Marine Resources adapts to market changes with bold new recruitment model

The Marine Resources Team © Marine Resources

Specialist recruiter Marine Resources is stepping confidently into a new chapter, unveiling a progressive strategy that combines adaptive pricing with a sharper sector focus.

The new approach includes a fixed-fee model and a 12-month risk-free replacement guarantee - very different to the traditional 3-months usually offered. This gives clients greater value, flexibility and transparency across the marine and maritime industry.

"This isn't a revolution, it's an evolution," says James Ward, CEO of Marine Resources. "For employers, it means genuine peace of mind. We're taking away the risk that often comes with recruitment - giving businesses more control, more clarity, and a trusted partner who delivers. Recruitment should make your life easier, not harder, and that's exactly what we're achieving."

Their outlook certainly isn't a one-size-fits-all. Marine Resources has refined its service levels into two clear routes designed to match the specific needs and risk appetite of today's marine businesses.

At one end is a fixed-fee model, a streamlined, cost-effective solution for high-volume roles or well-defined projects. This approach suits production, refit and service hiring, where businesses value speed, predictability and transparent costs for essential operational positions.

At the other is Marine Resources' risk-free premium service, where clients benefit from a 12-month replacement guarantee - an industry-leading commitment that gives clients total peace of mind on critical senior, technical and specialist hires. This higher-tier option is tailored for complex placements across design, engineering, technical innovation and leadership roles where the cost of a bad hire can be significant.

Their strategy also brings sharper focus to three core market segments: production, refit and service; sales, marketing and operations; and design, engineering and technical. With this clear segmentation, the streamlined Marine Resources team delivers deep insight, sector expertise and faster results, backed by smarter tools and clear, consultative communication at every step.

"Recruitment is crowded and noisy," Ward adds. "There's too much same-old, same-old. This is about being laser-focused on where we add real value - not just in leisure marine but across wider maritime, innovation and emerging decarbonisation projects too. We're here to help brilliant businesses find the people who keep this sector moving forward."

With over two decades of industry knowledge and a growing international reach, Marine Resources is proving that agility, innovation and a truly client-led mindset definitely stand out. By combining deep sector expertise with smarter tools, clearer communication, and the courage to do things differently, the company is futureproofing how recruitment works for marine and maritime businesses of all sizes. From established yacht builders and refit yards to cutting-edge decarbonisation and technology companies, Marine Resources is ready to help clients navigate a fast-changing industry with people who make a real difference - today and tomorrow.