KDC Search and Selection
Permanent and fixed-term recruitment handled with care and proper attention
KDC is an independent UK recruitment consultancy providing permanent and fixed-term recruitment, search and selection, candidate sourcing and shortlist services to organisations recruiting professional, specialist and management roles.
The service is human-led, targeted and built around a properly defined requirement. It is not about sending across a collection of CVs and hoping that one fits. I take the time to understand the role, search for relevant people, hold meaningful candidate conversations and assess evidence against the criteria we have agreed.
A considered search, not a CV-forwarding service
A strong appointment starts with a clear brief.
Before any search begins, we will agree what the organisation genuinely needs, what success in the role should look like and how candidates will be assessed. This creates a more focused search and gives candidates a clearer, more honest picture of the opportunity.
- A detailed vacancy and candidate brief
- Proactive market and candidate research
- Direct candidate sourcing
- Personal candidate conversations
- Evidence-based screening against agreed criteria
- A carefully considered shortlist
- Interview and selection support
- Support through offer, acceptance and agreed pre-employment stages
How the process works
1. Define the requirement
We clarify why the role exists, what the successful person needs to achieve and what is genuinely essential.
2. Search the market
I carry out targeted research and proactive sourcing rather than relying only on people who happen to be actively applying.
3. Speak with and assess candidates
Potential candidates receive a personal conversation about the role. Relevant candidates are assessed against the agreed brief, with evidence recorded clearly.
4. Present a considered shortlist
You receive a shortlist of candidates whose experience and motivation have been explored against the requirement, rather than a collection of unfiltered CVs.
5. Support selection and appointment
KDC remains involved through interview planning, feedback, offer and acceptance, helping both the organisation and candidate stay informed.
Fees and replacement guarantee
For permanent appointments and fixed-term appointments of 12 months, the fee is 18% of the successful candidate’s agreed annual starting salary.
For a fixed term of less than 12 months, the fee is 18% of the basic salary payable during the initial fixed term. If the appointment is extended or subsequently made permanent, an additional fee may apply, taking account of the fee already paid.
An eight-week replacement guarantee applies, subject to the eligibility requirements and conditions set out in the KDC Terms of Business.
Full terms, payment arrangements and the instruction process are agreed before the search begins.
Who the service is for
KDC Search and Selection focuses on professional, specialist and management appointments where a targeted, evidence-led search adds value. Fixed-term appointments are direct employment with the client organisation.
KDC does not provide temporary staffing, contractor supply, payroll services, warehouse recruitment or high-volume candidate supply.
Ready to discuss your vacancy?
You can complete an initial vacancy brief to tell me about the role, the person you need and the timescales you are working to.
Submitting the brief does not commit either party to proceed. I will review the requirement and contact you to discuss the next step before any search begins.