The right hire changes everything. The wrong one undoes it.

LT TALENT — SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT FOR BEAUTY, COSMETICS, WELLNESS & PERSONAL CARE

Beauty, cosmetics, wellness, and personal care hiring is different. The industry moves fast. It demands passion, a founder mentality, ambitious problem-solvers and people who move fast in chaos. Most recruiters don't get it. We do.

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WHO WE ARE

LT Talent is a specialist recruitment and executive search firm working exclusively in Beauty, Cosmetics, Wellness & Personal Care. We cover Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Sales, NPD & R&D, Retail, Manufacturing, and HR.

"We're founders who get it. The industry moves fast. It demands passion, a founder mentality, ambitious problem-solvers and people who move fast in chaos. Most recruiters don't get it. We do."

The strongest candidates in this industry aren't always looking where you think. We know how to reach these and who they are because we've spent years building real relationships with them. Not a database. Not another random profile. People we know, trust, and can call today.

A percentage of every placement fee goes back to causes we believe in. It's part of how we operate.

🏆 UK Client Experience Excellence Award 2025
🤝 Partners with The Beauty Bulb Collective | Sponsors of The Industry Beauty Awards 2026

WHY THIS INDUSTRY NEEDS SPECIALISTS

Traditional recruiters treat beauty and wellness like any other sector. They miss the nuance. They don't understand that your market moves at a different pace. New launches happen constantly. The best talent isn't sitting on job boards — they're embedded in the industry.

We've spent years building relationships in this space. We know the talent. We understand what founders, senior leaders and hiring managers need. We know what drives high-performing teams in your sector.

Candidates we work with

They get it. Sector specialists with founder mentality. People who move fast, think bigger, and care about impact over titles. They understand beauty, cosmetics, wellness & personal care inside out. We recruit for character and capability—not credentials. Box-fillers need not apply.

FLEXIBLE, TAILORED SOLUTIONS TO YOUR HIRING

HOW WE WORK DIFFERENTLY

Speed that matters

  • 2-day average for quality CVs to be shared. No lengthy processes. Founded on founder time — we get it.

Fully managed service

  • From brief to offer, we manage everything. You get time back. No admin headaches. Every search is owned by a founder of the business.

Systems & Tools

  • Our systems and tools give you access to candidates job adverts won't reach. We work networks others don't.

Sector depth, not generalism

  • Beauty, wellness & personal care isn't always interchangeable with tech or FMCG etc. We know the difference — and it changes everything about who we place.

Pre-screened talent network

  • Industry-experienced professionals ready to move. Fast results from people who already understand your sector.

Founder mentality built in

  • We don't just find experienced candidates. We find people who think like founders — who'll question strategy and move fast in chaos.

Guarantees that matter

  • If a candidate leaves within 12 weeks, we find a replacement or credit your fee. We stand behind every placement.

No commission culture

  • All recruiters are directors and equal shareholders. Zero commission removes bias and ensures honest advice.

Real retention proof

  • 98% of our placements still in role after 12 months. Not just placed. Placed right.

OUR PROCESS

From brief to onboarding — here's how we deliver the right hire

1

Brief

We work with you to define the role. We can support with creating or refining your job description.

2

Sourcing & Outreach

We reach directly into our network of industry professionals. We advertise roles across multiple platforms so we cover every corner. We work the networks others don't.

3

Review & Screen

We review and screen every application. Only qualified candidates move forward.

4

Share Profiles

We present the strongest candidates for your review. Typically within 2 days of brief.

5

Arrange Interviews

We co-ordinate interviews between you and the candidates. Less admin for you.

6

Offer Support

We support the offer negotiation. Maximising acceptance rates.

7

Contract & Onboarding

We support contract and onboarding. We can stay involved for as long as you need.

WHO WE PARTNER WITH

We work exclusively with ambitious founders and growth-focused businesses at every stage — from startups to established global brands.

Client types

Startups
Scale-ups
SMEs
VC/PE backed
Manufacturers & Distributors

Junior executives to C-suite

Every role. Every impact.

Marketing & Digital

Brand, digital, performance & growth, ecommerce

Graphic Design & Artworker

Brand design, packaging design, 3D design, digital assets, illustration

Sales & Commercial

Account management, business development, national & international sales, commercial directors

Supply Chain & Operations

Demand planning/forecasting, logistics, warehouse & distribution, manufacturing, procurement

NPD & R&D

Product development, formulators, chemists, innovation, product testing

Finance

Controllers, accountants, FP&A, financial planning, business analysts

Production & Maintenance

Production managers, supervisors, quality assurance, maintenance technicians

Retail & Customer Service

Store managers, visual merchandisers, customer support, brand ambassadors

Human Resources

HR managers, recruitment, people operations, HRBP, culture

Training & Development

L&D specialists, learning managers, onboarding, team development

OUR IMPACT IN 2025

2
Average days to share quality talent profiles
98
Placement success rate
99
Client retention rate
£120k+
Savings generated for clients
98%
Still in role

Retention that proves results

98% of our placements remain in their roles after 12 months. That's not a metric—that's proof of the right hire.

REAL OUTCOMES FROM REAL CLIENTS

"They understood our sector in a way most recruiters simply don't. Fast, professional, and they genuinely cared about the right fit."

Senior Supply Chain Manager

"Founder-led approach meant they asked the right questions. No time wasted. Delivered quality candidates in days, not weeks."

Brand Manager

"They stood behind their placements. When someone didn't work out, they replaced them immediately. That's rare."

Global Head of Marketing

"No commission bias meant honest advice. They told us when we needed to adjust our expectations."

Sales and Retail Specialist

"Fast turnaround, quality candidates, and they managed the entire process. We could focus on our business."

Supply Chain Specialist

"Professional from start to finish. They delivered someone who's still crushing it 18 months later."

National Account Manager

MEET THE TEAM

Dan Knagg

Dan Knagg

Co-founder & Director

20+ years in client services, recruitment, commercial management, and operations. Understands the impact people can have and wants to help clients find these people. Driven by partnerships and long-term relationships. Passion for delivering the best results, always.

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Helen Knagg

Helen Knagg

Co-founder & Director

17 years recruiting across various roles. Marketing degree and background in leading retail and business support teams. Specializes in Marketing, Digital & E-Commerce, Retail, Customer Service, and Training & Education. Passionate about bringing depth of experience into beauty, cosmetics, wellness, and personal care.

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Tom Senior

Tom Senior

Co-founder & Director

5+ years deep in the beauty, cosmetics, and personal care industry. Family business mentality. Passionate about connecting incredible individuals with opportunities. Successfully placed candidates across NPD, R&D, Digital Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain.

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Ready to hire the right people?

Industry specialists. Founder mentality. Real results.

EMAIL
hello@LT-Talent.com
PHONE
07540 089030
WEBSITE
LT-Talent.com
LINKEDIN
linkedin.com/company/lt-talent
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