The Langley James Way

Specialist IT, Tech & AI Recruitment. Done properly. Since 1999.

The Five Stages

Stage 1 — Understanding Your Brief

Before we look for anyone, we spend time understanding your business properly. Not just the job spec — why the role exists, what the team looks like, what success means in your environment and what kind of person actually thrives there.

We’ll also give you an honest market view. What candidates are available, what they’re earning, how long a search like this typically takes and what will make your role attractive to the right person.

Stage 2 — Finding the Right People

We headhunt. We map passive candidates — people who aren’t looking but would move for the right opportunity. We work our network. And we advertise simultaneously across up to 22 platforms including LinkedIn, CW Jobs, CV Library, Jobserve, TotalJobs, Indeed and Google Jobs — at no extra cost.

Every role we take on is worked by a dedicated Resource Manager. One project at a time. Not split across ten briefs. Yours.

Stage 3 — Delivering the Shortlist

We don’t send you a flood of CVs. We send you the right people.

Every candidate is delivered individually with a written overview explaining exactly why we believe they’re right for your role — not a generic summary, a specific case for that person. You also receive a shortlist overview so you can see the full picture at a glance.

For permanent roles, shortlists are delivered within 5 days as a maximum. For contractors, you’ll have a shortlist within 24 hours and candidates ready to start within 3 days. Often sooner.

Stage 4 — Keeping the Momentum

We know recruitment isn’t always your highest priority. It’s always ours.

We keep the campaign moving — scheduling interviews, following up on feedback, adjusting the search if needed. We’ll check in regularly so nothing stalls and the process doesn’t lose momentum while you’re focused on running your business.

Stage 5 — Offer, Resignation and Beyond

Most agencies disappear at offer stage. We don’t.

We negotiate the offer, manage the resignation, help steer the candidate through their notice period and keep a close eye on counter offers. We stay in touch through onboarding and check in during the probation period to make sure everything is working on both sides.

That’s what we mean by cradle to grave.

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What our clients say

“I did not receive a flood of CVs but a carefully selected few. Interviewing can be a real pleasure when you get the right people through the door.”

Lance Machen, NuStar

“Langley James really took the time to work with me to understand my requirements. It was obvious they appreciated every business has specific needs.”

Lance Machen, NuStar

“Langley James worked with me quite closely to negotiate the right contract and rate. I wanted to know we were getting the best possible person at the best possible rate. We felt that we were valued as clients — it was not just about securing our money.”

Katrina Campbell-Sloan, World Energy Council

“Langley James provided good quality candidates and succeeded in filling the positions. Both candidates are working out well and we would recommend and definitely use Langley James in the future.”

Steve Oliver, Lakehouse