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Why partner with Shuter Smith

At Shuter Smith International, we use a proven combination of industry knowledge and recruitment expertise which makes us more than capable to find the right person for your organization.

Our many years years of recruiting expertise within the Dutch and EU marketplaces is testimony that we are in it for the long run and that is how we approach our business. No quick fixes and sending CVs for the sake of it, we pride ourselves on creating long-lasting partnerships and finding perfect matches for both client and candidates.

We deliver what you’re looking for

Our pro-active approach on both national and international job markets makes our team ready for any challenge, even with those hard-to-find roles.

Our team consists of experienced and dedicated talent acquisition specialists who are passionate about their work and have an expert recruitment background to provide you with the perfect sparring partners. By utilizing the most effective and up to date search tools in combination with our extensive networks and a proven ability to engage and interact with the candidate community, we will deliver search success for your business.

Achieve your hiring objectives

We will always protect and promote your brand and ensure that your company’s culture and values are respected. You can expect a dedicated point of contact and our one-stop shop approach means we can provide a full service offering whether it is headhunting, professional recruitment, interim or contract solutions

Whether you are starting up, scaling up, replacing, or simply restructuring your team, we have the means and the motivation to help you achieve your hiring objectives.

Our services

We offer a range of service options which can be tailored to your specific needs or resources.

If you would like to learn more about any of the above services, contact us now for an informal discussion or request a specific services brochure.

  • Permanent
    Staffing

    Contingency based recruitment for local and global talent.

  • Temporary Staffing / Temp to Perm

    A popular hiring model with less risk and more flexibility.

  • Executive / Specialist Search

    Managed assignments to help you identify business leaders and high-level specialists.

  • Interim Consulting

    Specialist expertise for one-off projects or to cover skills gaps in your team.

  • Payrolling & Projects

    Third party payrolling of pre-identified candidates and one-off recruitment projects.

Our focus areas

Working across diverse industry sectors including start-ups, developing businesses & global organizations, we specialize in:

  • Sales & Customer Excellence
  • Marketing & Digital
  • Information Technology
  • Engineering & Science
  • Procurement
  • Supply Chain
  • Talent Management
  • Human Resources
  • Risk & Compliance
  • Operational Excellence
  • Business Support
  • Multilingual & Dutch native positions
  • Energy
  • Chemicals
  • FMCG
  • Supply Chain
  • Smart Industry
  • Engineering
  • Technology
  • IT Software
  • Banking & Fintech
  • SaaS
  • Digital
  • Human Capital
  • High profile / confidentiality roles
  • Volume-based projects
  • Contingent or managed assignments
  • Mid-level specialists to C-level Executives

We cover the Netherlands, UK, across the EU and various international markets.

Global talent attraction

Hiring international talent and tapping into the vast pool of global expertise that exists in today’s marketplace has become a key part of our service offering. 

Our talent specialists are totally tuned in to the needs of our international clients and the cultural diversity within our team enables us to clearly understand the challenges that moving across borders can present. And that’s why we pay careful attention to the needs of our candidates to help them achieve a smooth and seamless transition into their new working environment.

The Netherlands will continue to be an attractive destination for foreign nationals and those professionals seeking a fresh career challenge with an international perspective. At Shuter Smith, we are perfectly equipped to facilitate this process.

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    Are you looking for the best available candidate or the best candidate?

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  • Register a vacancy

    If you are a new or returning client and wish to register a position.

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  • Request a brochure

    If you would like to learn more about our specific service offerings.

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FAQs

Below is a list of frequently asked questions by clients. If your query isn’t satisfactorily answered, then please don’t hesitate to contact us directly.

  • Our fee scales are discussed and agreed in advance of any search assignment or contracting need. We always strive to remain market competitive whilst fully reflecting the urgency, importance and complexity of any search or assignment.

  • You can contact us directly or send an email outlining your service requirements or expectations. Or you can register a position directly on this website. Once we have agreed terms of business, we are ready to respond to any of your hiring needs.

  • At Shuter Smith International, we use a proven combination of industry knowledge and recruitment expertise which makes us more than capable to find the right person for your organization. Our meticulous and focused approach on both national and international job markets makes our team ready for any challenge, even with those hard-to-find roles.

    Furthermore, our daily activities are underpinned by a set of core values to which we attach great importance (see our home page). We know that actions speak louder than words which is why we are constantly striving to uphold these important values.

  • We are able to source internationally and handle cross-border assignments.

  • Our main areas of focus include Sales, Marketing, Information Technology, Procurement, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Talent Management, Risk & Compliance, Operational Excellence, Office Support / Multilingual and Dutch native positions.

    We work across diverse sectors including Energy / Chemicals / FMCG / Supply Chain / Smart Industry / Engineering / Technology / IT Software / Banking & Fintech / SaaS / Digital / Human Capital.

    With both specialist and generalist recruiters within our team and by utilizing the most effective and up to date search tools in combination with our extensive networks and a proven ability to engage and interact with the candidate community, we will deliver search success for your business.

  • We can offer a one-stop service range including permanent & temporary staffing, executive and specialist search, interim consulting, third-party pay-rolling and one-off recruitment projects.

  • If our placed candidate leaves within an agreed period, then we will undertake to replace that individual without charge and at the earliest opportunity.

  • We have a range of tried and tested sourcing options at our disposal including our skills database, targeted advertising, headhunting, social media, networking, a referral scheme and our website.

  • Our pre-selection process starts with CV screenings followed by telephone, video and face to face interviews, reference checking and competency-based assessments.

  • Our procedures for payroll and temporary staffing are fully under-pinned by NEN 4400-1 compliance.

    We observe the requirements of GDPR and in all our contact with clients and candidates, we strive to make communication flow smooth and efficient.

    In all our contact with clients and candidates, we strive to be responsive, flexible and supportive.

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