Business Details
29 Years
experience
Trusted Recruitment Services in Banbury
Founded in 1997 by Carol Bailey, our recruitment agency specialises in connecting software professionals with career opportunities in technology-driven organisations. With deep expertise in Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, including HR, Payroll, and Workforce Management, we leverage extensive industry knowledge and a wide network to match candidates with roles in ERP, CRM, Supply Chain, and bespoke software sectors. Our founder's background as a director in fast-growing software consultancies informs our understanding of the technical and cultural requirements for successful team-building.We prioritise long-term relationships with candidates and clients, ensuring placements align with both professional aspirations and organisational values. Our approach combines targeted candidate screening, detailed role analysis, and post-placement support to deliver sustainable outcomes for all stakeholders.
Services
ERP Recruitment
CRM Recruitment
Career Coaching
Candidate Screening
Executive Search
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have 25+ years of experience in software consultancy recruitment
- Our team understands technical roles and cultural fit requirements
- We maintain a wide network of HCM and ERP sector professionals
- We provide detailed candidate briefings for interview preparation
- We build long-term relationships with candidates and clients
What people say
Excellent at understanding culture
Quality candidates
Efficient and tenacious
Strong industry knowledge
Sustainable placements
Services
ERP Recruitment
We specialise in placing professionals in ERP software roles across startups to enterprise organisations. Our consultants understand the technical requirements for project managers, implementation consultants, and solutions architects. We match candidates with companies seeking SAP, Oracle, or bespoke ERP solutions expertise.
HCM Recruitment
Our HCM recruitment focuses on HR solutions, payroll systems, and workforce management roles. We connect professionals with organisations implementing Workforce Optimisation, Time & Attendance, and Employee Benefits platforms. Our sector knowledge ensures candidates meet technical and cultural requirements.
Career Coaching
We offer tailored career coaching for professionals re-entering the workforce or seeking advancement. Our services include CV optimisation, interview preparation, and presentation skills development. We help candidates articulate their experience for software industry roles.
Candidate Screening
Our screening process evaluates technical skills and cultural fit for software roles. We conduct detailed interviews to assess candidates' experience with methodologies like Agile and Scrum. We provide clients with comprehensive candidate profiles highlighting strengths and potential fit.
Executive Search
We identify senior professionals for leadership roles in software companies. Our search process targets directors, product managers, and sales executives with proven track records. We focus on cultural alignment and strategic vision when evaluating candidates for executive positions.
People
Carol Bailey
Founder
Carol founded The Source in 1997 after leading software consultancies. She specialises in HCM solutions recruitment and has placed candidates in organisations ranging from startups to enterprise software providers. Her industry experience informs her approach to matching technical skills with company culture.
Questions
What sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on software consultancy, ERP, CRM, HCM solutions, and workforce management sectors. Our expertise covers roles from implementation consultants to executive leadership positions.
How do you find unadvertised roles?
We maintain strong client relationships and industry networks to identify unadvertised opportunities. Our reputation as a trusted advisor gives candidates access to exclusive vacancies.
What career coaching services do you offer?
We provide CV optimisation, interview preparation, and career strategy sessions. Our coaching helps professionals articulate their experience and navigate career transitions in the software industry.
How do you ensure cultural fit?
We conduct detailed interviews to understand candidates' work styles and values. We match these attributes with client organisational cultures to ensure long-term placement success.
