Specialist recruitment · Edinburgh & the Lothians
The right hire, not just a fast one.
We shortlist candidates who fit the role and the team, for permanent, contract and temporary positions across finance, technology and operations.
- 5 daysTypical shortlist
- Perm & tempBoth covered
- 3Specialist teams
- FreeFor candidates
Services
What we do
Permanent recruitment
15% of first-year salaryEnd-to-end hiring for permanent roles, from brief to offer.
Learn more →Contract & interim staffing
Agreed day rate + marginExperienced contractors ready to start within days, not weeks.
Learn more →Temporary staffing
Hourly rate + marginReliable temporary cover for busy periods, holidays and projects.
Learn more →Executive search
On requestConfidential search for senior and leadership roles.
Learn more →Candidate career coaching
Free for registered candidatesCV feedback and interview preparation for every candidate we place.
Learn more →About us
Recruiters who read the whole CV.
Northfield was founded by Iain Carmichael, who spent a decade inside finance and technology teams before deciding recruitment needed fewer keyword searches and more real conversations.
- Specialist consultants per sector
- Honest advice, even when it costs a placement
- Career coaching included for every candidate
Our work
Recent work
Reviews
What people say
Example reviews on a sample site.
“They understood the role better than the last three agencies we used combined.”
Fiona, HR Manager, Edinburgh
“Got a real shortlist in under a week, not a pile of unrelated CVs.”
Grant, Finance Director, Leith
“My recruiter actually prepped me for the interview, not just sent me the address.”
Priya, Candidate, placed in a tech role
How do your fees work?
Permanent placements are charged as a percentage of first-year salary, agreed before we start searching.
Can you cover urgent temporary gaps?
Yes, temporary staff can usually start within days once right-to-work checks are complete.
Do candidates pay anything?
No, our service to candidates is completely free — fees are paid by the hiring employer.