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essence international search is a specialist recruitment firm dedicated to the fragrance, flavours and ingredients sectors, trusted by a select, international client base for its deep market knowledge and highly targeted search capability. Founded in 2014 and formerly trading as Thompson McHale, the business was established by a recruiter with over 20 years of experience, the last decade focused exclusively on this niche, and has since built an impressive global network of both active and passive talent. Working with top 4 and second-tier houses, large multinationals and independent businesses, the firm delivers bespoke solutions across contingency and retained search, complemented by talent mapping and salary benchmarking to help clients plan, calibrate and secure the right hires. Assignments typically span mid to senior levels and cover a broad functional spectrum including creative (Perfumers and Flavourists), sales and marketing, evaluation and fragrance development, technical, applications, R&D, operations, GC‑MS, consumer insight and regulatory affairs. On retained mandates, essence international compiles comprehensive information packs that articulate the business context, opportunity and detailed job description, alongside person specifications and the behavioural traits required to thrive, ensuring clarity, alignment and a positive candidate experience. The team prides itself on credibility, discretion and a nuanced understanding of the market’s dynamics, from competitive talent landscapes to the cultural attributes that drive long‑term fit, and is adept at engaging passive candidates who are tentatively testing the market. For candidates, the firm focuses on introductions that match career ambitions with organisational culture and progression pathways; for clients, it operates as an extension of their team, offering timely access to a constantly evolving talent pool and delivering shortlists that balance technical expertise with creativity and commercial impact. Recognised as a trusted name in specialist recruitment, essence international combines global reach with a tailored approach to consistently place high‑performing talent where they can make a measurable difference.
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