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Recruitment built around your company's needs

Knight Temple supports business’s of all sizes to hire the right people first time through a detailed, consultative recruitment process tailored to your bespoke requirements.

Tailored to your specific requirements
Tailored to your specific requirements
Providing continuous recruitment or one-off placements to suit your requirements
Providing continuous recruitment or one-off placements to suit your requirements
Candidate CV’s accompanied by comprehensive interview notes
Candidate CV’s accompanied by comprehensive interview notes
No over promising, if we can’t deliver in your timescale, we won’t take the assignment
No over promising, if we can’t deliver in your timescale, we won’t take the assignment

Every assignment is handled personally. A detailed candidate assessment, cultural fit evaluation and comprehensive interview preparation.

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WHY KNIGHT TEMPLE

Recruitment that goes far beyond sending CVs

We focus on understanding your business properly before introducing candidates.

Cultural fit first

We learn how your business operates, your team dynamic, and what makes someone successful in your environment.

Detailed candidate assessment

Every shortlisted candidate is fully interviewed, assessed, and supported with detailed interview notes.

Quality over quantity

Only genuinely suitable candidates are introduced, not batches of generic CVs.

Long-term placements

The goal is not simply filling roles. The goal is helping businesses hire people who stay and succeed.

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TESTIMONIALS

Trusted by business owners who want recruitment done properly

“David at Knight Temple Recruitment was fantastic. He found a role perfect for me and supported me through the entire process and his help was vital in me securing the position. Couldn’t recommend enough.”
Tom Wilson
“David was superb, absolutely faultless. From the first conversation, to securing the role. Davis was easy going, fast acting and can't be faulted. Found me a role that ticked all the boxes. Would highly recommend.”
Colin Cody
“David isn’t just a lovely guy, but a very experienced and conscientious individual.”
Greg MacLeod
“David was a real pleasure to work with, he listened to what I could offer and wanted and teamed me up with the ideal role for me and I certainly can’t recommend him enough.. once again thanks David”
Graham Hickman
“I absolutely cannot speak of David highly enough. I've dealt with many recruiters but David has been the most helpful, insightful and knowledgeable of them all! He kept me in the loop constantly with any movements regarding my application and was always great with advice about going forward. I've found a career job thanks to him and couldn't be happier.”
Jane Robins
“I have dealt with many recruiters over the years, and can honestly say that David has been excellent. He listened to my requirements and only put me in contact with suitable businesses. Very courteous and professional at all times. I would highly recommend.”
Rob Govier
“It’s been an absolute pleasure dealing with David. He has helped find me my ideal role and has been with me every step of this journey. I can’t recommend David enough. He deserves more than 5 stars”
Melissa Fiedel
THE PROCESS

A recruitment process built around accuracy, integrity & results

Step 1

Understanding your business

We take time to understand your business culture, hiring challenges, growth plans, and team dynamics.

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Step 2

Candidate search & selection

Candidates are sourced manually through specialist recruitment platforms, networks, referrals, and direct outreach.

Step 2
Step 3

Detailed interview & due diligence

Every candidate is interviewed in depth and assessed beyond their CV: career motivations, cultural fit, achievements, communication style, long-term suitability, and references.

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Step 4

Relevant and Detailed CV and Candidate Preparation

Profiles are professionally refined with achievements highlighted, reasons for moving explained clearly, and interview preparation completed thoroughly.

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Step 5

Shortlist & interview support

Clients receive detailed interview notes, areas to explore further, salary guidance, concerns identified upfront, and honest recommendations.

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Step 6

Placement & follow-up

Knight Temple remains involved throughout onboarding to help ensure long-term success.

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"I dealt with David Somerville at Knight Temple Recruitment and I can easily say he is the best recruiter I have come across by a mile."

I dealt with David Somerville at Knight Temple Recruitment and I can easily say he is the best recruiter I have come across by a mile.

SPECIALISMS

Specialist permanent recruitment across key sectors

Deep expertise across the disciplines that drive owner-managed businesses.
BESPOKE SUPPORT

Hiring audit

A confidential review of your current hiring approach, including role definition, market position, retention risk and process gaps. Honest, practical, and tailored to your business.
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THE NUMBERS

Recruitment focused on long-term results

Knight Temple works with businesses that value quality recruitment, integrity, and long-term hiring success over quick fixes.

60%

CV-to-offer success rate

90%

Retention after 12 months

27+

Years recruiting experience

15+

Year client relationships

"I absolutely cannot speak of David highly enough. I've dealt with many recruiters but David has been the most helpful, insightful and knowledgeable of them all!"

The attention to detail, honesty, and consultative approach consistently stand out in client feedback.

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OUR PRINCIPLES

Bespoke recruitment built on integrity

Bespoke recruitment approach tailored to every client
Bespoke recruitment approach tailored to every client
Direct communication with us throughout
Direct communication with us throughout
Honest advice, even if it means declining work
Honest advice, even if it means declining work
Exclusive recruitment partnerships
Exclusive recruitment partnerships
Detailed candidate preparation
Detailed candidate preparation
Focus on long-term cultural fit
Focus on long-term cultural fit
High attention to detail with clear, agreed timescales
High attention to detail with clear, agreed timescales
Continuous recruitment support for one-off or ongoing requirements
Continuous recruitment support for one-off or ongoing requirements
GET IN TOUCH

Looking for a recruitment partner who gets it right first time?

Whether you're hiring for financial services, sales, or specialist commercial roles, Knight Temple provides a consultative recruitment service focused on quality, fit, and long-term success.

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