Retained recruitment with Forma Mentis Talent is about partnership, precision and results. This service offers a dedicated and exclusive approach where we work as an extension of your business, focusing entirely on finding the best people for your organisation. With retained recruitment, you gain more than a recruiter — you gain a strategic ally invested in your long-term success.

A Dedicated Partnership

When you choose our retained service, you secure our full attention and resources within your sector. We take the time to fully understand your culture, structure and goals before identifying the professionals who will make a lasting impact. This exclusive collaboration ensures that every search is aligned with your business strategy and future growth needs.

Kate personally leads every retained assignment, drawing on over ten years of experience in recruiting for senior and niche technical roles. Her approach combines human understanding with modern recruitment tools, creating an efficient and intelligent process that consistently delivers quality results.

The Process

Our retained recruitment process is detailed, consultative and transparent from start to finish. We begin with an in-depth discovery session to understand your business, values and hiring requirements. This allows us to define the exact profile of the person you need — not only in skills but also in mindset and cultural fit.

Next, we develop a targeted strategy that includes extensive market research, talent mapping and proactive outreach to identify both active and passive candidates. Every individual is carefully assessed for their aptitude, attitude and ability, ensuring that only those who truly align with your business are presented.

Throughout the process, you receive regular updates, progress reports and insight into market conditions. We work closely with your in-house team and HR processes, maintaining complete transparency and collaboration at every stage. Once the ideal candidate is identified, we manage the interview process, offer negotiations and onboarding to guarantee a smooth transition.

The Benefits

Retained recruitment offers numerous advantages for businesses seeking senior or hard-to-fill roles. It provides guaranteed commitment and focus, resulting in faster turnaround times and a stronger shortlist of candidates. This approach enhances employer branding, as candidates experience a professional, consistent and personalised process that reflects positively on your organisation.

With our retained model, you also benefit from priority access to talent and a deeper understanding of your long-term staffing needs. The relationship we build enables us to anticipate future requirements, saving valuable time and resources in the future.

Why Forma Mentis Talent

Forma Mentis Talent stands for intelligence, integrity and quality. We combine expertise in niche sectors such as tech, finance, biotech, cyber, AI and digital with a genuine human approach. Every search is handled with care and precision, ensuring you receive candidates who contribute to sustainable growth and innovation.

Start Your Retained Search

Finding the right people is about more than filling a vacancy — it’s about shaping the future of your organisation. Partner with Forma Mentis Talent and experience recruitment that is driven by mindset, guided by professionalism and focused on results. Get in touch today to discuss your retained hiring needs and discover how we can help you find the talent that truly makes a difference.