Business Details
24 Years
experience
Expert HR Recruitment Services in Bristol
Established in 2002, Purple House has built a reputation as a specialist recruitment and consultancy firm dedicated to Human Resource Planning. Our expertise lies in connecting clients with high-calibre HR professionals, from Advisor to Director level, through a process that prioritises clarity, consistency, and efficiency. Based in Bristol but operating nationwide, we combine extensive industry knowledge with a personalised approach, ensuring each client receives tailored solutions that enhance their employer brand. Our team, led by Tom Mornement and Fiona Vennbrook, brings decades of combined experience in HR recruitment, supported by a network of specialists in Learning & Development, Reward, and Recruitment. We differentiate ourselves by focusing on individual relationships rather than transactional interactions, offering bespoke services that address specific organisational needs.Our commitment to understanding both client cultures and candidate aspirations has resulted in successful placements for hundreds of businesses and thousands of professionals. Clients praise our ability to deliver measurable results, from reducing attrition rates to improving candidate journeys and employer branding. We also provide outplacement services, interim support, and career coaching, ensuring comprehensive solutions for both employers and job seekers. Our track record of long-term partnerships and positive testimonials underscores our position as trusted experts in the niche HR recruitment sector.
Services
Recruitment Sourcing
Outplacement Services
Interim Services
CV Writing Support
Interview Coaching
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in HR recruitment and consultancy.
- Our team provides a fully bespoke service tailored to individual client needs.
- We maintain long-term relationships with clients and candidates through transparency.
- Our extensive HR specialist network ensures access to niche talent.
- We offer comprehensive support including outplacement, interim services, and career coaching.
What people say
Outstanding consultancy advice
Excellent interview coaching
Credible candidate shortlists
Improved employer branding
Bespoke outplacement support
Services
Recruitment Sourcing
We specialise in identifying and placing HR professionals at all levels, from Advisors to Directors. Our process combines deep industry knowledge with tailored candidate searches to ensure cultural and professional alignment. Clients benefit from reduced hiring time and access to niche talent pools.
Outplacement Services
Our bespoke outplacement support helps exiting employees secure new roles through CV writing, interview coaching, and emotional guidance. This service maintains employer reputation while providing practical solutions for workforce restructuring and redundancy.
Interim Services
We connect businesses with experienced interim HR professionals for short-term needs. Our network includes specialists in engagement, reward, and succession planning, ensuring clients receive expert support for projects or transitional periods.
CV Writing Support
Our experts provide tailored CV and LinkedIn profile writing to enhance candidates' visibility. The service includes strategic content development and formatting to highlight relevant skills and achievements for HR roles.
Interview Coaching
We offer one-on-one coaching to improve interview techniques and confidence. Sessions focus on articulating experience effectively, understanding assessment methods, and navigating the candidate journey for HR positions.
People
Tom Mornement
Director
With over 20 years in HR recruitment, Tom specialises in strategic talent acquisition. He partners with clients to understand business needs and deliver measurable results through tailored recruitment solutions.
Fiona Vennbrook
Director
Fiona brings extensive HR recruitment expertise, focusing on cultural fit and long-term placements. She provides career coaching to candidates and consults on employer branding to enhance talent attraction.
Louise McMilan
Associate Director
Louise specialises in matching HR professionals with roles that align with their skills and aspirations. She supports clients with interim placements and outplacement services, ensuring practical solutions for workforce challenges.
Questions
What HR roles do you specialise in placing?
We focus on permanent and interim roles across HR, Learning & Development, Reward, and Recruitment sectors, from entry-level to director positions.
How do you ensure candidates fit our company culture?
We conduct in-depth consultations to understand your organisational values and team dynamics, then match these with candidates' professional styles and aspirations.
Can you help with urgent HR recruitment needs?
Yes, our network of specialists allows us to expedite searches for time-sensitive roles while maintaining rigorous candidate assessment standards.
What support do you offer to exiting employees?
Our outplacement services include CV writing, interview coaching, and emotional support to help redundant staff transition to new roles successfully.
How do you improve candidate acceptance rates?
We advise on competitive offer structuring and enhance candidate journeys through feedback mechanisms and employer branding strategies tailored to HR professionals.
