Client Endorsements

Working with Natalie and Rise Search has been a real pleasure. Not only has she found us excellent candidates and hires but she also got to know us and our business on a deep level so that she can advise us on how best to build out our team structure as we grow. As a young business, this level of strategic input has been really valuable.

Jessica Hanley, Founder and CEO, Piglet in Bed

 

Finding the right talent in the ever-evolving world of ecommerce can feel like searching for a unicorn.
From the very first conversation, Natalie at Rise exuded an infectious enthusiasm for the industry, coupled with a laser-sharp understanding of the specific needs of our company. The team weren’t just filling slots; they were helping to build a dream team, meticulously considering our culture, values, and long-term goals.

The team unearthed a talent pool I never knew existed. Each candidate was pre-vetted, passionate about ecommerce, and possessed the skills and experience that perfectly aligned with our requirements.

Lee Faetz, Senior Vice President and Head of E-Business, Assa Abloy Group

 

It was a pleasure working with Natalie on the recruitment of a Head of Digital for Albaray. Natalie clearly understood the requirements of a small start-up business and helped us navigate the competitive digital landscape. She presented a range of relevant talent, and we made a successful appointment in a timely manner. I would highly recommend Natalie.

Paula Stewart, Co-Founder and CEO, Albaray

 

Natalie has successfully sourced several Director and Head of level roles into our business. Natalie always takes the time to ensure that she understands the brief and the specific requirements of the hire and doesn’t fail to deliver high quality and relevant candidates. She has an excellent network, particularly in the digital and subscription areas, which has been invaluable when searching for specific talent. I would highly recommend Natalie and have very much enjoyed working with her.

Laura Clarke, Head of People, Craft Gin Club

 

Natalie successfully completed four senior hires into my Online team at John Lewis. In all of the work she has delivered, she has grasped a very good understanding of the brief and the standard of shortlist has been extremely high resulting in an excellent and timely hire. She is always available and willing to go the extra mile to ensure a successful hire is made. I would not hesitate to recommend her services to any digital or multichannel company requiring specialist recruitment support. I look forward to working with her again in the future.

Jonathon Brown, CEO MandMDirect.com. Ex Head of Online, John Lewis

 

In the last year Natalie has successfully fulfilled two tough digital assignments for me; a Marketing Director for Bulk, a pure online business and a Head of Digital for QualitySolicitors, an ambitious Legal market consumer marketing company. Great appointees, both are already making a real difference to their respective businesses.

I’d thoroughly recommend Natalie for her experience, clarity of thinking and determination to get these vital roles filled.

Steve Richards, Chairman Bulk and Chairman, Quality Solicitors

 

Natalie has over the last 3 years recruited 2 senior managers for me. My Head of Global Marketing and Communications at Moss and my Head of Multi-channel at Hunkemöller. She has in each case brought a great selection of relevant and experienced managers for us to select. In each case we have ended up with an outstanding recruitment. Her understanding of the assignment and our requirement has enabled us to select the perfect candidate.

Philip Mountford, CEO Hunkemoller. Ex CEO Moss Bros Group.

 

Natalie worked tirelessly to help us find the right candidate.  She made the extra effort to really understand what our needs were and had a deep network of high quality candidates to tap. I would highly recommend Natalie and would have no hesitation in working with her again in the future.

Kevin Cornils, CEO, Glasses Direct

 

Natalie is a subject matter expert in her field. Unlike some other recruiters, the candidates recommended by her are always worth seeing as they closely match the assignment brief and the job description. More importantly, Natalie has been able to deliver challenging recruitment services successfully and to our full satisfaction.

Monica Goitiandia, HRD, Harvey Nichols

 

Natalie took on a challenging brief from me; challenging in timescales, specification, and geography. She found and recommended a surprisingly high number of good candidates and we ended the process with a number of great candidates and a great appointment. Natalie kept up with a changing pace, and changing direction without any issue and continued to remain very positive throughout. I’ll be back!

Richard Houlton, Director of Channels: UK & ROI, Clarks