With over 50 years of combined experience, our diverse team addresses core issues that help people thrive and love what they do. We believe that fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce is a fundamental principle behind success and innovation.
What We Do
Kirkwood Consulting is a leading provider of training and recruitment solutions to the Skills, Education, Employability and Engineering sectors. Our focus is on delivering consultative, intelligent, and professional services that provide solutions while promoting equality and diversity within the workplace. Our areas of expertise include:
- Recruitment Services: We offer permanent and contract recruitment solutions tailored to the needs of our clients. Our specialist recruiters work closely with you to increase the diversification of your talent pool, ensuring that you hire the best and most diverse candidates available.
- Consulting Services: We support organisations in delivering change management and organisational development projects, driving sustainable growth and operational excellence.
- Leadership and Management Programmes: Endorsed by the Institute of Leadership and Management and City and Guilds, our programmes improve efficiency, accountability, and emotional intelligence in middle and senior managers.
- Freelance Services: Providing highly skilled trainers and tutors to colleges, training companies, and universities, our freelance services help meet immediate and diverse training needs with agility and precision.
- Pre-Employment Programmes: Our curated training solutions upskill unemployed professionals and graduates, helping them re-enter the job market with confidence and competence.
- Delivery of Government into Work Contracts: We specialise in executing contracts that help individuals transition from unemployment into meaningful careers.
For Whom
We work with a wide range of clients across various sectors, including:
- Corporations and SMEs: Businesses looking to boost their workforce with top-tier talent and implement effective change management strategies.
- Educational Institutions: Colleges, training companies, and universities seeking skilled trainers and bespoke training programmes.
- Government Agencies: Organisations involved in welfare to work and other government initiatives aimed at reducing unemployment and promoting social mobility.
- STEM Organisations: Companies in the corporate finance and engineering sectors focused on increasing diversity and inclusion within their workforce.
Why Us
Our ethos is rooted in diversity, inclusion, and social mobility. We believe that a diverse workforce is the cornerstone of innovation and success. Here is why you should choose Kirkwood Consulting:
- Unbiased Recruitment: We ensure that the recruitment process is free from bias, focusing solely on the value candidates bring to your company.
- Bespoke Solutions: Our customised Learning Management System (LMS) and tailored programmes provide immersive and engaging training experiences.
- Proven Track Record: With a 100% recruitment retention rate and an 80% vacancy fill rate, our success speaks for itself.
- Diverse Expertise: Our team’s varied backgrounds and extensive experience enable us to deliver holistic solutions.
- Passion for Impact: We are driven by a desire to make a real difference, helping your organisation thrive by addressing core issues and fostering a dynamic work environment.
- Commitment to Social Responsibility: We actively support and partner with organisations that promote fair wages, disability inclusion, women’s health, and age-friendly workplaces.
- Living Wage and Hours Commitment: At Kirkwood Consulting, we are proud to be a Living Wage and Hours organisation.
- The Matrix Standard: The Matrix Standard is the international quality benchmark for organisations that deliver information, advice, and guidance (IAG), whether as their primary function or as part of their broader service offering.
Contact us today to learn more about how Kirkwood Consulting can support your organisation.