"Joining the Barton Partnership is an opportunity to be part of a consensus-driven environment, where everyone has an input into the growth and direction of the business," says the company's founder and chief executive Nicholas Barton.

The award-winning executive recruitment firm and consultancy, provides permanent search and independent consulting services across the areas of strategy, sustainability, mergers and acquisitions, data and analytics and transformation and change.

It has offices in London, New York, Chicago, Paris, Singapore and Hong Kong. Clients include FTSE-listed and Fortune 500 companies, small and medium-sized enterprises, consulting firms, global financial services and private equity and venture capital organisations.

The Barton Partnership's key to success lies in the talent and experience of its staff, who include tier-one strategy consultants and recruiters who are specialists in their sectors. Their skills mean they understand the needs of the people they work with, whether it's an employer seeking new talent or an individual looking for a career change.

Every year, top performers — who can be from every level of the business — are taken on an all-expenses-paid holiday. In addition to those who over-achieved on their targets, staff who best exhibit the company values of "human, aware and committed" are recognised.

Weekly all-staff company calls celebrate birthdays, company anniversaries and successes of the week. There are daily stand-up meetings within teams and there is regular one-to-one communication.

Company competitions connect staff with colleagues outside their team to drive cross-functional collaboration and inspire productivity across the business.