Why are we different?

Packaging, Chemicals, Machinery & IOT

Our difference is our network. We all possess industry backgrounds and have collectively mapped your sector competitors and all synergistic companies in the sphere. Commitment from many years of gathering in-depth industry insights and constant tracking of talent provides a unique position from which to recruit for you.

Our Founder

With an early background in banking and a degree in product design, Charlie Brown has close to two decades in the industry. She is also undertaking a Masters in Neuroscience.

Having worked with companies like Amcor, Tetra Pak, KHS, DS Smith, KKR, Onex Corp, Bain and others building sector boards and driving global talent advisory, she has built an industry specialist and diverse team at Austin Frye.

Charlie has a passion for manufacturing - Austin Frye’s recruitment solutions as such illustrate a fresh, intelligent and diverse approach.

Global reach

It’s a small world right? This is why a true talent partner absolutely must know the nuances associated not only with each discipline within a business, but the world region the role is being appointed in to facilitate effective connection and communication.

When it comes to mapping and placing talent, our consultants have created winning teams in 52 countries to date and counting; in both emerging and mature markets for manufacturers and private equity owners alike.

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What is carbon neutral recruiting?

It’s more than planting a tree for every placement made. It’s a solid commitment to reducing carbon across our business infrastructure, processes and culture while supporting our people – staff, partners, and suppliers – to live sustainably.

Our journey to B-Corp

Along with our parent company, VIDA, Austin Frye is shifting towards carbon neutrality with a goal of net zero by 2030.

With external guidance from sustainability specialists, the company has created a clear and focused ESG policy to help achieve our objectives.

Locally and globally, Austin Frye is:

Limiting our travel | Using electric vehicles | Meeting virtually

Sourcing locally | Running energy-efficient facilities | Reducing waste

As part of a broader initiative, the company has partnered with Gold Standard to ensure every global placement is offset to support carbon credit initiatives in developing countries.

Working with us is truly rewarding

We do things differently here at Austin Frye. We offer a range of benefits to our employees including a highly competitive starting salary and a market leading bonus or commission structure, paid out quarterly. Our culture is built on trust. We give it from day one. Unlike most recruitment companies, you have total flexibility over where you work and how, but with a focus on output and delivery, not on what time you log onto your laptop.

Growth Mindset

All of our consultants and managers possess a growth mindset – it’s woven through our processes and everything we do. We champion healthy competition, no ego and a collaborative internal approach.

Whether you are an experienced recruiter, brand-new to the industry, or are seeking a research role, your new career path starts here.

Experienced recruiters
Are you an experienced consultant looking for a change? You will not regret a conversation with us. It’s surprising how supportive and collaborative a recruitment team can be – we will share how we win and we want to hear how you win too
Research / Analyst team
Are you someone who loves digging deep into detail? You’ll love our software support tools – they make the job even more interesting!

Send your up-to-date CV and cover letter explaining why you want to work with us