Testimonials

If I had to describe Zest 4 Talent in one word, I simply couldn’t—there are too many positives. I reached out to Tina on LinkedIn and she promptly arranged a call. From the start, her professionalism stood out, especially her emphasis on data confidentiality—something rare in recruitment.

We discussed my background, job preferences, and salary expectations. Within a week, Tina and Matt were already in touch with job opportunities. They were respectful of my full-time schedule and went above and beyond to coordinate interviews that suited me.

They stayed in close contact, checking in after interviews and providing feedback. Just two weeks after our first chat, I received a job offer perfectly aligned with my goals and well above my expectations.

Zest 4 Talent genuinely care about people. Their HR background adds an extra layer of trust, and their support was exceptional throughout. Huge thanks to Tina and Matt—you’re amazing!

Joe

I started working with Tina and Zest for Talent over 1 year ago. She takes the time to listen to my needs, discuss options and find the right people to suit my business needs. It makes a refreshing change to speak to a recruiter who knows the industry and does not put any pressure on either myself or the candidates.

I wont use another recruiter now as the experience with Tina and Zest can not be matched!

Energy and Sustainability Consultancy Client – Managing Director

Energy and Sustainability Consultancy Client

Managing Director

Working with Tina at Zest4Talent was a great experience. She was professional, responsive, and provided excellent support throughout the process. I highly recommend her services!

Tom

Business Development

I couldn’t be more grateful to Michelle at Zest4Talent for her exceptional support throughout my recruitment journey to become Head of Partnerships at a leading charity. From the initial conversation to landing the role, she demonstrated a deep understanding of my career goals and expertise in philanthropy and partnerships. She was attentive, insightful, and dedicated, ensuring I felt supported at every stage of the process. Thanks to Michelle’s professionalism and commitment, I’ve secured a role that aligns perfectly with my passion for social impact and charity partnerships. I highly recommend Michelle and Zest4Talent to anyone seeking meaningful career opportunities in the nonprofit sector.

Milly L, Oct 2024

Head of Partnerships

I started working with Michelle in January, when I applied for a role. What a great move that was, I have worked with a number of recruiters over the years, both when I have been looking for work or when I have needed to recruit and I can honestly say she is the best I have ever worked with.

Not only did Michelle give me the confidence to shoot for my goal which has successfully secured me an exciting new opportunity, given me the ability to negotiate what I want and move my career to the next level, she is so honest!!. No false promise, never unavailable to take a call and never too busy for a pep talk!

Professional to the extreme, super experienced and I am so grateful I clicked apply on that day!. If you are looking for your next role, give her a call, she will guide you through the process of the companies she is working for, give you the information you need, and check in regularly to ensure you have everything you need.

5 Stars from me 🙂

Rebecca, April 2024

Head of Customer Success

Michelle was very supportive throughout the recruitment process. She kept me updated at all stages and gave me all the information I needed to prepare myself for the interview. She knows her clients very well and could answer all my questions. I have recommended her to other businesses as she is by far the best recruiter I have worked with.

Imran, March 2024

Digital Marketing Manager

I greatly appreciated Tina. She has provided excellent service throughout our interactions. I’m pleasantly surprised, as it is uncommon to meet this level of dedication from most recruitment consultants.
She has always kept me updated throughout the service. She is knowledgeable about the industry and is understanding and approachable. I strongly recommend her as a highly competent recruitment consultant.

Bianca, March 2024

“I wholeheartedly recommend Tina from Zest 4 Talent for her outstanding recruitment services. From start to finish, Tina’s professionalism and dedication were evident. Their genuine interest in finding the right fit for both me and the company shone through the entire process. She guided me with clear communication and expert advice, ultimately helping me secure a fantastic job. I’m grateful for Tina’s support and highly recommend her to anyone in need of personalized recruitment assistance.”

Chris, March 2024

“Tina was a professional and a pleasure to work with. She was always “on-the-ball” and was extremely efficient in communicating any and all updates throughout the recruitment process. Her understanding of the employers needs and those of the candidate led to a great fit across both skillset and work culture. I would certainly recommend her.”

Troy, Feb 2024

Whilst I was looking to get back into work after a career break, mine and Michelle’s paths crossed and I’m incredibly happy they did. She listened to me and understood what I was looking for perfectly, all whilst being very transparent about the roles she was recruiting for so we could match up what I would and wouldn’t like.

She was on the ball throughout the whole process, proactively phoning me or returning my calls in a timely manner, giving me relevant updates and advice which was very helpful.

For anyone (candidates or hiring managers) needing a great recruiter, then Michelle is the right person for you. She’s a fantastic recruiter and you’ll be in good hands. Thank you Michelle.

Jan 2024

Stephen, Jan 2024

Strategic National Account Manager

Tina is an excellent recruitment specialist, and the process of finding the right position for me was enjoyable and hassle free. Tina has experience working in HR management within the industry which really shows, and her intuition and insight into prospectus companies was invaluable during my interview process, helping me to make the correct decision. She tailored my recruitment process to suit my requirements and was able to line up multiple interviews with amazing companies. She was always on hand for a briefing before interviews and follow up meetings, which was an invaluable resource.

James

Senior Consultant Energy and Sustainability

I had initially placed my CV on a number of recruitment websites, but I wasn’t particularly confident that I would find a new role quickly, as I needed to work part time hours due to my family situation. Tina contacted me and really took the time to understand what it was that I needed from a new role. She helped me to adjust my CV to make it more relevant and readable, and then sent it to employers who she knew would be a good fit. Within two weeks, I had secured a job offer. Tina has been brilliant from start to finish, she has loads of relevant industry experience, a great network of contacts, and best of all, she takes the time to make sure she fully gets to know her applicants before referring them to employers, ensuring they will definitely be a good fit for the business. Thanks again Tina, I really appreciate all your work.

Edward

Energy and Sustainability Assessor

Tina at Zest4Talent really is fantastic. I contacted her about finding a new role, but it had to be right to work around my family. She understood my needs and took the time to really find out what it was I was looking for. It wasn’t long before I had an interview, shortly followed by a great offer from the ideal company for me. Having been in the role for a month, I love it which goes to show Tina really does know her stuff.

Thank you for finding me my dream job, and along the way being professional and caring.

Caroline

Energy and Sustainability Account Manager

The first moment I spoke to Michelle I knew she had a different approach to other recruiters. She listened with sincerity, she gave me an honest appraisal of the role I was interviewing for and helped me every step of the way both before the interview and afterwards. She has kept in touch and motivated me along the way. The key word to describe Michelle is integrity. I wish her luck in her new venture Zest4Talent. April 2022

Stephen

National Account Manager

Michelle has been an absolute pleasure to deal with, she is personable, kind, patient and professional. Whilst all other recruiters have made me feel like a number to fill a role and been pushy, Michelle has been calm, informative and given wonderful advice to ensure that the company is the right fit for me. She is a delight and I would recommend her to anyone, in fact I have! April 2022

Kelly

Customer Service

We had previously struggled to find suitable candidates but successfully filled our bespoke vacancy in a short timeframe which was essential for our business at the time. We would like to thank Michelle, who was easy to talk to and very attentive to our requirements with lots of contact and feedback along the way. We will definitely be using Michelle and her new business Zest4Talent. May 2022

Simon

Michelle was a huge support to me during the interview process for a senior sales management position. She offered guidance and critique every step of the way. I was counter offered by another company and never accepted the role she had put me forward for, however her reaction to this was so supportive and genuine I made sure I came back to her as a client this time and asked her to recruit for my sales team on a national basis. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to any client. April 2022

Andy

Director

Michelle at Zest4Talent contacted me about a job opportunity. Michelle has a different approach to most recruiters I have previously dealt with. She was open and transparent and took the time to really get to know me and what I was looking for. She knows the businesses she works with very well which gave me confidence in her ability to match me to the right role. She supported me throughout the interview preparation process and gave honest and constructive feedback. The role she has recently placed me in ticks all my boxes and I now love my job! Her service was exceptional and I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending her and Zest 4Talent. May 2022

Gary

Business Development Manager

I have worked closely with Michelle for over 9 years now. I have always found her to be professional, diligent and extremely hard working. Once I built a working relationship with her, every candidate she has put in front of me for an interview has been qualified for the role and more importantly once hired they have had longevity in the post. I believe this is because, unlike a lot of recruitment agents I have worked with, she listens! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to any business/hiring manager. May 2022

Ian

Head of Sales