Testimonials
The following are snippets of feedback we’ve received from some of our satisfied clients. For more detail on what it is we do and how our approach could benefit you, take a look at some of our Case Studies.
'I have used Michael Page now in 2 different organisations- an acute Trust and now a PCT and they have always provided a good shortlist of candidates who match the needs of the service.’
Alison Browne
Programme Director
Barking and Dagenham NHS PCT
‘I can only speak in very positive terms about Michael Page. Their approach to finding the desired candidate through effectively advertising the role, pre-interviewing the candidates and getting to know each one was a huge benefit of their service.’
Peter Thackwray
Managing Director
GLE Enterprise Development
‘I wanted to thank you for the work you have undertaken for Rotherham Foundation Trust in our executive search for a groundbreaking strategic role for this organisation. The result was superb and one which I hope we will continue to emulate in our future work together.’
Nicola Shaw
Associate Director of Human Resources
(Talent Management)
Rotherham Foundation Trust
‘It is refreshing to work with a recruitment agency that does not simply fire through numerous CV's in the vain hope that one may be suitable. Your thorough pre-screening certainly saved us a great deal of time.’
John Bowker
Director of Technical Services
Six Town Housing
‘Michael Page has been an invaluable resource for me over the past several months. I recruited several very good candidates through them who are succeeding in their roles at the IET.’
Michelle Clarke
Marketing Campaign Manager
IET
‘I recruited my last HR Assistant through Page Personnel HR and was very impressed with the standard of candidate they provided. They not only provided me with one excellent candidate but several, presenting me with a difficult but nice problem of deciding which candidate to pick.’
Mark Dungay
HR Manager
HCA International/The Portland Hospital Healthcare
'I have worked with Michael Page over a number of years and always find my search for quality staff simplified by their thorough research and selection process. I am only forwarded candidates with experience relevant to the post and which the consultant feels will be a good fit with the existing team. My time is not wasted with numerous unsuitable CVs to wade through and then reject. The consultants provide a very efficient service sourcing the quality candidates often at short notice.'
Janice Trounsen
Deputy FD
University of Westminster
'It is with great pleasure that I write this testimonial on behalf of Michael Page but more specifically, on behalf of Suresh Lal. Suresh has a deep appreciation and understanding of those sectors for which he recruits through Michael Page.
He is extremely approachable, passionate, professional and committed to providing an excellent service as I evidence on each occasion that he has assisted in placing me in interim roles.'
Yvonne Grant-Appleton
Interim Assistant FD
Nottinghill Housing Group
'In September 2009 Michael Page successfully placed me in an interim finance director role at Ravensbourne College, Chislehurst, Kent. I found Michael Page, through Suresh Lal, to be very efficient and helpful, both to me as a candidate and to the college as a source of an effective service for recruitment of interim and permanent senior finance staff. Suresh is helpful and attentive to both the employer and candidate. The Michael Page service, including the payroll system was prompt and invoicing to the College was carried out properly and consistent with the contracts in place. I would have no hesitation in recommending Michael Page, through the services of Suresh Lal, for the recruitment needs of any employer.'
Pete Cooper
Interim FD
Ravensbourne College of Design & Technology
'I have used Michael Page for many years to help fill a variety of roles, both permanent and temporary. Their service is excellent. The response time is very quick, they understand my requirements and have always been able to find a selection of suitable candidates from their own candidate base.'
Paul Thompson
Deputy Finance Director
Nottinghill Housing Group
'I have worked with Michael Page since June 2003 as a client and a candidate. I have worked in particular with Suresh since 2006. In my experience with Suresh as a client. He has managed to source high calibre candidates and more importantly understood the role and the organisation very well and has put forward CVs for candidates that match the job spec. I have found Suresh very professional. Suresh is articulate and experienced in his profession and hence I have maintained contact with him over the years. I would like to continue to work with him as a client and a candidate in the future.'
Utkal Joshi
Interim FD
Greenwich Community College
'I have worked with Michael Page for a number of years and importantly I have been working with Suresh as a candidate since June 10. From my first contact with Suresh I have found him an absolute pleasure to work with, he has maintained an appropriate level of contact with me and has always provided me with the necessary information on the job, the company, the people and importantly reassurance in my own abilities. Within three months of Suresh making contact with me, he helped me to secure an interim assignment and now ultimately a permanent senior finance position. I will continue to work with Suresh and Michael Page in my new organisation as a client and I would highly recommend Suresh to anyone looking to recruit staff or at a personal level looking for a job.'
Zafar Raja
Head of Finance
Salvation Army Housing Association
'I would like to thank you for the tremendous support you have provided to the PCT over the past few years. Your hard work, contentiousness and expertise has been a real support to myself and my colleagues and has helped to ensured that the finance department has been able to continue providing a high quality service to NHSWF. I am particularly aware of the excellent working relationship which you have developed with Shah Zaman, my deputy which has enabled me to step back from the recruitment process with a high level of confidence that the right candidates are being brought into the team.
Shah has particularly appreciated the additional insight that you have been able to provide on candidates which ensures he is able to shortlist the right candidates. He tells me that on many occasions you have successfully convinced him to change his mind on a candidate and have proved yourself to have excellent judgment in relation to finding the right individual for any role. I would certainly have no hesitation in recommending you to other potential clients and sincerely wish you the very best as your career progresses.'
Ian Clay
Acting Director of Finance
NHS Waltham Forest
'You have been very professional, helpful and friendly. I have liked the fact that you are not constantly on the phone to me – I just don’t have the time to chat to consultants on the phone all day. As you know, if I need you I will call you.
Thanks for your help with everything over this past year.'
Carole Melody
Systems and Financial Accounts Manager
NHS Richmond & Twickenham
'I was planning to write this note of my appreciation for the last two weeks and unfortunately, due to my procrastination, I am only sending this to you now. I feel that the job is an ideal choice for my experience and I will be able to undertake far more than my predecessor. David seems happy with my performance, and especially with you, for introducing the right person for the job. He commented that you were very professional in your approach and introduced me as the only candidate as you were confident in my ability.
On my part, I am extremely thankful to you for finding me a position which suits my NHS experience and expectation. You were very supportive and encouraging whilst looking for a post for me and especially at a time when there are many candidates available on the market. I have done many assignments through Michael Page and I will do my best to keep up your expectation and to maintain the reputation you have in the market place. I am very grateful for your perseverance in securing me this position.'
Kana Murugesu
Senior Financial Accountant
Homerton Hospital
'I have known Emily Wells for more than one year in her capacity as a recruitment consultant for Michael Page. Emily is personable, attentive and responsive. Emily listened to my objectives in pursuing opportunities through her. She demonstrated a thorough understanding of the Finance profession and acted as a sounding board for testing my objectives.
When Emily put me forward for my current role, she provided me with the best preparatory information about the opportunity and the client, giving me the best opportunity to excel at the client interview.
Working with Emily, I felt supported in settling into my new role with her follow up calls and meeting to provide me with feedback. In my eighteen years in Finance and Accounting, I am not exaggerating when I say that Emily’s professionalism and good communication is amongst the best I have experienced and hence will recommend her to other professional colleagues unreservedly. With regards to Michael Page, I have known the company for more than 10 years and happy with my engagement with it.'
Abdul-Latif Issifu FCCA
Project Manager
Kings College Hospitals
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