Katie Jarvis-Grove FCIPS (Chartered) Procurement and CIPS expert, specialising is delivering bespoke training solutions to achieve success in globally recognised purchasing qualifications.
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I have known Christina Langley the Founder, for a number of years, firstly as a colleague at GSK, then as a client when an Interim Procurement Director and lastly as an interim myself when Langley placed me on assignment recently in a major blue-chip company. Christina is professional, knowledgeable and entrepreneurial – she has grown Langley (...
Head of Procurement
Financial Services
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Nathan is an extremely helpful and committed recruitment partner and I have found working with him not only beneficial but also enjoyable. Nathan always takes time to make sure he truly understands the needs of the organisation and that any candidates he puts forward are a good match in terms of skills, experience and also bearing in mind the c...
Local Authority
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I've used Langley Search a number of times to quickly and successfully fill interim roles. I've not been disappointed since the team are friendly, quickly understood what I was looking for and provided a shortlist of possible candidates enabling the roles to be filled within weeks.As well as solid Procurement skills, it was really important tha...
FMCG
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Langley's consultant was spot on when he provided CVs for the shortlist. He had screened them well and were given a good idea of their skills, knowledge and what they might be like in the job prior to interview throught the consultant's briefing. We made an offer and appointed someone to the role quickly - we'd definitely use them again and p...
Technology and media
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I am delighted that we have managed to fill so many posts with high calibre candidates via retaining Langley and as you know I would not hesitate to use Langley again for external recruitment.
Supply Chain Director
Oil & Gas
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Nathan was in the fairly unique situation in placing me in my latest role, and also then in helping me to recruit the rest of the team. As a candidate he kept me informed throughout each stage in the process, and was always very responsive and informative. As a hiring manager, he was able to give me additional insights into the candidates to he...
Local Authority
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I went to see Langley at a period in my career when I was at a crossroads. Due to their facilitation and informated counselling I took a new direction which I had not thought of before - this was invaluable to me both then and now and I will always recommend them to others.
Interim given help with career counselling
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I would recommend Langley if you are looking for a new role - they understand what they are looking for and have a good knowledge of the IT procurement area - they are informed and give a good service to candidates.
Head of IT Procurement
Service Sector
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I have always had a good experience of Langley's consultants - they always made sure I was fully briefed ensuring my CV was targeted, the interview went well and they have placed me frequently. They stay in touch during the assignment too which is unusually diligent!
Interim
Public Sector
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I was placed recently in a large global pharmaceutical company by Langley. This is the 3rd time they have placed me in my career - in all my dealings with their consultants I have found them to be open, straightforward and professional.
Category Manager
Pharmaceuticals
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Langley approached me to take a client from zero to something near best practice in their procurement team. They had a detailed brief and I knew that this was an ideal assignment for me and were careful to give me details of the exact situation and people involved before I went for interview. It was this care that led to this being an excitin...
Interim CPO
Financial Services Sector