HR recruitment solutions for businesses across Surrey & Sussex

Now, more than ever, human resources is being faced with increasing demands and challenges from all areas of business.

However, finding the right people to work in this essential function is becoming progressively challenging, so let our HR recruitment experts do the hard work for you.

Great companies need great people, get in touch:

Surrey: 01483 456465   Sussex: 01903 820082

A trusted HR recruitment partner since 1997

HR recruitment solutions for businesses across Surrey & Sussex

Now, more than ever, human resources is being faced with increasing demands and challenges from all areas of business.

However, finding the right people to work in this essential function is becoming progressively challenging, so let our HR recruitment experts do the hard work for you.

Great companies need great people, get in touch:

Surrey: 01483 456465

Sussex: 01903 820082

What HR recruitment services do we offer?

What HR recruitment services do we offer?

We offer temporary, permanent, contract and remote-working HR recruitment solutions to businesses of all sizes, from start-ups to blue-chip corporations.

We are dedicated to placing the strongest human resources professionals, from entry to director-level, with recruitment services that are quick, simple, easy and most importantly deliver the right results, on time and on budget.

Hiring temporary, permanent or contract HR professionals, whether in an administrative or specialist capacity, carries with it some key considerations and decisions that are very specific to the delicate, yet demanding nature of human resources.

As hosts of The Surrey & Sussex HR Forum and as experienced HR recruitment specialists, we successfully find HR professionals, both generalists and specialists, to work within all areas of human resources:

strategic planning

employee relations

policies & procedures

learning & development

change management

administration

recruitment & selection

compensation & benefits

health & safety

diversity & inclusion

engagement & wellbeing

rewards & recognition

Temporary, permanent, contract and remote-working HR recruitment solutions to businesses of all sizes.

Recognised for sourcing the strongest HR professionals, we offer cost-effective and simple services that deliver the right results on time and on budget.

Hiring temporary, permanent or contract HR professionals, whether in an administrative or specialist capacity, carries with it some key considerations and decisions that are very specific to the delicate, yet demanding nature of human resources.

As hosts of The Surrey & Sussex HR Forum and as experienced HR recruitment specialists, we successfully find HR professionals, both generalists and specialists, to work within all areas of human resources:

strategic planning

learning & development

diversity & inclusion

compensation & benefits

employee relations

recruitment & selection

engagement & wellbeing

rewards & recognition

change management

policies & procedures

health & safety

administration

We find the strongest talent

With an enviable reputation for providing exceptional HR recruitment services, we are confident to say we know our markets inside-out. So, if you are looking for talent, save time and let our HR recruitment specialists do the heavy-lifting for you.

From entry to director level

We work closely with all our clients to ensure we source the best HR candidates to work in their human resources function, from HR generalists to HR managers, all the way up to HR directors.

Remote or office-based

Remote working, although embraced by many companies, is not right for everyone.

Our comprehensive selection process ensures we find the right candidates for every HR role, whether office-based or remote, it must be a correct match.

Get in touch



    A snapshot of the HR roles we have recently filled…

    Benefits Administrator – £30k

    D&I Manager – £33k

    Wellbeing Manager – £62.5k

    Head of HR – £72k

    Risk & Compliance Head – £90k

    HR Assistant – £22,000

    HR Business Partner – £40k

    HR Manager – £52k

    HR Administrator – £23k

    Training Support – £23k

    L&D Advisor – £42k

    National HR Advisor – £36.5k

    Recruitment Manager – £38k

    People Services Admin – £25k

    HR Administrator (p/t) – £15.3k

    Recruitment Officer – £26k

    Communications Manager – £32k

    Resourcing Specialist – £40k

    HR recruitment with a difference

    HR recruitment partner and hosts of The Surrey & Sussex HR Forum

    Working with businesses and HR professionals across Surrey and Sussex both in a recruitment and advisory capacity, we truly appreciate the specific skills and knowledge required by each company and the individual HR roles within them.

    Every role has its unique depth and breadth of responsibilities and as established HR recruitment specialists, our experience enables us to recognise both these, as well as some of the more subtle nuances that also exist.  It is this that really drives our success in finding the right candidate ‘fit’ for every client with whom we work.

    Read our guide to HR recruitment>>

    We offer quality-driven, comprehensive and results-driven HR recruitment solutions, so if you are looking for last-minute support or want to hire a specific HR specialist, we can bring them into your organisation on a temporary, fixed-term, temp-to-perm or permanent basis depending on your business requirements.

    We know that having a successful people strategy within your organisation is imperative, however, we also know that securing the right people to support this strategy is paramount.

    HR recruitment partner and hosts of The Surrey & Sussex HR Forum

    Working with businesses and HR professionals across Surrey and Sussex both in a recruitment and advisory capacity, we truly appreciate the specific skills and knowledge required by each company and the individual HR roles within them.

    Read our guide to HR recruitment>>

    We offer quality-driven, comprehensive and results-driven HR recruitment solutions, so if you are looking for last-minute support or want to hire a specific HR specialist, we can bring them into your organisation on a temporary, fixed-term, temp-to-perm or permanent basis depending on your business requirements.

    We know that having a successful people strategy within your organisation is imperative, however, we also know that securing the right people to support this strategy is paramount.

    What makes us different

    Commitment to quality

    We are true believers in quality and professionalism, it lies at the heart of our success. As long-standing members of the REC (The Recruitment & Employment Confederation) we are committed to best practice and adhere to the REC’s Code of Professional Practice.

    We stay ahead

    As hosts of The Surrey & Sussex HR Forum, we keep ahead of the challenges our forum members face in the HR industry with regular updates and expert-led webinars. Founded in 2009, the forum is recognised as a leading networking group with over 520 HR professionals as members.

    No hire, no fee

    Many HR recruitment agencies work on a retained basis and require incremental payments whilst searching for permanent candidates. We are different, as we work on a contingency basis, whereby you only pay us once we have successfully secured your new hire.

    Our reputation

    Established in 1997, we work tirelessly to maintain our reputation as the agency of choice for HR recruitment. We offer advice and guidance to our clients and candidates alike and maintain a strong thread of communication with both. We are proud to say that we have helped several HR professionals progress their career, then subsequently worked as their hiring partner.

    We deliver results

    We are in this for the long-haul and we strive to get it right first time. Our job is to make our client’s easier and we do this by working collaboratively. We don’t waste time with the ‘CV bombardment approach’, our clients only see candidates that are the right fit. Known for being professional, streamlined and thorough, we are also a hard-working and friendly bunch and that’s why our clients stay with us.

    What makes us different

    Commitment to quality

    We are true believers in quality and professionalism, it lies at the heart of our success. As long-standing members of the REC (The Recruitment & Employment Confederation) we are committed to best practice and adhere to the REC’s Code of Professional Practice.

    We stay ahead

    As hosts of The Surrey & Sussex HR Forum, we keep ahead of the challenges our forum members face in the HR industry with regular updates and expert-led webinars. Founded in 2009, the forum is recognised as a leading networking group with over 520 HR professionals as members.

    No hire, no fee

    Many HR recruitment agencies work on a retained basis and require incremental payments whilst searching for permanent candidates. We are different, as we work on a contingency basis, whereby you only pay us once we have successfully secured your new hire.

    Our reputation

    Established in 1997, we work tirelessly to maintain our reputation as the agency of choice for HR recruitment. We offer advice and guidance to our clients and candidates alike and maintain a strong thread of communication with both. We are proud to say that we have helped several HR professionals progress their career, then subsequently worked as their hiring partner.

    We deliver results

    We are in this for the long-haul and we strive to get it right first time.  Our job is to make our client’s easier and we do this by working collaboratively. We don’t waste time with the ‘CV bombardment approach’, our clients only see candidates that are the right fit. Known for being professional, streamlined and thorough, we are also a hard-working and friendly bunch and that’s why our clients stay with us.

    Temporary HR recruitment

    We understand the need to hire temporary HR support can arise for a plethora of reasons

    We have the knowledge, talent pool and expertise to make your next temporary hire a seamless and time-efficient exercise.

    Flexible

    Our team of talented temporaries are ready to offer immediate HR support, when and where you need it

    Cost-effective

    We agree an hourly rate. You pay for the hours that are worked and there are no hidden extras

    Proven

    Every temporary is rigorously vetted by us to ensure they have the skills required to add value to your team.

    Seamless

    We manage the whole temporary process, from start to finish. We are here to make your job easier.

    We have the knowledge, talent pool and expertise to make your next temporary hire a seamless and time-efficient exercise.

    Flexible

    Our team of talented temporaries are ready to offer immediate HR support, when and where you need it

    Cost-effective

    We agree an hourly rate. You pay for the hours that are worked and there are no hidden extras

    Proven

    Every temporary is rigorously vetted by us to ensure they have the skills required to add value to your team.

    Seamless

    We manage the whole temporary process, from start to finish.  We are here to make your job easier.

    Our experienced HR recruiters will work closely with you to ascertain the key requirements and priorities for each temporary, fixed-term contract or temp-to-perm role they will be working on.

    From HR administrators to HR partners, they will create efficient temporary HR recruitment solutions to ensure they deliver the required results within the budget and time frame agreed.

    Our dedicated consultants have the knowledge, talent pool and expertise to make your next temporary hire a seamless and time-efficient exercise.

    We will work closely with you to ascertain the key requirements and priorities for each temporary, fixed-term contract or temp-to-perm role we will be working on.

    From HR administrator to HR partner, we will create efficient temporary HR recruitment solutions to ensure we deliver the required results within the time frame and budget agreed.

    Our dedicated consultants have the knowledge, talent pool and expertise to make your next temporary hire a seamless and time-efficient exercise.

    We believe we do a great job, but don’t just take our word for it…

    The Recruitment Consultancy have been my agency of choice for almost 20 years. The staff are so helpful and have provided an honest, effective recruitment solution to our business by taking the time to understand the job specifications and ensuring the candidates submitted are the right fit for our business… read more >
    Teresa Punter, Group HR Manager, Wagner Spraytech

    I have worked with The Recruitment Consultancy for a number of years now.  Always a pleasure to deal with and they have sourced some outstanding candidates who are now integral members of our team. Don’t hesitate to recommend!

    Chris Mason, Operations Manager, The Letting Partnership

    The staff at The Recruitment Consultancy have been amazing! Friendly and approachable, efficient, thorough and consistently going the extra mile – they have supported me every step of the way! I would like to express my deepest gratitude for helping me to find and secure my perfect job!

    Vasilisa Dariceva
    I have worked with The Recruitment Consultancy for several years and one of the key differences they offer is that they prioritise understanding your business and the exact skills/experience match, whether it be … read more >
    Kate Sarama, Director of HR, Vapouriz Group

    Thank you for the good luck card which I got this morning. A massive thank-you for being the best at recruitment in the South East (and probably further afield). With you wonderful people doing a great job, it really made a big difference.

    Rob Davies

    Sharon has been amazing. She listened to what I wanted to do work-wise and helped me find the right job for my skills, with the kind of company I wanted to work at, with a great offer. Great communication and friendly. Thank you Sharon

    Fiona Mackenzie
    Outstanding! Sharon and the team are truly one of a kind. Having dealt with a large number of recruitment consultants whilst looking for work, it was super refreshing to work alongside an agency that actually care about the candidate and finding the right job for them, unlike the majority of other agencies… read more >
    Pete S
    We have been working with The Recruitment Consultancy for over 4 years, assisting in the recruitment of key positions, which have been instrumental in the growth of the businesses. The Recruitment Consultancy get it!… read more >
    Louise Grant, FCMI, Head of Business Operations, Alpha Training Safety Solutions Ltd

    I want to thank Sharon and all her team at The Recruitment Consultancy for helping me find my next role. They are extremely professional with regular updates and always go the extra mile. They are also extremely caring and very personable – a great combination in this market. I would highly recommend to anyone.

    Ian Forbes-Russell

    We have worked with the Recruitment Consultancy for a number of years and always found them to be friendly, professional and courteous. They always find us suitable candidates for both temporary and permanent work. I would highly recommend them for all your requirements.

    Justine Kentfield, Assoc CIPD, Director of HR/EA to CEO, Durrington High School

    Never used a recruitment agency before and Cheryl found me a great job during our first meeting. She is an absolute joy. Surprised at how quick and easy it was. The Recruitment Consultancy team even sent a congratulations card to my work after I started. What a lovely gesture. Linda is also very kind and welcoming and I would definitely recommend this wonderful team.

    James King

    From the first moment I had dealings with The Recruitment Consultancy I knew I was in the hands of professionals. They really care about what they do and carefully match their candidates to employers and vice versa. I had a great experience and only wish I had gone to them sooner. Big thanks to the whole team.

    Lynn Hendry
    We have recently recruited five heads of department and we used The Recruitment Consultancy.  We worked with Annamarie, who has been exceptional in interpreting the brief and finding an excellent choice of candidates… read more >
    Keith Henesey, Village Manager, Gradwell Park

    We believe we do a great job, but don’t just take our word for it…

    The Recruitment Consultancy have been my agency of choice for almost 20 years. The staff are so helpful and have provided an honest, effective recruitment solution to our business by taking the time to understand the job specifications and ensuring the candidates submitted are the right fit for our business… read more >

    Teresa Punter, Group HR Manager, Wagner Spraytech

    I have worked with The Recruitment Consultancy for a number of years now.  Always a pleasure to deal with and they have sourced some outstanding candidates who are now integral members of our team. Don’t hesitate to recommend!

    Chris Mason, Operations Manager, The Letting Partnership

    The staff at The Recruitment Consultancy have been amazing! Friendly and approachable, efficient, thorough and consistently going the extra mile – they have supported me every step of the way! I would like to express my deepest gratitude for helping me to find and secure my perfect job!

    Vasilisa Dariceva

    I have worked with The Recruitment Consultancy for several years and one of the key differences they offer is that they prioritise understanding your business and the exact skills/experience match, whether it be … read more >

    Kate Sarama, Director of HR, Vapouriz Group

    Thank you for the good luck card which I got this morning. A massive thank-you for being the best at recruitment in the South East (and probably further afield). With you wonderful people doing a great job, it really made a big difference.

    Rob Davies

    Sharon has been amazing. She listened to what I wanted to do work-wise and helped me find the right job for my skills, with the kind of company I wanted to work at, with a great offer. Great communication and friendly. Thank you Sharon

    Fiona Mackenzie

    Outstanding! Sharon and the team are truly one of a kind. Having dealt with a large number of recruitment consultants whilst looking for work, it was super refreshing to work alongside an agency that actually care about the candidate and finding the right job for them, unlike the majority of other agencies… read more >

    Pete S

    We have been working with The Recruitment Consultancy for over 4 years, assisting in the recruitment of key positions, which have been instrumental in the growth of the businesses. The Recruitment Consultancy get it!… read more >

    Louise Grant, FCMI, Head of Business Operations, Alpha Training Safety Solutions Ltd

    I want to thank Sharon and all her team at The Recruitment Consultancy for helping me find my next role. They are extremely professional with regular updates and always go the extra mile. They are also extremely caring and very personable – a great combination in this market. I would highly recommend to anyone.

    Ian Forbes-Russell

    We have worked with the Recruitment Consultancy for a number of years and always found them to be friendly, professional and courteous. They always find us suitable candidates for both temporary and permanent work. I would highly recommend them for all your requirements.

    Justine Kentfield, Assoc CIPD, Director of HR/EA to CEO, Durrington High School

    Never used a recruitment agency before and Cheryl found me a great job during our first meeting. She is an absolute joy. Surprised at how quick and easy it was. The Recruitment Consultancy team even sent a congratulations card to my work after I started. What a lovely gesture. Linda is also very kind and welcoming and I would definitely recommend this wonderful team.

    James King

    From the first moment I had dealings with The Recruitment Consultancy I knew I was in the hands of professionals. They really care about what they do and carefully match their candidates to employers and vice versa. I had a great experience and only wish I had gone to them sooner. Big thanks to the whole team.

    Lynn Hendry

    We have recently recruited five heads of department and we used The Recruitment Consultancy.  We worked with Annamarie, who has been exceptional in interpreting the brief and finding an excellent choice of candidates… read more >

    Keith Henesey, Village Manager, Gradwell Park

    Permanent HR recruitment solutions

    Human resources is the engine that drives every successful business and each part of that engine must work seamlessly together.

    With our established reputation, comprehensive marketing and candidate sourcing methods, our HR recruiters secure the strongest talent in the market.

    Choice of HR talent

    We offer unparalleled access to the best talent in Surrey and Sussex. Our reputation as a knowledgeable, straight-forward and professional employment agency attracts the market’s strongest candidates.

    Rigorous selection

    Our database of pre-qualified candidates have all been vetted by our experienced HR recruitment specialists. We thoroughly interview every candidate to understand their motivation and aspirations before we talk to you because we know working in HR is complex.

    Flawless service

    Our collaborative and quality-led service can be adapted to the specific requirements of every role. Our thorough and targeted approach ensures that the hiring process will be efficient, stress-free and will deliver the right results.

    Service built around you

    Every human resources function has specific recruitment needs and we will build a tailored approach to reflect these requirements. You know your own business better than us and we appreciate one size does not fit all.

    Safe brand representation

    We maintain exceptional levels of service throughout our HR recruitment process, to ensure your business is professionally represented throughout. Safeguarding your employer brand is crucial, especially in a market that is candidate-driven.

    Knowledgeable HR consultants

    Recognised for our experience of successfully recruiting within the industry, we can also share our knowledge of the current market to help, advise and create the most effective solution to find the right candidate for every client.

    With our established reputation, comprehensive marketing and candidate sourcing methods, our HR recruiters secure the strongest talent in the market. 

    Choice of HR talent

    We offer unparalleled access to the best talent in Surrey and Sussex. Our reputation as a knowledgeable, straight-forward and professional employment agency attracts the market’s strongest candidates.

    Rigourous selection

    Our database of pre-qualified candidates have all been vetted by our experienced HR recruitment specialists. We thoroughly interview every candidate to understand their motivation and aspirations before we talk to you because we know working in HR is complex.

    Flawless service

    Our collaborative and quality-led service can be adapted to the specific requirements of every role. Our thorough and targeted approach ensures that the hiring process will be efficient, stress-free and will deliver the right results.

    Service built around you

    Every human resources function has specific recruitment needs and we will build a tailored approach to reflect these requirements. You know your own business better than us and we appreciate one size does not fit all.

    Safe brand representation

    We maintain exceptional levels of service throughout our HR recruitment process, to ensure your business is professionally represented throughout. Safeguarding your employer brand is crucial, especially in a market that is candidate-driven.

    Knowledgeable HR consultants

    Recognised for our experience of successfully recruiting within the industry, we can also share our knowledge of the current market to help, advise and create the most effective solution to find the right candidate for every client.

    Unlike many HR recruitment agencies, we don’t charge fees upfront for the time taken to source suitable candidates, it is all part of our service.

    Charges only apply once we have got it right and the successful candidate commences working with you.

    Until that point, we do not charge a penny.

    Unlike many HR recruitment agencies, we don’t charge fees upfront for the time taken to source suitable candidates, it is all part of our service.

    Charges only apply once we have got it right and the successful candidate commences working with you.

    Until that point, we do not charge a penny.

    The Surrey & Sussex HR Forum

    We offer HR professionals more than just recruitment

    We are proud to have an enviable reputation as specialists within the HR sector, both as an established HR recruitment consultancy and as founders and hosts of the largest HR networking group in our local area, The Surrey and Sussex HR Forum.

    Founded in 2009, The Surrey & Sussex HR Forum is a 520+ member-only group that brings together HR professionals through its topical programme of interactive training sessions, workshops, legal updates and webinars, all focusing on the most pressing issues and challenges facing the HR industry today.

    If you are an HR professional or are involved with employee engagement, why not join us?

    Membership is FREE and only takes 2 minutes to apply.

    Don’t just take our word for it, see what our members say…

    Frequently asked questions

    An experienced HR recruitment agency understands the importance of building a seamless HR function within every organisation in order for it to be successful. They have industry knowledge on hiring temporary, permanent or contract HR professionals, whether in an administrative or specialist capacity, and are aware of key considerations and decisions that are very specific to the delicate, yet demanding, nature of human resources.

    An HR recruitment agency can recognise the specific skills and knowledge required by your company and the individual HR roles within them.

    Whether you’re looking for last-minute support or wanting to hire a specific HR specialist, an agency can help find and bring them into your organisation on a temporary, fixed-term, temp-to-perm or permanent basis depending on your business requirements.

    Every role has its unique depth and breadth of responsibilities; an HR agency understands this and knows exactly what it means to find the right candidate ‘fit’ for every business.

    The HR function is the engine that fuels a business’s success therefore having the right recruitment and selection process means you can build a strongest team which helps to keep the core of the business stable. The success of your business will hinge on the people you employ so recruiting and selecting the right candidates is ultimately the driver of a successful organisation.

    Choosing the right HR recruitment agency for your business means speaking to a number of potentials and defining which is best set up to support the success of your organisation. Define your expectations so you know what you are looking for in a recruitment agency and check their experience, reviews and credentials to see what other customers are saying about them.

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