Adam Smith, Business Performance Director

Adam Smith

As part of the senior team, my key responsibilities are focussed on the current and future performance of the business overall and how this is delivered through our team of excellent consultants, sound planning and ongoing review.

At Beyond The Book, we believe strongly in ‘smart’ recruitment and how we can break the mould of a traditionally high-volume and, typically, low-quality industry. As a management team we work hard to create the environment, processes, support and time for our consultants to work ‘smart’ and fully commit to helping our clients find fantastic, talented people, who have not only the right skills and competencies, but are a great fit culturally, for their organisation.

I do love a spreadsheet, but don’t hold it against me! I’m also involved in team recruitment and development - so not all numbers......!

“The interview coaching we received from Beyond The Book was fantastic. Their tailored approach helped our hiring managers refine their techniques, ensuring we assess candidates more effectively. We’ve since made stronger, more confident hires that will fot longer term.”

“We used Beyond The Book’s internal hiring consultancy to refine our recruitment strategy. Their sense checks helped us optimise our processes and stand out in a crowded job market. Their expertise has been a game-changer for our hiring success.”

“Beyond The Book provided invaluable redundancy outplacement support for our team. The 1:1 coaching sessions gave employees confidence in their next steps, and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. A professional, compassionate service that truly made a difference.”

“I have worked with Kaisa to provide freelance and contract resource at Beyond the Book on numerous occasions over the last 5 years. I find Kaisa friendly and always very quick to respond when I make contact. When discussing requirements Kaisa is thorough so she can match us with the right person. We have worked with some great freelancer/contractors during this time and have gone on to use most more than once.”

“I've been working with Michelle on various roles and always found her very easy to work with, professional, approachable and friendly. Michelle has put forward some excellent candidates for our consideration and supported our needs as a small charity, even when they have been challenging at times. I would definitely recommend Beyond the Book to others, on the basis of my relationship with Michelle, an excellent recruitment consultant.”