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About us

We are a team of expert, straight-talking, and talented recruitment professionals with a shared passion to connect employers with the candidates they need to grow their business. With 30 years of experience, we adapt each recruitment process to meet the needs of our clients, through a blend of the very best recruitment practices, delivered with a committed focus on quality, understanding, and integrity at every stage.

Whilst we are all very different, we share a set of values that are at the heart of what we do.

We call this Standing
Up Straight.

My Word Is My Bond
- Own the contract
- Self manage
- Trust yourself so others can.
- Always deliver on your promises.
Fully Commit
- Hit the ground running.
- Leave no stone unturned.
- Let people know when the contract is under threat
- Avoid all procrastination.
No Excuses, Only Choices
- Be positive
- Refuse to lose
- Take responsibility for outcomes
- Your attitude is your choice.
Never Be Complacent
- You're either climbing or sliding...
- Seek continuous improvement.
- Seize the initiative.
- Embrace change

Cavendish Maine by numbers.

years of trading

14,804

placements to date

81.2%

repeat business

Our specialist teams focus on
3 core markets

Sales & Marketing

Our specialist team works with employers throughout the UK to assist with appointments in field sales, sales management, international sales and all levels of marketing

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Financial Services

Our specialist team partners with a broad range of businesses across the UK, including international and challenger banks, product providers, local and national IFA’s and employee benefit advisors.

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General Insurance

Our specialist team works with employers throughout the UK to assist with appointments in field sales, sales management, international sales and all levels of marketing

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What our clients and candidates say

After a challenging 7-month job search after graduating, I was fortunate to connect with Karen Cummins at Cavendish Maine. From our first conversation, Karen truly listened to what I was looking for and remained supportive, proactive, and focused throughout the process. Thanks to her dedication and insight, I secured exactly the role I had been hoping for. I couldn’t recommend Karen more highly — she made all the difference in the end and I cannot thank her enough.

Syrus Ghaly

Trainee Financial Advisor
I have had the pleasure of working with Cavendish Maine as both a candidate and a client and I would recommend the Cavendish Maine team without hesitation. Their approach differs in as much as they truly seek to understand the brief and ensure the candidate and client’s needs are aligned.

Alide Hire Services
We have used Cavendish Maine many times for finding suitable candidates and I have to say that they do an incredible job in finding the right people.

EP Barrus
Cavendish Maine impressed us throughout the recruitment process. They took the time to visit and understand our business and the role. They guided us throughout the process, presenting us with a high calibre of candidates and the outcome far exceeded our expectations.

Haws Watering Cans
We have used Nick many times for finding suitable candidates and I have to say that he definitely does an incredible job in finding the right person! He has just helped me fulfil a particularly difficult position by thinking outside of the box and coming up with a candidate that we wouldn't have normally considered but Nick's determination to track down the right individual sets him apart from other recruiters! So thank-you for the brilliant job you have done on this recruitment & cannot recommend him more to anybody who is looking to recruit or looking to find a different…

Phil Noble

Divisional Sales Manager, Lawn & Garden Division
Cavendish Maine recently helped me secure the perfect new role, and I genuinely appreciate all the time, effort, and support provided throughout the process. From our first conversation to the final offer, everything was seamless — they kept me informed at every stage, offered valuable advice, and made the entire experience smooth and stress-free.

National Accounts Manager

Vtech
Cavendish Maine always provides a first-class service and I would recommend the services of Cavendish Maine to any business looking to recruit.

Chris Slinger. Dealer Development Manager.

Stihl GB
I was recommended to use Cavendish Maine and I will absolutely do the same for the future. I would say to any company out there looking for a professional recruitment agency who values their clients, the team at Cavendish Maine is the one!! Thank you again for finding me the most amazing job within a few weeks of the start of my search.

National Account Manager

Grafton International
Cavendish Maine provide a first-class service. Cavendish Maine have a good knowledge of our business, this is reflected in the quality and experience of the candidates they refer to Creative Risk Solutions.

Jan Wilkins, Managing Director

Creative Risk Solutions
I have worked with Cavendish Maine on many placements and they always get it just right in terms of 'a good fit' for our business. They really understand how we work and what candidates would suit our needs but also from the candidates perspective that our business would be a good fit for them. Cavendish Maine are always completely professional, responding to our communications with speed and diplomacy. I would highly recommend them.

Angela Buckley. HR Advisor

Saint-Gobain Abrasives