Our working models…

Schedule a consultation with our recruitment experts to discuss your staffing needs and discover tailored solutions locally or remotely. Our team is committed to finding the right talent for your organization, ensuring a seamless hiring process.

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Contingency Recruitment Model - “Pay on Success”

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Retained Search Agreement

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Bespoke Flexible Model

AI Hiring Strategy

Contingency Recruitment Model - “Pay on Success”

Only pay when we deliver results.

This is the more traditional recruitment model recognised throughout the recruitment industry – straightforward and low risk. You only pay us once a candidate we’ve sourced is successfully hired and onboarded. No placement, no fee.

How it works:

  • No upfront cost

  • We source, screen, and present top candidates

  • A fee is charged only when you make a successful hire

  • Fee is calculated based on the final fixed annual salary of the placed candidate

Ideal for:

  • Companies wanting to test external recruiters with no financial commitment

  • Urgent or one-off hires

  • Startups and scale-ups looking for flexibility



Benefits:

✔ No risk, pay only on success
✔ Fast access to qualified candidates
✔ Wide market reach and active candidate engagement
✔ Proven model for many successful placements

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Retained Search Agreement Model 

Exclusivity and commitment for critical or multiple hires.

This model is ideal when you're hiring for niche, high-level, or multiple roles and want a dedicated partner by your side. You pay a small upfront fee that secures our full attention and guarantees delivery.

How it works:

  • A portion of the total fee is paid upfront to initiate the search

  • We work on an exclusive basis with your team

  • Full candidate pipeline, interview coordination, and offer support

  • Once the hires are made, the remaining balance is due

Ideal for:

  • Executive or leadership roles

  • Confidential or sensitive searches

  • Companies hiring multiple candidates with a deadline



Benefits:

✔ Guaranteed delivery and priority access to top talent
✔ Dedicated time and resources from our team
✔ More in-depth market mapping and headhunting
✔ Structured process with agreed timelines

Bespoke Flexible Model

Tailored solutions for unique hiring needs.

Every company is different – and so are your hiring requirements. Whether you need help scaling fast, are working with tight budgets, or need a hybrid model, we’ll collaborate with you to design a bespoke solution that fits.

How it works:

  • We consult with you to understand your business goals, timelines, and constraints

  • Together, we design a tailored recruitment approach (e.g., subscription-based, milestone billing, shared risk models, embedded support)

  • We scale our service and team involvement to suit your hiring phase

Ideal for:

  • Startups, SMEs, and high-growth companies

  • Teams with fluctuating hiring needs

  • Businesses seeking embedded or partnership-style recruitment



Benefits:

✔ Flexibility in pricing and engagement terms
✔ Collaborative, partnership-driven model
✔ Scalable support based on your hiring phase
✔ Custom-designed for efficiency and ROI

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AI Talent & Strategy Advisory

Navigating the AI era isn’t just about technology—it’s about people.

As businesses race to adopt AI across ERP, CRM, and operational workflows, the real challenge is no longer just which tools to use, but who can lead and sustain the transformation. That’s where we come in.

With over a seven years of experience in tech talent acquisition, and direct relationships with leading voices in the AI space, we help organisations bridge the gap between AI ambition and human capability.

What We Offer:

  • AI Talent Strategy Consulting
    Identify which roles should be automated, which require AI-augmented human talent, and how to build agile teams around AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and Power Platform.

  • Workforce Transformation Planning
    We help companies rethink org structures, reskill existing teams, and bring in the right hybrid talent to lead sustainable AI adoption.

  • Curated AI Talent Pipelines
    Access a specialised network of professionals with proven experience in AI-integrated Dynamics, Power Platform, and enterprise-grade digital transformation.

  • AI Thought Partnership
    As a connected industry insider, we provide ongoing strategic insight into AI trends, risks, and opportunities—tailored to your sector and business stage.

Industry Relationships That Set Us Apart

We maintain close relationships with key players in the AI ecosystem—including the Senior Director of AI at Microsoft, with whom we recently recorded an exclusive podcast with about the future of AI in workplace and education. These connections keep us at the forefront of real-world AI deployment, not just theoretical trends.

Whether you're an enterprise looking to future-proof your workforce or a fast-scaling company building your AI muscle from the ground up, we’ll help you make the right moves—before your competitors do.

Want to discuss your AI talent strategy? Let's talk.

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rivera recruitment limited
Saxon House, 27 Duke Street
Chelmsford, Essex
CM1 1HT
United Kingdom


> charlie@riverarecruitment.com


Managing Directors: Mr Charlie Punshon