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About us

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With over 60 years of combined experience, Venari Recruitment have a proven track record of delivering exceptional results for our clients and candidates at the senior end of the recruitment sector. Our approach is simple, we aim to go above and beyond for both our clients and candidates to ensure we create the strongest matches possible.

We want to build lasting business relationships that are mutually beneficial with honesty and communication at the heart of everything we do. We will keep in touch with you from our first contact, to meeting you virtually or face to face and then all the way through your journey with us.

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Our process

Who we are

Julian Harburn

Julian Harburn

Managing Director of Venari, Julian has over 25 years’ experience in recruitment and specialises in senior appointments within the professional services sector. Having led business practices within small boutique, medium sized and large global PLC's, Julian is widely regarded as one of the industries best established and most experienced recruiters. His passion for ethical recruitment and delivering high-end customer service is the driving force behind Venari Recruitments business ethos.​​​
John Ramsay

John Ramsay

​John is the Director of Venari Finance whose specialist market is senior finance appointments predominantly across Scotland but also across the UK. He has worked within the recruitment sector for the past ten years firstly for a global plc and latterly a respected boutique firm. John specialises in the identification of “next generation” talent within the qualified finance sector and has built a first class reputation by delivering an honest and transparent service to both candidates and clients alike. John has worked with a broad and varied portfolio of clients ranging from FTSE 100 to privately owned family organisations. His track record of retention is second to none and he prides himself on his ability to match aspirational individuals with like-minded companies. John has a fabulous track record with 88% of permanent placements staying with the employer for over 2 years. He prides himself on matching the right candidate with the right business which provides them with long term career progression with some of the best organisations in their sectors. ​​
Adam Skelton

Adam Skelton

Adam is the Director of Venari Legal. Over the last 7 years he has established a first class reputation as a recruiter within the legal field, quickly becoming a trusted recruitment resource for small boutique businesses through to firms within the revered Magic Circle. Well respected and known for his expert diligence and attention to detail, Adam has become a leader in his sector and his passion for delivering on behalf of his clients cannot be overstated.​​
Lynsey Salim

Lynsey Salim

Lynsey is the Director of Venari International with over 12 years of experience specialising within the offshore markets of the Channel Islands and Luxembourg. Lynsey recruits across all levels within Fund Accounting, Fund Administration, Corporate Services, Trust, Fiduciary, Audit, Tax and Finance. Working with globally renowned Fund, Corporate and Fiduciary Management companies, Public Practice and Private Equity, Real Estate and Private Debt Asset Management firms she is highly respected and sought after within her field with clients and candidates alike both in the locations in which she operates and with those who wish to make a global move. Her global mobility knowledge, assistance and support to clients and candidates for those individuals making an overseas move is unrivalled in the market and ranges from cost-of-living guidance, accommodation, visa and work permit support to family employment and schooling and everything in between. ​
Jane MacGregor

Jane MacGregor

​Jane is a Director of Venari International with over 25 years of experience delivering a valuable service within the overseas, accountancy and finance markets.  Jane’s long and successful career has helped global banking, insurance, trust, fund and auditing companies secure global talent resulting in enriching company output and profitability. Jane recruits across all levels within Fund Accounting, Fund Administration, Corporate Services, Trust, Fiduciary, Audit, Tax and Finance. Many of her placed candidates have now become her clients ranging from recently qualified auditors who are now Partners and Fund Accountants who have fast tracked their careers to Managing Directors, specialising within private equity, real asset and private debt markets. Her honest consultancy approach will help individuals make the right decision for their career. This includes giving up to date market research, location information, cost of living advice, visa/work permit guidance and transparency into what an international move could offer you personally and professionally.
Victoria Harburn

Victoria Harburn

​Victoria joins us having recently ran her own business for the last 5 years. Before having children she worked in Sales and Marketing for health clubs and lead several national campaigns in this field. Her academic achievements include an honours degree in Business Studies and a Masters in Sport Science, both gained from Edinburgh University. ​Victoria is really excited to be coordinating Venari's social media and marketing such a specialised recruitment service. ​​​
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Our ethos

Believing in core values

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    Trust

    An integral part of our business ethos is to build trust both with the clients who put their faith in us to deliver for them, but also with the candidates that look to us to help further their career.

    We work tirelessly to ensure we establish a relationship with those we work with as we firmly believe that is the key to success.

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    Empathy

    Understanding the intrinsic business dynamics of our clients helps us marry them with the ideal candidate. By getting to know and learn about those we work with, it helps build a picture of what their ideal workforce looks like.

    By endeavouring to go above and beyond, we are confident that the service proposition we offer is truly second to none.

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    Results

    When it is all said and done, the most important thing for us is to ensure that we deliver meaningful and lasting results on behalf of both our clients and candidates.

    Starting with our first placement, we want to establish long term relationships with partners that will continue to grow and thrive with their business needs.