I made contact with Stonehouse Recruitment Agency early last year to enquire about available Planning Officer support to provide additional capacity within my team. I have since contracted two consultants with Stonehouse and Jake is my key contact there.
In the short time that I have know and worked with Jake, I have found him to be incredibly helpful and accommodating. When seeking additional support, Jake has been excellent to work with and goes above and beyond to identify the best talent for the role I have available. When I outline my requirements, he is attentive and seeks clarity throughout to ensure he has clearly understood what support I am seeking. The resulting candidates he has provided for my consideration have reflected my expectations and I have not had to look further. I’ve found Jake to be a very considerate, bubbly and personable person and delightful to work in partnership with. It is because of this that I have no hesitation giving this testimonial.

Jake was my first recruiter that I spoke to when I made the decision to leave local government and I am so glad he was. He was kind, knowledgeable and really gave me confidence that he would be able to help me transition through to being a contractor. He kept me informed of new roles and was honest in his guidance. He never tired of my millions of questions and was always happy to talk to me. I am pleased to say that he was also the recruiter to find me my first role and I am so thankful to him. I have spoken with other contractors who also sing his praises and rightfully so. He is an excellent consultant who deserves all the success I am sure is coming his way.

Since we’ve been looking to recruit to the organisation, it’s not an understatement to say that the volume of calls I’ve received from recruitment agencies has been considerable and at times relentless in seeking to place their clients.
Whilst that is understandable to a degree, it has also been exceptionally unhelpful to me and at times very disruptive to my working day.

Your approach was much more measured and responsive to my request to ‘leave things with me to consider’ than from others. That was very much appreciated and helpful in creating a feeling of ‘trust’ that our/my requirements were being listened to and understood.

I have dealt with Jake in sourcing an enforcement consultant for my team. I found him polite, helpful and professional. His communications including email responses have been prompt and he has kept me updated throughout the recruitment process. It as a pleasure working with him.

I have found Jake to be friendly, professional and very helpful. I really appreciate being kept up to date with potential positions and the regular feedback I receive.

My dealings with Stonehouse have been immediately friendly and insightful. They are a company who I have highly recommended for their personable nature. It feels like working with old friends. Jake in particular has taken time and effort to secure me roles - I’m very happy to leave him to negotiate the best deals for me - and he does so with enthusiasm and panache. His contact is engaging but not overbearing. Jake comes across with sincerity and a genuine passion for his role. I wish him the best with his career - he is very much a rising star.

Jake is very personable whilst also being extremely professional. He was very pleasant in introducing himself and selling Stonehouse’s services - he then landed me an interview and subsequent contract offer all within a matter of weeks! Following this he has checked in with me regularly and has always been available on the phone or WhatsApp to answer any queries I’ve had. Jake is clearly a busy guy but I always feel that he makes time for me which is an excellent quality

I have been contracting as a chartered planning professional for over 8 years. In my 8+ years’ experience contracting and working with several recruitment agencies, Jake is an absolute asset to Stonehouse Recruitment Group and his service and our interactions over the course of my contract have really stood out from previous service I have personally experienced from other recruitment agencies.
Jake has been instrumental in resolving key contract acquisition issues since getting in touch with the Agency. Every interaction with Jake to date has been positive, proactive and above all shows absolute understanding. In any issue that may occasionally arise, Jake is quick to the mark to resolve without hesitation. Jake is warm and welcoming and it is an absolute pleasure to pick up the phone to him. But most importantly, he is industry aware, understands key aspects of job roles recruiting for in the sector, key stakeholders within the client’s organisation and proactively resolves issues that may arise. This overall understanding is pivotal in making him a key asset to Stonehouse Recruitment Group.

I had the pleasure of working with Jake during our search for a suitable candidate and I couldn\'t be happier with the experience. From our very first interaction Jake demonstrated professionalism, dedication, and a deep understanding of the industry.
He took the time to understand my our requirements and current scenario, providing valuable insights throughout the process. His communication was prompt and transparent, keeping me informed at every stage. Thanks to Jake\'s expertise and support, we have secured a suitable candidate who perfectly aligns with our goals and vision. I highly recommend Jake to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and committed recruitment consultant who truly cares about their clients\' success.

I\'m a relatively new client to Stonehouse and have found Jake to be both friendly and professional. He provides regular updates and is always happy to assist with any queries.

Jake has always shown himself to be diligent and hard working with a caring and supportive attitude. I have found him to be approachable and contactable when I need to discuss something and he has always acted upon and answered any issues or questions I have had. He is also very easy to talk to and friendly which I believe is important for such a role.

I have been working with Jake since he started at Stonehouse, and from day one, I have found him to be fantastic. He is efficient and friendly, and always responds quickly and effectively if I have any questions. Most recently he has been pivotal in securing my new contract. I feel that I can rely on Jake with all my requirements because he has never not responded or done anything incorrectly. He is really approachable and fun to chat to.

Jake was professional and quickly provided me with a number of CVs of available candidates to fill my vacancy. After selecting a candidate, Jake set up an interview via Teams, and the candidate started the contract as planned. I would recommend Stonehouse to other authorities who have vacancies to fill.

Stonehouse first contacted me when I was put forward for a role. They were very attentive and managed the details of this assignment from start to when I was offered, and. accepted, the role.
Stonehouse have called me at times to see how the role was progressing and always said they are there if I need assistance of any kind.
I have been with many agencies, but, I have to say that Stonehouse are one of the best agencies I have had the pleasure to work with. They exude confidence and represent the industry in a first class way.

it's been great working with yourselves and Jake. It wasn't a particularly easy contract to set up, and I appreciate Jake's help in pushing for an Outside IR35 determination. I have found him to be communicative and well informed as to the structure of the placement, and he has worked well with the client. It was good for him to pitch in with some leads and I'm grateful for his time. I look forward to continuing working with Jake and the rest of your team at Stonehouse going forwards :-)

Jake has been absolutely fantastic and a real pleasure to deal with. Being new to consultancy work he has guided me through the whole process making everything so easy and stress free. From an initial discussion to having my 1st interview, and offer of employment, was remarkably quick. Having Jake on hand to call, at any time, has been a real comfort and he has kept me informed at every stage which has made the transition to consultancy work a breeze! I would highly recommend using Stonehouse, Jake is first class at what he does and really goes above and beyond.

I have now worked with Sohan for 6 years and he has found numerous contracts consistently that I have been happy in. Not only is his professionalism and honesty appreciated but most importantly, his personal touch that means he really understands every role that is being put forward to me. Something that is becoming increasingly rare to find!

I have first met Sohan back in 2016, when he secured me my second ever assignment as I moved into the world of contracting. Over the years, I have known Sohan as someone who can deliver each time I have needed him to. His professional approach to work is second to none. If there is someone to be relied on, it’s Sohan!

After being apprehensive to use recruitment consultants early on in my career, I contacted a number of agencies for work. After being listened to as opposed to sold to, I was fortunate to be found a role through Sohan. I have since never used anyone else!

I have been supplied with high quality staff by Sohan for years and repeatedly been delivered the same high level of service. He has continued to not only assist with staffing but the growth of the department. I would have no problem using Sohan over and over again!

Throughout my time, I have found Sohan to be dependable, loyal and consistent with contracts that are suited to my needs and working arrangements. I have recommended him to countless other contractors who have received the same personal service!

Having known Sohan for over 6 years, he’s the best recruiter I’ve ever worked with. He goes the extra mile to secure the contract and is always transparent in the process. Sohan is always my first port of call when seeking a new role. He offers an extremely professional service and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.