Recruitment
With Purpose

With over 20 years of recruitment experience, SOENEC is dedicated to helping Scotland’s SMEs attract the right talent to drive their sustainability agenda. As a boutique recruitment firm, we focus on quality over quantity, delivering personalised, results-driven solutions. Our expertise spans executive search, recruitment outsourcing, and advisory services - all designed to build strong, future focused teams.

Our commitment to exceptional service means we work as an extension of your business, providing honest advice and tailored recruitment strategies. We don’t aim for volume; we aim for impact, ensuring that every placement contributes to your long-term success.

Meet the Team

With an extensive career in both agency and in-house recruitment, Paul founded SOENEC to deliver exceptional recruitment services to clients committed to sustainability.

His dedication to outstanding service is the cornerstone of SOENEC.

If you are looking for support to transform your recruitment function and achieve tangible results - Partner with SOENEC to experience:

Increased productivity | Enhanced brand reputation | Improved employee satisfaction | Reduced turnover costs

Contact Paul for a confidential consultation to discover how our tailored talent acquisition solutions can benefit your organisation.

Why work with us?

The Right Candidate

Our aim is to always ensure the hiring decision provides benefits to both the employer and the candidate.

Onboarding Success

Partner with us every step of the way, ensuring the quality of hiring decision.

Enhanced Employer Brand

Maintaining focus on culture and values throughout.
Trusted by clients, proven by results.

What our customers say;

Paul took the time to speak with our key stakeholders to understand the complexities of our market, contracting model, and organisation, identifying gaps in our systems and processes. His efforts, along with a detailed recruitment plan and the implementation of industry-standard tools, ensured that the search for key positions was tailored to our needs. Our new team also has clear KPIs and deliverables for the next 12 months.
Karen Roy
HR Director
Paul got to understand our business very quickly and has helped us take our recruiting to the next level in order to align with our next phase of growth as a business.
Paul Yeats
Chief Operating Officer

Ready to start hiring?

Let us connect you with professionals who align with your environmental and social goals.