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The principles that guide our belonging-driven recruitment: how we listen, act with integrity, prioritise connection, and help people thrive in lasting roles.

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We build belonging through our choices. These guiding principles turn our values into action, helping people feel seen, supported, and ready to thrive.See people, not profiles.<ul><li>When we take the time to understand someone&rsquo;s story &mdash; their aspirations, values, and potential &mdash; good work follows.</li></ul>If something feels off, we pause.<ul><li>Partnership means having the courage to question before we continue.</li></ul>Prioritise feeling over fit.<ul><li>The right match isn&rsquo;t just about skills &mdash; it&rsquo;s about shared values, trust, and potential. When those align, lasting work follows.</li></ul>Doing right matters more than being right.<ul><li>Integrity keeps decisions honest and relationships strong.</li></ul>Work should make life better.<ul><li>The best teams and careers don&rsquo;t just get the job done &mdash; they create energy and space for people to live fully.</li></ul>Success is shared.<ul><li>When people thrive, communities thrive. That&rsquo;s why 2% of our revenue supports social and environmental causes through 1% for the Planet.</li></ul>Belonging builds futures.<ul><li>When people feel part of something real, work lasts.</li></ul>These principles guide us every day.When we get them right, we create lasting impact &mdash; for the people we work with, and for the work they go on to do.

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How Encore Recruitment began with one belief: people stay and grow when they belong. Discover the story behind our fashion and lifestyle recruitment approach.

The People Who Make Encore, Encore

We&rsquo;re more than recruiters - we&rsquo;re builders of belonging in fashion and lifestyle.With deep insight, real experience, and a passion for connecting people to where they belong, our team works to uncover the hidden spark in every career journey and every team.&nbsp;

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Belonging works because every step matters. Here&rsquo;s how we make it happen &mdash; with precision, care, and open communication from start to finish.1: How do you protect my information? Your trust is our priority. We ensure 100% data compliance and transparency so you're always informed about what, when, and why your information is shared.2: How will you represent me? Representation is a collaboration. Before we talk to any brand, we&rsquo;ll agree on your narrative, ensuring every introduction showcases your strengths and ambitions authentically.3: How do you support me through the journey? From our first chat to your first day, we&rsquo;re with you every step. You&rsquo;ll always know where you stand and what&rsquo;s next.4: How do you help me prepare for interviews? We&rsquo;ll help you present your true self with confidence and understanding of the people, culture, and context. No scripts &mdash; just authenticity.5: What kinds of roles do you work with? We cover a wide spectrum across fashion, accessories, footwear, beauty, and homeware &mdash; offering both creative and commercial opportunities.6: What makes Encore Recruitment, Encore? Encore is about building futures, not transactions. Every connection and recommendation is made with precision and purpose &mdash; ensuring it matters.Ready to explore what's next? We're here when you are.

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Ready for something new? Call us or upload your CV, and let&rsquo;s start shaping what&rsquo;s next.We&rsquo;ll confirm your right to work in the UK before we begin &mdash; it&rsquo;s part of how we work responsibly with every candidate.

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Discover Your Future, Not Just a Job

Our belonging-driven recruitment starts with understanding you &mdash; who you are, what matters to you, and what kind of work lets you thrive.We Listen First<ul><li>You&rsquo;re more than a profile or a CV. We start with your story &mdash; the moments, motivations, and ambitions that make you who you are. We listen first, then look for roles that feel right for you.</li></ul>Connect with Confidence<ul><li>We turn that understanding into action &mdash; linking your strengths with the environments where they&rsquo;ll matter most.</li></ul>You Decide When We Represent You<ul><li>It&rsquo;s your choice, every time. We only move forward when you say yes &mdash; after we&rsquo;ve talked through the opportunity and why it feels right. It&rsquo;s a choice made through understanding and mutual respect.</li></ul>Prepare to Thrive<ul><li>From first chat to final interview, we work with you to help you show who you are &mdash; with calm, confidence, and focus. No performance &mdash; just potential.</li></ul>Belonging Builds Futures<ul><li>Recruitment isn&rsquo;t just about filling roles &mdash; it&rsquo;s about finding where you&rsquo;ll feel at home. We listen, we connect, and help you move when it matters most.</li></ul>Our Success is Your Success<ul><li>83% of the candidates we placed between October 2022 and September 2023 remain employed by the same company. Data as of October 2025.&nbsp;Proof that when it feels right, it lasts.</li></ul>Ready to see how we work? Visit our <a href="/cm/candidates/candidate-FAQs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Candidate FAQs page</a>.

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Belonging-driven recruitment is more than just filling roles. Here&rsquo;s how we make it work.1: What do you actually do beyond sending CVs? We don&rsquo;t just send CVs &mdash; we make considered recommendations. Each introduction is a story of potential and alignment, showing how a candidate can elevate your brand.2: How do you make sure you understand our brand and culture? Listening comes first. We learn how you and your teams work, the nuances that drive success. This ensures every candidate recommendation is more than just a fit; it&rsquo;s a catalyst for growth.3: How do you do what you do? Our process is a partnership, beginning with deep listening and ending with the seamless integration of a new team member. It's a journey we take together, ensuring every step is aligned with your vision.4: How long does the process take? Our priority is finding the right match, not the fastest one. We move at the speed of quality, ensuring decisions that last.5: How do we decide who&rsquo;s right for the role? We start with collaboration to define what &ldquo;right&rdquo; means. That means clarity on skills, mindset, and what belonging looks like in your team. We bring clarity and structure, helping you see beyond a candidate&rsquo;s CV and profile to the potential for lasting impact.6: What if there&rsquo;s a shortage of candidates for our role? That&rsquo;s often where we add the most value. We see opportunity rather than scarcity. Our network, reputation and how we communicate your brand story turn passive interest into active engagement.7: &nbsp;Do you ever recommend people when there isn&rsquo;t an active role? Yes &mdash; we don&rsquo;t just react, we anticipate. When we build a relationship with you and know your brand well, we start to see opportunities. Our proactive approach means we're always looking for ways to strengthen your team.8: How will you represent our brand to potential candidates? We are your brand ambassador, ensuring every interaction reflects your values and vision. We share what matters&mdash;not just job specs&mdash;helping people understand why they&rsquo;d want to join your team.9: Do you ever share candidate details without consent? Never. Trust, transparency and respect are our currency. We only move forward with candidates after we have spoken and have their explicit consent.10: How do your fees work? We only invoice on the day the person joins your team. Our fee is a percentage of their agreed annual salary, set out before we begin any search. There are no hidden costs or upfront payments &mdash; we do the work until the day they join. It&rsquo;s simple, transparent, and designed to reflect our commitment to getting the hire right.11: What makes Encore Recruitment, Encore? Encore is about building futures, not transactions. Our success is measured in lasting connections. It's why 83% of the candidates we placed between October 2022 and September 2023 remain employed by the same company, and 83% of clients have instructed us more than once. Data as of October 2025.Ready to experience belonging-driven recruitment? Let's start a conversation.

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We help fashion and lifestyle brands hire people who stay. Our belonging-driven recruitment connects you with talent who contribute, grow, and build lasting teams.

Build Futures, Not Just Fill Roles

<div class="&ldquo;row" row-cols-2="" mb-ngutter=""><div class="&ldquo;col" mb-gutter=""><div class="&ldquo;h-100&rdquo;"><div class="&ldquo;card-body" p-0=""><article class="&ldquo;body&rdquo;"><article class="&ldquo;body&rdquo;"><ul></ul></article></article>We help fashion and lifestyle brands make recruitment decisions that last &mdash; through belonging-driven recruitment.Our work starts with understanding and grows through partnership. We find where people could do their best work &mdash; together.</div></div></div><div class="&ldquo;col" mb-gutter=""><div class="&ldquo;h-100&rdquo;"><div class="&ldquo;card-body" p-0=""><article class="&ldquo;body&rdquo;">Start by Listening<ul><li>Hiring starts with listening. We uncover your needs, goals, culture, and rhythm &mdash; so each step forward creates opportunity and feels true to your brand.</li></ul>Connect with Purpose<ul><li>Finding the right people isn&rsquo;t luck. We create serendipity through curiosity, deep understanding, experience and strategic connections.</li></ul>Candidate Conversations Matter<ul><li>We always speak to a candidate before sharing their details &mdash; it&rsquo;s a non-negotiable part of how we work. Trust us, our candidates are more than a name on a list.</li></ul>Clarity in Every Stage<ul><li>Our five-stage process transforms complexity into clarity, ensuring every step is a step forward: discovery, search, assessment, interview, and onboarding &mdash; each handled with care</li></ul>Belonging Starts Before Day One <ul><li>We keep in touch with candidates through offer, acceptance and their notice period. This connection helps reduce turnover, increase satisfaction, and ensure a smooth transition &ndash; so everything feels right from the start.</li></ul>Belonging in Action<ul><li>83% of the candidates we placed between October 2022 and September 2023 remain employed by the same company. Data as of October 2025.</li><li>83% of clients have instructed us more than once. Data as of October 2025.</li><li>Since October 2020, only one rebate has been issued to a client. Data as of October 2025.</li></ul>These aren&rsquo;t just numbers&mdash;it&rsquo;s proof that belonging-driven recruitment works.Belonging as an Investment, Not a Cost<ul><li>When finding the right people gets hard, that&rsquo;s where we come in. We act as your ambassador &mdash; connecting you with the people your business needs and can grow with. Our fee reflects that investment &mdash; in capability, in connection, and in your long-term success.</li></ul>&nbsp;Let&rsquo;s build the team you&rsquo;ll want to keep. Want to understand how we work in practice? Visit our <a href="/cm/clients/client-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Client FAQs page</a>.<a href="cm/employers/client-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"></a></article></div></div></div></div>

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Privacy Policy Last Updated On 15-Nov-2024Effective Date 15-Nov-2024This Privacy Policy describes the policies of Encore Recruitment Limited, 31 Great King Street, Cheshire SK11 6PL, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the), email: Lucy.Ratoff@encorerecruitment.co.uk, phone: 07795 978730 on the collection, use and disclosure of your information that we collect when you use our website ( www.encorerecruitment.co.uk ). (the &ldquo;Service&rdquo;). By accessing or using the Service, you are consenting to the collection, use and disclosure of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not consent to the same, please do not access or use the Service.We may modify this Privacy Policy at any time without any prior notice to you and will post the revised Privacy Policy on the Service. 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Co-founder of Encore Recruitment. Lucy brings 20 years of fashion and lifestyle recruitment experience, helping people and brands find where they belong.

Hi, I&rsquo;m Lucy, Co-Founder and Director of Encore Recruitment.I launched Encore in October 2020 after spending 20 years building a successful fashion and retail recruitment division for my previous employer. I left on good terms in the summer of 2020, ready to take everything I&rsquo;d learned and create something new.From the very start, many of my long-standing clients and candidates joined me on this journey, and those relationships mean a lot to me. I love what I do, getting to know people, understanding their ambitions, and helping them find the right opportunities.I bring a deep knowledge of the fashion and retail industry, but also a passion for connecting with people and making every interaction meaningful.Outside of work, you&rsquo;ll often find me at the stables enjoying a ride or indulging in my not-so-secret addiction to trash TV; it&rsquo;s all about balance, right?

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