Business Details
Expert Recruitment Solutions in Bristol
We are a team of expert, straight-talking, and talented recruitment professionals with a shared passion to connect employers with the candidates they need to grow their business. With 30 years of experience, we adapt each recruitment process to meet the needs of our clients through a blend of the very best recruitment practices, delivered with a committed focus on quality, understanding, and integrity at every stage. Our values, which we call Standing Up Straight, include principles such as always delivering on promises, fully committing to client needs, refusing to make excuses, and embracing continuous improvement. Cavendish Maine has been trading for 34 years, achieving 14,804 placements to date with an 81.2% repeat business rate. Our specialist teams focus on Sales & Marketing, Financial Services, and General Insurance sectors, working with employers across the UK.We pride ourselves on understanding both client businesses and candidate aspirations, presenting high-calibre candidates who match specific requirements. Our approach combines industry expertise with agile working practices and the best recruitment technology. Client testimonials consistently highlight our professionalism, communication skills, and ability to find the right people for the right roles. We maintain long-term relationships with clients ranging from small entrepreneurial startups to world-leading manufacturers. Our success stems from a deep understanding of market needs and a commitment to ethical, transparent practices.
Services
Sales Recruitment
Financial Services Recruitment
General Insurance Recruitment
Candidate Placement
Employer Partnerships
Highlights and features
- We have 30 years' experience in specialist recruitment sectors
- Our teams focus on three core markets with deep industry knowledge
- We maintain 81.2% repeat business from satisfied clients
- We combine modern recruitment technology with personal service
- Our values-driven approach ensures integrity at every stage
What people say
First-class service
Highly recommend
Exceptional attentiveness
Seamless process
Professional approach
Services
Sales Recruitment
Our specialist sales recruitment team has filled over 5,000 positions across the UK. We work with companies of all sizes, from entrepreneurial startups to global manufacturers, placing candidates in roles ranging from field sales to director-level positions. Our deep market knowledge and extensive network ensure we find sales professionals who match both the technical requirements and cultural fit for each organisation.
Financial Services Recruitment
We specialise in connecting financial services firms with qualified professionals across multiple sub-sectors. Our consultants understand the unique challenges of this industry and partner with clients including international banks, challenger banks, product providers, and independent financial advisors. We place candidates in roles covering wealth management, private banking, compliance, and senior appointments while maintaining our commitment to quality and integrity.
General Insurance Recruitment
Our dedicated insurance recruitment team partners with leading brokers, companies, and legal organisations in the general insurance sector. We take a consultative approach to understand client requirements before recommending appropriate candidates for roles spanning underwriting, claims handling, compliance, and senior management positions. Our market expertise helps build long-term partnerships that benefit both clients and professionals.
People
Craig Tindall
Sales Recruiter
Specialist sales recruiter with extensive industry connections and a track record of successful placements in various sales disciplines across multiple sectors.
Rebecca Isaac
Sales Recruiter
Experienced sales recruitment professional known for matching candidates with suitable roles through thorough understanding of market requirements and individual capabilities.
Stephen Mallaband
Insurance Recruiter
Insurance sector specialist with in-depth knowledge of quality candidates and a positive approach to finding the right person for each role.
Nick Hester
Sales Recruiter
Highly professional recruiter praised for communication skills and ability to find perfect matches between candidates and employers in competitive markets.
Karen Cummins
Professional Services Resourcer
Skilled resourcer with expertise in identifying and connecting quality candidates with suitable opportunities in professional services sectors.
Questions
What sectors does Cavendish Maine specialise in?
We specialise in three core markets: Sales & Marketing, Financial Services, and General Insurance recruitment across the UK.
How experienced is your recruitment team?
Our team has 30 years' experience delivering recruitment solutions with a dedicated focus on quality and integrity throughout the process.
What makes your recruitment approach different?
We combine modern recruitment technology with personal service, guided by our values of integrity, commitment and continuous improvement.
Can you help with difficult-to-fill positions?
Yes, our specialist teams have successfully filled 14,804 positions including challenging roles requiring specific expertise or niche skills.
Do you work with both employers and job seekers?
Yes, we connect employers with candidates while providing career guidance to job seekers through our dual focus approach.
