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Looking to hire Clean Label talent?

We're true experts at Clean Label recruitment. We create an experience like no other for both client and candidate alike, and always find that needle in the haystack.

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Tim Staniels

Territory Sales Manager, US

Joseph was very easy to work with. He was motivated and attentive during his recruitment process, very responsive to ...

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Jon Steele

CFO, US

Grace taught an old dog some new tricks! I had been in my previous position for 30 years. I loved my job for most of...

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Corinne Grice

Strategic Account Manager, US

Luca was an absolute gem to work with ! He reached out to me on linkedin with several different opportunities & was a...

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Joerg Schlagmann

Senior Global Manager

Great expert: supportive, challenging and always empowered for his customers and his work! Not more to say: just exce...

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Keith Parvin

Automation Division Director

I found Joseph to be extremely professional in every way when going through a recent recruitment process, always doin...

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Jonathan Ocampo

Sales Manager

Lily Newton was absolutely phenomenal! Very dedicated, transparent, and thorough through the entire process. Highly r...

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Todd McBroom

District Sales Mgr, US

Great Experience!! This was my first time dealing with a recuiter and could not have been a better experience. Jack ...

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Moacyr Pedro

Senior Manager - Brazil

First contact I received from Henry Sears was 6 month ago and since the very beginning he seems to be a very trustful...

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Michael Wilson

Senior Account Manager

Working with Joseph was a seamless and positive experience from our first contact along with the various steps of the...

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Michel Cas

Sales Manager, France

Incredibly human oriented executive search, candidates handled with great care and respect, precise and concise infor...

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Dipen Shah

Account Manager, Canada

I was assisted by Aiden Kerr on getting a new job in the chemical industry. He was fantastic in terms of timing, comm...

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Eduardo Valle

Development Mgr, US

This opportunity fell on my lap at the perfect time and the overall process with Christopher was great. It was a very...

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Valeria Pozzi

Procurement Category Manager, Italy

Working with Oliver has been a real pleasure!His highly professionalism and transparency made me comfortable to consi...

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Sara Benoit

Regional Account Manager, US

Irving Knight Group is a fantastic company. I was contacted by Aidan Kerr regarding a sales position opportunity in t...

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Sarah Mirjamali

Quality Manager - Germany

I had a great experience working with Josh at Irving Knight Group. From start to finish he was professional, responsi...

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Michal Sochor

Sales Director - USA

Keva was fantastic to work with throughout the recruiting process. She was professional, responsive, and genuinely he...

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Nathan Radue

Channel Marketing Manager, US

Oliver is a thorough and effective recruiter, representing both sides with character and solid communication. He appr...

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M Erdogan

Director Netherlands

Charlie Schofield is the real deal. I’ve worked with recruiters and search professionals throughout my career, and...

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Caiya-Noel Villarreal

Director - USA

Angus Stolworthy is a first-class individual and recruiter! 5 stars across the board. I highly recommend him and will...

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Julian Arroyo David

Engineer - USA

Sam went above and beyond throughout the entire process. He did not just help find the right fit, he was genuinely he...

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Tim Staniels

Territory Sales Manager, US

Joseph was very easy to work with. He was motivated and attentive during his recruitment process, very responsive to ...

Website Review Photo

Jon Steele

CFO, US

Grace taught an old dog some new tricks! I had been in my previous position for 30 years. I loved my job for most of...

Website Review Photo

Corinne Grice

Strategic Account Manager, US

Luca was an absolute gem to work with ! He reached out to me on linkedin with several different opportunities & was a...

Website Review Photo

Joerg Schlagmann

Senior Global Manager

Great expert: supportive, challenging and always empowered for his customers and his work! Not more to say: just exce...

Website Review Photo

Keith Parvin

Automation Division Director

I found Joseph to be extremely professional in every way when going through a recent recruitment process, always doin...

Website Review Photo

Jonathan Ocampo

Sales Manager

Lily Newton was absolutely phenomenal! Very dedicated, transparent, and thorough through the entire process. Highly r...

Website Review Photo

Todd McBroom

District Sales Mgr, US

Great Experience!! This was my first time dealing with a recuiter and could not have been a better experience. Jack ...

Website Review Photo

Moacyr Pedro

Senior Manager - Brazil

First contact I received from Henry Sears was 6 month ago and since the very beginning he seems to be a very trustful...

Website Review Photo

Michael Wilson

Senior Account Manager

Working with Joseph was a seamless and positive experience from our first contact along with the various steps of the...

Website Review Photo

Michel Cas

Sales Manager, France

Incredibly human oriented executive search, candidates handled with great care and respect, precise and concise infor...

Website Review Photo

Dipen Shah

Account Manager, Canada

I was assisted by Aiden Kerr on getting a new job in the chemical industry. He was fantastic in terms of timing, comm...

Website Review Photo

Eduardo Valle

Development Mgr, US

This opportunity fell on my lap at the perfect time and the overall process with Christopher was great. It was a very...

Website Review Photo

Valeria Pozzi

Procurement Category Manager, Italy

Working with Oliver has been a real pleasure!His highly professionalism and transparency made me comfortable to consi...

Website Review Photo

Sara Benoit

Regional Account Manager, US

Irving Knight Group is a fantastic company. I was contacted by Aidan Kerr regarding a sales position opportunity in t...

Website Review Photo

Sarah Mirjamali

Quality Manager - Germany

I had a great experience working with Josh at Irving Knight Group. From start to finish he was professional, responsi...

Website Review Photo

Michal Sochor

Sales Director - USA

Keva was fantastic to work with throughout the recruiting process. She was professional, responsive, and genuinely he...

Website Review Photo

Nathan Radue

Channel Marketing Manager, US

Oliver is a thorough and effective recruiter, representing both sides with character and solid communication. He appr...

Website Review Photo

M Erdogan

Director Netherlands

Charlie Schofield is the real deal. I’ve worked with recruiters and search professionals throughout my career, and...

Website Review Photo

Caiya-Noel Villarreal

Director - USA

Angus Stolworthy is a first-class individual and recruiter! 5 stars across the board. I highly recommend him and will...

Website Review Photo

Julian Arroyo David

Engineer - USA

Sam went above and beyond throughout the entire process. He did not just help find the right fit, he was genuinely he...

Did you know?

Hiring the wrong candidate costs more than just time—it can waste salary, training resources, and opportunities. The Department of Labour estimates a bad hire can cost up to 30% of the role’s first-year earnings.

We hire right

Organisations are often reluctant to use external recruiters due the percieved cost. Think about it like this - what financial benefit could a top candidate bring to your business unit? You could make a 100x return on your investment.

  • 97% Placement Rate 1
  • 1.78:1 CVs Sent to Interviews 2
  • Avg. 32 Day Engagement to Placement 3

1. Based on all roles engaged on by a client on an exclusive basis from Jan 4 2025 - Dec 31 2025.

2. All CVs Sent from Jan 4 2025 - Dec 31 2025.

3. From Jan 4 2025 - Dec 31 2025.

Navigating a Candidate-Driven Market

This is a candidate-driven market — and it has been since the pandemic.

Top talent has options. They’re selective, informed, and expect more than just competitive salary. Securing them requires market insight, credibility, speed, and the ability to position opportunities properly.

We act as your market partner — managing candidate expectations, advising on strategy, and ensuring you don’t lose the people you actually want.

Cost of a Bad Hire Candidate Driven Market

Understanding the problem

We work in committed partnerships, applying logical and well-planned searches, executed to the highest standard, and considering every factor of recruitment.

Personal Brand

Does your organisation lack a personal brand? Do you struggle to attract candidates over competitors?

Challenging Location

Is the role based in a challenging location? Does the local talent pool lack the skills you're searching for?

Trends & Benchmarking

Are you up to date with market trends and salary benchmarking? Is something missing?

Progression

Are you offering the right progression opportunties? Is the candidate able to progress and develop?

Time Constraints

Do you have time constraints on making a placement? Did you need the candidate yesterday?

Job Criteria

Is the job criteria unrealistic? Is the person you're looking to hire simply non-existent?

Irving Knight Culture & Values

Specialisms We Cover