Satnam Rana-Grindley, Director of Communications – Warwick University

"I was recommended to Mallory Partners through a mutual acquaintance. I had an initial exploratory call with them, and it was really thorough - much less transactional than others I’d had. They wanted to find out what made me tick, what lay behind my CV and what I was looking to achieve. I appreciated that they’d invested the time in getting to know me even though there was no job at that point. Four weeks later, though, and John called with the opportunity at Warwick University. We spoke in detail about the role and the team - John was incredible, really. His thorough and engaged approach really enabled me to think about the role properly and feel confident in putting myself forward. He was focused on matching my skills, experience, and values to those of the University – making sure there was a genuine fit.

It was a relatively swift process, but John always made sure I was prepared and checked on me regularly. Time is the most precious commodity and John gave me his, which was extraordinary. Far beyond what I would have expected. He was also encouraging and made sure there were no unanswered questions from my perspective. He gave me tidbits of intelligence on the process, things to read, reviewed presentations I’d prepared, and was just there to brainstorm ideas. We are still in touch – John has already checked in to make sure all is going well. Mallory Partners has a really good culture, and it shines through. It was such a positive experience."