Retained Recruitment & Interim Support
Interim and retained recruitment support for business-critical roles in Preston and across the North West
When a key role becomes urgent, difficult or business-critical, MIDAS helps you find the right support quickly and properly — whether you need interim cover, a stronger shortlist or a complete rethink of a vacancy that isn’t working.
OUR EXPERTISE
For Roles That Need More Than Another Advert
When a vacancy isn’t moving, the answer isn’t always to repost it and hope for the best.
MIDAS helps businesses understand what’s going wrong, sharpen the brief, reach better candidates and manage the process properly.
For important, difficult or business-critical vacancies that need proper attention from the start. MIDAS works on a retained basis, with clear staged fees, honest advice and a search process that is properly managed from brief to offer.
How the Retained Recruitment Process Works
We get clear on the problem, agree the plan, then work the vacancy properly.
No vague searching. No CV dumping. No disappearing once the brief is taken.
Step 1
We Start With What’s Really Going On - We get clear on the vacancy, the pressure behind it, what has already been tried and what the business actually needs.
Step 2
Search Commitment Fee. One third payable on instruction.
Step 3
We Clarify the Brief - We tighten the responsibilities, salary, expectations, must-haves and timescales.
Step 4
We Agree the Best Approach - We decide whether the role needs direct search, advert support, interim cover, network approach or full recruitment rescue.
Step 5
We Position the Role Properly - We present the opportunity clearly so the right candidates understand the role, the business and why it is worth considering.
Step 6
We Search Properly - We use targeted sourcing, existing networks, direct approaches and market knowledge — not just another advert.
Step 7
We Speak to Candidates Properly - We look beyond the CV at motivation, availability, expectations, fit and whether they can actually do what the role needs.
Step 8
We Shortlist With Purpose - You receive a focused shortlist of candidates who have been properly reviewed and matched against the brief.
Step 9
Shortlist Fee - One third payable when the agreed shortlist is presented.
Step 10
We Keep the Process Moving - We manage interview arrangements, feedback and communication so the vacancy does not drift.
Step 11
We Stay Close to Candidates - We keep candidates engaged, handle concerns and reduce the risk of losing good people during the process.
Step 12
Offer, Appointment & Final Fee - We support the offer, notice period and early follow-up. The final third is payable on accepted offer or agreed start date.
WHY US
We Get Underneath the Recruitment Problem
We Don’t Just Fill Vacancies — We Fix Recruitment Problems
When recruitment is not working, we look at why.
It might be the brief, the salary, the advert, the market, the process or the urgency behind the role.
MIDAS gives you honest advice, a clearer plan and proper recruitment support to help you move forward with confidence.
No CV dumping. No guesswork. Just straight-talking recruitment support.
How We Get Things Moving
Start With the Real Problem
Better Fit, Not Just Better CVs
Help People Stay, Not Just Start
Proper Support From Brief to Offer
Make Recruitment Money Well Spent
Find. Fix. Fill.
Flexible Recruitment Support, Built Around the Role
Not every vacancy needs the same level of support.
Some businesses need a quick audit to understand why a role is not attracting the right people.
Some need help rescuing a vacancy that has already stalled.
Others need a fully retained search where the role is properly worked from start to finish.
Clear Fees. Practical Support. No Guesswork.
Whether you need a quick vacancy review, help with shortlisting, interview support or a fully retained search, MIDAS gives you straightforward options built around the recruitment problem in front of you.
No one-size-fits-all package. No vague promises. Just clear advice, agreed fees and practical recruitment support when you need it.
Job Audit
Features
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Vacancy Review
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Salary Review
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Market Check
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Advert & Attraction Review
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Candidate Response Review
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Shortlist & Feedback
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Clear Action Plan
Hire Pack
Features
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Role Overview
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About the Business
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Key Role Responsibilities
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Candidate Profile
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Salary, Benefits & Hours
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Opportunity & Selling Points
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Next Steps
Advert Rewrite
Features
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Clear Job Title
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Strong Opening Summary
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Key Role Responsibilities
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Salary, Benefits & Hours
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Essential Requirements
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Making it simple to apply
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Next Steps
Salary Benchmarking
Features
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Salary Review
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Benefits Review
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Market Comparison
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Role Level Review
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Competitor Review
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Practical Recommendations
Shortlisting Support
Features
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Up to 25 CVs
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Shortlisting Criteria Agreed
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CV Review Against the Role
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Suitability Grading
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Red Flags Highlighted
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Clear Summary Report
Troubleshooter Day
Features
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Recruitment problem-solving
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Vacancy review
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Hiring Manager support
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Candidate and shortlist review
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Interview and process advice
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Market and attraction advice
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Clear next-step plan
Interview Pack
Features
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Role-Specific Interview Questions
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Competency Questions
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Technical / Role-Based Questions
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Motivation & Fit Questions
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Risk Areas to Explore
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Simple Scoring Guide
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Follow-Up Questions
Job Screening
Features
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Screening for up to 5 candidates
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Screening Criteria Agreed
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Motivation Check
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Salary & Notice Period Confirmed
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Fit & Experience Checked Against the Role
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Red Flags Highlighted
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Screening Summary Provided
Interview day
Features
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Interview Structure Agreed
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Candidate Briefing
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Preparation
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Interview Panel Support
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Question Prompts & Follow-Up
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Scoring Guidance
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Post-Interview Debrief
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Decision & Next-Step Support
MIDAS Hiring Credit
Buy recruitment support upfront and receive added MIDAS credit to use when you need it.
Whether you need help with a difficult vacancy, shortlisting, interview support, interim cover or retained recruitment, MIDAS Hiring Credit gives you flexible recruitment support with added value built in.
The larger the commitment, the greater the additional credit.
Starter Credit
Features
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Pay £2000. Receive £2250 Recruitment Credit. Includes £250 added credit free to use across eligible MIDAS recruitment services
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Use against Job Audit, Hire Pack, Benchmark, shortlisting or interview support
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Ideal for businesses needing help with part of the job search process
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Valid for 6 months from purchase
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Credit cannot be stacked, exchanged for cash or used with other promotional offers
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Recruitment credit does not guarantee appointment. It provides prepaid recruitment support and added value against agreed recruitment activity
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One voucher per business during the promotional period
Growth Credit
Features
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Pay £4000. Receive £4750 Recruitment Credit. Includes £750 added credit free to use across eligible MIDAS recruitment services
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Use across multiple recruitment support services or as credit towards a retained recruitment project
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Ideal for businesses planning more than one hire or needing wider support
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Valid for 6 months from purchase
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Credit cannot be stacked, exchanged for cash or used with other promotional offers
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Recruitment credit does not guarantee appointment. It provides prepaid recruitment support and added value against agreed recruitment activity
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One voucher per business during the promotional period
Priority Credit
Features
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Pay £6000. Receive £7500 Recruitment Credit. Includes £1500 added credit free to use across eligible MIDAS recruitment services
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Use against retained recruitment, interim search or priority hiring support
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Ideal for urgent, senior or business-critical vacancies
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Valid for 6 months from purchase
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Credit cannot be stacked, exchanged for cash or used with other promotional offers
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Recruitment credit does not guarantee appointment. It provides prepaid recruitment support and added value against agreed recruitment activity
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One voucher per business during the promotional period
Leadership Credit
Features
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Pay £10000. Receive £12500 Recruitment Credit. Includes £2500 added credit free to use across eligible MIDAS recruitment services
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Designed for senior or business-critical hires
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Use towards retained recruitment projects
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Flexible support across multiple hiring needs
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Priority recruitment support
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Credit cannot be stacked, exchanged for cash or used with other promotional offers
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Strategic Hiring Credit is valid for 18 months from purchase. Credit can be used against eligible MIDAS recruitment services agreed in writing before work begins. Credit is not exchangeable for cash, cannot be refunded once purchased and cannot be stacked with other vouchers, discounts or promotional offers
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Recruitment credit does not guarantee appointment. It provides prepaid recruitment support and added value against agreed recruitment activity
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One voucher per business during the promotional period
Strategic Hiring Credit
Features
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Pay £25,000. Receive £30,000 Recruitment Credit. Includes £5,000 added credit free to use across eligible MIDAS recruitment services
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For businesses expecting multiple hires, senior appointments or ongoing recruitment support over the next 12–18 months
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Use towards retained and priority recruitment
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Flexible across MIDAS services
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Your vacancies receive priority attention when roles become urgent, difficult, confidential or time-sensitive
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Useful for planned and unexpected hiring needs
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Strategic Hiring Credit is valid for 18 months from purchase. Credit can be used against eligible MIDAS recruitment services agreed in writing before work begins. Credit is not exchangeable for cash, cannot be refunded once purchased and cannot be stacked with other vouchers, discounts or promotional offers
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Recruitment credit does not guarantee appointment. It provides prepaid recruitment support and added value against agreed recruitment activity
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One voucher per business during the promotional period
Platinum Hiring Credit
Features
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Receive £65000 total recruitment credit, including £15000 added credit at no extra cost Pay £50000. Receive £65000 Recruitment Credit. Includes £15000 added credit free to use across eligible MIDAS recruitment services
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Ideal for businesses planning multiple hires, senior appointments, replacement roles or regular business-critical vacancies
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Your vacancies receive priority attention when roles become urgent, difficult, confidential or time-sensitive
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Credit can be used towards retained recruitment, priority retained search, shortlist fees, appointment fees and agreed search work
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Can also be used for Job Audit, Hire Pack, Benchmark, Advert Rewrite, Shortlisting Support, Interview Pack, Interview Day, Candidate Screening and Offer Management
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Useful for growth plans, resignations, sickness cover, interim gaps, stalled vacancies or sudden business pressure
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Platinum Hiring Credit is valid for 18 months from purchase. Credit can be used against eligible MIDAS recruitment services agreed in writing before work begins. Credit is not exchangeable for cash, cannot be refunded once purchased and cannot be stacked with other vouchers, discounts or promotional offers
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Recruitment credit does not guarantee appointment. It provides prepaid recruitment support and added value against agreed recruitment activity
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One voucher per business during the promotional period
Need help with a vacancy that matters?
Whether you need interim cover, help rescuing a difficult role, support with shortlisting and interviews, or a fully retained recruitment project, MIDAS gives you practical recruitment support built around the problem in front of you.
No CV dumping. No vague promises. Just honest advice, clear fees and proper recruitment support when you need it.
Let’s talk about the role, the challenge and the best way forward.
Talk to Michelle Today and Get Recruitment Support
E: michelle@midasexec.co.uk
T: 01772 226985
