Offices: London & Spain Female Founded 20 Years of Trust Relationships First International Recruitment Built to Cross Borders Beyond the UK People Over Process Offices: London & Spain Female Founded 20 Years of Trust Relationships First International Recruitment Built to Cross Borders Beyond the UK People Over Process
International Recruitment & Advisory

The roles that move careers.
The relationships that make it happen.

Ambitious employers. Exceptional candidates.
We connect the right people across borders, backed by two decades of hands-on experience and relationships built on trust, never transactions. Whether we're supporting businesses to grow or helping individuals take the next step in their careers, we bring the same care, honesty and high standards to every partnership.

What we do

People. Partnerships. Possibility.

We love what we do, and it shows.
Whether you're an employer building a team or a candidate looking for your next move, every conversation gets the same energy.

Closer to home

In-Country Talent

Sometimes, local talent is exactly what's needed. We specialise in sourcing exceptional candidates within our areas of expertise, connecting the right people with the businesses that need them most. Whether you're hiring for a single role or building an entire team, we maintain the highest standards from start to finish.

  • Specialists at listening to the brief
  • Leadership & operations roles
  • Retained & contingency searches
  • Exclusive client partnerships
Specialism

International Recruitment

Our core. Understanding what it takes to place someone across borders — legally, culturally, practically — takes real experience. We have it.

  • Cross-border candidate placement
  • Visa complexity & relocation support
  • Casting a wider net for top talent
  • International network access
  • Cultural fit assessment
Advisory

Consultancy

Years at the sharp end of international recruitment means we know the system inside out — practical, hard-won knowledge, used well.

Friendly advice from real-world experience, not legal counsel!

  • Sponsor licence application support
  • Right to Work compliance guidance
  • Skilled Worker visa process advisory
  • Candidate immigration pathway support
  • Employer onboarding & documentation
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How we work

Understand. Collaborate. Align. Nurture.

Four steps, followed properly every time. No shortcuts. No box-ticking. Just the same care on every placement.

Listen First

We don't take briefs we don't understand. Every search starts with a real conversation — not a form.

Unlock Our Network

Twenty years of relationships — domestic and international. We work hard to connect the right people, wherever they are.

Present With Purpose

We put forward the right people. Never volume. Every introduction is carefully considered, aligned to your brief, your culture and your goals.

Beyond The Hire

We don't walk away at the introduction—great hiring demands great onboarding. KAS builds lasting partnerships with clients and candidates for the long haul.

What we stand for

The values we actually live by.

Six principles, tested over twenty years.

Say It Straight
Why it matters

No corporate veneer. KAS speaks plainly, builds genuinely, and delivers what it promises. Founded by two real people with a real shared history.

People First. Always
Why it matters

Twenty years of partnership before day one of trading. Relationships, not transactions, are the KAS currency.

Stay Curious
Why it matters

The world doesn't stand still, and neither do we. We stay curious by continually learning, evolving and challenging ourselves.

Borders Don’t Limit Talent
Why it matters

International recruitment is our foundation. KAS was built to break down borders, connect people and create opportunities without limits.

Add Value First
Why it matters

We don't keep score. We believe in giving our time, knowledge and support. That's how lasting relationships are built.

What’s Next
Where we're heading

To be the recruitment partner of choice for businesses with no boundaries, connecting exceptional talent with limitless opportunity.

Live Roles
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RoleLocationSectorStatus
Nursery Manager
Birmingham, UK
Education
Recruiting
Head Chef
Cambridge, UK
Hospitality
Interview Stage
Restaurant Manager
Edinburgh, UK
Hospitality
Filled
Senior Key Teacher
London, UK
Education
Interview Stage
Food & Bev Manager
Sydney, Australia
Hospitality
Recruiting
Sous Chef
Manchester, UK
Hospitality
Filled
Roles updated regularly — contact us to register your interest
Some of the clients we've worked with
You might know them
Itsu
You've heard of them
Nell's Pizza
We're proud of this one
Abacus Ark
The list is growing
Yeo Group
What people say

In their own words.

Candidate

"Thank you doesn't even begin to cover it. I want to seize this moment to express my deepest appreciation for the guidance, encouragement and support that played such a significant role in this transformative phase of my life and career. Getting my Sous Chef role here in the UK felt out of reach at times, but every question was answered and every worry was talked through. I'll make sure to make you and the entire team proud."

Jeremiah
Jeremiah
Head Chef · Yorkshire
Candidate

"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you and your team have done for me — guidance, encouragement and support at every step, from my visa application to reassuring me while I waited. I never once felt like I was going through this alone. I will always be thankful for the difference you have made to my life. ❤️"

Sunshine
Sunshine
Early Years Teacher · London
Our Story

Two women. Twenty years.
One shared standard.

Some businesses start with a business plan. KAS started with a phone call and a trip to Spain.

Kath and Sarah have known each other for twenty years. Long enough to have worked together, gone their separate ways, and found their way back again. Not every business partnership starts with two decades of trust already in the bank. But theirs did.

They've sat on both sides of the table. As employers, they hired, managed, and built teams from the ground up. They know what a bad hire costs in time, in morale, in money. They know what a great one looks like too.

KAS International was the natural next step. Not a pivot. Not a plan B. Just the right thing, at the right time, with the right person.

And the KAS story wouldn't be complete without Kim. Their connection with Kim started long before KAS and when the time came, asking her to join was a no-brainer. She's the backbone of everything behind the scenes.

Running a business across borders while raising a family isn't for everyone. For Sarah and Kath, it's just what building something you're genuinely proud of looks like.

"KAS is what we built when the opportunity to do it differently, on our own terms, finally arrived. Built by two working mums. No borders. No limits."

The Founders
Kath Powell
Kath Powell
Co-Founder
Sarah Mulrooney
Sarah Mulrooney
Co-Founder

Ready to work with us?

Building your team? We'd love to hear from you. Looking for your next move? We're here to support you.