The process kicked off with a recruiter screen. The recruiter was competent, friendly, and had clearly matched me well against the role, which made the first conversation genuinely useful rather than a box-ticking exercise. From there it was four stages in total, each with a different level of seniority, so you get a good feel for the team and leadership along the way. Throughout, the process felt professional and next steps were always transparent. I knew where I stood at every stage and what was coming next.