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About us

A recruitment agency, but not as you know it

TLB Consulting is a boutique recruitment agency based in Devon. We use the term "agency" loosely, as our approach is quite different from the norm. While we offer all the services you'd expect from a traditional recruitment agency, our focus is firmly on building long-term partnerships, not chasing quick commissions.

We're a small yet perfectly formed team with our founder, Tom Beddow, at the helm. After 15 years in the recruitment industry, working in roles from consultant to operations manager, Tom was ready to step away from corporate life. He wanted to get back to what he loves most - building long-term relationships with local businesses and offering a recruitment service that's personal, flexible, and cost-effective. And so, TLB Consulting was born.

The TLB difference

Our success derives from lasting relationships, not one-off placements. The reason our clients stay with us for the long term and refer others to us is trust. Hard-won, this trust comes from taking the time to get to know our clients and consistently delivering results. We don't shoehorn the wrong candidates into roles for the sake of a fee. We genuinely want your new hires to work out as much as you do.

With Tom's clear intention to deliver exceptional and personal service, you can rest assured that every member of the TLB team shares his values.

Who we support

Based in the heart of Devon, we support South West SME businesses from various industries with their recruitment needs. Our exclusive South West focus is deliberate. Only by being on your doorstep can we truly get to know your business. It also ensures you'll benefit from local expertise. Rooted in the South West business community, we know who's out there and what companies in this region need.

At TLB Consulting, we're not here for a quick win. We're here to support you for the long game. Whatever your recruitment needs, we'll support you with honest advice, deep local knowledge, and a refreshingly human approach to recruitment. If you're seeking a trusted recruitment partner that truly gets your business rather than a traditional recruitment agency, we'd love to talk.

Tom Beddow - Director of TLB Consulting
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Our reviews

Don't just take our word for it — see what our clients are saying in their latest reviews.

Having never used an external resource for recruitment I had reservations initially. I decided to give Tom a couple of roles I was struggling with on a trial basis. That was over 2 years ago and now TLB Consulting has become our recruitment partner . As our businesses has grown Tom has supported this with the fulfilment of various roles, from Junior to senior positions. Tom has proven himself to be a great asset to our business and always has our best interests at heart. I couldn’t recommend his services highly enough.

Adam P
Smart Estate Agent

We were quite fussy with our requirements as we wanted the right person, not just any person. Tom understood exactly what we were looking for and put forward the perfect fit for our company. During the process, Tom was professional and took responsibility to ensure that only the best candidates were sent to us to minimize the disruption to our business day. Tom sourced someone who not only had the qualifications required for the job but also had the right attitude and personality. This saved us many wasted hours and we would definitely use this service again for any of our recruitment needs.

Mina R
Arcken

We have used Tom (TLB Consulting) to help us recruit for a few positions over the last few years. The latest was an important role that would play a big part in the future growth plans of our business, so it needed to be the right person. Tom took the time to understand our requirements, not only the skills and experience but also the personality and attitude to fit in with our current team. Tom was honest and upfront with the process and managed to find the perfect candidate (first time), this saved us a lot of time and money so we could concentrate on our day-to-day responsibilities. Tom has also helped our business, with non-recruitment related tasks and is always on hand for advice, I have recommended Tom to other contacts who have been looking for assistance and would not hesitate to do so again.

Iain P
Blue Point
TLB Consulting - Recruitment Specialist Exeter

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