Recruitment agencies like Meridian manage part or all of the hiring process. You brief us on the role, and we source, screen and shortlist candidates who match your requirements.

Rather than reviewing dozens or hundreds of CVs, you receive a small number of candidates who have already been assessed for skills, experience and fit. We can also support with interview coordination, offer management, and onboarding, depending on how much support you need.

For permanent roles, fees are typically 15–30% of the candidate’s first-year salary, depending on the role, level, and hiring requirements. For temporary or contract staff, you pay an hourly rate that includes the worker’s pay, statutory costs, and our margin. All costs are agreed up front. 

Most permanent placements also include a rebate or replacement period, giving you added protection if things don’t work out within an agreed timeframe.

Most roles are filled within 2–4 weeks from initial brief to offer acceptance. Timelines vary depending on factors such as the role complexity, salary, candidate availability and how quickly decisions are made. More specialist or senior hires often take longer, particularly where the talent pool is limited. 

Often, yes, particularly when the role has a direct impact on your team or business performance.

If hiring is time-consuming,  you’re not seeing the right calibre of applicants, or the cost of a wrong hire is high, an agency can provide structure, market insight, and access to candidates you may not reach directly.

The main advantages are speed, access, and reduced risk.

We can:

• Reach candidates beyond active job seekers, including those not applying to adverts
• Save you time by screening and qualifying applicants before you see them
• Provide market insight on salary, availability and hiring conditions
• Help avoid poor hires by focusing on fit as well as experience

For many businesses, that combination leads to better hires, faster.

Yes. We recruit across all levels, from entry roles through to senior and director positions. Our expert consultants work across a variety of industries and have in-depth market insights to support your reach and employer brand attraction.

For specialist hires, we use targeted search and direct outreach to people who aren’t actively job hunting, which is often where the strongest candidates are. This approach is often necessary where niche skills or experience are required.

Call us. You’ll have a dedicated contact who knows each candidate we present. 

If you need more context, such as motivations, career history, or any concerns, we’ll share clear, balanced feedback so you can make an informed decision.

In some cases, yes.

If you’re hiring multiple roles, working exclusively with us, or looking to build a longer-term partnership, we can agree a structure that reflects that. We’ll discuss this early so expectations are clear on both sides.