FAQs

We specialise in multiple industries, from technology to commerce and industry, financial and professional services. Our specialist recruiters deliver on jobs at all levels, from ambitious students and graduates to senior and C-suite roles. We partner with clients primarily across the following industries:

• Private Capital
• Investor-backed
• Commerce and Industry
• Banking and Finance

We recruit for all levels of the HR sector with specialist knowledge placing senior and technical roles across Banking and Finance, Investor-backed businesses, Private Equity and Commerce industries. Our teams can help find your next permanent position or provide more flexible hiring solutions through interim or part-time roles. We have a global network of clients looking for full-time employees and flexible contractors, and a far-reaching collective of HR professionals ready to fulfil this.

We act as a partner, not just a recruiter, to help you achieve your goals. We ensure you feel supported and valued at every step of the recruitment process by delivering on our promises and having open and honest conversations. We are here to guide you through every stage - from the job application to ongoing support in your new role. We assist with interview preparation, offer negotiation, and provide detailed feedback after each stage.

We regularly take on new searches and always accept CVs. By registering with us now, you’ll be the first to know about new opportunities. We may even have off-market roles that could be the perfect fit for you.

Changing careers, onboarding a new hire, or building out a team are time-consuming processes that can often involve a lot of administrative and moving components. Instead of spending hours searching for the perfect role or talent, we do the work for you. We take the stress and challenges out of recruitment and guide you through the entire process with our market-leading expertise. We have an extensive global network of sought-after HR and People professionals and industry-leading clients to connect exceptional people with unique opportunities.

We are headquartered in central London, close to the main train stations of Liverpool Street, Moorgate and City Thameslink. For local access we can be easily reached using the Central, Hammersmith and City, Northern and Metropolitan tube lines. We also have two offices in the US, based in the thriving business hubs of New York and Charlotte.

As a part of the Kernel Global group we have access to a global network of clients and candidates, allowing us to find the best talent without geographical restrictions. We search internationally for each role so we can assist you wherever you are in the world, with a sister office in Hong Kong.

Catalyst exists to create people-centric organisations and aims to become the leading HR recruitment partner. We do this by putting people first and embodying our values.

• Pace without compromise: delivering excellence and speed.
• Do the basics brilliantly: we don’t forget the foundations to great service.
• Make fans not customers: making every experience matter.

Often the most forgotten part of the HR landscape, HR Infrastructure sits between HR generalist and reward. This specialism is pivotal in enhancing employee experience and should not be overlooked. HR Infrastructure holds value at the top of how to implement the build of the operating model. Our dedicated team creates the heartbeat of this HR function.

Reward and People Analytics is essential for attracting and retaining top-level team members. It designs and maintains remuneration structures such as salaries, bonuses, and benefits to ensure they are competitive and align with organisational goals. Using data analysis to evaluate recruitment, retention, and performance helps enhance company productivity and people satisfaction.

People and Talent focuses on nurturing and optimising the skills and potential of people. The specialism includes talent acquisition, employee development, and succession planning. It creates a supportive and inclusive work environment, promotes employee engagement, and helps drive company growth.

We always want to meet talented, like-minded people. If you’re committed to helping reshape the recruitment industry, we may be what you’re looking for. We’ve designed our Team Tailor page to help assess where you could fit in.