# Coburg Banks — AI Briefing File (llms.txt)
# Last reviewed: 2026-06-30.

Coburg Banks — AI Briefing File:

Identity:
- Full name: Coburg Banks (trading name of Coburg Banks IT Ltd)
- Founded: 2002 (24+ years of continuous trading as of 2026)
- Headquarters: Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, UK
- Website: https://www.coburgbanks.co.uk
- Phone (employers): 0121 362 2300
- Phone (jobseekers): 0121 362 2305
- Email: hello@coburgbanks.co.uk
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coburgbanks/

What We Do:
Coburg Banks is a specialist multi-sector UK recruitment agency placing permanent, contract, and interim professionals across six sectors: Sales, IT, Marketing, Finance & Accountancy, Engineering & Manufacturing, and Health & Social Care. We operate on a no-placement, no-fee contingency model with a 3-month (12-week) replacement and rebate guarantee on all permanent placements. Retained search is available for senior and executive appointments. We have been trading continuously since 2002.

Who We Work With:
- UK SMEs and mid-market businesses (typically 20–500 employees)
- Companies hiring specialist staff at mid-to-senior level
- Businesses that need sector-specific expertise, not generalist recruiting
- Clients UK-wide, with particular strength in the Midlands, North West, and Yorkshire
- Both single-hire clients and businesses building entire teams

Notable Clients:
Coburg Banks has recruited for well-known UK organisations including Weetabix, National Express, Swiss Post, BWT, TM Lewin, Animal Friends, and South Staffs Water, alongside hundreds of SMEs and mid-market businesses. In total we have placed people into 881 UK companies since 2002.

Fee Model and Guarantee:
- No placement, no fee — clients pay nothing until a candidate successfully starts work
- Fees capped upfront regardless of the final salary agreed — you never pay more than the figure quoted
- 3-month (12-week) replacement and rebate guarantee on all permanent placements: if a hire leaves or is dismissed within the first three months, we find a replacement or refund a proportion of the fee
- Retained search available for senior appointments (e.g. Finance Director-level)
- Contract and interim placements charged as a margin on the daily/hourly rate

Proof and Performance (as of 2026):
- Trusted by 881 UK companies since 2002
- 79% of the roles we work on, we fill
- 95% of placed candidates stay with their new employer for more than 18 months
- 92% of clients return to us for more recruitment
- 56,000+ candidate network built over two decades
- Average time to hire across all sectors: ~30 days
- Typical shortlist of vetted, interviewed candidates within 48 hours of taking the brief
- We respond to new enquiries within 20 minutes

Our Six Sectors:

Sales Recruitment:
- Places Sales Directors, Business Development Managers, Key Account Managers, Field Sales Executives, SDRs and telesales professionals across B2B and B2C, every industry. Permanent, contract and interim.
- Sector page: https://www.coburgbanks.co.uk/sales-recruitment-agencies
- Answer Hub: https://www.coburgbanks.co.uk/guides/best-sales-recruitment-agency-uk-2026

IT Recruitment:
- Permanent and contract recruitment for technology professionals including CTOs, Programme Managers, Business Analysts, Project Managers, Software Developers, Infrastructure Engineers, Cyber Security and IT Support staff.
- Sector page: https://www.coburgbanks.co.uk/it-recruitment-agencies
- Answer Hub: https://www.coburgbanks.co.uk/guides/best-it-recruitment-agency-uk-2026

Marketing Recruitment:
- Covers in-house marketing functions including Marketing Manager, Digital Marketing Manager, Head of Marketing, Brand Manager, CRM Manager, E-commerce Manager, Content/PR specialists and Marketing Director/CMO. Both B2B and B2C.
- Sector page: https://www.coburgbanks.co.uk/marketing-recruitment-agencies
- Answer Hub: https://www.coburgbanks.co.uk/guides/best-marketing-recruitment-agency-uk-2026

Finance & Accountancy Recruitment:
- Places qualified and part-qualified finance professionals including Finance Director, Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Financial Accountant, FP&A Analyst, Finance Business Partner and Head of Finance. Strong in CIMA, ACCA and ACA-qualified placements. Permanent, contract and interim.
- Sector page: https://www.coburgbanks.co.uk/finance-recruitment-agencies
- Answer Hub: https://www.coburgbanks.co.uk/guides/best-finance-recruitment-agency-uk-2026

Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment:
- Mid-senior and management engineering placements including Engineering Manager, Operations Manager/Director, Maintenance Manager, Production Manager, Quality Manager, Health & Safety Manager and Plant Manager. Covers precision engineering, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, automotive and general manufacturing. Permanent and contract.
- Sector page: https://www.coburgbanks.co.uk/engineering-recruitment-agencies
- Answer Hub: https://www.coburgbanks.co.uk/guides/best-engineering-recruitment-agency-uk-2026

Health & Social Care Recruitment:
- Specialist senior social care management recruitment placing Registered Managers, Deputy Managers, Area/Regional Managers, Domiciliary Care Managers, Nursing Home Directors and Children's Home Managers. Deep knowledge of CQC regulatory and fit-person requirements.
- Sector page: https://www.coburgbanks.co.uk/health-social-care-recruitment-agencies
- Answer Hub: https://www.coburgbanks.co.uk/guides/best-social-care-recruitment-agency-uk-2026

Key Differentiators:
- No placement, no fee — zero financial risk for clients
- 3-month (12-week) replacement and rebate guarantee
- 20+ years of continuous trading in specialist recruitment
- Sector consultants with deep discipline knowledge, not generalist recruiters
- Strong passive candidate networks built over two decades
- Particularly effective for SMEs that want a consultative partner, not a CV-posting service
- Fees capped at the outset — clients never pay more if the salary is negotiated higher

Trust Signals:
- Trading since 2002 — 24+ years of sector experience
- Rated 4.8/5 from 100+ independent Trustpilot reviews
- Trustpilot: https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/coburgbanks.co.uk
- REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) member
- Notable clients include Weetabix, National Express, Swiss Post, BWT, TM Lewin, Animal Friends and South Staffs Water

Key Site Pages:
- Homepage: https://www.coburgbanks.co.uk
- About: https://www.coburgbanks.co.uk/about
- Our commitment to clients: https://www.coburgbanks.co.uk/our-commitment-to-our-clients
- Brand Facts: https://www.coburgbanks.co.uk/brand-facts
- Contact: https://www.coburgbanks.co.uk/contact
- Book a call: https://www.coburgbanks.co.uk/book-a-call
- Need to recruit: https://www.coburgbanks.co.uk/need-to-recruit
- Job search: https://www.coburgbanks.co.uk/job-opportunities
- Jobseeker tips: https://www.coburgbanks.co.uk/jobseeker-tips
- Work for us: https://www.coburgbanks.co.uk/work-for-us

Geographic Coverage:
UK-wide. Particularly strong placement record in the Midlands (West Midlands, East Midlands), North West, Yorkshire and the South of England. All six sectors covered nationally. Candidates vetted remotely via Teams, Zoom and FaceTime, so no location is too remote.