Direct search
We look beyond active applicants to reach credible people who may not be applying elsewhere.
For employers
The right introduction can change a business.
Ludi gives employers a responsive, commercially sensible recruitment partner — strongly connected across South Wales and experienced in delivering searches throughout the UK.
What Ludi adds
Senior attention without the national-agency distance.
You work directly with the person responsible for understanding the brief, approaching the market and managing the outcome. That means quicker decisions, honest market feedback and introductions supported by context rather than volume.
One accountable contact
You deal directly with the person running the search, from briefing through to placement.
Clear commercial terms
Fees and expectations are agreed upfront, so there are no surprises later in the process.
Useful communication
Realistic updates, honest feedback and no disappearing when a search becomes difficult.
How a search runs
A focused process with fewer wasted conversations.
Every search is built around quality of introduction rather than volume of CVs.
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Shape the brief
We establish the role, priorities, culture, salary and what success should look like.
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Map the market
We identify credible people through direct search, local relationships and targeted advertising.
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Shortlist with context
You receive selective introductions with honest information on experience, motivation and fit.
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Manage the close
We coordinate interviews, feedback, offers and notice periods through to the successful start.
What you can expect
Practical recruitment support built around your business.
- A properly qualified brief
- Market and salary feedback
- Targeted candidate outreach
- Selective, contextual shortlists
- Interview and offer management
- Post-placement follow-up
Recruitment models
The right level of commitment for the hire in front of you.
Not every vacancy needs the same recruitment model. Scope, urgency, scarcity and volume determine the most sensible approach.
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Permanent recruitment
A straightforward success-based model for clearly defined individual hires, with agreed terms and no placement fee until somebody starts.
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Exclusive search
Dedicated market coverage and priority delivery when the role is important, hard to fill or needs a more controlled approach.
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Retained search
A staged, research-led assignment for senior, confidential or business-critical appointments requiring deeper mapping and assessment.
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Project hiring
A defined campaign for multiple related roles, growth periods or new teams, creating one joined-up brief, process and point of accountability.
How fees work
Agreed in writing, before a search begins.
Recruitment fees are calculated as an agreed percentage of the successful candidate's first-year remuneration. Terms, invoicing arrangements and any rebate period are confirmed in writing before a search begins.
Ludi Talent Ltd acts as an employment agency, introducing candidates for permanent positions. Candidates are never charged.
Specialisms
Broad enough for growing businesses. Focused enough to add value.
Ludi concentrates on the professional, operational, technical and creative functions where a well-judged introduction makes a measurable difference.
Commercial & Sales
Commercial people who understand how to create value, build trust and convert opportunity into sustainable growth.
- Business development
- Account management
- Sales leadership
- Customer success
- Partnerships
Operations & Leadership
The leaders and organisers who bring structure, accountability and calm to growing businesses.
- Operations management
- General management
- People & HR
- Project management
- Office leadership
Skilled & Technical
Hands-on talent with the practical experience, reliability and attention to detail specialist businesses depend on.
- Production
- Installation
- Manufacturing
- Engineering support
- Technical services
Marketing & Creative
Creative and strategic people who help organisations communicate clearly, reach customers and strengthen their brand.
- Marketing
- Design
- Digital
- Content
- Brand & communications
Where we work
South Wales at the centre. The wider UK within reach.
Ludi's strongest day-to-day relationships are across the South Wales business community. When the right client, role or candidate sits elsewhere, the search is not restricted by a postcode — the same relationship-led approach is backed by UK market experience.
Start a conversation
What does your business need next?
Whether it is one permanent hire, a difficult search or several appointments, start with a straightforward conversation about the outcome.
scott@luditalent.com