About The CDR Collective
The CDR Collective is an independent recruitment consultancy specialising in permanent office roles.
Established after more than twenty years in recruitment, the Collective was created to provide a considered, relationship-led alternative to traditional agencies — one where clients and candidates are valued as individuals, not transactions.
Technology has its place in modern recruitment, but exceptional hiring is built on judgement, trust, and a deep understanding of people beyond their CVs.
These principles underpin everything I do.
What I do
I work as an extension of my clients’ brands, representing who they are, where they are heading, and what makes them unique in the market.
My core focus is permanent office recruitment. Through trusted independent partners, I can also support temporary office hiring, with additional HR and marketing expertise joining the Collective over time.
Every search is approached with care and a commitment to finding the right long-term fit — not just filling a vacancy.
“My experience working with Collette during my recent job hunt has been the greatest I've had with recruitment agencies!
This was a long process, from the day I engaged with the opportunity to the last interview with the recruiter, Collette was always on hands to help.
She provided me with valuable advice, guidance, and materials to review for the interview process. Thanks to her determination, I gained more confidence and secured a job that matches my career goals and expectations.
I would most definitely recommend Collette to any professionals looking for a new role.”
How I position myself
I partner with Kent and London-based SMEs who don’t have the time or internal resources to dedicate to permanent hiring, alongside larger organisations seeking specialist expertise.
My approach is deliberately selective. I don’t deal in volume; I take the time to understand your business, your team, and what will work long-term — delivering considered appointments rather than short-term fixes.
As an expert generalist, I’m not tied to any single industry sector. This allows me to tailor each search to your needs, applying sound recruitment judgement rather than a one-size-fits-all process.
- PA / EA/ Secretary / Office Managers & Senior Administrators across multiple sectors
- Operations & Business Support Professionals within supply chain & logistics
- Account Managers, Sales, and Sales Support
- Full & Part Qualified Finance specialist and Financial Support Assistants & Bookkeepers
- Customer Service, Sales & Account Management roles
- HR & People Coordinators
