Specialism
Depth beats breadth. We’d rather know a handful of markets inside out than claim to cover everything.
People matter here — on both sides of the table
We’re a specialist recruitment team that has grown by doing things properly: listening closely, advising honestly and placing people who stay.
Our story
Built in Milton Keynes, trusted across the UK
Warner Knight Associates was founded in 2012 with a clear ambition: to be the recruitment partner that businesses actually look forward to working with.
In an industry that too often measures success by the number of CVs sent, we chose a different path. We stayed deliberately specialist, kept our team tight, and invested in genuinely understanding the markets we serve. More than a decade on, that approach still defines us.
Today we recruit across Sales and Healthcare as our core disciplines, with dedicated support in industrial, commercial and international hiring. From our base in Milton Keynes we work with employers and candidates throughout the UK — and, increasingly, beyond it.
We’re small enough that you’ll always speak to someone who knows your name and your brief, and experienced enough to deliver when it counts.
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What we stand for
The principles behind every placement
They’re not posters on a wall — they’re how we decide who we work with and how we behave when no one’s watching.
Integrity
Honest advice, realistic timelines and straight answers — even when they’re not what someone hoped to hear.
Partnership
We invest in relationships, not transactions. The best work happens when we’re in it together for the long term.
Pace
Good people don’t wait around. We move quickly and keep momentum without ever sacrificing quality.
Care
Every candidate is someone’s career and someone’s livelihood. We never lose sight of that.
Progress
Forward-thinking by nature. We keep learning, keep improving and keep raising what good looks like.
Meet the team
Experienced consultants who genuinely care
The people you’ll actually work with — approachable, knowledgeable and in your corner.
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Chris Alfred
Founder & Managing Consultant
Leads the Sales practice and the wider business, with a track record of building long-term client partnerships across the region.
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Healthcare Lead
Senior Healthcare Consultant
Heads our Healthcare desk, pairing clinical and care organisations with qualified, compassionate professionals.
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Resourcing Team
Industrial, Commercial & International
Our resourcing specialists support every desk, sourcing and screening so that each shortlist arrives fast and on point.
Photos and full team bios are on the way. Want to talk to us in the meantime? Get in touch.
Work with a team that does it properly
Whether you’re building a team or planning your next career move, we’d love to help.