Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Newbury
Established in 1989, Dovetail HRS has built a reputation as a trusted recruitment partner, combining over three decades of industry expertise with a personalised approach. Our merger with Abacus Employment Services in 2023 has expanded our capabilities, enabling us to serve startups and multinational corporations alike. We prioritise understanding our clients' unique needs, leveraging 33 years of local knowledge in Newbury and beyond to connect businesses with talent that aligns with their culture and goals.Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures merit-based recruitment processes that foster equal opportunities for all candidates. With a proven track record of 88% client retention since inception, we deliver tailored solutions that save time, reduce costs, and drive business growth through strategic workforce planning.
Services
Permanent Recruitment
Temporary Staffing
Executive Search
Candidate Screening
Workforce Planning
Diversity Recruitment
Local Talent Sourcing
Contract Placements
CV Screening
Interview Arrangement
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer 33 years of local recruitment expertise in Newbury and Berkshire
- Our tailored approach ensures candidates align with company culture and values
- We maintain an 88% client retention rate since our founding in 1989
- Our merger with Abacus Employment Services expands our industry coverage and resources
- We guarantee 13-week placement support for all successful hires
Associations and certifications
- Investors in People
What people say
Quality candidates
Flexible with needs
Understand requirements
Local talent experts
Advocate for clients
Services
Permanent Recruitment
We specialise in identifying and placing permanent employees who align with your company culture and long-term goals. Our rigorous screening process ensures candidates possess both the technical skills and cultural fit required for sustained success. With access to both active and passive talent pools, we deliver candidates who drive business growth through strategic workforce development.
Temporary Staffing
Our temporary staffing solutions provide flexible workforce support for short-term projects and seasonal demands. We maintain a database of pre-vetted professionals across multiple sectors, ensuring rapid deployment of qualified personnel. This service helps businesses maintain operational continuity without long-term employment commitments, while maintaining high productivity standards during peak periods.
Executive Search
We conduct targeted executive searches for senior management and specialist roles requiring specific industry expertise. Our headhunting approach combines local market knowledge with national reach to identify high-calibre candidates. Through in-depth interviews and competency assessments, we ensure leadership appointments that align with strategic business objectives and organisational values.
Candidate Screening
Our comprehensive screening process evaluates candidates' qualifications, experience, and cultural fit through structured interviews and reference checks. We provide detailed feedback on each applicant's strengths and potential concerns. This service saves clients significant time by presenting only pre-qualified candidates who meet specific job requirements and company expectations.
Workforce Planning
We help businesses develop strategic workforce plans to address current and future staffing needs. Our consultants analyse organisational structure, growth projections, and industry trends to create proactive recruitment strategies. This service ensures companies maintain optimal staffing levels while developing succession plans for key positions through targeted talent acquisition initiatives.
Questions
What recruitment services do you offer?
We provide permanent, temporary, and contract recruitment solutions across various industries, including executive search and workforce planning strategies.
How do you find qualified candidates?
We use a combination of job boards, our extensive database, headhunting techniques, and local network connections to source both active and passive candidates.
Do you guarantee your placements?
Yes, we guarantee all successful placements for 13 weeks to ensure both client and candidate satisfaction with the match.
What areas do you cover?
While based in Newbury, we operate nationally and have successfully placed candidates across the UK for over 30 years.
How do you ensure diversity in recruitment?
Our processes eliminate unconscious bias through structured interviews and competency-based assessments while maintaining equal opportunity principles.
What industries do you specialise in?
We work across multiple sectors including IT, business development, general management, and specialist roles requiring niche expertise.
