Find Your Dream Job with
PinkWorm Recruitment
Recruitment. Headhunting. Executive Search.
About us
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner
We Listen. We Deliver.
PinkWorm Recruitment recruit for permanent, contract and interim openings across the UK, working with a diverse client base including large multinationals, SMEs, government and government supported organisations, non-profits and scale-ups.
Well reputed for targeted headhunting for Specialist, Executive C Suite level and Confidential roles.
- Recruitment | Headhunting | Executive Search
- Permanent – Contract - Temporary
Our Story
People First.
One stop solution for all Job seekers.
Pink Worm Recruitment was founded in 2018 with a trusted Mac Book Air (still going strong today!), bags of energy, ambition, and passion to build a truly ‘People First’ recruitment, executive search and headhunting consultancy.
Located in Leicestershire with UK reach we are proud of our year-on-year growth, and thanks to our clients, candidates, refers and associates, our growing reputation as ‘recruiter of choice’.
Our approach is simple - We Listen. We Deliver.
Our Sectors
Our main sectors of focus are:
our team
I have always loved to learn about people. I love to hear their stories, where they have been, where they want to go and everything in between.
My passion to learn about others, careered me into the world of recruitment.
After working in agency roles for over a decade I founded Big Bear Recruitment in 2013, providing permanent healthcare staffing to the UKs private sector and supplied some of the largest healthcare organisations. The business was successfully acquired in 2017.
I then took some time out to reconnect and reenergise with my young family, travelling across South-East Asia covering Thailand, Kuala Lumpar, Bali and Cambodia during the summer of 2017.
During our travels, I was struck by the incredible diversity of cultures and experiences we encountered. I saw first-hand how important it was for people to find meaningful work that allowed them to support themselves and their families. Inspired by these vivid experiences, I realized I wanted to continue to make a positive impact by helping others find their own paths to success.
With this goal in mind, PinkWorm Recruitment was founded in 2018.
As we all know, the COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the global economy, and the recruitment industry was no exception. At PinkWorm Recruitment, we faced unprecedented challenges as our clients put hiring on hold and our team members had to swiftly adapt to remote work.
However, I am proud to say that we rose to the challenge and emerged from the pandemic stronger than ever. We quickly pivoted to virtual recruitment, leveraging technology to connect with candidates and clients in new and innovative ways. We also doubled down on our commitment to building strong relationships, providing support and guidance to both job seekers and employers during this difficult time.
Now, as we look to the future, I am thrilled to see PinkWorm Recruitment thriving year on year. Our team is stronger and more resilient than ever. We have continued to innovate and invest in our technology and processes, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of the recruitment industry.
I am confident that with our continued commitment to excellence and innovation, we will continue to thrive in the years to come.
Hi there! I'm the Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of PinkWorm Recruitment. Before I made the huge leap into the world of recruitment, I spent over 15 years working in strategy, policy, and change management in government.
Whilst I loved my work in government, I knew that I was ready for a new challenge. I wanted to use my expertise in strategy and change management to make a positive impact in people’s lives.
Returning from a summer of travels across South East Asia with our young family, my partner Ricky suggested we would make a great partnership in business too, and I’m proud to say he was totally right!
As the COO of PinkWorm Recruitment, I'm responsible for overseeing the recruitment process and ensuring that every candidate and client receives the highest level of service. I'm passionate about building strong relationships with both clients and candidates, and I work tirelessly to ensure that everyone we work with feels absolutely valued and supported.
We believe that everyone deserves a fair and equitable chance to succeed, regardless of their background or identity. That's why I have championed initiatives to ensure that our recruitment processes are fair and equitable for all candidates regardless of their background or identity. We don’t just say we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We do it.
I am and have always been passionate about education and good quality and accessible education for all. Recruiting across the education technology landscape since 2018 I find this growing sector both fascinating and absolutely necessary. I am also a co-opted Parent Governor at our children’s school which gives me the opportunity to input and shape our young learners journey, and also contribute to our local school community.
I'm so grateful for the opportunity to be part of such an amazing team at PinkWorm Recruitment. Every day is different. `I love the challenge of finding the best of the best, the needle in the haystack!
Zizu
The Office Pom
Meet Zizou (fondly known as Zi, Zuzu, Gigi or Booboo), our Office Pomeranian.
Zizou's name was inspired by the famous retired French footballer, Zinedine Zidane, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. We chose to name him after such an accomplished athlete as both Zinedine Zidane and Zizou are well-loved and bring joy to their fans
Zi is a beloved member of our team and serves as our official office mascot. He is well known for his beautiful fluffy coat, perky ears, and playful personality. He greets everyone who walks into the office with a wagging tail and a friendly yap!
Zi’s office duties at PinkWorm Recruitment include boosting morale, providing stress relief, and serving as a source of entertainment. He can often be found snoozing in the corner or chewing on his favourite toys. Zi loves a treat or five and getting plenty of belly rubs.
We are so grateful to have Zi around our office - he reminds us to take breaks and enjoy the simple things in life.
Who We are
Why You Choose Us?
At PinkWorm, we understand that finding the right job or the perfect candidate can be a challenge. That's why we're dedicated to providing the best possible service to our clients. Our experienced consultants are knowledgeable about the job market and have a deep understanding of the needs of both job seekers and employers. With our personalized approach, we work tirelessly to match job seekers with their ideal careers and employers with the right talent.
People
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Ricky Raval
Founder/CEO
See What Our Clients Say.
Digital Graphic Designer, Education Technology / SaaS
Business Development Manager, Education Technology / SaaS
Graphic & Motion Designer, Education Technology / SaaS
Talent Acquisition Specialist, Education Technology / SaaS
STEM Advocate, Education Technology / SaaS
Employee Relations Manager, Professional Services
Head of Health & Safety, Professional Services
Client - Chartered Accountancy Practice
Head of Support, Education Technology
Executive Assistant, Financial Services
Find your Dream Job with Us
At Pinkworm Recruitment we are here to support you with your next career move.
What you can expect from our experienced Consultants:
Getting To Know You
We will speak with you about your skills, experience, ‘wants’, and motivations.
Fully Prepare You
Support you with the interviewing process which will include a tailored pre interview prep video call.
Keep in Touch With You
We will keep in touch with you providing honest and useful feedback, advice and support throughout the interview process and beyond.
Clients:Partner With Us
We will partner with you or your in-house team to become your trusted recruitment partner.
We will support you with every step of the hiring process, whether that be..
- 1A one-off role
- 2Building high performing teams
- 3Multiple roles across business functions
- 4Specialist, Confidential or ‘Hard to Fill’ roles
- 5Headhunting
- 6Executive Search
- 7Recruitment and Retention Strategy
- 8Benchmarking