Finding your True North means discovering your purpose and unlocking your true potential. Our approach is driven by a mission to help individuals and businesses realise their full potential. We know that finding the right talent goes beyond just matching the right skills and experience.
True North Talent was born from a shared passion for building strong relationships and delivering outstanding talent solutions for the food & drink manufacturing industry.
When building successful teams and careers, we know one size doesn't fit all. That's why our recruitment solutions are tailored to your precise needs and goals.
Above all, its our unwavering commitment that sets us apart. We are dedicated to your success, ensuring that we go the extra mile to deliver exceptional results..
We might make it look easy, but that’s because we know what we’re talking about!
Our people have the expertise, passion and dedication to take your business or career to the next level.
Our directors.
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Director Name
Emma Symonds has been an absolutely pleasure to work with!. She was friendly, personable and asked thought provoking questions to ensure I was well suited for the organization.
Would highly recommend connecting with Emma.
General Manager
I had the pleasure of working with Emma at True North, and I can't recommend her highly enough. From the very first conversation, Emma was incredibly professional, engaging, and attentive. Emma took the time to really understand not just my background and skillset, but also my long-term aspirations.
Emma's commitment to finding a role that was the right fit – not just any job, was key for me. She listened carefully, and matched me with an opportunity that aligned perfectly with both my experience and where I wanted to go professionally.
Communication throughout the process was impeccable right up to my first day in role and follow up checkins. So, If you're looking for a recruiter who truly cares and goes the extra mile, I highly recommend Emma and the team at True North.
General Manager
Emma has been amazing in helping me secure my latest role. She is really attentive, listens and understands what you need. Her warm and friendly natures means she’s incredibly easy to talk to and even after the role is secured, she enjoys to catch up with you to make sure everything is OK. Thanks Emma for all your help.
Senior Factory Manager
Emma has placed a number people into our business including recently 2 site leads. On every occasion she has taken the time to fully understand our business and the specific needs of the roles. She is very well connected across the industry and her extensive experience in recruitment really shows. When necessary she has actively listened to feedback from early candidates when proposing more candidates for consideration. Emma handles all recruitment in a professional manner making working with her easy. I am also aware that Emma always works professionally with potential recruits as well as the organisation she is recruiting for.
Group Operations Director - Huhtamaki
I have recently worked with Emma at True North Talent to secure my current role and I couldn't be more grateful for all her support and professionalism. For one reason or another my recruitment process was longer than anticipated but thanks to Emma the whole experience was stress free, ensuring continuous communication with myself and the hiring business throughout. Emma is extremely personable and a pleasure to work with, if ever I am searching for a new job, True North will be the first place I turn to.
Commercial Account Manager
I highly recommend True North Talent! Emma found me via LinkedIn, and I had a great experience working with her; she supported me through each stage of the recruitment process and helped me to secure a role I am now very excited to start. Thank you Emma!
Procurement Manager
I recently had the pleasure of working with both Amy and Emma to secure my new role and they were fantastic from start to finish. In preparation for my interviews they were good at telling more about the process and people who I was meeting and upon receiving my offer they were really easy to work with on ensuring it was best for both parties.
National Account Manager
I’ve worked with Emma for many years across several assignments and she is always true to her word, operating at pace, maintaining total professionalism with trust and integrity.
Emma balances the requirements of the business whilst recognising the needs of the candidate too. Emma always maintains regular and prompt communication throughout each assignment and has the uncanny knack of always keeping your interests first and foremost.
Operations Director
I worked with Emma at True North Talent recently and she secured me my new role. The service and the professionalism from Emma was outstanding. The role is exactly what I was looking for and I was kept me up to date and regularly checked in with throughout the entire process. Will definitely be using True North Talent again. Thanks Emma!
HR Business Partner - Puratos
Emma was brilliant! Secured a fantastic role with an excellent company very quickly - Highly Recommended - Thank-you.
NPD & Process Development Manager
What a fantastic service and support from True North Talent. Emma kept me updated throughout the recruitment process and most of all the support provided was second to none. I have dealt with many recruitment companies over the past few years and none have lived up to the services True North offer. They were professional throughout and most importantly kept it friendly and supportive. A big thank you to Emma for helping me secure a dream job.
Head of Engineering - Tofoo
Working with Emma to secure my new position has been fantastic. From the beginning all the way through to starting my new role Emma has been engaging, easy to talk to and full of enthusiasm. Communication and industry knowledge absolutely first class. If you have the chance to work with True North Talent don’t let it pass you by.
Engineering Manager
Amy is one of the fantastic directors here at True North Talent.
Since 2018, Amy has connected interim and contract talent with exciting roles with household names and global brands (her client list is a foodie's dream).
Amy Griffith
Amy has for several years been an excellent recruiter in the Food Industry. Amy's True North Talent secured for me my latest contract, with excellent communication and understanding throughout the process. Amy's understanding of my own extensive career and the key attributes of the candidate her client required, helped to ensure she connected the right person to the right job.
Interim Project Manager
Amy supported me 100% through the process of securing my next interim role. Throughout the conversations Amy ensured she covered all the aspects that were required/important to me - days per week/hybrid working/location etc. Nothing was too much trouble. Communication, whether verbally or by email/text, was informative and speedy. Amy, thank you.
Interim NPD Manager
Amy was recommended to me when I needed help recruiting an interim at short notice. From the moment I reached out, Amy was super helpful, easy to talk to, checked in at regular frequencies and never took her foot off the gas. We have now found a candidate and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Amy to anyone looking for support recruiting interims!
Head of NPD
I worked with Amy on my recent assignment. I can safely say she has restored my faith in the world of recruitment consulting. Professional, open and honest and a great asset to her business.
Keep up the great work.
Interim Engineering Manager
From a call to a position being secured within 3 days is quite frankly amazing.
Amy Griffith is the one to be in touch with, from start to finish of the process she managed it all, a truly exceptional professional in the recruitment industry but her passion and skills go further than that, thinking about my travel, accommodation, what’s in the location I will be staying in.
Amazing, amazing, amazing. Anyone out there looking for their next position then you would be mad not to get in touch with Amy and TNT.
Interim Project Lead
From the first time I enlisted TNT’s help I was impressed by the way they took the time to listen to what you really needed for your role and how you liked to work. They deliver not only a best in class professional service but also a personalised service that works for, and with, you every step of the way. Whether I am looking for an interim or a permanent role I have only ever had CV’s from them that I instantly want to progress to interview and most often to offer. I don’t hesitate to recommend them for all your recruitment needs.
Head of NPD
I cannot praise TNT highly enough from start to finish through the process. Will be the first place I go if looking for another role. Thanks isn't enough.
Interim Buyer
I can’t recommend enough how supportive Amy is when we have an interim need. Working late, giving valuable market insight and providing the support I need when filling an urgent vacancy. She’s easy to talk to, down to earth and gets recruitment done. Often she’s supported last minute and communicated past her normal working hours to ensure we’re supported as a business. Her account management and customer service is very strong.
Talent Manager - Campden BRI
I had a fantastic experience working with True North Talent, and I can’t thank Amy Griffith enough for her support throughout the process. From the very first conversation, Amy was professional, proactive, and genuinely invested in finding the right opportunity for me. She kept me informed at every stage and made the entire process seamless. Thanks to her, I’ve secured an exciting role and I couldn’t be happier. I highly recommend True North Talent to anyone looking for dedicated and knowledgeable recruitment support.
Interim NPD Technologist
I have been working with Amy for many years now and am very pleased her skills have lead her to a path of independence.
She always aligns my skill set to a potential client, she goes to great lengths to find out what the client is looking for and gives me a detailed brief before the interview.
When the client has made a decision on candidate she is very efficient in aligning contracts etc to make sure everything is in place for the start of the assignment.
As a result we have had many successful assignments together and would recommend her and her team to any potential client or interim.
Interim Technical Manager
I have known Amy as a recruiter since 2018, but I can definitely say that since setting up True North Talent with Emma in 2023, they have developed into the No. 1 go-to recruiter.
From the initial conversation, Amy supported me through the whole process with clear and concise communication.
A big thank you to Amy for helping me secure a new Interim role.
Amy goes above and beyond with a personal approach that I would highly recommend to any company or candidate.
Interim Process Development Manager
I have no hesitation when it comes to recommending Amy in her capacity of working with Interims.
I have worked with Amy since 2021 when she supplied me with a Maintenance Manager, Quality Manager and HSE Manager whilst I was a GM.
Throughout the whole process, from screening candidates to putting top candidates in front of me for interviews were first class.
Amy, convinced me also to move in to the Interim world and I haven’t been disappointed.
For anyone looking to take on interims or even move in to the industry, you won’t go wrong using Amy and the True North Team.
Factory Manager
I've been with Amy and TNT from the start. I can't rate them highly enough. They listen to your needs as an interim and are always at the end of the phone if you need anything. Fantastic company and people!!!
Interim Health & Safety Manager
Just like to say what a great experience I had working with Amy to achieve a brilliant new assignment. Amy assisted from start to finish, always keeping me informed on progress and a blessing when it came to initial client information. I would have no hesitation in recommending Amy and True North Talent to anybody looking for their next role.
Interim Hygiene Manager
My feedback for Amy is VERY positive. Communication has been exceptional, informal and candidate focussed. Amy is a star, and I very much enjoyed our discussions. I have been dealing with a lot of recruiters in the last 3 months, and Amy are up there, as one of the best I have dealt with! Keep up the excellent work!
Supply Chain Director
Recruitment at it’s finest, Amy knows the business. Having worked with Amy before I didn’t expect anything less.
Quick chat on availability on the Monday, phone call update on Tuesday, interview an hour later, contract terms agreed, position accepted, travelled on Wednesday, started contract on Thursday.
No fuss, no issues, just outstanding recruitment, long may it continue.
Amy Griffith - True North Talent - professional in every aspect.
Interim Operations Consultant
TNT helped me find a new interim assignment.
A real blessing looking after all the details of employment and referrals.
TNT were really helpful and extremely professional on all matters.
Recommended to work with.
Amy was the key star on the whole process.
Interim Shift Manager
True North provide a professional, efficient and proactive service, but what really sets them apart is how personable they are. They’re completely transparent, ensuring you have all the information needed to make an informed decision. Above all, they’re genuine who combine expertise with warmth - a team well worth supporting.
Project Management Consultant
True North Talent, is an agency which is owned by a person I know well. Amy and her team are dedicated to the candidates & client. It may be a small issue or for some advice, but they are always there with you. The aim for TNT is to provide the best experience for the candidate and their clients needs. I have worked with Amy for over 7 years and I will always go back to her when I finish a contract. Her attention to detail and client and candidate needs are next to nothing that I have seen in my 17 years of being an Interim. Please give them a knock on the door, you will have no regrets.
Interim Technical Manager
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