If Your Hiring Isn’t Working — MIDAS Helps Fix It
Flexible recruitment support for business-critical roles in Preston and across the North West.
From stuck vacancies and poor shortlists to urgent interim support and ongoing recruitment credit, MIDAS gives you practical, commercial support when you need to get hiring right.
OUR EXPERTISE
For Roles That Need More Than Another Advert
When a vacancy isn’t moving, reposting it rarely fixes the problem.
MIDAS helps you understand what’s going wrong, sharpen the brief, improve the advert and manage the process properly — giving important, difficult or business-critical vacancies the attention they need from the start.
A Flexible Process Built Around What You Need
How MIDAS Recruitment Support Works
No vague searches. No CV dumping. No disappearing acts.
Step 1
Understand the problem - We look at the role, the market, the urgency and what has or hasn’t worked so far.
Step 2
Sharpen the brief - We clarify what you really need, what success looks like and how the role should be positioned.
Step 3
Improve the attraction - This may include advert rewrite, salary benchmarking, sourcing advice or a stronger candidate approach.
Step 4
Review and strengthen the shortlist - We help assess suitability, spot gaps and make sure you’re seeing the right people.
Step 5
Support the interview process - From interview packs to screening support, I help structure the process properly.
Step 6
Help you move forward - Whether that means making an offer, resetting the search, using recruitment credit or bringing in further support.
WHY US
We Fix the Problem Behind the Vacancy
We Don’t Just Fill Vacancies — We Fix Recruitment Problems
When recruitment isn’t working, we look at why.
It might be the brief, the salary, the advert, the market, the process, or the urgency behind the role.
MIDAS gives you honest advice, a clearer plan and practical recruitment support to help you move forward with confidence.
No CV dumping. No guesswork. No disappearing acts. Just straight-talking recruitment support.
How We Get Your Vacancy Moving
Start With the Real Problem
We look at what is actually stopping the vacancy from moving — the brief, salary, advert, market, process or decision-making.
Focus on Better Fit
It is not about sending more CVs. It is about finding candidates who match the role, the business and what success really looks like.
Support the Process Properly
From brief to offer, MIDAS helps keep things clear, structured and moving.
Make Recruitment Money Well Spent
Less guesswork. Better decisions. Stronger hiring outcomes.
Find. Fix. Fill.
Flexible Recruitment Support, Built Around the Role
Not every vacancy needs the same level of support.
Some businesses need a quick review to understand why a role isn’t attracting the right people.
Some need help rescuing a vacancy that has already stalled.
Others need practical support across the full hiring process — from brief and advert through to shortlist, interview and offer.
Clear Fees. Practical Support. No Guesswork.
Whether you need a quick vacancy review, help with shortlisting, interview support or flexible recruitment credit, MIDAS gives you straightforward options built around the recruitment problem in front of you.
No one-size-fits-all package. No vague promises. Just clear advice, agreed fees and practical recruitment support when you need it.
Quick Fix Support
If something isn’t quite working, start here. Most vacancies don’t fail because of one issue — it’s usually a combination. This is about finding it and fixing it.
Vacancy Audit
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Review your vacancy and give you clear, honest feedback on what’s not working
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Advert Effectiveness – why it’s not attracting the right people
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Candidate Quality – why the shortlist isn’t landing
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Market Positioning – how competitive the role actually is
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Hiring Process – what’s slowing things down
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Overall Diagnosis – what’s actually stopping you making the hire. You leave with a clear understanding of the problem and next steps
Advert Write
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We make your advert clearer, sharper and better positioned — so it attracts the right level of candidate from the start
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We make the role easier to understand, with clear responsibilities, expectations and key details
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We shape the advert so it speaks to the right level of candidate and reflects the opportunity properly
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We highlight what makes the role and business worth considering, so stronger candidates are more likely to engage
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We improve the advert to reduce unsuitable applications and attract candidates who better match the brief
CV Shortlisting
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Not sure who to take to interview. We review your applications and help you focus on the candidates most likely to fit the role
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We assess which candidates most closely match the role requirements and explain why
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We compare similar candidates so you can see the differences more clearly
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We highlight missing information, job movement, salary or location concerns
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We identify where further questions or checks may be needed before interview
Interview Pack / Interview Support
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Not sure how to structure interviews or make the right decision. We help you prepare for a clearer, more consistent interview process so you can properly assess suitability
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We create a clear interview framework so every candidate is assessed consistently
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We develop focused questions that test capability, experience and fit
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We help you understand what good looks like and how to compare candidates
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We support clearer, more confident hiring decisions
Vacancy Review & Reset
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Provides a clear review of the role, advert, candidate strategy, shortlist quality, interview approach, market alignment and hiring process — with practical next steps to move the vacancy forward.
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We define what the role actually needs to deliver and what success looks like
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We improve how the role is presented to attract the right level of candidate
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We identify where the right candidates are and how to reach them
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We assess shortlist quality and highlight who is most suitable and why
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We structure the interview approach so candidates are properly assessed
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We review salary, expectations and competitiveness against the market
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We identify what is slowing the process down or causing confusion
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We provide clear, practical next steps to move the hire forward
Extra Support Where It Helps
Additional support is available if you need help with specific parts of your recruitment process
Pre-Screen Interview Support
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First-stage interviews from your longlist
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We conduct initial interviews to assess suitability before you meet candidates
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We filter the longlist into a more focused and relevant shortlist
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We provide clear feedback to support your decision-making
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Additional support is available if you need help with specific parts of your recruitment process
Hire Pack
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A clear, structured document to present your role and business properly to candidates
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We create a professional pack that outlines the company, role and responsibilities
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We explain what the opportunity involves and what success looks like
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We set out the recruitment process so candidates know what to expect
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We highlight key information to support candidate understanding and engagement
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We ensure consistency in how the role is communicated to all applicants
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We provide a clear reference point throughout the hiring process
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Better informed candidates, stronger engagement and a more professional hiring experience
Salary Benchmarking
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Ensure your role is positioned to attract the right level of candidate
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We review your salary and package against the current market
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We identify whether your role is competitive or limiting your candidate po
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We highlight where expectations may not align with the market
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We help you position the role to attract a broader and more suitable range of candidates
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We provide clear guidance on what may need adjusting
MIDAS Hiring Credit
Buy recruitment support upfront and receive added MIDAS credit to use when you need it.
Whether you need help with a difficult vacancy, shortlisting, interview support, interim cover or retained recruitment, MIDAS Hiring Credit gives you flexible recruitment support with added value built in.
The larger the commitment, the greater the additional credit.
Starter Credit
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Pay £2000. Receive £2250 Recruitment Credit. Includes £250 added credit free to use across eligible MIDAS recruitment services
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Use against Job Audit, Hire Pack, Benchmark, shortlisting or interview support
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Ideal for businesses needing help with part of the job search process
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Valid for 6 months from purchase
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Credit cannot be stacked, exchanged for cash or used with other promotional offers
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Recruitment credit does not guarantee appointment. It provides prepaid recruitment support and added value against agreed recruitment activity
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One voucher per business during the promotional period
Growth Credit
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Pay £4000. Receive £4750 Recruitment Credit. Includes £750 added credit free to use across eligible MIDAS recruitment services
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Use across multiple recruitment support services or as credit towards a retained recruitment project
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Ideal for businesses planning more than one hire or needing wider support
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Valid for 6 months from purchase
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Credit cannot be stacked, exchanged for cash or used with other promotional offers
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Recruitment credit does not guarantee appointment. It provides prepaid recruitment support and added value against agreed recruitment activity
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One voucher per business during the promotional period
Priority Credit
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Pay £6000. Receive £7500 Recruitment Credit. Includes £1500 added credit free to use across eligible MIDAS recruitment services
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Use against retained recruitment, interim search or priority hiring support
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Ideal for urgent, senior or business-critical vacancies
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Valid for 6 months from purchase
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Credit cannot be stacked, exchanged for cash or used with other promotional offers
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Recruitment credit does not guarantee appointment. It provides prepaid recruitment support and added value against agreed recruitment activity
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One voucher per business during the promotional period
Leadership Credit
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Pay £10000. Receive £12500 Recruitment Credit. Includes £2500 added credit free to use across eligible MIDAS recruitment services
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Designed for senior or business-critical hires
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Use towards retained recruitment projects
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Flexible support across multiple hiring needs
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Priority recruitment support
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Credit cannot be stacked, exchanged for cash or used with other promotional offers
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Strategic Hiring Credit is valid for 18 months from purchase. Credit can be used against eligible MIDAS recruitment services agreed in writing before work begins. Credit is not exchangeable for cash, cannot be refunded once purchased and cannot be stacked with other vouchers, discounts or promotional offers
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Recruitment credit does not guarantee appointment. It provides prepaid recruitment support and added value against agreed recruitment activity
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One voucher per business during the promotional period
Strategic Hiring Credit
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Pay £25,000. Receive £30,000 Recruitment Credit. Includes £5,000 added credit free to use across eligible MIDAS recruitment services
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For businesses expecting multiple hires, senior appointments or ongoing recruitment support over the next 12–18 months
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Use towards retained and priority recruitment
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Flexible across MIDAS services
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Your vacancies receive priority attention when roles become urgent, difficult, confidential or time-sensitive
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Useful for planned and unexpected hiring needs
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Strategic Hiring Credit is valid for 18 months from purchase. Credit can be used against eligible MIDAS recruitment services agreed in writing before work begins. Credit is not exchangeable for cash, cannot be refunded once purchased and cannot be stacked with other vouchers, discounts or promotional offers
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Recruitment credit does not guarantee appointment. It provides prepaid recruitment support and added value against agreed recruitment activity
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One voucher per business during the promotional period
Platinum Hiring Credit
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Receive £65000 total recruitment credit, including £15000 added credit at no extra cost Pay £50000. Receive £65000 Recruitment Credit. Includes £15000 added credit free to use across eligible MIDAS recruitment services
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Ideal for businesses planning multiple hires, senior appointments, replacement roles or regular business-critical vacancies
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Your vacancies receive priority attention when roles become urgent, difficult, confidential or time-sensitive
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Credit can be used towards retained recruitment, priority retained search, shortlist fees, appointment fees and agreed search work
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Can also be used for Job Audit, Hire Pack, Benchmark, Advert Rewrite, Shortlisting Support, Interview Pack, Interview Day, Candidate Screening and Offer Management
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Useful for growth plans, resignations, sickness cover, interim gaps, stalled vacancies or sudden business pressure
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Platinum Hiring Credit is valid for 18 months from purchase. Credit can be used against eligible MIDAS recruitment services agreed in writing before work begins. Credit is not exchangeable for cash, cannot be refunded once purchased and cannot be stacked with other vouchers, discounts or promotional offers
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Recruitment credit does not guarantee appointment. It provides prepaid recruitment support and added value against agreed recruitment activity
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One voucher per business during the promotional period
Need help with a vacancy that matters?
Whether you need interim cover, help rescuing a difficult role, support with shortlisting and interviews, or a fully retained recruitment project, MIDAS gives you practical recruitment support built around the problem in front of you.
No CV dumping. No vague promises. Just honest advice, clear fees and proper recruitment support when you need it.
Let’s talk about the role, the challenge and the best way forward.
Talk to Michelle Today and Get Recruitment Support
E: michelle@midasexec.co.uk
T: 01772 226985
