Business Details
37 Years
experience
Expert Recruitment Services in Newbury
Established in 1989, Dovetail HRS has built a reputation for delivering tailored recruitment solutions across Newbury and beyond. Our merger with Abacus Employment Services in 2023 expanded our capabilities while maintaining our commitment to personalised service. We specialise in connecting businesses with skilled professionals, from startups to multinational corporations, through merit-based and inclusive hiring practices. With over 33 years of local expertise, we prioritise understanding client needs, offering proactive candidate sourcing, and ensuring seamless integration of new hires into organisational cultures. Our accolades, including the Investors in People Award since 1996, reflect our dedication to excellence.We pioneered childcare support for working parents in recruitment, a legacy of inclusivity that continues today. Our team combines deep sector knowledge with a focus on long-term client relationships, evidenced by an 88% client retention rate since inception. We operate transparently, charging no fees until placements succeed, with a 13-week guarantee on all hires. Our local network spans passive and active talent pools, ensuring access to diverse candidates. By merging traditional values with modern recruitment strategies, we empower businesses to thrive through strategic talent acquisition.
Services
Recruitment Solutions
Temporary Staffing
Permanent Placements
Executive Search
Diversity Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 33 years of experience in local recruitment expertise.
- Our client retention rate is 88% since company formation in 1989.
- We provide a fully customised recruitment process tailored to your needs.
- Our team has extensive connections across Newbury's talent market.
- We guarantee all placements for up to 13 weeks with no upfront fees.
Associations and certifications
- Investors in People
What people say
88% Client retention rate
Customised Approach
Consistency
Partnership
Knowledge
Services
Recruitment Solutions
We deliver customised recruitment strategies combining local expertise with national reach. Our merit-based approach ensures quality hires across sectors while maintaining diversity and inclusion standards. Clients benefit from our 33-year track record of matching businesses with suitable candidates through proactive sourcing and cultural alignment assessments.
Executive Search
Our executive search service identifies senior-level talent through extensive networks and targeted outreach. We focus on leadership qualities and strategic fit for roles like General Manager positions, leveraging our deep understanding of organisational dynamics and industry-specific requirements for successful long-term placements.
Temporary Staffing
We provide flexible temporary staffing solutions for short-term needs without compromising quality. Our database includes pre-vetted professionals across various industries, ensuring quick deployment of skilled workers while maintaining compliance and performance standards for your operational continuity.
Diversity Recruitment
Our diversity recruitment initiatives promote equal opportunities through unbiased processes. We help organisations build inclusive workforces by connecting them with talented individuals from varied backgrounds, including parents returning to work through our pioneering childcare support legacy.
Permanent Placements
We specialise in permanent placements with a 76% vacancy-to-placement conversion rate. Our thorough vetting process includes competency assessments and cultural fit evaluations to ensure long-term success, supported by our 13-week placement guarantee for risk-free hiring.
Questions
What recruitment services do you offer?
We provide permanent, temporary, and contract recruitment across diverse sectors including IT, business development, and management roles.
How do you ensure quality candidates?
Our rigorous process includes candidate interviews, referencing checks, and cultural fit assessments tailored to your business needs.
Do you charge upfront fees?
No, we operate on a no-hire-no-fee basis with all placements guaranteed for 13 weeks.
What areas do you cover?
We specialise in Newbury and Berkshire but provide recruitment services nationwide with a strong local talent network.
How does your merger with Abacus benefit clients?
The merger expands our industry reach while maintaining our boutique-style personalised service approach.
Reviews (6)
Jimmy Shibduth
Jun 05, 2022
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Totally ashamed In 2017, those people ensured me that I was the candidate for Citrix (the Citrix hr director too) They made me resign from my job and at the end told me that they never offered anything Worst recruiter ever
Angela Brooks
Oct 13, 2021
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Claire and Abbey were so kind and helpful. They really looked after me and helped me so much. I now have a new job to start soon! They were very professional but also very friendly and reassuring during these difficult times that means so much. Thank you both really appreciated.
Smitas Aurelijus
Jun 21, 2021
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I am very pleased with all the support and service to help me find a job during the pandemic. Hayley Sheppard has helped me to all my queries and i would most definately use therir service again.
Hayley Broer
Jun 20, 2021
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Really happy with the service provided by Claire at Dovetail in finding me roles that work around my family commitments. I felt valued and not just like a number. Claire always responds to any queries very promptly and is professional but friendly. I would definitely use their services again.
Sammy J. D.
Jun 14, 2021
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Really lovely and supportive. These people talk to you as a fellow human and come across as super genuine, which is endlessly helpful in these tough times. Kudos to Hayley!
Diana Fochetti-Hook
Mar 04, 2021
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I highly recommend Dovetail Recruitment. Hayley has been really helpfull during the application period and she always kept me uptaded. Hayley has great customer service skills and she is really friendly! If you are looking for a job, don't hesitate to be in touch with Hayley and the Dovetail team!
