Cathedral Appointments

Cathedral Appointments
Cathedral Appointments
Cathedral Appointments

Cathedral Appointments are Exeter's leading specialist independent recruitment consultancy. Our clients are based in the South West of England with the majority of our candidates based in this region.  

Why Us?

  • With over 30 years of experience, we know our market. This experience, coupled with our use of technology means we are the leading specialist recruiter in the region.  
  • Every member of our team plays a part in the recruitment process. From owners to our wonderful support team, we are all involved. This means we never lose touch with what's important to our clients and candidates.    
  • Over 90% of our business is repeating. Clients come back to us. Put simply, we deliver on our promises.  
  • Our google reviews speak for themselves. At last count, we had over 280 5-star reviews. 
  • We aren't like other recruiters and may not be the right partner for you. We will be open and honest if this is the case and may recommend a high-street agency that better suits your needs.  
  • We believe in playing our part to support the business ecosystem in the region. Some examples include being active with the Chamber of Commerce as Directors; working closely with Exeter College to support their apprenticeship programs; being Chair of ExIST (Exeter Initiative for Science & Technology) and working with the Exeter University Business School as a member of the Advisory Board.  
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