Testimonials

I found the recruitment process interesting, challenging and supportive. Planning and communication was great throughout and, as a candidate, I felt that Engage undertook the recruitment in a way which aimed to help applicants give their best at every stage.

- Successful candidate



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Thank you so much for the superb way you conducted the recent recruitment process for a new CEO for a local charity. I hadn’t been considering a new role until I was contacted by you via LinkedIn. This proactive, positive approach was evidenced the whole way through the process. I really appreciate the extra lengths you went to in order to ensure I was at ease and fully informed every step of the way. I would highly recommend CO3 Engage to any employer or candidate - professionalism, positive support, and excellent communication at every turn.

- Anonymous



I have no hesitation in recommending Katrina Hinfey as an Interim. Katrina has worked with us for eight months and during that time has transformed how we operate for the good. Having an external eye on the business has provided us with the opportunity to reflect on what we do well and what we need to develop. Katrina’s expertise in areas such as balanced scorecards, risk registers, organisational structures, recruitment, HR, finance, reporting, and coaching to name but a few have enabled us to build our skills, make tough decisions and strengthen the organisation. Katrina’s style of working is positive, focused, and solution-driven and all our leaders have benefited from her guidance. Katrina’s strategic approach has enabled us to deliver key pieces of work and to strengthen the relationships with our Board of Directors. I have personally benefited from Katrina’s support and have grown my skills and confidence. She provides a steady hand in times of change and is a pleasure to work with. She will be greatly missed and the next organisation that gets the opportunity to work with her will be very lucky indeed.

- Kate Martin, CEO - MACS Supporting Children & Young People



Engage provided an exceptional service with a careful assessment of our requirements and provided a meticulously planned process. We were confident from the outset that we would find and secure the right candidate.

- Chair, Northern Ireland Environment Link



It's extravagant to call any job interview process a pleasant experience, but it was made easier by the approach of Engage; and overall it's been a positive and thought provoking experience for me.

- Unsuccessful CEO-level candidate



- Kerry Anthony MBE, Chief Executive Officer, Inspire and Paddy Kelly, Director, Children's Law Centre



Engage executive offers and delivers a second to none recruitment experience. Having applied for a senior executive position and being successfully appointed, I found the process of engagement to be both highly professional and quite enjoyable. The recruitment process and interviews were appropriately paced, had natural flow and very well structured. I would have no hesitation in engaging with Engage Executive in the future and found Patrick's and Nora's approach to be both endearing and comforting and interview feedback to be first class.

- Anonymous



Access Employment Ltd (AEL) recently engaged the services of Engage Executive Talent for the appointment of additional Board members. This has resulted in the successful appointment of 5 Board members. By using their services, we are confident that we have shared the opportunities available with AEL to a wide range of talented and committed individuals, beyond the usual reach of an organisation such as ours. We have developed a professional relationship which is tailored to our needs due to their understanding of the third sector as well as the time taken to gain knowledge of AEL. We particularly appreciated the assistance in the preparation of appropriate information and recruitment packs, with guidance being offered based on the interpretation of our requirements for specific skills and experience. We were pleased with the range of candidates for consideration as well as the support with interviewing and negotiations – an all inclusive service (with aftercare!) that we very much appreciate. We would have no hesitation in using the services of Engage Executive Talent in the future and would recommend them to others.

- Access Employment Ltd (AEL)



In a situation that could have been very stressful, Patrick and Nora immediately made me feel at ease. Having never done an interview by videocall before I wasn’t sure what to expect, but Patrick and Nora managed to convey their warmth and approachability from the outset, which made me feel very comfortable with both them and the process. I felt as though I was treated with respect at all times and Patrick also provided invaluable feedback after the interview process which has provided great learning. If I were to have an interview with Patrick or Nora again in the future I would feel assured that I was in safe hands.

- Patrick Anderson, Candidate for Senior Management Position