Founded over a decade ago by Marion Barry, TalentYard was built on the belief that recruitment should be personal, transparent and long term. Our bespoke approach focuses on building lasting relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring a perfect fit for every role.
The time to understand your business needs, culture and goals, and the care of each and every client and candidate; connecting the right people with the right placements, quickly and carefully.
Our London and Manchester teams bring a wealth of experience and expertise from diverse backgrounds in talent acquisition, business support and human resources. We believe in collaboration and a truly personal approach, with dedicated consultants committed to each client’s unique needs. Specialists in PA, HR, sales and operations recruitment, TalentYard understands the impact of having the right people in place.
We build lasting relationships through open communication and understanding the aspirations of both employers and candidates. Our holistic approach ensures that we match the right talent with the right opportunities, creating a thriving community where all flourish.
Together, we are not just filling positions; we are shaping careers and crafting futures.
The heart of our business is people; understanding each client and candidate’s distinct needs and aspirations to deliver tailored recruitment solutions that work.
Open communication from start to finish, and beyond. We keep you informed every step of the way, with suggestions and a flexibility that responds to each situation.
There are few reruitment situations we haven’t experienced, we keep ahead of the changing landscape and share our unrivalled knowledge and experience.
Recruitment is a partnership and a collaboration, and we are proud to be consistently referred and work on an exclusive basis with many clients.
Director
Prior to working in the secretarial recruitment industry Marion was Head of Membership for The Frontline Club, a renowned members’ media club in London where she played a key role in growing an international membership network of journalists and media executives. She also previously worked for high net worth individuals as their Private/Lifestyle PA and was headhunted to work for one of the top 10 business magnates in the UK where she managed his business and private life during a key transitional period following the sale of one of his major assets.
Her passion for recruitment really kicked off when she was given the opportunity to build a temporary branch for a top secretarial recruitment agency. She managed a very successful and thriving division recruiting support staff at all levels and securing a place within many Preferred Supplier Listings.
Marion set up TalentYard in February 2016 to focus on raising the standards in the recruitment sector and offering an honest and modern approach to the hiring process. Having been a PA herself she understands how companies and individuals can benefit from an efficient and trustworthy recruitment agency. Marion lived in Paris for 10 years and speaks French fluently.
Head of Talent
Susie has built a successful career matching outstanding talent with leading organisations – from top theatre producers and artist managers to international not-for-profit groups and private equity firms. After graduating in History, she began in public-sector HR before moving into recruitment, where she has spent the last 13 years leading a high-performing team and most recently as Head of Talent at TalentYard. She values working at an agency which really puts clients and candidates at the heart of what they do.
Her background also includes account management for one of the UK’s best-known charities, where she worked on-site to strengthen partnerships and deliver impact during a major annual campaign. Known for her warm, approachable style, Susie believes great recruitment is about genuine relationships and creating lasting connections between clients and candidates.
Operations Manager
We partner with a wide range of organisations – from startups and creative agencies to global financial corporations and private households – providing dedicated administrative and business support talent. Whether you are hiring for a permanent, fixed term or temporary role, we will introduce you to highly skilled professionals who add real value to your team. engage our services
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