Colleges & Further Education Recruitment

I approached the use of Peridot to source new governors for our Governing Body with some hesitation having had a poor experience of recruitment agencies in the past. However, I am pleased to say that we have used Peridot twice now, and they have surpassed expectations. We did not set them an easy brief – we needed governors with quite specific specialisms (including experience with equine) – yet each time they managed to source potential candidates for our vacancies who easily matched the brief and more. In fact, we are delighted with our new governors and with the efficiency of the selection procedure and the standards achieved by Peridot. I would not hesitate to recommend them for their high levels of customer service, ease of communication and delivering on the brief.

It was an absolute pleasure working with Peridot Partners throughout the process. The team were transparent, highly communicative and consistently supportive from start to finish. What stood out most was the combination of professionalism and genuine compassion. Expectations were clearly managed, stages were anticipated thoughtfully, and communication was excellent throughout. Warm, friendly and deeply respectful, this was a recruitment experience that felt both rigorous and human, which is a rarity and something I very much appreciated.

Working with Peridot, especially with Sarah Atkins‑Boal, was an excellent experience. Sarah took the time to understand my background in depth and provided exceptional support throughout the entire process. She helped me prepare thoroughly for interview and confidently showcase my skills and expertise. Her communication was consistently excellent: clear, proactive and always swift in responding to any questions. I felt genuinely supported, valued and well‑prepared at every stage.

From the moment Dan reached out, Peridot were incredibly supportive and attentive. They took time to understand my experience and aspirations, guided me through each stage of the process with clarity and warmth, and kept me informed and encouraged throughout. Thanks to their thoughtful approach, I’ve been successfully appointed to a role that feels like a perfect fit.

The support I received through the recruitment process was more than just transactional—it was transformational. It helped me find the right role that aligned with my values and ambitions and placed me within an organisation that genuinely fosters growth, collaboration, and long-term development. For me, this was the launchpad into a leadership journey within the FE sector that feels both purposeful and full of opportunity.

We engaged Peridot to assist with the search for vacancies on our Board of Governors and Committees, following a positive previous experience with them, but also following a recommendation from another college. Peridot's organisation and communication throughout the process have been first class; they have acted with utmost professionalism but have also been friendly and personable with the whole College team throughout our engagement. The quality and calibre of applicants sourced to make up the shortlist were nothing short of exceptional, and we have successfully appointed several Governors, more than we initially intended, as quite simply the applicants were too good not to recruit. Thanks to Dan, Molly and the Peridot team - a job really well done!

Working with Peridot has been an excellent experience from start to finish. Their professionalism, communication and understanding of our needs were evident throughout the process. They provided a strong field of well‑matched candidates, guided us through each stage, and ultimately helped us appoint an excellent new governor. We were thoroughly impressed with their expertise and would happily recommend Peridot to any organisation seeking high‑quality governance recruitment support.

This is the second appointment to a senior post that Peridot has supported us with, and we have been just as impressed with the quality of process, people and support. The field of applicants and ultimately our shortlist were again excellent. Sarah and Dan communicated well and worked well together in managing availability and continuity for us. On the days of our interviews, Dan was really engaged and felt like a part of our own team throughout.

Peridot provided invaluable support to Northampton College in the recruitment of new governors and co-optees to support the College's strategic oversight. From the very outset, Sarah and the team were highly professional, skilled in confirming the College's skills requirements and gave high-quality guidance on the process. They provided a very high standard of candidates, which led to the recruitment of excellent new Governors. They are already making a difference to our college. I would have no hesitation in recommending Peridot or using them again.

I approached the use of Peridot to source new governors for our Governing Body with some hesitation having had a poor experience of recruitment agencies in the past. However, I am pleased to say that we have used Peridot twice now, and they have surpassed expectations. We did not set them an easy brief – we needed governors with quite specific specialisms (including experience with equine) – yet each time they managed to source potential candidates for our vacancies who easily matched the brief and more. In fact, we are delighted with our new governors and with the efficiency of the selection procedure and the standards achieved by Peridot. I would not hesitate to recommend them for their high levels of customer service, ease of communication and delivering on the brief.