Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Recruitment Solutions in Plastics & Packaging
Listgrove Ltd has established itself as a leading international recruitment and HR specialist since 1975, serving the Plastics, Packaging, Speciality Chemicals, Life Sciences, Biopolymer, Food Additives & Ingredients, Energy, and Recycling sectors. With over five decades of experience, we provide bespoke recruitment solutions tailored to address complex talent challenges, leveraging a global network developed through decades of industry engagement. Our team of multilingual experts collaborates closely with clients, from FTSE companies to start-ups, to deliver executive appointments, interim placements, and strategic HR services.We prioritise understanding niche market demands, ensuring candidates and clients align culturally and professionally. Our commitment to sustainability and innovation positions us as a trusted partner in advancing talent strategies for a circular economy. Headquartered in Stratford upon Avon, we operate through offices in Germany, France, China, Dubai, and the USA, offering localised expertise with a global perspective.
Services
C-Level Appointments
Executive Search
Volume Recruitment
Interim Appointments
HR Audit
Outplacement Services
Psychometric Assessment
Market Intelligence
Career Transition
Talent Pipelining
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of recruitment expertise in niche industrial sectors.
- Our global network spans 25+ countries with local market knowledge.
- We specialise in executive and 'hard-to-fill' appointments across complex industries.
- Our team includes multilingual HR professionals with sector-specific insights.
- We combine psychometric assessments with deep industry experience for precise placements.
What people say
Excellent experience
Professional service
Quick delivery
Thorough assessments
Strong industry knowledge
Services
C-Level Appointments
We specialise in recruiting board-level and senior leadership roles across the plastics, chemicals, and renewable energy sectors. Our retained search process ensures access to discreet, high-calibre candidates with proven industry expertise. Clients benefit from rigorous assessment frameworks and cultural alignment analysis.
HR Audit
Our HR audits evaluate organisational effectiveness, talent management strategies, and compliance frameworks. We identify skill gaps and succession planning opportunities, delivering actionable recommendations to enhance workforce productivity and strategic alignment with business objectives.
Outplacement Services
We provide structured outplacement support for redundant employees, combining career coaching with job search strategies. Our services include CV development, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job boards, ensuring smooth professional transitions while maintaining employer reputation.
Psychometric Assessment
Certified psychometric evaluations measure candidates' cognitive abilities and personality traits. This data-driven approach enhances selection accuracy for critical roles, ensuring alignment with organisational culture and job requirements through validated assessment tools and expert interpretation.
Market Intelligence
We deliver actionable market intelligence on talent availability, salary benchmarks, and industry trends. Clients receive tailored reports on competitor activity and workforce planning strategies, enabling informed decision-making in dynamic sectors like biopolymers and sustainable packaging.
People
Jane Edwards
Managing Director
MCIPD-qualified HR leader with 30+ years' experience in corporate and SME environments. Specialises in strategic talent management and executive recruitment across industrial sectors, driving Listgrove Ltd's operational excellence and client relationship development.
Ryan Kirby
Global Sales Director
Recruitment expert with 30+ years' experience in plastics and chemicals sectors. Leads commercial strategy across 25+ countries, focusing on cross-cultural talent solutions and expanding Listgrove Ltd's global client partnerships in sustainable industries.
Conrad Taylor
Global Operations Director
Executive search specialist with 25+ years' experience in board-level appointments. Holds degrees in organisational psychology and business management, delivering strategic leadership solutions for plastics and recycling sector clients worldwide.
Airelle Charra
Director of Marketing
Marketing leader with a Master's in International Business. Oversees global branding and communications, leveraging multilingual expertise (French, English, German) to position Listgrove Ltd as a market-leading recruitment partner in sustainable industries.
Andy Zanin
Global Operations Director
Recruitment specialist with 20+ years' experience in manufacturing and technical sectors. Expert in plastics processing technologies, delivering talent solutions across automotive, medical, and polymer materials industries in 15+ countries.
Questions
What sectors does Listgrove Ltd specialise in?
We focus on plastics, packaging, speciality chemicals, life sciences, biopolymers, food additives, energy, and recycling sectors globally.
Do you handle international recruitment projects?
Yes, with offices in Europe, USA, Asia, and the Middle East, we manage cross-border hires in 25+ countries.
What executive roles do you recruit for?
We specialise in C-suite, board-level, and senior management appointments across technical, commercial, and operational functions.
How do you ensure cultural fit?
We combine psychometric testing with in-depth interviews to align candidate values with organisational culture.
Can you support urgent hiring needs?
Our retained search model enables rapid mobilisation for time-sensitive executive and specialist recruitment requirements.
Do you offer HR consultancy services?
Yes, including market intelligence, salary surveys, HR audits, and outplacement support for workforce restructuring.
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Reviews (3)
Mark Dobson
May 31, 2021
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Having contacted Listgrove to help find me a new job opportunity, I was very impressed at how they dealt with my initial request and the speed at which they got me in front of potential new companies. Listgrove having understood fully my job requirements, made it easier to match me with the right companies. The end effect being they matched me with the ideal company and was able to accept a new job offer in a very short time period.
I can add that the staff at Listgove are very professional and understand and listen to their clients needs and requests. I would highly recommend Listgrove to any person looking for a career move or change.
I can add that the staff at Listgove are very professional and understand and listen to their clients needs and requests. I would highly recommend Listgrove to any person looking for a career move or change.
Martyn Young
Jan 18, 2020
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Having known Listgrove for over 20 years, both as looking for a career move and as an employer, I can highly recommend them for whatever objective in recruitment you have. I have used Listgrove as my recruiter of choice, with three different companies, and had a great experience of success and importantly all with a high retention rate. Professional, committed, caring and personal, need I say more!
Christian Herrmann
Nov 19, 2019
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Milacron have used Listgrove for several years and have always been happy with the dedicated service they provide. They have supported us with the recruitment of commercial, engineering, technical and executive roles across Europe. I would recommend Listgrove for their industry knowledge, careful attention to detail and experience to put forward exactly the right candidates.
