Tailored Recruitment Strategies for UK Textile Leaders

Choose from our Contingent model for agile hiring and Retained search for your most critical, high-impact leadership roles.
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Choose Your Approach

Two proven models, both backed by our 25-year textile network and The Bowmay Guarantee.

Bowmay Contingent

Zero upfront cost. You only pay when you hire.

Right for you if:

You need to fill a role but want flexibility and zero financial risk upfront. Ideal for single hires, standard roles, or roles that require minimal / no headhunting.

What You Get:
  • Pay only when you hire, no upfront cost
  • Access to our 25-year textile network
  • Hand-picked, pre-vetted candidates
  • Sliding-scale money-back guarantee
  • Ideal for single hires or occasional needs
Priority Service

Bowmay Retained

Strategic Headhunting for critical hires.

Right for you if:

You're hiring C-suite or hard-to-fill roles where getting it right matters more than anything. Or you have multiple positions to fill and want dedicated focus.

What You Get:
  • Priority access to our full network
  • Dedicated search exclusively for you
  • Comprehensive candidate assessment
  • Free replacement guarantee included
  • Ideal for senior, specialist, or multiple hires

Contingent versus Retained?

Which Solution Is Right For You?
"Whether you choose contingent or retained, you get the same thing: Our full commitment. I will be personally invested in finding you the right person. The only difference is how we structure the search..."

— Jessica Dean-Percy, Founder

I’ve worked with Jess for over 10 years, both as a candidate and a hiring manager, and she’s exceptional. She genuinely cares about people, invests time to understand a business and its culture, and consistently brings high-quality industry specialists - a huge advantage in a niche, skills-short market. Recruiting through Bowmay saves time, adds real value, and connects you with talent you wouldn’t normally reach. I would recommend Jess to anyone looking for a new job or to recruit staff in the textile industry, and I have recommended her to others within my network time and time again.

Bowmay take the time to visit our sites and really understand our people and culture. For us, getting the right “person fit” is essential, and Bowmay consistently provide relevant, high-quality candidates - no trawling through unsuitable CVs. They’re easy to work with, straight-talking, and understand the realities of a busy textile manufacturer with limited HR resource. In a talent-short market, they move quickly, bringing industry specialists to us and adding value with every introduction. Recruiting through Bowmay saves time, strengthens our hiring, and connects us with people we wouldn’t normally reach.

Quite simply, Jess and her Bowmay team are the market leaders in senior level appointments for the textile manufacturing industry. I have known Jess for over 20 years, and het ability to provide a bespoke service as standard goes from strength to strength. I would have no hesitation in wholeheartedly recommending Bowmay.

"Quite simply, Jess and her Bowmay team are the market leaders in senior level appointments for the textile manufacturing industry. I have known Jess for over ten years, and her ability to provide a bespoke service as standard goes from strength to strength. I would have no hesitation in wholeheartedly recommending Bowmay."

What Our Clients Say

We build long term relationships with all who we work with, introducing the best talent to the best employers. We want to be recognised as the most customer-focused recruitment business in the UK.

The Bowmay Hiring Plan

Simple. Personal. Effective.

Brief Us

Quick call, then we will come and meet you personally to understand exactly who you need.

Access Insider Network

Meet hand-picked candidates from our trusted 25-year network of textile professionals.

Hire!

We support the entire process so you can welcome your new hire with confidence.

Ready to Find Top Textile Talent?

Let's discuss which approach is right for you. Contingent or retained, either way, you get personal service backed by our 25-year network.