Harper Select is an executive search function dedicated to the food industry. Our small, highly professional team of consultants have built networks across manufacturing, retail, NPD and food service stretching back over many years. These are genuine relationships, not LinkedIn connections. We’re a trusted name. Senior people take our calls.
Our reputation in food industry executive recruitment is built on professionalism: we pride ourselves on doing things properly. We’re consultative, proactive and driven to deliver world-class service – service that’s tailored to your brand, your business and your brief.
This attention to detail sees us regularly place senior managers and board-level executives for food businesses across the UK and in Europe: CEOs and CFOs; Commercial, Marketing, HR and Managing Directors; Board Members, Heads of NPD and Heads of Technical.
The best senior people are hard to find. Work with us and we’ll make sure that the hiring experience is as straightforward as possible.
Harper Core is our bread and butter, working closely with a host of clients across the food industry to fill permanent roles paying up to c.£70k pa. Our success is built on taking time to understand your brand and delivering attentive and tailored service.
Our exclusive food industry focus means we have the depth of knowledge and the breadth of connections to pinpoint the specialist interim talent you need, fast. If you’re looking for an agency partner with agility and ability, talk to us today about your next vacancy.
GOUSTO
Tom has been fantastic to work with. Throughout a recent recruitment process, Tom’s manner, ways of working and industry knowledge made my experience fantastic. It’s great talking to who knows the industry so well and can support candidates throughout. Thanks Tom!
FEI FOODS
Tom was pivotal in successfully placing me in my new role. His understanding of the requirements and the culture of the business was perfect. His approach and management of the whole process means I will always approach Tom for any future roles I may need to fill.
COSTA COFFEE
Tom has been a close contact of mine for a number of years and Ialways use him as a go to to discuss the job market in general andof course, personal opportunities when they come up. I can rely onTom to be professional and confidential when it counts and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to others.
LYONS SEAFOOD
We recently recruited through Harper Anderton, they took the time to understand the skill set and personality required, to recruit this key appointment for our business. The level of service was excellent and tailored to meet our individual requirements. They were highly consultative in their approach and we were continually kept informed without feeling pestered or harassed. We worked with Tom who has always been professional, honest and a pleasure to work with. I would not hesitate to recommend their services to other companies.
HAZELDENE
We are very pleased with both the professional manner in which the process was managed and with the calibre of the short listed candidates. Harper Anderton showed a good understanding of our requirements, communicated well to move the process along in a timely manner and provided us with a good choice of candidates.
When it comes to executive-level food industry recruitment, we understand how important it is for you to make the right appointment. But, more importantly, we have the depth of knowledge and breadth of experience to pinpoint and attract the high-quality senior people you need.