The Sterling Choice has had James Cracknell as a colleague for 10 years.

Recruitment that challenges the norm - and delivers results. At The Sterling Choice, we connect ambitious organisations with the people who drive real impact. Since 2013, we’ve built a global reputation for people-first recruitment across food & beverage, consumer goods, packaging, water, wastewater, and engineering - placing technical, operational, and commercial leaders who don’t just tick boxes, but truly fit. We don’t just fill jobs. We challenge briefs, ask better questions, and dig deeper to understand why talent moves - so you can hire with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Sector expertise meets human insight: We are experts when it comes to recruitment psychology, market dynamics, and talent strategy - we lead from the front. Global capability, local knowledge: With global reach, we deliver recruitment that’s strategic, scalable, and globally attuned. 🚀 Our Impact, By the Numbers: • 90% of roles we’re briefed on are successfully filled • We reduce time-to-hire by an average of 70% • Average placement tenure: 3+ years • Trusted by global brands, SMEs, Start-ups, and PE firms. Sectors we support: ✔ Food & Beverage ✔ Consumer Goods ✔ Packaging (Food, Flexibles, Print) ✔ Water & Wastewater ✔ Engineering & Manufacturing ✔ Private Equity Portfolios Whether you're building a plant, scaling operations, entering new markets or strengthening your senior team - we’ll help you hire the people who make it happen. 👉 Looking for recruitment that delivers long-term impact? Let’s talk.