Bespoke Recruitment Services in Surrey
About CTR Select - Independent Recruitment ServicesAbout Us
Hiring the wrong person costs more than just money. It costs time, momentum, team morale and often months of lost productivity. Many businesses come to us after experiencing the same frustrations: too many irrelevant CVs, poor communication from agencies, or recruitment processes that feel transactional rather than strategic. That’s where CTR Select is different. At CTR Select, we provide bespoke recruitment services in Surrey designed to help businesses find the right people quickly and efficiently, without the usual recruitment headaches. We understand that hiring the right talent is essential to the success of any organisation, but sourcing and screening candidates can be time-consuming and resource-intensive.
CTR Select (formerly Cantello Tayler Recruitment) is an independent recruitment agency in Surrey with over 15 years of experience delivering bespoke recruitment services to businesses across the UK. As a trusted provider of independent recruitment services, we specialise in sourcing high-quality permanent, contract and temporary candidates for organisations across a wide range of industries and sectors. Our approach is centred on partnership. Through our bespoke recruitment services, we work closely with every client to understand their business, culture and hiring needs, ensuring that every candidate we present is the right fit for both the role and the organisation.
As an independent recruitment company, we believe recruitment should never be about volume – it should be about value. Our independence allows us to prioritise relationships over targets, quality over quantity, and long-term success over short-term wins. This is what makes businesses trust us to deliver when it matters most. Our independent recruitment services take the pressure off your internal team. Instead of spending hours reviewing CVs, coordinating interviews and managing applications – we handle the entire process for you. Using our experience and industry knowledge, we carefully identify and introduce pre-screened candidates with proven experience in your sector, who have been thoroughly assessed and hand-picked to suit both the role and your company culture. We pride ourselves on offering a flexible and personal approach that larger agencies often cannot match. Unlike large recruitment agencies, you’ll work directly with experienced consultants who understand your local market and hiring challenges – giving you faster, more accurate placements.
Our recruitment experts partner with organisations across Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire and London, providing tailored recruitment solutions and support across permanent, contract and temporary hiring, across a wide range of industries and at all levels of seniority. Our client base ranges from SMEs to global headquarters, with many of our long-standing partnerships based locally in Egham, Surrey and Windsor, Berkshire, as well as further afield. We don’t just fill vacancies – we solve hiring problems. Every search is managed with a personal and consultative approach, ensuring that each client receives a recruitment solution designed around their specific needs. We are proud of our reputation for professionalism, integrity and consistency. Our commitment to delivering high-quality bespoke recruitment services has helped us build a strong and loyal client base that has continued to grow over the past 15 years.
Our process is consultative, structured and insight-driven, focusing on precision rather than volume. We take time to understand your business goals, team dynamics and the measurable outcomes your new hire needs to achieve. This allows us to act as true recruitment experts rather than just suppliers.
This is why companies looking for Bespoke Recruitment Services in Surrey and the surrounding areas choose CTR Select as a long-term recruitment partner rather than just another recruitment agency. If you would like to read more on why to choose us as your recruitment partner, head HERE if you are a candidate, or HERE if you are an employer.
YEARS IN BUSINESS
Recruitment Experience.
Charlie Cantello-Tayler | Founder and Director
2011 – present
Charlie started CTR Select as Cantello Tayler Recruitment in 2011 and previously worked for Reed as a Senior Area Manager, so brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to both recruitment, and to running a business successfully
Georgina Stockwell | Head of Marketing
2018 – present
Georgina has over 15 years’ experience supporting lively offices within a variety of industries, and covers all things marketing, advertising, branding, website and social media.
Marie Spratley | Senior Recruitment Executive
2012 – present
Marie brings over 20 years’ recruitment experience, specialising in placing senior administrative and operational professionals across Surrey and Berkshire.
Esther Ward | Temporaries Recruitment Executive
2017 – present
Esther has over 25 years’ experience in recruitment, specialising in the temporary placement and staffing area, but is also highly skilled with placing permanent candidates as well.
Becky Lee | PA/Accounts Support
2021 – present
Becky has a background in exhibitions and events, and she is a fantastic support to the team – assisting with all aspects of admin and payroll, as well as sourcing and screening.
To find out more about us – head to our MEET THE TEAM page.
Payroll Services
If you have a candidate identified for your temporary requirements, but need someone to payroll them for you, organise their holiday pay and deal with HMRC, we offer this service for a small administration fee. Contact us for more details.
Permanent Recruitment Services
Finding the right permanent employee is one of the most important investments a business can make. Our permanent recruitment service focuses on identifying candidates who not only have the right technical skills but also align with your company culture and long-term objectives. We take a proactive search approach, combining targeted advertising, talent mapping and headhunting to attract high-quality professionals. Every candidate is carefully screened through detailed interviews and reference checks to ensure you only meet individuals capable of making a real impact.
We help you to make confident hiring decisions that improve retention, productivity and business performance. We co-ordinate the complete recruitment process and offer an 8-week rebate facility, providing peace of mind once the candidate has started. Between us, we have decades of recruitment experience providing multi-level candidates, from entry level up to Director, to a wide range of industries and sectors.
We offer a bespoke recruitment service, working in close partnership with our clients, assessing the type of candidate they are looking for and what they require, to ensure their needs are precisely met.
Our candidates benefit from a committed, personal approach, providing them with as much guidance and support as they require along the recruitment process.
Temporary Recruitment Services
When businesses need flexibility, speed and reliability, our temporary recruitment solutions provide access to pre-qualified professionals who can add value from day one.
Whether you need short-term cover, additional support during busy periods or specialist project resource, we quickly connect you with dependable temporary staff. We have a large number of vastly skilled, high calibre, referenced candidates who are ready for work instantly and looking to fulfil your immediate needs – be it a temp to perm role, interim position or holiday cover. We manage the process efficiently, allowing you to maintain productivity without the delays often associated with direct hiring. We have filled one-off placements to campaigns needing 150+ candidates as soon as possible.
Support Team
We have an incredible support team, covering all our marketing, advertising, sourcing, invoicing, and reporting needs.
They work very closely with every one of our consultants, to ensure an all-round top service is provided for our clients. When you work with us, our Support Team will also be on hand to create bespoke and personalised material for your requirements, as well as keeping you up-to-date on progress regarding candidate sourcing and reporting statistics.
Our Fees
For full information regarding our Fees for Permanent Staff and Fixed Term Contracts, including our Payment Terms, please see our Terms & Conditions PDF.
Sectors we cover.
Administration/Office Support
Construction
Office Management
Senior Management
Sales & Customer Services
Project Management
Graduate Recruitment
Sales
Account Management
Human Resources
Technical
Finance & Accounting
Purchasing & Procurement
Freight & Logistics
IT
Advertising
Branding
Design
Insight and Innovation
Engineering
Research
Marketing
Digital
Events
Sponsorship
Experiential
PR
Learn more about us…
If these examples aren’t what you’re looking for, please contact us to discuss how we can help you deliver a successful recruitment solution at a price that suits your budget. If you’re looking for recruitment experts who combine insight, experience, independence and a genuinely bespoke recruitment approach, CTR Select is ready to help and support your growth.
Speak to our team today to discuss how our recruitment solutions can help you hire with confidence, or find your perfect new role.