James Barraclough

It was a such a pleasure to work with James. As part of the Board for a growing health tech company, we had a need to find an experienced CEO within a short period of time and James was phenomenal to work with. We were able to create a robust and streamlined process and ended up with a CEO the entire Board was thrilled with and in 6 weeks time. James was thorough, always available, and outstanding at both sourcing excellent candidates, but also managing the process so thoughtfully and professionally. I truly enjoyed his approach to finding the right personal and professional fit for the role based on really understanding what was needed and not confining himself to a checkbox (versus how many big name search firms do it) and recognizing what would also motivate a great candidate to want to join. I was impressed equally with James' strategic perspective and soft skills in ensuring a good process and outcome. I look forward to the opportunity to work with James again.

I highly recommend James for any recruitment and search needs, from entry level to executives. He is extremely driven, customer focused, and a true pleasure to partner with on searches. James asks all the right questions to ensure he knows exactly what his clients are looking for in their next hire(s). He is highly communicative, but is also mindful of his clients' schedule, and therefore very flexible with connecting by phone/text/email. He is a true professional, always maintaining a positive attitude with both clients and candidates. He also has a brilliant sense of humor. James is extremely transparent, and operates with the highest of ethics. James has worked on searches for Echosens over the last year, and I have been so pleased with the hires he has made for our organization. I cannot underscore how talented and driven James is... and I would be happy to share direct feedback with those future clients who may be interested.

I have worked with James for the last few months and in that time he has become my "go to" for those difficult positions in this candidate tight market. James and his team have successfully filled Software, Firmware and Electrical Engineer roles in MA, MN and CA. The candidates are always fully (+truthfully) vetted and come from the industries that our hiring managers like to see. I recommend James for any hiring needs you may have, and his client/customer focus is always top notch!

James quickly understood our hiring needs and was able to generate high-quality candidates quickly. He was self-sufficient and did significant work to vet candidates and assist in closing candidates. Overall, he did an excellent job. We will work with him again, and I will strongly recommend him to others (especially in healthcare, med-tech).

James Barraclough was absolutely amazing, the best I have ever worked with. He is always on top of everything, always keep me updated, schedule interviews, getting feedbacks, follow up with the HR manager and hiring manager, always there to answer my questions. And best of all, help me to get the best offer possible. Really appreciate James, and enjoyed the journey with him in acquiring the offer!

It is a true pleasure working with James. He pushed through a challenging assignment. His professionalism, determination, and perseverance achieved a successful result and I would not hesitate to engage him and Metric in the future regardless of the assignment.

I had the pleasure of working with James throughout my journey to a new opportunity.

What stood out from the very beginning was the personalized approach. In an era of generic outreach, James crafted a uniquely personable email, expressing his belief in my potential match for the role. Throughout the entire journey, James demonstrated unwavering positivity and support. From overcoming uncertainties to celebrating the offer, his guidance was invaluable. His wisdom that the finest opportunities often find us when we least expect it resonated deeply. James maintained a continuous thread of communication, exemplifying his dedication even after I joined the new position.

For anyone seeking a recruiter who combines professionalism with genuine care, I wholeheartedly recommend James.