Merita TalentMerita Talent

MERIT-BASED HIRING

Hire Talent With Merit

Merita Talent helps you hire with merit. We source candidates, screen CVs, and book interviews for startups, SMEs, and growth teams that need the right person in the right seat.

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Metric 01

200+

roles filled each year

Metric 02

48 hrs

first shortlist turnaround

Metric 03

4.8/5

client rating average

HOW IT WORKS

Four Clear Hiring Steps

Finds active and passive candidates for one open role or a tight hire list.

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7-day start

Targeted Candidate Sourcing

From £750

Finds active and passive candidates for one open role or a tight hire list.

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48 hr review

Fast CV Screening

From £500

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Per role

Interview Scheduling Support

From £350

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01Board level

Senior Executive Search

From £4,500

Maps senior talent, runs direct outreach, and keeps searches private.

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02Fast fill

Contract Staffing Support

From £900

Fills short projects, cover roles, and peak demand with ready workers.

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0314-day plan

New Hire Onboarding

From £650

Sets first-day steps, starter docs, and checklists for new staff.

OUR SERVICES

Core Hiring Services

We agree the role, must-haves, pay band, and timing before search starts.

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01

Role Brief Call

We agree the role, must-haves, pay band, and timing before search starts.

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02

Search and Screen

We source people, read CVs, and send a short list that fits the brief.

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03

Set Interview Dates

We book calls, gather feedback, and keep candidates moving.

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04

Hire and Onboard

We manage offers, start dates, and the first week after acceptance.

CASE STUDIES

Recent Hiring Wins

Role brief call Search plan Job ad draft CV screen up to 30 Shortlist in 5 days Weekly update note

One role, monthlyOne role, monthly

Starter

From £750/mo

  • Role brief call
  • Search plan
  • Job ad draft
  • CV screen up to 30
  • Shortlist in 5 days
  • Weekly update note
Most popularBest for live roles

Signature

From £1,850/mo

  • Hiring scorecard setup
  • Targeted candidate search
  • CV screen up to 60
  • Interview booking support
  • Two shortlist rounds
  • Offer and start help
Retainer or projectRetainer or project

Scale

From £5,000/mo

  • Multi-role search plan
  • Senior talent mapping
  • Contract hire pipeline
  • Employer brand job pages
  • Hiring manager workshop
  • Onboarding support pack

CLIENT FEEDBACK

What Clients Say

Time to hire fell from 38 days to 12, with one accepted offer.

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SaaS

SaaS Sales Lead Hired

Time to hire fell from 38 days to 12, with one accepted offer.

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FinTech

Finance Manager Filled Fast

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Healthcare

Clinic Ops Lead Placed

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Retail

Area Manager Search Closed

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Construction

Project Director Search Done

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Startup and SME hires

Amina Clarke

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Senior and board roles

Daniel Okoye

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Shortlists and interview flow

Priya Shah

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Job pages and onboarding

Marcus Hill

Proof

Customer notes

Verified

“We filled a sales role in two weeks and kept the team focused on work.”

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Sophie Grant

COO, North Star SaaS

Verified

“The shortlist was tight, and every interview slot was handled fast.”

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Bilal Ahmed

Founder, Finch Finance

Verified

“Merita Talent made senior hiring feel calm and clear from day one.”

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Claire Bennett

Operations Director, Hart Clinic Group

Service area

London Home Counties

London, Westminster, Camden, Kensington, Croydon

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Area 01

London Home Counties

London, Westminster, Camden, Kensington, Croydon

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Area 02

South East England

Reading, Brighton, Guildford, Oxford, Southampton

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Area 03

Midlands

Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby

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Area 04

North West England

Manchester, Liverpool, Salford, Warrington, Preston

The Map

Journal

Hiring Notes

Questions

Hiring FAQs

Quick answers before visitors choose a product, service, or next step.

01What roles do you hire for?+

We hire for startup, SME, and growth roles across operations, sales, finance, admin, HR, and senior leadership.

02How fast can you send a shortlist?+

For live roles, we can share first CVs in as little as 48 hours after the brief call.

03Do you handle executive search?+

Yes. We map senior talent, run direct outreach, and manage the interview flow for hard-to-fill roles.

04Can you help with contract staff?+

Yes. We place contract hires for cover, projects, and busy periods, with clear start dates and checks.

05Do you support onboarding?+

Yes. We can set first-week steps, starter docs, and manager checklists so new hires settle fast.

06How do we start?+

Book a consultation, share the role, and we will send a clear plan, pricing, and next steps.

Hiring Notes Weekly

Get short hiring tips, role checklists, and market notes for startup and SME teams.