Tailored Recruitment Strategies for UK Textile Leaders

Choose from our Contingent model for agile hiring and Retained search for your most critical, high-impact leadership roles.
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Choose Your Approach

Two proven models, both backed by our 25-year textile network and The Bowmay Guarantee.

Bowmay Contingent

Zero upfront cost. You only pay when you hire.

Right for you if:

You need to fill a role but want flexibility and zero financial risk upfront. Ideal for single hires, standard roles, or when you're testing a new recruitment partner.

What You Get:
  • Pay only when you hire—no upfront cost
  • Access to our 25-year textile network
  • Hand-picked, pre-vetted candidates
  • Replacement guarantee included
  • Ideal for single hires or occasional needs
Priority Service

Bowmay Retained

Strategic Headhunting for critical hires.

Right for you if:

You're hiring for a senior, specialist, or hard-to-fill role where getting it right matters more than anything. Or you have multiple positions to fill and want dedicated focus.

What You Get:
  • Priority access to our full network
  • Dedicated search exclusively for you
  • Comprehensive candidate assessment
  • Free replacement guarantee included
  • Ideal for senior, specialist, or multiple hires

Contingent versus Retained?

Which Solution Is Right For You?
"Whether you choose contingent or retained, you get the same thing: Our full commitment. I will be personally invested in finding you the right person. The only difference is how we structure the search..."

"We've worked with Bowmay for over a decade. Their retained search found us a Technical Director who transformed our operations. Worth every penny."

Managing Director Lancashire Textile Manufacturer

"The contingent model worked perfectly for us. No risk, just results. Bowmay found us a Production Manager within two weeks."

Operations Director Yorkshire Textile Company

What Our Clients Say

We build long term relationships with all who we work with, introducing the best talent to the best employers. We want to be recognised as the most customer-focused recruitment agency in the UK.

The Bowmay Hiring Plan

Simple. Personal. Effective.

Brief Us

Quick call, then we will come and meet you personally to understand exactly who you need.

Access Insider Network

Meet hand-picked candidates from our trusted 25-year network of textile professionals.

Hire!

We support the entire process so you can welcome your new hire with confidence.

Ready to Find Top Textile Talent?

Let's discuss which approach is right for you. Contingent or retained—either way, you get personal service backed by our 25-year network.