Flexible capability via resource augmentation
An agile, low-risk, and cost-efficient way to access highly skilled professionals.
Employed by us, delivering for you
We give you flexible access to in-demand professionals who make an immediate impact on your critical projects.
Through our resource augmentation model, we deploy consultants as Robert Walters employees, so you can scale your teams without increasing permanent headcount or navigating contractor compliance. Our consultants bring experience ranging from a few years to a few decades, with many coming from Big Four backgrounds.
We take on all the risk that typically comes with hiring. We handle screening, onboarding, background checks, and all compliance and regulatory requirements, so you can stay focused on delivering results. Whether you need technology, project management, business analysis, or finance capability, we offer flexible support that helps you achieve your goals.
Our track record
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43,000
Professionals we help start their next chapter
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11,000
Organisations utilise our solutions
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40
Years of delivering solutions to clients
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60
Countries where we deliver services
How it works
We employ highly skilled consultants (ranging from a few years to decades of experience, often from Big 4 backgrounds) and deploy them into your team.
We take on all the risk that typically comes with hiring— handling screening, onboarding, induction, and background checks to satisfy all compliance and regulatory requirements.
Our fixed salary employment model keeps costs predictable, and you have the option to convert top performers to permanent employees at engagement end.
Key benefits
- Highly skilled specialists who hit the ground running on your most critical projects
- Zero hiring risk with full screening, onboarding, and background checks included
- Mitigates IR35, AWR, and co-employment risks on your behalf
- Scale your team up or down as needed, with placements from six months or longer
- Convert top performers to permanent employees at no additional cost
- Save up to 30% vs. Big Four consultancies and 15% vs. contractors
- Simple procurement through SOW, services procurement, or MSP channels
What makes our solution different?
Employed by us
Our consultants are Robert Walters employees, not contractors. That means we take on all the risk that typically comes with hiring. We handle every stage of the process, from screening and induction through to background checks and ongoing compliance, so you never have to.
Because our consultants sit outside your permanent headcount, you sidestep the IR35, AWR, and co-employment risks that come with traditional contractor arrangements. You get the capability you need, with none of the liability.
Skilled professionals who hit the ground running
Our consultants bring experience ranging from a few years to a few decades, with many coming from Big Four backgrounds. They're used to operating in complex, fast-moving environments and know how to make an immediate impact on the projects that matter most.
Whether you need technology, change, or business expertise, we match the right people to your specific requirements, so there's no lengthy ramp-up, no knowledge gap, and no time wasted getting up to speed.
Delivered by experts
Because our consultants are employed on fixed salaries, we can offer typical savings of 30% compared to Big Four consultancies and 15% compared to contractors, without compromising on quality.
Engagements run from six months or longer, and you can scale your team up or down as your requirements change. At the end of the engagement, you also have the option to convert top performers into permanent employees at no additional cost, giving you a clear and low-risk path to building long-term capability.
Case Study
Enhancing workforce agility and efficiency for a leading asset management firm
Our client is a leading UK-based financial services and asset management group. They oversee more than £1.1 trillion in assets, serve millions of customers worldwide, and employ nearly 12,000 people.
Learn how our solution has been instrumental in achieving significant cost savings and efficiency gains, all while delivering great talent to their business just 72 hours after going live.
Meet our team
Jessica Holt
Managing Director, Global
With 20+ years of experience, Jessica joined us in 2021 to establish our Consultancy function. She now leads our Global Consultancy and EMEA Outsourcing business delivering industry-leading SOW, RPO and MSP solutions.
James Milligan
Global Head of Consultancy
With 25 years of experience spanning consultancy, digital transformation and professional services, James leads Robert Walters' global Consultancy solutions.
Tom Elliott
Global Growth Director, Consultancy
With significant experience
in consulting and software services, Tom is responsible for forging global client partnerships to support business transformation.
Tom Christmas
Consultancy Practice Director
Tom Christmas has 15 years' experience in consultancy services including SOW and employed consultants. He leads our client solutions practice, building flexible capability solutions across the globe.
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