We challenge the recruitment industry's reputation for bad practice and poor service, determined to run and grow a company that cares about its candidates, clients and staff. Stopgap is about people. We're passionate about what we do, helping great people and great businesses, find each other. We care and we do our best for everyone. If you're at the top of your game, our tailored executive service is for you. We have a consultant in each of our sector teams who is dedicated to recruiting the most senior marketing and digital professionals.
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Our consultants, mostly ex-marketing and digital professionals themselves, focus on particular sectors, getting to know them inside and out, to give you the help and advice you need to succeed. Choose any of our consultant profiles and filter by their area of expertise to find the best consultant for you.
We challenge the recruitment industry's reputation for bad practice and poor service, determined to run and grow a company that cares about its candidates, clients and staff. Stopgap is about people. We're passionate about what we do, helping great people and great businesses, find each other. We care and we do our best for everyone.
Dedicated agency team to help you source the best talent from creatives to account managers. We offer a range of services from freelance to permanent recruitment and executive search. We have an unrivalled network of talent, from marketing managers to account managers, developers and creatives and people right at the top of their sectors.
Reviews (10)
Tatiana O.
Jun 16, 2022
Stopgap contacted me in regard to a role I had applied for through them. Despite the link between my experience and the role requirements not being linear, John has the vision to see how someone of my skills would be perfectly suited to the role and the benefits to both me and the employer in thinking a little outside the box. John kept me in the loop the entire process, though all interview stages and gave feedback every time - which is the holy grail of recruiters as so many often ghost you after the first call. Not John! He is consistent, positive and you can really tell he wants you to succeed. I thoroughly enjoyed our calls and the information and support he gave. Thanks
Stephanie Murphy
Apr 25, 2022
Stopgap is unlike any recruiter I've gone through to get a job before. This is the second time I've used them to find a great new role, and both times I have been well looked after, supported, and communicated with at every step along the way - even if they had no news, which is what every nervous candidate needs! They take time and care in getting to know you, your strengths and abilities, and most importantly your potential, to find you the role best suited to you.
It helps that they're the most friendly people you could ever wish to get a phone call from. I had such fun phone calls with Tess, Sarah, and Claudine through the recruitment process and I feel that because they took the time to get to know me- professionally and a little personally (my character etc.) they were able to find a role which was a perfect fit for me.
They go out of their way to make sure both client and candidate are 100% happy and clear on every stage of the recruitment process, and it puts your mind at ease knowing you can trust them implicitly to be open and honest in every aspect. I've just referred two marketing friends to them because I know they'll be looked after. A brilliant company with the nicest people makes the job-hunting slog and recruitment process a pleasure, rather than a stressful chore.
They also send you a little present once you've got a job, which is a gorgeous finishing touch. When it's time to move on from the role they have just placed me in, I wouldn't hesitate going back to them, and have to say I'll quite miss the friendly chats with Sarah and Claudine!
It helps that they're the most friendly people you could ever wish to get a phone call from. I had such fun phone calls with Tess, Sarah, and Claudine through the recruitment process and I feel that because they took the time to get to know me- professionally and a little personally (my character etc.) they were able to find a role which was a perfect fit for me.
They go out of their way to make sure both client and candidate are 100% happy and clear on every stage of the recruitment process, and it puts your mind at ease knowing you can trust them implicitly to be open and honest in every aspect. I've just referred two marketing friends to them because I know they'll be looked after. A brilliant company with the nicest people makes the job-hunting slog and recruitment process a pleasure, rather than a stressful chore.
They also send you a little present once you've got a job, which is a gorgeous finishing touch. When it's time to move on from the role they have just placed me in, I wouldn't hesitate going back to them, and have to say I'll quite miss the friendly chats with Sarah and Claudine!
Oliver Taylor
Apr 25, 2022
Stopgap were invaluable in securing me a move into my ideal role. Supportive and attentive throughout the whole process, I felt like they genuinely wanted me to succeed and did everything could to help me; from prepping for the initial interview, throughout the assessment process, all the way to chasing up a final decision. Props in particular to Kate Boston in my instance! Thank you guys so much!
Theodora Ilia
Apr 24, 2022
I highly recommend Stopgap if you are looking for an effective recruiter. Caroline Simmonds provided me with great help and assisted me in getting the job. Caroline is knowledgeable, efficient and resourceful. She was with me in every step of the recruiting process, quick to communicate all my comments and concerns to my future employer. She is an excellent professional but mainly she provides a personable recruiting experience which reassured me that I could trust her throughout such a stressful process. Thank you Caroline.
Rachael Saffer
Apr 22, 2022
Rob Larkin
Apr 16, 2022
I was lucky enough to be contacted by Caroline Simmonds, a Principal Consultant at Stopgap Ltd after applying for a few roles on their website. In our initial conversation we discussed my employment situation, my CV and what sort of work/salary I was looking for. She immediately discussed roles she felt would suit me and I could not be more thankful for her support and diligence in helping with my job search. Whenever I panicked or lacked in confidence she was on the end of the phone to help. Thank you so so much, will definitely be contacting her and Stopgap again.
Charlotte
Apr 14, 2022
I've worked with the agency recruitment team on two occasions and its been a great experience. They really want to understand the direction you wish to go in and give industry relevant advice. Every opportunity they've put me forward for has been a good fit and I've successfully found my next role. I'd recommend Stop Gap to anyone looking for their next marketing position and a special mention to Victoria for all her help.
Iain G. Morrison
Apr 11, 2022
I think Stopgap are the only recruitment agency I would give a 5* review to. Both as a candidate and a recruiting manager, I've found the team to be friendly, honest, responsive and highly communicative. You'd think all recruiters are like this, but many lack the consistency Stopgap always deliver. What's more, everyone having relevant industry experience is a huge plus. I've never had a negative experience with the Stopgappers, and am a huge fan. 5* all round :
Noha Dellapolla
Feb 08, 2022
Caroline, from Stopgap, was incredibly fabulous! I cannot even begin with how helpful and joyful was she while I was looking for a job opportunity. As most of you know, finding a job is a job, and she was able to make the process easy, even relaxing at some point. Thank you, Caroline, for helping me find a great work opportunity. I much recommend her!
Lizzy Demetriou
Dec 18, 2021
The team at Stopgap are not only really lovely, but also amazing at what they do! They are incredibly responsive and provide timely updates, keeping the communication going throughout the process. They helped in finding me an exciting new role, keeping me engaged over a very long interview process, as well as negotiating a more than expected package upon the offer. I would highly recommend Stopgap for anyone open to new marketing opportunities!