice
"I was exceptionally fortunate to have Jonathan as my recruiter in my recent experience relocating back to the Middle East. Jonathan was professional and most importantly very responsive. He kept me informed of developments regarding applications and interviews as soon as they occurred. This meant updating me via text, phone call or email nearly every day. Jonathan took the time to understand my career objectives, the type of firm I wanted to work for, the work I was keen to continue doing and the location I wanted to live in. By taking the time to understand my objectives Jonathan put me forward for positions that were most suitable. It was clear that Jonathan had existing relationships with Partners in high calibre firms and understood their needs as well. Jonathan therefore was uniquely aware of positions and opportunities. Jonathan was supportive and encouraging during the interview process and subsequent negotiations. I am now happy in my new position which I feel is a good fit for me both personally and professionally. I can highly recommend Jonathan to both clients and candidates as a leader in the region for recruitment."
Jonathan Turner, Executive Director Legal Private Practice
"Jonathan has assisted us with the selection of candidates for a number of our more challenging roles and I have always found him to be highly customer centric. He is very diligent in his approach and is able to provide us with high calibre candidates quickly which helps us minimise the downtime we experience as a result of any turnover or growth. I would have no hesitation in recommending Jonathan to others who require quality recruitment support."
Jonathan Turner, Executive Director Legal Private Practice
"Jonathan is a consummate professional. He knows the Middle East market inside out and everybody involved in it. Jonathan's client care skills are second to none. He always made himself available for a conversation and happy to offer independent advice and tips about living in Dubai despite it not having any direct benefit to himself. Jonathan will be the first person I get in touch with should I look for a new challenge and he is my recommendation to anyone else looking for the next step up in their career."
Barrister and Senior Associate
"From start to finish my experience of working with Emma was first class. She was given a difficult task, that many other recruitment consultants couldn’t help with, but by using her excellent recruitment skills and by paying attention to detail she found the right candidate to match the profile I was looking for. I would highly recommend Emma to anyone."
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Emma Delli-Bovi, Business Director Legal Private Practice
"I contacted Jack to look at opportunities with local firms and he was fantastic exceptional from start to finish. He was proactive which is often not found with my recruitment agencies who just try and fill a job. Jack engaged me with several firms and kept close contact throughout. The icing on the cake was a good luck message on the day of my first new position. I'd highly recommend Jack to anyone seeking opportunities and also for any companies looking for suitable candidates. A little gem!”
Jack Lawlor, Business Manager
"I have been dealing with IDEX for the last few years and they are one of the best recruitment consultancies I have ever dealt with. In what is a very competitive and cut throat industry, IDEX's professionalism shines through. My consultant immediately understands what type of staff I require, and only sends me CVs for people who can fit the role. Allied to this, they work hard to keep me informed of progress and are very personable to deal with."
Managing Director
"IDEX Consulting helped with my recruitment needs in finding key hires within the company. They were incredibly proactive in finding candidates and helping with the process from start to finish. The candidates were of high quality and everything is well prepared for interview with excellent feedback."
Kevin White
"IDEX have worked as a supplier of the Brown Shipley Birmingham office and have successfully completed a number of key appointments for the business. I would have no hesitation in recommending IDEX as a specialist consultancy within Financial Services."
Head of Birmingham Office
"Working with IDEX was one of the most pleasurable experiences I have had whilst working with recruiters! From first contact until they successfully placed me into my new role, they constantly supported me in my application and provided me insightful and genuine feedback. They went above and beyond my expectations and what I have previously experienced from other recruiters and ensured that I was prepared for interviews and provided an approachable but professional service. The service is highly recommended to anyone looking for a recruiter who genuinely cares about your application.”
Corporate Broker
"I’ve known Alex for a number of years and have always found her professional and knowledgeable. She has a huge amount of expertise in the local insurance market and, less commonly, in my specific area of business too. I’ve not known her to push opportunities for the sake of it and, as a case in point, the role she brought to me was ideal and something of genuine interest. I have now been in my current job 3 months and am thoroughly enjoying it – many thanks to Alex and IDEX. I now wouldn’t consider dealing with another recruitment firm and I would highly recommend Alex to all candidates.”
Alex Callinan, Managing Consultant General Insurance
"IDEX have a personable yet professional approach to representing their clients and sourcing opportunities which match their skills, knowledge and experience. They communicate well at all stages of the process and have a calm yet tenacious approach. A real pleasure to work with and a company I would recommend."
Corporate Account Manager
"I have used IDEX Consulting now for 7 years, for all my recruitment needs. Most importantly, they take time to understand the role that you are trying to fill and also to get to know their clients. Therefore, when you receive a CV, you know that the candidate should be suitable for an interview. I will, on this basis, continue to use IDEX and would not hesitate to recommend their services."
Commercial Manager
"Through IDEX, we have found the right people for the right position. They understand client requirements and the market place, which sets them apart from the opposition. IDEX have met all of my requirements and I see them as an important partner for our future development needs."
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Mike Hawkes
"Tasker Insurance Group Limited have worked with IDEX Consulting for a number of key hires. Our business spans Lloyd's Broking, MGA and Retail Broking so it's important we work with consultants who understand the insurance intermediary sector. David Carr and his team have worked hard to understand our business model and this has enabled them to deliver quality candidates to us - a key advantage to our growing business."
CEO
"IDEX have been a key partner for us as we pursue our strategy of building and developing our new “Trading” team in Birmingham. We have worked closely with the IDEX team to identify and recruit a large number of key individuals into our business. I have been impressed with the approach of the Senior IDEX team, their market knowledge and most importantly their ability to advise me of the best talent available in the current market. We have received an excellent service, cementing their strategic importance to our business"
Lee Anderson
"Ian has supported me on a number of individual & bulk recruitments, taking the time to fully understand the role & my requirements. Ian has met some difficult deadlines & is consistently dependable and highly professional. Exceptional service at all times from Ian & the team at Idex."
Karen Rolph
"David and his team at IDEX have been instrumental in assisting our growth here at REG over the past 6-12 months. When I joined the business our recruitment strategy was rather archaic and costly, having discussed with David our plans I am pleased to say that he and his team not only delivered on all of our assignments at the highest level, but also in a cost efficient way where we received excellent service and market leading, diverse candidates across all hires. I could not recommend IDEX enough as a Business Partner, after all a business needs to have talent attraction at the core of their strategy"
Paul Tasker
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