Chamberlain is celebrating a significant milestone – 10 years in recruitment! In an industry where many come and go, reaching a decade is no small feat. Through dedication and expertise, Chamberlain has thrived, earning a strong reputation and building a foundation of stability in a constantly evolving market.
At its heart, Chamberlain has always believed that recruitment is about people. While technology continues to change the game, nothing can replace a real conversation, a trusted relationship, and the human touch. Service, trust, and genuine connections have driven Chamberlain’s success – and that’s not changing anytime soon!
Chamberlain: Specialists in the Lending Lifecycle
Recruitment isn’t just about filling roles – it’s about understanding industries, building trust, and making an impact. At Chamberlain, we focus on what we know best: resourcing the lending lifecycle. We’re the go-to agency in this niche, renowned for our focused expertise and unwavering commitment. We’ve built deep expertise across eight key disciplines, from product management to restructuring and recoveries, specialising in real estate finance, commercial banking, and alternative finance.
Our philosophy is simple: deliver what you promise, be professional, and be honest. Recruitment is crucial to a business’s success, and we take that responsibility seriously. We provide real value by staying true to our strengths – helping businesses secure top talent.
Building Teams, Shaping Futures
One of the most rewarding parts of a decade in recruitment has been helping banks build entire teams from the ground up. Whether it’s a newly launched institution or an established bank expanding into new products or markets, there’s a real sense of achievement in knowing we’ve placed up to 80 people within a single organisation. With many of our clients employing fewer than 500 people, our contributions have been truly significant.
Time and again, we’ve partnered with pre-licenced challenger banks – sometimes with only a handful of employees – tasked with finding the right people to shape their future success. While no single hire can take full credit for a bank’s long-term growth, knowing our work has played a crucial role is hugely rewarding. Placing key leaders – Chief Risk Officers, Chief Commercial Officers, Chief Product Officers – comes with challenges, especially in the high-risk world of start-ups.
“In Chamberlain’s early days, many candidates hesitated to pursue these opportunities, viewing them as too risky,” explains Chris Notley, Managing Director. “Now, seeing those we’ve placed thrive in the businesses we helped build is incredibly rewarding.”
A Trusted Partner for the Long Term
Our maturity, consultative approach, and commitment to long-term relationships set Chamberlain apart. We don’t push candidates into roles to close a deal – we take the time to ensure the fit is right for both sides. We focus on working smart, leveraging deep market knowledge, honesty, and trust to build meaningful partnerships.
Looking ahead, our priority remains the same: maintaining the high standard of service that makes us a trusted recruitment partner. The right placement doesn’t just fill a vacancy; it shapes careers, strengthens businesses, and drives success.
Here’s to 10 years of building resilient teams, lasting relationships, and keeping recruitment personal.
