About Listgrove | Specialist Recruitment Experts

ABOUT US

GLOBAL RECRUITMENT AND HR SPECIALISTS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Listgrove has evolved to become the leading industry expert and longest serving specialist recruitment provider, to the global Plastics, Packaging, Speciality Chemicals, Life Sciences, Biopolymer, Food Additives & Ingredients, Energy and Recycling sectors.

Listgrove’s broad client base includes FTSE companies, SMEs, start-ups and employee-owned companies, as well as private equity firms, venture capitalists and academic collaborations. We have worked with both global trade organisations and country industry federations, demonstrating our knowledge and experience, on both an international and local scale.

A UNIQUE APPROACH TO THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Our in-house talent team of multi-lingual experts are the best recruitment & HR specialists in the industry: we work with you, as a collaborative and inclusive partner, to exceed your business goals; our people have the knowledge, expertise and experience, to help you achieve excellence, focusing on your niche and ‘hard-to-fill’ appointments.

Listgrove’s extensive network, developed over 50 years, allows us to go beyond the standard recruitment platforms. We offer a bespoke and structured service, proven to enhance the range of talent available. Our team is highly skilled at sourcing Executive and C-Level appointments, as well as middle to senior management, emerging leaders and industry functional specialists, across the entire supply chain.

What clients say about Listgrove

'I had an excellent experience with Listgrove. The consultants understood very well our needs and our environment. They are very pragmatic with a robust process, and very quick in delivering.'

VP Sales & Marketing - Lactips France

'Kisuma assigned Listgrove to support us with the recruitment of a Senior Sales Manager EMEA, responsible for the growth and development of our customer portfolio in the PVC industry. I was impressed by their industry knowledge and ability to select candidates of the highest level. I would have no hesitation recommending them.'

Sales & Marketing General Manager - Kisuma Chemicals B.V., Netherlands

'We used Listgrove because of their clear experience in the packaging industry and long standing reputation. They listened carefully to our requirements and we were impressed by the quality of the shortlist they put forward. The search was delivered quickly in line with our expectations and it was clear that the candidates had been fully assessed prior to us meeting them. The process ran smoothly and we are delighted with the end result. We would have no hesitation in recommending their services and we have every intention of working with Listgrove again in the future.'

HR Business Partner - Elopak GmbH

'My experience of Outplacement with Listgrove was very successful. Providing an experienced, professional and structured service, helped to construct marketing and search strategies, which led to a fruitful outcome.'

Chief Operating Officer, Medical Devices - Outplacement

'Due to our business expansion, we needed support to recruit two key positions for the Nordic market. Listgrove were able to source suitable candidates in what is a highly restricted market, providing a thorough, responsive and resilient service. Our first experience of working with Listgrove has been very successful and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.'

General Manager, Biesterfeld Nordic AB, Sweden

'We were looking for chemical polymer specialists for Germany and Italy. We had difficulty finding an agency that specialised in this sector and Listgrove provided us with candidates who had industry relevant experience. Listgrove’s specialisation in the Chemicals field is exactly what we needed. My experience of working with Listgrove was great.'

Senior HR Manager, Samsung Chemical Europe GmbH, Germany

'Resitape was looking for a Sales Manager. Listgrove supported us scouting candidates all over Europe with a suitable track record and appetite for challenges. A deep dive approach, very detailed and vertically focused into our industry.'

CEO, Resitape, Italy

'We found Listgrove’s approach to be comprehensive and well-structured, particularly appreciating their role as a sparring partner throughout the recruitment process. Their ability to challenge us constructively, share market insights, and adapt the search strategy where needed was of great value. At this stage, we do not see any immediate need for additional services, as their current level of involvement already goes beyond that of a typical recruitment partner.'

HR Manager, De Monchy International B.V., The Netherlands

'The professionalism, enthusiasm & support during the whole selection process was exceptional. In addition, the post placement support from the consultant was amazing. It is a perfect example on how to deal with partners.'

Head of Corporate Sales, Project & Marketing, Inno-Comp Ltd., Hungary

'Listgrove is an expert in their field and it has been a pleasure to work with them in the recruitment of several roles within our European offices. They have shown an in depth understanding of our needs and matched some outstanding candidates to both our specification and corporate culture. From the beginning to the end of the process the support was unwavering. I would unreservedly recommend Listgrove to others'

Human Resources Director, Morchem, Spain

'It was quite a 'niche' role and hard to find someone with relevant experience and expertise. Listgrove quickly understood what we were looking and found some excellent candidates. Communication was always speedy, there was a good understanding of what we were looking for and the pre-screening of CVs and candidates made the process very easy and quick.'

Director, BPF Pipes Group, UK

'SIG has utilised Listgrove’s international recruitment services on many occasions with excellent results. To date we have found their approach to each task very thorough and professional, with their focus on the packaging sectors enabling us to identify and engage talented individuals for key functions across the group. They continue to be a valued supplier.'

Global Talent Acquisition Manager, SIG, UK

'Listgrove is our strategic business partner and ‘go to company’ for all middle and senior management recruitment. Listgrove have helped us recruit our COO and Technical Director, and have also successfully appointed department heads across IT, Health & Safety, Supply Chain, Procurement and Quality. They have a close understanding of our business requirements and I trust them to deliver a high quality shortlist. I am happy to recommend them to other companies in the plastics industry looking for a partnership approach in their recruitment supplier.'

HR Director, Radius Systems Ltd, UK

'Working with Listgrove has been a real asset for our recruitment strategy. Their deep expertise in the plastics and packaging industry, combined with the stability of their team, has allowed us to build a long-term partnership based on trust and mutual understanding. Having collaborated on three successful recruitments, we truly appreciate their ability to grasp not only the technical requirements of each role but also the culture and values that define our company'

Sales Director, Epsilon Composite, France

'We were looking for a feasibility engineer for our R&D department. We couldn't find one ourselves. After conducting a local search in The Netherlands, Listgrove also searched Europe-wide for the ideal new colleague. After the first successful recruitment process, we asked Listgrove to find a project engineer, also for R&D, who speaks Dutch and has extensive knowledge of injection moulding, which they did, successfully.'

HR Manager, HSV Moulded Parts, The Netherlands

'Our contact at Listgrove was always very responsive and eager to move the process forward. Very good communication towards the candidate. Fast delivery of candidate information.'

Head of HR, Reifenhäuser Blown Film GmbH & Co. KG, Germany

'Our global headquarters is located in the United States, so our biggest challenge was recruiting remotely from the U.S. to hire employees in Europe. After engaging Listgrove, they quickly became a trusted partner to source, screen, and present us with candidates that had the qualifications needed for the open position. The recruiters took the time to not only learn what was needed to perform and succeed in the role but also what would make the candidates a good cultural fit for our organization. I have worked with Listgrove for many years now and they are my "go to" search firm when I have an opening in Europe.'

Global HR Business Partner, Microban, USA

'We were searching GM and sales profiles (Polymers, Yarns,...) in specific regions (France, DACH, Australia,...). Listgrove understood quickly our needs, and started actively scanning the market. Within a very short period of time, Listgrove presented us -through our recruitment system- a shortlist of candidates, with a candidate report. Listgrove facilitated the selection and interviewing process. Within a reasonable amount of time, we could start with the on boarding of the chosen candidates.'

HR Director, Beaulieu International Group, Belgium