Trusted by the people we work with

"Very high hit rate on candidates — we spend very little time screening on our own."

Fiona and the whole Altra crew are fantastic to partner with for staffing needs. We have built a tremendous amount of trust in the team. They have a very high 'hit' rate in terms of candidates that we like. The Altra team got to this place because they were willing to invest the time it took to really get to know our firm and understand both technical and role-related skills we needed as well as the soft skills we were looking for. I now have a high degree of confidence that any candidate Fiona and team tell us to look at are worth a conversation. They make it easy for us to see why they put a candidate forward, and will also be the first to tell us if their impression changes of a candidate. They are a force for good.

"One of the first people I inform when my contract nears completion."

Fiona is an incredible recruiter, and one of the first people I inform when my contract nears completion. She has consistently interesting roles at the right level, but what makes her stand out is a great understanding of the senior contract market and how to navigate its challenges. I've also been impressed by her increasing knowledge of modern technical delivery — she asks the right questions to see if the organisation, role, and way-of-working is genuinely a good fit rather than box-ticking against a list. If you're keen to avoid the usual recruitment tropes and pitfalls, then Fiona is someone you should know. She comes with my highest recommendation.

"It's rare that you come across standout talent like Fiona."

Fiona is a perfect example of a skilled recruiter. She knows the market really well and is very effective, focused, and reliable. She is kind and an outstanding person who knows how to bring the best out of each person. Fiona helped me get the right role and was supportive in every step of the process. It's rare that you come across standout talent like Fiona!

"It felt like we worked together — like someone was in my corner."

Fiona is awesome to work with and I'd love to work with her again. The thing I liked about working with Fiona is that it felt like we worked together rather than her working for a company to sell me something I may not have wanted. I was honest about what roles I liked and didn't like and we worked together through my interview process to make sure I was being fitted into the right place. As well as being a team player and making me feel like someone was 'in my corner', Fiona is very direct and upfront about the needs and wants of both the employer and the candidate — this transparency makes everything so much smoother.

"The role was a perfect match — negotiations were transparent and straightforward."

As a contractor, it's been an absolute pleasure working with Fiona and Altra Executives and I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. The role she offered me was a perfect match, and the negotiations were transparent and straightforward. Fiona is always trying to get what's best for you, and stands out from other recruiters because of her professionalism, honesty and positive attitude.

"She was more than just a recruiter — she was a guide and a coach."

I am writing this recommendation to highlight the exceptional work of Fiona, a talented recruiter who is truly at the top of her profession. Having had the pleasure of working with Fiona during my transition to Morgan Stanley, I can confidently state that her professionalism, efficiency, and dedication are unparalleled. Right from our initial interaction, Fiona's ability to understand and align with my career aspirations stood out. Her keen eye for detail allowed her to fully comprehend the role I was aiming for, and how my skills and experience would best fit within the team. What sets Fiona apart is her commitment and dedication — she was more than just a recruiter; she was a guide and a coach, providing invaluable advice and insights that helped me present my best self. Her efforts resulted in a successful hire at Morgan Stanley, a transition that was smooth and trouble-free. To anyone seeking a proficient recruiter who is genuinely invested in your professional success, I highly recommend Fiona.

"Everything was transparent and clear — no nasty surprises."

I worked with many recruiters in my career, but Fiona stood out to me with her professional attitude, flexibility and kindness. She is very approachable and always fun to have a chat. I especially liked that everything was transparent and clear — no nasty surprises once I started working with her client. I can only recommend Fiona and Altra Executives!