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Our purpose

We work in a partnership with our candidates and clients – we don’t work for 1 off transactional gain, we prefer to build long lasting relationships and build on them to become a partnership with their brand.

We value the work that we do, and strive to ensure we have all the most up-to-date resources and training in place to provide the best service possible.

Our vision

We understand the pivotal role of a perfect hire.

Our goal is to streamline your recruitment process by expertly handling everything – from sourcing exceptional talent to taking charge of vital positions. We excel at securing rare skills and experiences, allowing you to focus your time where it matters. Our vision is a future where every placement contributes to your success.

Our history

2010

Founded by Kevin Fasting with laptop, his phone in his bedroom in a small flat!

2012

Bromley office launched.

2015

Shaun Muir joined as a business partner to establish a North-East office, with an office opened in Redcar.

2017

Stuart Brown & James Smethurst joined as a business partner to establish a Leeds base, initial office in Burley.

2017

Steven Challenor joined to establish a Consumer division.

2020

North-East office relocates to Guisborough, after the purchase & refurbishment of an old bank, which gave the space the grow and expand.

2020

Steven Challenor relocates to Ibiza to establish a European base for Kevin Edward Consumer.

2021

Kevin Edward Leeds relocates to a newly purchased and refurbished office in Wortley, Leeds, which launched a largescale expansion of the KE Leeds team.

2023

James Tompkinson & Joe Hanson made Directors.

2023

Jessica Barnes relocates to Dubai to open our Middle-East location.

Work for us

Kevin Edward’s team is a dynamic group of recruitment professionals that combine a hard-working environment with a relaxed enjoyable culture at work.

Recruitment by its nature is a high-reward and incentivised industry and on top of the financial bonuses, the business last year rewarded its staff with overseas trips, days at the races, adventure days such as Go Ape & Crystal Maze, meals out, gift cards and free holidays for top performers.

  • Uncapped commission
  • Career developmental opportunities
  • 6 month full Maternity Leave Pay
  • Structured career path
  • Weekly, Monthly & Annual Incentives
  • Extra days holiday for birthdays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Wellness benefits platform

What people
have to say

Candidate
of Shaun

In the field of executive recruitment, Shaun Muir is a true master of his craft. I was approached, screened and successfully placed in my current role at Kohler by Shaun who clearly understood both my career profile, capabilities and the role requirements.

Client
of Shaun

Whether you are looking to take the next step in your career or looking to recruit new talent into your organisation then I cannot recommend Shaun enough, a pleasure to deal with.

Candidate
of James

While I looking for new opportunities, James contacting me and based on my experience recommended me a position to interview so I can get the feel for it and the company. Throughout the whole process he was always available to answer my questions and concerns even though he was in different time zone. In the end he got me the opportunity and salary I was looking for along with great company to grow professionally. I would highly recommend him as a recruiter for new opportunities and professional positions.

Candidate
of Shaun

Shaun always displayed a calm and friendly demeanor and is an excellent communicator as he always addressed and handled any concerns proactively.

Candidate
of Shaun

Shaun has been diligent in providing feedback every step of the way in the recruitment process, and was always willing to go the extra mile in case further understanding or clarification was required on both ends. In my specific case, my role involved global relocation and Shaun was able to quickly gather all the information required in order for me to make critical decisions that were important to the move.

Candidate
of Shaun

I highly recommend Shaun Muir to anyone that is looking for a step change in their career journey.

Candidate
of Rob

Words cannot express the effort Rob Marshall gives to potential candidates looking for a new career. He helped me find a new role with an amazing organization.

Candidate
of Rob

I’ve known Rob for six months and have nothing but positive things to say about him and his company Kevin Edward Executive Search. In time we have worked with each other I have found Rob to be a very sound character. He is honest, persistent, sincere, and has a tremendous sense of ambition.

Candidate
of Rob

Over the past six months I witnessed Rob’s adaptability, communication, organization, and problem solving skills. I am positive these skills make Rob Marshall an excellent choice to anyone looking for an amazing Recruitment Specialist.

Candidate
of Ellie

I highly recommend Ellie for their exceptional role in assisting me in securing my recent job. She displayed a profound understanding of my career goals and meticulously matched me with the perfect opportunity. Ellie's HVAC industry expertise, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills ensured a seamless recruitment process. She remained accessible and provided invaluable support throughout, ultimately leading to my successful transition into my new role. I am confident that Ellie will continue to excel in connecting talented individuals with their ideal career paths.

Candidate
of Ellie

Working with Ellie on career options was a great experience, she was very thorough on communication and making sure all parties were on the same page. Ellie is highly recommended to work with!

Client
of Ellie

Ellie has been an amazing surprise for our recruiting efforts.  After months of searching for several tough-to-find candidates and receiving poor results from other recruitment firms, Ellie quickly provided several exceptional candidates that were uniquely qualified for the positions.  She has helped us fill multiple positions around the US and Canada and delivered several qualified candidates for each position.  Ellie has a great eye for identifying talent and has been a pleasure to work with!

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