Interim and consultancy jobs

Access to exclusive job opportunities:
Preferred recruiters often have access to interim opportunities that may not be advertised online. This means you’ll have access to a wider range of job roles you might not have found otherwise.

Streamlined application process:
Working with a preferred recruiter can streamline the application process, as they already have your information on file and can easily match you with suitable job openings.

Tailored job recommendations:
Preferred recruiters can provide personalised job recommendations suited to your skills, experience and career goals.

Long-term relationships:
At Taylor Root, we strive to establish genuine and enduring relationships with our candidates. This entails gaining an in-depth understanding of your motivations and ambitions and your areas of flexibility. By doing so, we can provide you with tailored support and guidance throughout your career journey.

Negotiation support:
Preferred recruiters can provide negotiation support during contracting, helping you secure a competitive rate and favourable contract terms.
 

Yes, it is possible for an interim contract to lead to a permanent role. It’s not uncommon for employers to hire interim professionals to transition them into permanent employees potentially.
 
This can happen for various reasons, such as the employer wanting to evaluate the interim worker’s performance and fit within the company before making a long-term commitment. Another reason could be that the hiring manager cannot secure headcount; however, once a contractor is embedded in the team and has shown their worth and value add, it’s a much easier case to present to the business to convert the contractor to a permanent member of staff.

Contracting can positively and negatively impact re-entering the permanent job market, depending on how you approach your contracting career. Contracting can provide a wealth of experience and skills that can be highly valuable to potential employers.

Through working on different projects and with other clients, contractors can develop various skills and gain a breadth of experience that may be difficult to obtain in a permanent role. This can make you a desirable candidate for permanent roles, as you may have a more diverse and adaptable skill set than someone who has been in a permanent role for a long time. On the other hand, employers may view long-term contracting as an indication that you are not committed to permanent roles.

If you have been contracting for a long time and have yet to develop a strong network or reputation, you may find it more challenging to transition back into the permanent job market. It’s essential to consider your career goals and long-term plans carefully when deciding whether to contract or pursue permanent roles. If you decide to contract, it’s important to maintain a strong network and reputation and to be transparent with potential employers about your goals and motivations for transitioning back to a permanent role. The employment market has become more fluid over the last decade, and there is now a much more significant grey line between permanent and interim recruitment.

The traditional expectation of staying with a company for ten years or more is no longer the norm. Instead, employers are now more open to considering candidates with broad market experience.

When an interim assignment sits inside IR35, the end client or the agency that engages the contractor takes on the responsibility for National Insurance (NI), holiday pay, and pension contributions. It’s crucial to seek professional advice and carefully review contract terms to understand obligations related to tax, NI, holiday pay, and pensions.

As a recruitment partner to our clients, we are able manage this process for you so you can be sure all regulatory requirements are meticulously met. We have a dedicated interim payroll and onboarding team who will ensure contractors receive the correct holiday pay and pension contributions in accordance with their employment status.

Exposure to different industries:
Working as an interim legal professional allows you to work with companies across many industries, which can broaden your knowledge and experience in different sectors.

Less competition:
Due to the limited number of skilled professionals in the interim job market and the urgency to hire, competition for these roles is typically lower, especially compared to the senior permanent job market, where there are often fewer job opportunities but more applicants.

Diverse project assignments:
As an interim legal professional, you will likely work on a range of projects requiring you to learn new skills and adapt to different environments. This can help you develop and showcase potential employers a more diverse skill set and make you more adaptable.

Learning from experienced professionals:
As an interim legal professional, you’ll collaborate with experienced professionals, gaining valuable insights into effective strategies while enhancing your skills. This experience gives you a competitive edge for future assignments.