Meet Our Team
Discover the vision and expertise driving OrtusPSR forward. Our directors bring decades of combined experience in recruitment, talent management, and strategic business growth.
James Ackland
Director
Background
James brings extensive expertise in professional recruitment and talent placement within the financial services sector. With a proven track record spanning over two decades and significant C-suite experience, he has successfully built high-performing sales teams and delivered exceptional results for leading wealth management and advisory firms across the UK.
A key highlight of his career includes scaling a business from 2 staff to over 50 employees, demonstrating his exceptional ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams. Throughout his career, James has successfully led and developed multiple business functions including Training and Development, Sales, Operations, and Marketing, giving him comprehensive insight into all aspects of business management.
His strategic approach to recruitment combines deep industry knowledge with a genuine commitment to matching the right candidates with the right opportunities. James is recognised for his ability to understand complex business needs and translate them into effective talent solutions that drive organizational growth and success.
Steve Auburn
Director
Background
Steve combines strategic business acumen with deep industry knowledge of wealth management and financial services recruitment. With extensive experience in the sector, he has established himself as a trusted advisor to leading firms seeking to build and strengthen their advisory teams.
A significant achievement in his career includes building and developing a team of recruiters who became the top-performing recruitment team within his previous employer. His talent for identifying, nurturing, and developing recruitment professionals demonstrates his commitment to excellence and team development.
His commitment to delivering exceptional client outcomes and building lasting partnerships is central to his approach. Steve's expertise spans candidate assessment, executive search, and strategic talent planning, enabling him to provide comprehensive recruitment solutions that address the evolving needs of modern advisory businesses.
Our Expertise
Financial Services Recruitment
Expert placement of IFAs, paraplanners, wealth managers, and financial advisors with leading UK advisory firms. We specialise in understanding the unique talent needs of wealth management businesses.
Specialties: IFA recruitment, paraplanner hiring, wealth management placements, financial advisor recruitment
Executive Search & Leadership
Strategic placement of senior leaders, managing directors, and heads of departments. Our directors have extensive C-suite experience and understand what makes effective leadership in financial services.
Specialties: Executive recruitment, director placements, senior management hiring, leadership development
Team Building & Development
We don't just fill positions—we build high-performing teams. With proven experience scaling businesses from startups to 50+ employee organisations, we understand team dynamics and growth.
Specialties: Team scaling, talent management, organizational growth, succession planning
Project-Based Recruitment
Complete recruitment project management with transparent, fixed fees. We manage the entire recruitment journey with dual marketing strategies, full infrastructure support, and predictable costs.
Specialties: Full project management, dual marketing, infrastructure support, fixed project fees, end-to-end team building
Why Choose OrtusPSR
Industry Expertise
Decades of combined experience in financial services recruitment. Our directors understand the sector intimately and maintain relationships with top talent and leading firms.
Proven Track Record
96% of our candidates remain in post after one year. We don't just place candidates—we ensure lasting fits. Replacement guarantee up to 12 months on all placements.
Technology-Enabled
Our award-winning methodology combines advanced technology with cutting-edge assessment techniques. We use data-driven insights to match candidates with opportunities.
Leadership Excellence
Led by directors with C-suite experience and proven business scaling achievements. We understand organisational needs at every level.
Client Success Focus
Your success is our success. We provide ongoing support, market insights, and strategic guidance throughout the recruitment process.
UK Market Leaders
Specialist in UK wealth management and IFA recruitment. We know regional markets and can find talent across all regions of the UK.
Ready to Work With Us?
Get in touch with the team to discuss your recruitment needs and how we can help you build a high-performing organization.
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