What we really do at Impact Recruitment

HR Recruitment for Creative, Media, Entertainment, Technology & Luxury Brands

Finding the right HR leader isn’t just about filling a role — it’s about shaping culture, driving performance, and building teams that can take a brand further. In fast-moving industries like creative, media, entertainment, technology, and luxury, the impact of those appointments is even greater. You need someone who understands your world and can connect you with HR talent who will thrive in it.

We caught up with our co-founder Jules Dosne, who leads Impact’s HR and Talent specialism. For 20+ years, Jules has partnered with some of the world’s most innovative brands to place senior HR professionals who redefine how people and culture drive business performance;from CPOs and HR Directors to Reward, Transformation, and Talent specialists. She describes Impact’s approach as fast, consultative, and intuitive.

In our client’s words…

“The team listens carefully, moves quickly, and provides market insight that saves time and avoids costly mis-hires.”

Jules explains…

“We always make sure candidates are not just technically strong, but also align with the cultural values of the business. Supporting and challenging them ensures the appointment is the right fit for both the individual and the business – every time.”

Impact’s approach

At Impact, we combine deep sector knowledge with a people-first methodology. We deliver clarity, pace, and outcomes on every search:

Executive & Senior HR Search – CPOs, HR Directors, Reward, HRBPs, Talent, L&D
Market Insights – benchmarking, salary data, and talent trends
Discreet Headhunting – for niche or hard-to-fill appointments
Culture Fit Advisory – aligning skills, values, and behaviours to drive lasting impact

Whether it’s a permanent senior appointment or interim expertise, Impact ensures every placement is a long-term success for the business and the individual.

Let’s connect

If you’re leading a brand and looking to hire senior HR talent in creative, media, entertainment, technology, or luxury sectors, we’d love to share insights and explore how Impact can help.

Email Jules directly jules.dosne@impact-london.com or connect with her on LinkedIn.

Hiring bottlenecks cost you great talent

Our Principle Talent Partner, Carly David, shared her top tips on how businesses can keep things moving without losing quality:

1️⃣ Make sure sign off is there!

Sounds so simple but we have on numerous occasions got to offer, and then had to wait for sign off from the FD. That then adds a delay to the start date and nervous candidates.

2️⃣ Make processes slick.

Know the interview process, stick to it. Dont add in extra people last minute. Or dont start hiring a week before key stakeholders are on their summer holiday for 3 weeks. Plan a timelines and stick to it as much as possible.

3️⃣ Ensure onboarding is smooth. Once the offer has been made, this can be make or break for a candidate that is in numerous processes. Make sure the onboarding is quick and efficient. Ensure communication is clear and friendly. Have a proper onboarding and induction process – its invaluable!

💡 The takeaway? Bottlenecks are avoidable with planning, alignment, and communication. The smoother your process, the stronger your hires.

Get in touch if you’re looking to reduce bottlenecks or need help with your hiring processes! 📩