Unveiling the 90 Day Accelerator Programme

If I could give my younger self some advice, it would be “keep connecting with people”. You never quite know where a conversation might lead.

The Skills Challenge of Rail Reform

The biggest challenge of rail reform sits with recruitment: plugging the skills gap and bringing in people to deliver a railway that operates at its best.

Over the last two decades, the recruitment landscape – like the rest of the business world – has undergone some seismic shifts.

Our Impact Statement

Through our commitment to ED&I, we’ve spent the last decade working to make transport more diverse – and more reflective of the public it serves.

We take a closer look at why it’s so vital that organisations operating in the maritime sector take diversity seriously and act accordingly.

Having the right interim leadership in place can be the difference between navigating change smoothly and falling behind.

The world of interim work is dynamic, fast-paced, and bursting with opportunity — especially in the ever-evolving transport sector.

We explore the benefits and opportunities franchising offers, looking at the most important questions and considerations involved.

We take a look at why interim roles have proven to be so important for bus franchise bidding – both for operators and local authorities.

If you’re an employer and you use the services of contract workers who operate via intermediaries, IR35 has big implications for you and your contractors.

As an interim, you must understand how IR35 works, as well as how – and when – it applies to you. In this guide, we’ll take a closer look at what IR35 means for candidates.

Changing the Narrative on Rail

UK Rail faces a recruitment crisis: what are the incentives to take up a career in the industry, and how can the rail sector change the narrative?

Our team works with a host of leading employers in the bus industry, placing dynamic leadership talent into executive level roles.

Why UK Rail Needs Interim Executives

There is growing demand for interim leaders in the UK rail sector – here are some of the main reasons why – and how you can get ahead.

why public transport is a great career choice

We explore several of the most important reasons why you should consider a leadership-level career in public transport.

Intuitive On The Move!

The Intuitive team has been out and about, mixing with transport industry leaders, and keeping our ears close to the ground for the latest developments.

What UK Rail can do for Social Mobility

What should UK rail be doing to support those from underrepresented and underprivileged backgrounds as they try to make their mark on the industry?

Being neurodivergent-inclusive brings benefits both to employee wellbeing and your business. But how do you create a neurodivergent-friendly workplace?

Recruiting interim candidates is a good way of bringing in specialist expertise, offering flexibility and a diverse breadth of experience as well as cost-effectiveness.

Unconscious bias against neurodiversity in recruitment

As with any other employee, new executives need support as they adjust to their new role so that they can perform to their full potential. But how long is long enough?

How long should executive onboarding last

As with any other employee, new executives need support as they adjust to their new role so that they can perform to their full potential. But how long is long enough?

We take a close look at the biggest challenges facing the bus sector and how they might be addressed moving forward.

promoting yourself as an interim executive

Promoting Yourself as an Interim

To be an effective interim executive, you need a particular skill set that equips you for the challenges you’re likely to encounter. Here’s what to develop – and to promote.

Considerations to make before committing to your next career move

Before committing a big career move, there’s a lot you need to think about. Here’s what you should consider before taking on a new role.

We did so much in 2023, so we’ve created an infographic of some of our biggest achievements this year!

if you’re on the lookout for a new executive role – whether it’s your first job at this level or you already have some senior-level experience – hare some top tips to bear in mind.

Taking a closer look at why it’s so vital that organisations in the bus and coach sector take diversity seriously and act accordingly.

Our team works with a host of leading employers in the bus industry, placing dynamic leadership talent into executive level roles.

Buses have long been the site of struggles for civil rights and equality, and, for all its progress, the UK bus industry has a way to go.

Between 50% and 70% of executives fail within 18 months of starting a new role. So what can be done to ensure executives thrive and prosper?

Recruiting for executive roles is never an easy business, but choosing the right interview format for the position and your organisation can make it easier.

New senior-level recruits have very different needs from their colleagues. Here’s how to ensure your executive onboarding process works.

Our infographic lays bare the scale of the skills shortage in UK rail, its effects on the industry, and how recruiters can help to address the skills gap.

We detail the growing c-suite positions you should account for in your recruitment strategies or may want to pursue as a leadership candidate.

For many senior professionals, interim management is the most rewarding career path imaginable – but contract work isn’t for everyone.

How you can take your CV from a tell-all list to a marketing tool that increases your chance of securing an interview.

Founder and Director Nina Lockwood reflects on the last ten years of Intuitive and shares her thoughts on recruitment and the transport industry.

Celebrating ten years of Intuitive Recruitment

Video: Ten Years of Intuitive

Intuitive’s first decade has been magical. Here are the highlights, from bringing new faces into the sector to hosting a hit podcast and winning Executive Recruitment Agency of the Year.

Video: Our 2022 Wrap Up

2022 has certainly been a fantastic year for Intuitive. So to celebrate, we’ve packed our highlights into a short wrap-up video.

Could a different sector be a better fit for your career priorities and progression goals? This 7-step plan can help you decide.

We share six steps for developing an interview approach that gets what you need from leadership candidate interviews, without relying on a script.

In-person interviews are far more fluid than they used to be – especially for senior leaders. Here are four ways to adapt your interview style for senior leadership positions.

As video interviews have grown, so have expectations of how candidates use virtual tools. Here’s how to adapt your interview style for virtual spaces.

We share our tried-and-true seven-step strategy for making LinkedIn an irreplaceable tool in your career progression journey.

Discover four fundamental features of senior leadership job adverts that attract the strongest Transport candidates.

While you can’t predict what’s to come, adjusting your strategic approach with an evolving EVP can ensure it always delivers what matters.

A positive attitude can be a real divider when it comes to professional success and can improve confidence, relationships and the speed at which you achieve your goals.

How do you curate a personal brand that’s true to you but still has career progression prowess?

Authentic conversations help uncover the real person behind an impressive CV, and are paramount to matching the right candidate with the right enterprise.

We share three fantastic questions that every transport leadership candidate should ask during the interview process. Revealing answers are guaranteed!

Intuitive will be teaming up with the CPT to connect bus and coach organisations with exceptional leadership professionals.

How can your transport organisation tap into cross-sectoral talent and identify leadership potential? We explore strategies for finding talent and 5 specific characteristics to look for.

Why connecting with clients with candidates from outside of the transport sector is important and how it can benefit your organisation. We share 4 interesting advantages.

Reverse mentoring empowers less senior, younger, or more unconventional employees to share their knowledge and experience with more senior, conventional, and oftentimes older colleagues.

Unconscious bias has been associated with career challenges for those from diverse backgrounds, and when left unchecked, can affect workplace inclusivity.

Putting your employer value proposition at the heart of your recruitment strategy can set you up for long and short term success.

In the workplace and as a leader, a positive mindset is important not just for job satisfaction, but for being effective and driving change.

Blog Title Card: Nina on Inspirational Women in Recruitment

Nina recently featured on the Inspirational Women in Recruitment podcast, revealing her approach to attracting and engaging talent and more.

Whether recruiting as an internal team or with a Talent Consultancy, our tips can help you match high-level roles with the best in transport.

Blog Title Card: In-Demand Skills for Transport

Discover the top five in-demand transferable skills relevant to high-level roles in the transport sector, based on feedback from our clients.

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