Testimonials
Working with Mel and your team was an absolute pleasure. The recruitment process was smooth, well‑organised, with solid advice and guidance at every stage. The candidates you provided were of exceptional quality, each well‑matched to the role and to our culture and values. Our new Head of People & Talent has settled in brilliantly and is already making a meaningful contribution. I would wholeheartedly recommend your services to any business looking for a thoughtful, and professional recruitment partner.
Julie Firth OBE, Chief Executive Officer
Sunbridge Childcare Ltd
Working with Sullivan Brown was an absolute pleasure. From day one, they took the time to truly understand my background, career, goals, and the type of company culture I wanted to join. Their communication was prompt, transparent, and encouraging at every stage. I am settling into my new role brilliantly and couldn't be happier with the match. I highly recommend Sullivan Brown to any candidate looking for a team that genuinely cares about their career trajectory.
HR Manager
North Yorkshire
Mel at Sullivan Brown found me a brilliant range of candidates in a short space of time. The candidate we appointed has proved to be a huge success and has had her contract extended from the initial 3 months scope. Mel was professional, responsive and genuinely cared about the candidates and providing us with a great service. Sullivan Brown are the best HR recruiters I have worked with.
Lisa Davidson, Director of People and Culture
Institute and Faculty of Actuaries
Working with Mel and the team at Sullivan Brown is always a joy. They are a recruiting partner who GENUINELY want to match their best talent with their clients, and it shows in the way they look after candidates throughout the recruitment process. I would (and actively) recommend Sullivan Brown to all businesses and contacts for their superb approach and delivery on candidate and client experience.
Interim ER & Change Partner
Newcastle
I recently had the pleasure of working with Sinéad at Sullivan Brown to recruit an HR Advisor. Sinead took a genuine interest in gaining an understanding of the business need and the associated capability and style of candidate we were looking for. As a result, she was able to provide a relevant shortlist resulting in a brilliant hire. Her communication throughout the process was exceptional and I would have no hesitation in working with her again in the future, should the opportunity arise.
Group Head of HR
Midlands
I have worked with many recruitment agencies over my 25 years in HR, either as a candidate or a recruiter and I have to say that Sullivan Brown is the best I have come across. I have to say that every step of the way they have supported me in my journey. Everyone I have dealt with in Sullivan Brown has shown a great blend of professional and personable and built up a level of trust from day one.
Jill Newman, Chief People Officer
Newcastle Building Society
We recently partnered with Sullivan Brown to recruit a Head of People role, and as always, the experience was exceptional. Their team took the time to fully understand our business, culture and requirements before commencing the search, ensuring a highly targeted recruitment process.
The quality and suitability of the candidates presented was outstanding, giving us a strong shortlist of individuals who closely matched our brief. Communication throughout was professional, responsive and proactive, keeping us informed at every stage.
We are delighted with our successful hire, who has settled into the role quickly and is already making a positive impact on the business.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Sullivan Brown to other organisations looking for a recruitment partner who genuinely understands their needs and delivers excellent results.
Lynn Perry, Chief People Officer
Newcastle International Airport
Having worked with Sullivan Brown to fill a key role, I was hugely impressed by their professionalism, personal approach and genuine commitment to finding the right fit for our business. They go above and beyond, build lasting relationships, and genuinely care about delivering the best possible outcome. I would recommend them wholeheartedly to any business looking for a trusted HR consultancy. They are a pleasure to work with, and I have 100% confidence in their ability to deliver exceptional results every time. On a personal level, I’ve known Mel and would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone looking for an outstanding service. I’ve known Mel for a number of years and I highly value her integrity, honesty and genuine care to help find the right fit based on need. Mel is someone who always goes the extra mile and makes you feel confident that you are in safe hands. It is a real pleasure to know them, and I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Kevin Waters, Head of Learning, Development and Talent
Fairstone Group Ltd
Maureen was referred to me through a trusted colleague for a key position that required careful recruiting. With genuine interest and professionalism, Maureen & Sinead took the time to understand both the role and our culture.
Global HR Director
US & Cheshire
Mel from Sullivan Brown did something that most other agencies fail to do, she showed me she cared as much as I did about finding the right role, there is nothing better than that when you have been made redundant and feel unsure of your future.
Learning & Development Business Partner
Newcastle Upon Tyne
I really appreciated the additional support and contact which was definitely something which I hadn’t come to expect from other agencies and I can thoroughly recommend Sullivan Brown’s approach, professionalism and expertise.
Jenny Clarke, HR Project Manager
Story Contracting
Having initially connected and taking the time to understand my motivations and longer-term ambitions, Mel kept me up to date with the market and was able to offer valuable advice. It also meant that when the right opportunity came up (sooner than expected), it was the right time for me.
Ellie Hall
Group Resourcing and Talent Manager
I’ve worked with the team at Sullivan Brown through a number of different industries I have worked in, always finding the team approachable, passionate about what they do and sourcing amazing candidates who match the culture of the businesses I am recruiting in.
Michael Moore
Resourcing Manager
One thing I like is how they keep in touch with clients. On my first day I received a bouquet of flowers with a congratulations on your first day card. I also like how they have checked in after three months of employment to see how things are going in my current role.
HR Assistant
Newcastle Upon Tyne
I found the experience seamless, whilst working with Sinead she was a true partner to the business, I was regularly kept informed of the progress that was being made.
HR Director
Cumbria
Sinead was always ready to help, providing consistent feedback at speed, and following at each and every stage of the interview process.
Learning & Development Manager
Lancashire
The team at Sullivan Brown are professional and make it a real pleasure, especially when so many other recruiters are so sales focused, pushy and impersonal. These kind of partnerships are few and far between.
Head of People & Culture
Newcastle Upon Tyne
I really warmed to Mel from the minute I spoke with her on the telephone - she was friendly, professional and made me feel very comfortable.
HR Business Partner
Newcastle Upon Tyne
I found the whole experience a pleasure and would definitely recommend Sullivan Brown Resourcing Partners to my Family, Friends, and colleagues, and I already have!!!
Employee Relations Specialist
Newcastle Upon Tyne
I would recommend Sullivan Brown Resourcing Partners to anyone looking for a change who wants a professional and engaging experience and who you can trust to place you with your perfect employer!
Recruitment Manager
Newcastle Upon Tyne
I found the experience to be of really high quality, the calibre of people I met and interviewed was exceptional.
Chief People Office
National Organisation
Sullivan Brown are different – they really want to partner with you – it’s all about the people and not about sales of widgets.
Head of People
Newcastle Upon Tyne
I would recommend Sullivan Brown Resourcing Partners to anyone looking for a change who wants a professional and engaging experience and who you can trust to place you with your perfect employer!
Recruitment Manager
Newcastle Upon Tyne
We have been delighted with the knowledge, professionalism and service delivery provided by the team at Sullivan Brown.
Group Head of HR & OD
Newcastle Upon Tyne
I was very impressed with the service provided by Sullivan Brown.
Louise Crennell, HR Manager
Orchard Information Systems Ltd
They represented real value for money and we will certainly be looking to use them again in the future.
Steve Errington, Chief Executive
Story Homes
I cannot recommend them highly enough for the support they have given me personally and I am looking forward to working with them in the future as a client.
Alison Rathman, Group HR Manager
Ford Aerospace Ltd
I have every confidence in this recruitment company, the service was absolutely fabulous and so valuable.
Helen Askew, HR Advisor
Cumbria
They take fantastic care of candidates and offer a highly professional, personal service.
Jenny Dowson, HR Recruitment Officer
Orchard Information Systems Ltd
I would definitely recommend Sullivan Brown to all HR candidates out there who are looking for a bespoke, professional, friendly but most important, personal service.
Henrietta Tang, HR Advisor
Newcastle Building Society
Unlike with the big brand name recruitment agencies, I felt I got a personal service and I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Sullivan Brown to anyone looking for their next move.
Nav Matharu, HR Manager
McCain