Dorward James

James did a great job at securing me a promoted position with the flexibility I require. I really value the professional manner in which James conducts his business without putting pressure on me as a candidate to accept an offer if it wasn’t for me. On the back of my experience, I have already recommended James to friends looking for new opportunities.”

Candidate

James worked really hard to assist me when I was looking for a role. Friendly service and great communication so I felt in the loop during the process. I would definitely recommend!

Candidate

I would recommend James to anyone looking for a legal role. Within a couple of days of initial contact, he had already secured me an interview. I was successful and he very helpfully dealt with negotiations. Couldn’t be happier with his service and my new role.

Candidate

5* to Dorward James. Completely professional from day one and understanding of exactly what I wanted from my next role. James was very helpful and patient, providing invaluable advice. Thank you so much for helping me secure my dream job!

Candidate

Right from the very start James communicated with me at all times and I liked that he took the time to get to know his candidate and find out their needs and aspirations, so he could make sure the candidate and client were a good fit. James kept me updated with the interview process and was always available to talk about any concerns I had. James was very responsive via email and telephone and extremely professional, honest, helpful and encouraging. I would highly recommend James to anyone looking to start or progress their career. Overall great experience from start to finish.

Candidate

James just got me a position at a leading Edinburgh firm. I found him courteous and professional, and friendly. James, thank you very much.

Candidate

After struggling myself, James was able to secure a full time job for me which not only utilises my skills but also allows future opportunities to progress with a reputable company. He was very professional and knowledgeable throughout keeping me updated every step of the way. I could not recommend enough.

Candidate

James did a brilliant job in helping me secure my next temporary role. He kept in touch throughout the recruitment process from the beginning to the end and even thereafter to ask how I was getting on in my new role. I would not hesitate to recommend Dorward James.

Candidate

James has been assisting us with a number of roles and I have found that he has provided candidates promptly – along with a very honest update on their candidacy. He is a strong advocate acting on behalf of the candidates as well as marketing our Firm to candidates. A spade is a spade with James!

Client

James was fantastic throughout the whole process and delivered within two weeks. Would highly recommend.

Candidate

I can thoroughly recommend James as a recruitment professional. I found him to be very open and honest in regards to the opportunities he presented me with and the ease in which I could speak to him so candidly helped me to make an informed decision.

Candidate

James has supported my team with two vacancies, both of which proved very difficult to fill. He clearly put in a huge amount of effort to track down candidates and kept in touch at every stage so that I was always kept fully in the picture which enabled me to have a ready answer should someone ask for an update.

Client

James understood exactly what it was I was looking for in order to progress my career and found me a suitable role almost instantly. He was completely honest and open throughout the recruitment process and went above and beyond to help and kept in touch to answer any questions or queries I had even once I had accepted my new role and the contract was signed. I would highly recommend James and the rest of the Dorward James team and would certainly approach him again in the future should I need to.

Candidate

I found the team at Dorward James extremely helpful throughout the job application process. They are quick to reply and try there best to get the answers you need. I would highly recommend dealing with the team when looking for pastures new. Thanks again.

Candidate

Dorward James have been an excellent recruitment company to work with. James and Natalia have enhanced our recruitment processes by utilising industry knowledge and a strong headhunt methodology to provide us with a number of excellent members of staff. They are reliable, and their approaches have worked well in sourcing individuals who have skillsets that the business have required. I have found the turnaround in receiving appropriate candidates for roles remarkably swift and would not hesitate to use Dorward James again in future for any of our recruitment needs.

Client

I found James very easy to deal with, very open, honest and upfront. Within a week of talking to James he had secured me a new permanent role. Only a few weeks into my new role but going great so far and I think a very good match between me and my new employer.

Candidate

James recently put forward four excellent candidates for an urgent position I needed filled. Found him to be efficient, informative and completely understanding of my requirements. If you need quality candidates and don’t have the time to put the work in yourself give James a shout – you won’t regret it.

Client

I have worked with James and his team as a candidate, having been contacted about a very exciting position, I found he and Natalia were very professional and did a great job of keeping me up to date with details of the role. I would definitely recommend James and would be more than happy to work with him and his team in future.

Candidate

This is the first time I have worked with any recruitment agency and I must say James has done a tremendous job of guiding me through and looking after me from initial contact to being recruited and starting my new job. Thanks James I will definitely recommend all my friends and colleagues to get in touch.

Candidate

James and Natalia have given the highest professional standard in every stage of the recruitment process. I have received service that is above and beyond, where both have gone out of their way to find things out for me that most people would just leave to find out on their own.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Dorward James as a recruitment company, as they have done a great job in aligning me with a role that is perfectly suitable for me, and I am very grateful to them for their service.

Candidate

James Milne was an absolute pleasure to work with! Throughout the whole recruitment process, he provided nothing short of top quality service and advice throughout my job search. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending James / Dorward James to candidates or potential clients with the UAE and wider geography. His professionalism, commitment and honest approach gave me the spot on service I was looking for, exceeding all expectations in landing me my new role. I can’t thank him enough!

Candidate

I would recommend James to anyone looking for a career in the property sector. He kept me well informed throughout the recruitment process and was articulate and positive in his communication. He helped me find a suitable role in a challenging market.

Candidate

Working with James was straightforward and simple. He offered a headhunting service and from the get go knew the process to use, and the time frame for results. The methodology implemented to attract and source the highest standard of candidates was flawless. The individuals presented to me were candidates my resources would not have been able to attain. The dedication to the project was clear and I would highly recommend using Dorward James’s services for any future recruitment needs.

Client

James is incredibly driven, who clearly works hard to achieve great results. He approached me with the utmost respect, treating everything with confidentiality, matching me up with a client based on the criteria I had on LinkedIn. Prompt communication at any time of the day made the process stress-free and straightforward. Whether you’re an individual seeking work or a business recruiting new staff, I would highly recommend James.

Candidate

James was very thorough and guided me through the whole process in a very professional and comfortable manner. Even though there were some difficult (of my own doing!) challenges along the way, nothing was a problem for James. In fact he was a joy to deal with and explained everything clearly and kept me updated throughout. He certainly knows the industry and how to provide the client and candidate with the best solutions. I would not hesitate to recommend James and his team to anyone requiring their services. Use these guys!

Candidate

I can thoroughly recommend James as a recruitment professional. I found him to be very open and honest in regards to the opportunities he presented me with and the ease in which I could speak to him so candidly helped me to make an informed decision.

Candidate

I have worked with James throughout the years and used his expertise during recruitment campaigns when required. His knowledge and passion for finding the right people to help businesses grow is always invaluable as well as the support and communication he gives you through the whole process.

Client

I have worked with James for nearly 15 years where he has supported the resource needs of a number of companies across the Oil & Gas and Renewable Energy sectors. This has been over a broad range of positions, from administrative to technical as well as executive placements both domestically in the UK but also more recently in the Middle East.
 
James is a dedicated recruiter who drives forward a process to conclusion and continuously demonstrates a will to meet his client’s needs. James can be relied on to push on the recruitment process and turnaround positions in a remarkably short period of time.
 
I have no hesitation in highly recommending James and his team to any company.

Client

James managed to set me up with a permanent position and he was spot on with matching my skills and needs of the client too. Very professional and great to deal with, I would highly recommend James to anyone looking for a new career path!

Candidate

I have engaged James on a number of assignments over the past 12 years and he is one of the best Recruiters/consultant that I have worked with. He has always been very timely in providing updates and has great work ethics. He has excellent communication skills and an easy demeanour. It’s always a pleasure to talk to him and his hard work and commitment is greatly appreciated. James is my goto consultant for my all my vacancies and time after time he has exceeded my expectations. I have no hesitation in highly recommending James for your next recruitment search.

Client

James is an outstanding recruitment professional. His understanding of the industry and attention to detail is second to now. He delivers a quality service every time and has a unique gift of being able to provide exactly what his customers expect.

Client

I’ve worked with James on and off now for the past 6/7 years and he is without doubt, the most grounded recruiter I’ve ever worked with. If I was an employer looking to recruit personnel, I would be delighted to have someone like James look after any project for me. There is no BS, he gets straight to the point and throughout, understands the impact his work ultimately has on all individuals/businesses involved. Over and above that, he is personable, ethical, extremely hard-working, transparent in business and it’s a pleasure to work with him.

Ex Colleague

James is one of the most dedicated and hard working people I know. He manages to combine an outgoing and humourous nature with a steely drive and determination to deliver results for his clients. Over the years I have known James he has always been there to offer advice guidance or help. Over and above this though, I most admire James for his sense of fair play. He is always willing to put himself in the firing line if he feels there is an injustice to someone, regardless of who that person is.

Client

If you want results – talk to James. A highly driven individual with an excellent reputation for building relations. Once he accepts your project, he’ll be with you every step of the way until completion.

Client

I have worked with James for a number of years and I have been very pleased with the efficient and friendly manner in which our requirements have been handled. James has offered our organisation a professional and cost effective service on a variety of positions. He takes time to discuss our requirements in full for each position before submitting applicants, which helps enormously.

Client

Having dealt with James across 3 different companies and roles, there is one thing that remains consistent – his dedication and commitment to his clients. The level of work that James puts in to each individual recruitment opportunity is beyond belief. From initial tentative contact to execution of offer, his support and professionalism exceeds expectation. Many recruitment agencies provide services but James puts in the extra effort that gives the comfort that you know that the correct position is being aligned with the suitable skill set. Without doubt I would have no hesitation in using Dorward James and James Milne to fill any potential recruitment requirement.

Candidate

I have worked with James on both a personal level and as a provider of Executive Search Services. I have found James’s work in both these areas to be of the highest professional standard. The breadth and depth of his knowledge within the Oil & Gas sector is impressive. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending James as a high quality Executive Search Consultant.

Client & Candidate

James placed me on a long term contract role with FMC Technologies Ltd 4 years ago. His approach was to provide an open and honest recommendation to both FMC and myself which resulted in a great match. He has always been great to deal with and is always willing and able to provide good and accurate feedback on market conditions and available opportunities. I would have no problems recommending James to friends and colleagues in the future.

Candidate

I have worked with James as both a client and candidate and have found him excellent from both angles. He is undoubtedly a recruitment professional in a world which is often inhabited with amateurs and rogues. I can thoroughly recommend him.

Client