Business Details
31 Years
experience
Expert Recruitment & Career Coaching in Ludlow
Established in 1995, Working Solutions has built a reputation as a trusted recruitment and career coaching consultancy serving businesses and professionals across the Marches region. With over 30 years of industry experience, our founder combines deep local market knowledge with psychometric tools like DiSC profiling to deliver tailored solutions. We have successfully placed over 8,000 individuals in permanent roles while offering career coaching that empowers clients at every stage of their professional journey. Our consultative approach ensures precise candidate matching for employers and transformative guidance for job seekers.Backed by certifications from the Association for Coaching, ICF, and CIPD, we maintain rigorous professional standards. Client testimonials highlight our ability to understand organisational cultures and individual aspirations, ensuring long-term placement success. Operating from Ludlow, we serve Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Powys with a commitment to confidentiality and excellence.
Services
Career Coaching
Pre-Retirement Coaching
Permanent Recruitment
Psychometric Profiling
Team Development
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We combine 30 years of local recruitment expertise with certified career coaching
- Our psychometric profiling tools enhance hiring accuracy and career planning
- Tailored approach for businesses and individuals across the Marches region
- Proven track record of 8,000+ successful placements since 1995
- Confidential consultations with industry-leading recruitment specialists
Associations and certifications
- CIPD
- Association for Coaching
- ICF
- Thomas International
What people say
Highly recommend
Excellent communicator
Spot skills you never knew
First-class service
Career transformation
Services
Career Coaching
Our career coaching services support professionals at all stages, from graduates to executives. Using psychometric tools and tailored strategies, we help clarify career goals, enhance job applications, and develop workplace effectiveness. Clients benefit from 30 years of recruitment expertise combined with certified coaching methodologies.
Pre-Retirement Coaching
This specialised coaching helps professionals transition into retirement with confidence. We provide confidential guidance to explore post-retirement options, set meaningful goals, and plan fulfilling next chapters. Our approach focuses on personal aspirations rather than financial considerations.
Permanent Recruitment
We specialise in permanent recruitment across technology, engineering, renewables, finance, and sales sectors. Our local market expertise in the Marches region ensures precise candidate matching through rigorous psychometric profiling and industry knowledge developed over three decades.
Psychometric Profiling
Using Thomas International and DiSC methodologies, we provide in-depth personality and ability assessments. These tools enhance recruitment accuracy, improve team dynamics, and support career development by identifying behavioural patterns and workplace strengths.
Team Development
Our team development services use psychometric profiling to improve workplace communication and collaboration. We deliver workshops and feedback sessions that enhance understanding between colleagues, reduce conflicts, and improve overall organisational performance through better behavioural adaptation.
People
Julia Hughes
Managing Director
With 30 years' experience in recruitment and career coaching, Julia established Working Solutions in 1995. A CIPD-qualified HR specialist and certified coach, she has placed over 8,000 professionals while developing expertise in psychometric analysis and career transitions.
Questions
What recruitment services do you specialise in?
We specialise in permanent recruitment across technology, engineering, renewables, finance, sales, and HR sectors within the Marches region.
Do you offer career coaching for specific industries?
Our career coaching applies to professionals across all sectors, with particular expertise in technology, engineering, and finance industries.
How do psychometric assessments benefit recruitment?
Psychometric profiling improves hiring accuracy by identifying candidates' behavioural patterns and workplace strengths that align with organisational needs.
Can you help with career changes later in life?
Yes, our mid-career and pre-retirement coaching specifically addresses career transitions for experienced professionals seeking new directions.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate throughout the Marches region including Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Powys, with nationwide connections.
How are coaching sessions conducted?
Sessions are available in-person, virtually, or via telephone, with flexible scheduling to accommodate clients' professional commitments.
