About The Talent Branch

Why Specialist Recruitment Makes All the Difference

The Talent Branch was founded on a simple truth: generalist recruiters don't understand specialist trades. When a client needs an experienced upholsterer who can deep button, cut, sew, machine wood, and work to tight production schedules, a generic job board won't cut it.

With years of focused recruitment experience in the upholstery and furniture industry, we've built a network that no-one else in the market can match. We know the craft. We know the people. We know what good looks like.

We work exclusively on permanent placements across upholstery, cabinet making, furniture manufacturing, restoration, design, project management and field technical roles — covering the whole of the UK, Scotland, and Ireland.

"Every placement I make is a long-term match. I take the time to understand both the company and the candidate properly — because that's how you get it right first time."

TTB

Our Founder

Principal Consultant

What Drives Us

Our Values

The principles behind every search, every placement, every relationship.

People First

We treat candidates and clients as individuals, not numbers. Every conversation matters, and every placement has a real person at the centre of it.

Quality Over Volume

We don't flood inboxes with unsuitable candidates. We present the right people — thoroughly screened and genuinely matched to the role and company culture.

Sector Expertise

We focus exclusively on upholstery and furniture. That focus means we understand the skills, the terminology, the working conditions, and what candidates and clients actually need.

Long-Term Relationships

Most of our clients return time and again. We build genuine relationships — not transactional ones — because that's how trust is earned in any industry.

Honesty & Transparency

We give straightforward feedback at every stage. No false promises, no over-selling. If a role or candidate isn't right, we'll say so — and find a better solution.

UK-Wide Reach

From Cornwall to the Highlands, we recruit nationally. Rare skills don't respect postcodes, and neither do we — we find the talent wherever it is.

Our Advantage

The Only Agency That Truly Knows This Industry

Pre-qualified candidates only Every candidate is interviewed and assessed before being put forward. You never receive an unscreened CV.
Active candidate network We maintain relationships with skilled tradespeople across the UK — many of whom aren't actively job searching but will move for the right opportunity.
Honest role assessment We advise on salary benchmarks, candidate availability, and realistic timescales — so you plan with accurate expectations, not wishful thinking.
No-match, no-fee model Our fees are only due on successful placement. No upfront costs, no retainers — just results.

Sectors We Cover

Our network spans every corner of the upholstery and furniture industry — from production workshops to field service operations.

Upholstery Cabinet Making Furniture Manufacturing French Polishing Furniture Restoration Mobile Technician Leather Repair Soft Furnishings Contract Furniture Bespoke Joinery Workshop Production Antique Restoration

Direct Line

07792 797476

carlos@thetalentbranch.com

How We Work

Simple. Focused. Effective.

Whether you're hiring or looking for work, we keep the process straightforward.

Initial Conversation

We start with a proper briefing — understanding exactly what you need, the working environment, culture, and what success looks like. No form-filling, just a real conversation.

Targeted Search

We search our active network and advertise through specialist channels to find qualified, relevant candidates — not a general database sweep. Quality over quantity, every time.

Careful Matching

Every candidate we put forward has been interviewed by us, their skills assessed, and their motivation understood. We only present people we genuinely believe are right for the role.

Offer & Aftercare

We manage the offer process and stay in touch after placement to ensure both sides are happy. A successful long-term placement is always the measure of a job well done.

Specialist Recruitment Built on Expertise