Our Services
Three things separate Castle & Co. Search from your standard recruiter, and it's all based on our experience. We've operated at senior level in retail and sales for over two decades, and that perspective shapes how we run every search.
what makes us stand out
We pride ourselves on our values. We handle every client's needs with respect and care. If we don't feel we are the right fit based on the criteria, we will be up front and honest with you.
We Go Extra Mile
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We look where others don’t
We uphold the highest standards
The talent you want,
without the stress
We work across all retail and sales verticals, recruiting at every level of seniority — from Store Manager through to C-Suite.
Technical Director
A strategic technical leadership position responsible for driving product innovation, engineering excellence, and R&D direction. You will work closely with the executive team to align technical capability with commercial growth objectives. The ideal candidate will bring deep industry expertise and a proven ability to lead high-performing technical functions at scale.
Senior Manager
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Head of Manufacturing Operations
A senior leadership role overseeing end-to-end manufacturing operations across multi-site facilities. You will drive efficiency, quality, and safety standards while leading large cross-functional teams. Ideal for an experienced operations leader with a strong track record in process improvement and P&L accountability.
Senior Manager
Category Manager
A well-regarded food retail group is looking for a commercially driven Category Manager to take ownership of a key product range. This role combines supplier negotiation, range planning, and performance analysis to ensure the category remains competitive, profitable, and aligned to customer demand.
Business Development Manager
A growing automotive parts distributor is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to expand its trade account base across the South East. This is a field-based role focused on building new B2B relationships while nurturing existing accounts, with genuine earning potential through an uncapped commission structure.
Area Manager
An exciting opportunity for an experienced retail leader to take responsibility for a cluster of stores within a well-established regional supermarket chain. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, sales performance, and people development across the patch, acting as the key link between head office strategy and store-level delivery.
Senior Manager
Ready to talk?
Whether you have a live brief or just want to explore what's possible, we'd love to hear from you. No hard sell — just a straight conversation.
A process built on Rigour & Trust
Every search follows the same disciplined process, regardless of level. That attention to detail and rigour is what gives clients confidence and candidates clarity.
A Clear Brief
We start with a detailed conversation about the role, the team, and what success looks like. We'll push back if required at that initial stage, ensuring that we don't lose time on rounds of interviews based on a misaligned brief.
Search & Shortlist
We map the market actively rather than relying on who's currently looking. You'll receive a focused shortlist of candidates assessed against the brief, rather than a stack of CVs to wade through.
Interview & Offer
We manage the process end-to-end: scheduling, feedback, prep, and offer negotiation. Clear communication on both sides, every step of the way.
Aftercare
The placement isn't the finish line. We stay in touch with both client and candidate through the first few months to make sure the appointment lands well.
FAQs
Here are a few of the questions clients and candidates ask us most often. If yours isn't here, get in touch. We're always happy to talk things through directly.
Our fees are charged as a percentage of the candidate's first-year remuneration, with the rate set according to the seniority of the role:
Senior Manager / Department Head: 15% to 18%
Director / Regional Director: 18% to 22%
VP / C-Suite / Managing Director: 22% to 25%
For contingency assignments, fees sit at the lower end of each band. For retained or exclusive search, fees sit towards the upper end. Contingency fees are payable on the candidate's start date and carry a 12-week rebate period, while retained fees are payable in instalments across the course of the search. Retained search is recommended for senior and confidential mandates.
Most searches run between 4 and 8 weeks from brief to offer. Senior and C-Suite appointments can take longer, as we'd rather get it right than rush a placement that doesn't last.
We never share a CV or speak to a client about you without your explicit permission. Senior career moves are sensitive, and we treat them that way.
No. We focus exclusively on permanent placements, allowing us to prioritise long-term fit over short-term gaps.
This varies by seniority, but most Senior Manager and Area Manager searches run 4-8 weeks from brief to offer. Director and C-Suite searches may take longer to ensure the right fit.
Still have questions?
We're happy to answer any questions directly. Just drop us a message.