Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment & Career Coaching Partner in Ludlow
Established in 1995, Working Solutions has built a reputation as a trusted recruitment and career coaching consultancy serving the Marches region. With over 30 years of industry experience, we specialise in permanent recruitment across sectors including Technology, Engineering, Renewables, and Finance. Our approach combines psychometric analysis, DiSC profiling, and tailored coaching to align candidates' strengths with employers' needs.Having successfully placed over 8,000 professionals, we prioritise confidentiality, market expertise, and long-term career development. Our services extend to leadership coaching, team development workshops, and pre-retirement planning, supported by certifications from the Association for Coaching and ICF. Clients consistently praise our consultative methodology and deep understanding of regional job markets.
Services
Recruitment
Career Coaching
Pre-Retirement Coaching
Psychometric Profiling
Team Development
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- 30 years' experience in permanent recruitment across the Marches region
- Tailored approach using DiSC profiling and psychometric analysis
- Proven track record of 8,000+ successful candidate placements
- Certified coaching expertise from accredited institutions
- Confidential recruitment processes with deep local market knowledge
Associations and certifications
- CIPD
- Association for Coaching
- International Coaching Federation
- Thomas International Psychometric
What people say
Highly recommend
Excellent service
Transformed my career
First-class support
Proven results
Services
Recruitment
Specialist permanent recruitment services across Technology, Engineering, Renewables, and Finance sectors. We provide tailored candidate matching using psychometric analysis and deep market knowledge. Our consultative approach ensures cultural alignment and long-term placement success for businesses in the Marches region.
Career Coaching
Personalised coaching for career transitions at all stages. Using DiSC profiling and psychometric tools, we help professionals clarify goals and enhance workplace effectiveness. Services include interview coaching, CV advice, and strategic career planning tailored to individual strengths.
Pre-Retirement Coaching
Confidential coaching for pre-retirement planning. We help professionals explore post-retirement options and define new goals through structured workshops. Our approach focuses on personal priorities rather than financial considerations, ensuring smooth career transitions.
Psychometric Profiling
Advanced psychometric assessment using Thomas International and DiSC tools. These analyses identify behavioural styles and workplace priorities to improve team dynamics, recruitment accuracy, and personal development strategies for both individuals and organisations.
Team Development
Custom team-building workshops incorporating Everything DiSC methodology. We enhance workplace communication and collaboration through behavioural insights, helping teams understand different working styles and develop more effective working relationships.
People
Julia Hughes
Managing Director
With 30 years' experience in recruitment and career development, Julia established Working Solutions in 1995. A certified coach with CIPD qualifications, she specialises in permanent recruitment and career transformations across the Marches region.
Questions
What recruitment services do you offer?
We specialise in permanent recruitment across Technology, Engineering, Renewables, and Finance sectors using psychometric analysis and tailored candidate matching.
Do you provide career coaching for all career stages?
Yes, we offer coaching for early career, mid-career transitions, and pre-retirement planning using DiSC profiling and behavioural analysis tools.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate across the Marches region including Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Powys with deep local market expertise.
What qualifications do your consultants hold?
Our team includes CIPD-qualified professionals with certifications from the Association for Coaching and International Coaching Federation.
How do you ensure recruitment success?
We combine psychometric profiling, 30+ years' market experience, and consultative approaches to match candidates' strengths with employers' cultural needs.
Can you help with team development?
Yes, we deliver Everything DiSC workshops to improve workplace communication, team dynamics, and organisational effectiveness through behavioural insights.
Reviews (5)
Piers Heaver
Sep 30, 2021
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I received some brilliant advice about my CV and LinkedIn page, very helpful and very friendly service would recommended.
James Tidswell
May 31, 2021
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Julia was extremely helpful right from the start and swiftly got to work contacting me after my application through indeed. It was a very short time between applying for the job and an interview being arranged which really helped things for me. Care and attention on her part ensured a smooth transition into the new job with minimal delay. I would recommend Julia and Working Solutions to anyone who is seeking employment and wants a service done right.
Sam Weston
May 27, 2021
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From the start Esme and Julia at working solutions did their utmost to help me find casual work in Ludlow- as a stop gap after university. The service was professional and friendly. I would highly recommend!
Chris Whittle
May 23, 2021
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Applied for a job at HTl in Ludlow and the next morning they had a set up an interview for me which I was successful. Very responsive and helpful throughout. Highly recommended!
Kay Hawes
Apr 29, 2021
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I like Working Solutions. Esme is so professional. She does what she says she will and always stays in touch to keep you up to date on what she's doing and what's happening. Thank you!
