Recruitment agencies Brighton & Hove

A leading office recruitment agency for Brighton & Hove you can trust

There are many recruitment agencies in the Brighton & Hove area, but as a close-knit team of experienced recruitment consultants, we have an unrivalled reputation for providing exceptional office recruitment services to businesses in Brighton and across Sussex.

Brighton is a popular destination for candidates seeking work, but in today’s unsettled market, finding the right candidates for your business can be time-consuming and if approached incorrectly, very costly.  This is where we step in.

We have been sourcing the right talent for businesses in the Brighton area since 1997 and have grown an extensive network of candidates in Brighton and across Sussex.  This means we can find the right candidates for your business efficiently and cost-effectively.

Other recruitment agencies may promise, but here at The Recruitment Consultancy we truly deliver great results.

Great companies need great people

01903 820082

Recruitment excellence since 1997

Brighton Pier, Brighton, East Sussex

Recruitment agencies Brighton & Hove

A leading office recruitment agency for Brighton & Hove you can trust

There are many recruitment agencies in the Brighton & Hove area, but as a close-knit team of experienced recruitment consultants, we have an unrivalled reputation for providing exceptional office recruitment services to businesses in Brighton and across Sussex.

Brighton is a popular destination for candidates seeking work, but in today’s unsettled market, finding the right candidates for your business can be time-consuming and if approached incorrectly, very costly.  This is where we step in.

We have been sourcing the right talent for businesses in the Brighton area since 1997 and have grown an extensive network of candidates in Brighton and across Sussex.  This means we can find the right candidates for your business efficiently and cost-effectively.

Other recruitment agencies may promise, but here at The Recruitment Consultancy we truly deliver great results.

Great companies need great people

01903 820082

Brighton Pier, Brighton, East Sussex

What do we offer?

Temporary, temp-to-perm, contract and permanent office recruitment solutions to businesses in the Brighton & Hove area

from a leading independent recruitment agency

administration business development customer service  digital media finance & accounts HR IT support legal logistics & procurement PA & secretarial PR & marketing public sector reception & facilities recruitment

We are confident to say that we know the Brighton and Sussex markets inside-out as we have been recruiting for them since 1997 and our recruitment solutions have kept evolving to ensure we maintain our lead in the highly competitive market for talent in Brighton. 

More than ever, with the unpredictability of the current market, safeguarding your employer brand and recruiting professionally demands the skills and techniques that only accomplished and experienced recruitment consultants will possess. Our knowledgeable consultants have years of recruitment experience and have weathered extreme economic climates, which stands them in great stead to ensure your business is professionally represented in the Brighton & Hove area.

We work with businesses from all sectors and of all sizes, from start-ups to global brands.  So, whether you require temporary staff to help you through the foreseeable future, or you are looking to recruit permanently, our established team of recruitment consultants is here to do the hard work for you.

We are known as the recruitment agency that finds the right people for the right roles, at all levels.  But most importantly, we are a friendly, professional team of recruitment specialists and we really care about delivering results that match the needs of every business we work with.

Recruitment agencies Brighton – others may promise, but at The Recruitment Consultancy we really deliver…

A broad choice of talent

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

The right candidates

Our extensive database of pre-qualified candidates have all been vetted by our experienced consultants. We thoroughly interview every candidate to understand their motivation and aspirations before we talk to you.

Service built around you

Every Brighton company has specific recruitment needs and our recruitment team will build tailored solutions to reflect these. You know your Brighton business better than us and we appreciate one size does not fit all.

Safe brand representation

We maintain exceptional levels of service throughout the recruitment process, to ensure your business in Brighton is professionally represented. Safeguarding your employer brand in the is crucial.

Knowledgeable consultants

Our experienced consultants will focus on the right recruitment solution for your Brighton business. We don’t pressurise them with typical recruitment agency targets. They do a great job, why hinder them?

Consistent results

Our approach is collaborative, honest and personal and will deliver great results. Our recruitment services have been thoroughly tried and tested, which is reflected in our strong market position.

Despite the current economic climate, the continuing shortage of skills and the ongoing ‘war for talent’ means finding and retaining quality candidates for Brighton businesses is more competitive and time-consuming than ever

This is where we step in

We’re straight-forward

We are an office of genuine and experienced recruitment consultants and over the years we have created a strong foot-hold in the Brighton and Sussex markets. Our reputation amongst local employers as being the ‘go-to’ office agency in the area, is based on our collaborative and professionally-managed recruitment services that find the right candidates on time and within budget. As a successful recruitment agency, when securing the best talent for our Brighton clients, we leave no stone unturned.

We’re a people business

We’re not just a recruitment agency, we’re a people business and we appreciate that recruitment is a two-way street when finding the ideal match.  So, we make sure we do it properly. We’re definitely not fans of the bombardment approach where agencies throw CVs at a permanent or temporary role and hope one sticks. That’s just not us. We use our well-honed office recruitment skills and years of experience to present our Brighton clients with candidates who we are confident will be right for their business.

We don’t take short cuts

We know that each company is as unique as the candidates we place, so we will always go that extra mile to ensure we find the right recruitment solution for both parties…after all, recruitment is about people.  We are firm believers that nothing beats the personal touch and, unlike many recruitment agencies Brighton, we fully interview and assess all our candidates as we believe it is the only way to truly understand their motivations and aspirations. This requires tenacity and works as part of our promise to our clients.

We do what we say

Our clients and candidates know that we will deliver the goods. Clients work with us because they know we will find them the best talent across Brighton to fill their positions. Candidates come to us because we offer employment opportunities in Brighton that they wouldn’t otherwise see. Both know that we will give friendly, helpful and constructive guidance at every stage of the process.

We like to get it right first time

We strive to get it right first time and that’s why businesses stay with us.  We are in this for the long-haul and our team has a tenacious desire to continuously find the right candidates for all of our Brighton-based clients.  We are not a typical office recruitment agency, so work with us and see how we will find you the best talent whilst saving you time, resource and ultimately cost.

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

Temporary recruitment

In today’s market, hiring temporary workers or looking at ‘temp-to-perm’ and contract recruitment solutions is paving the way for recovery

Flexible options to  increase headcount and productivity, whilst reducing risk and financial outlay, makes sound economic sense 

Flexible

Our temporary workers will give immediate support when and where you need it

Cost-effective

You only pay for the hours that are worked, with no hidden extras

Proven

Our temps are rigourously vetted by us, so they are ready to work immediately

Hassle-free

We manage the whole temporary process, from start to finish, so you don’t have to

administration business development customer service  digital media finance & accounts HR IT support legal logistics & procurement PA & secretarial PR & marketing public sector reception & facilities recruitment

The benefits of a flexible workforce

Temporary workers have always been an integral part of the workforce across Sussex and more than ever they are recognised as an ideal solution to help businesses get through the uncertainty that has been created by the pandemic.

With many businesses working with skeleton staff, it will only take a slight increase in demand for the service scales to tip in the wrong direction.  However, long-term it may still be too early to commit to increased headcount, so bringing in temporary support can be a great solution.  Likewise, bringing someone into a business on a ‘temp-to-perm’  or contract basis can be a real win-win situation as both sides are able to ‘try-before-they-buy’.

From just a few hours to several months, or even years, our fantastic team of temporary workers can immediately help your business get back on track.

We always live up to our promises, so hiring temporary staff to work in the Brighton area will be simple…

Thorough interviewing

We thoroughly interview and pre-vet all our temporary workers. We have a rigorous recruitment process. We spend time to get to know each potential temporary worker as we know temping is not right for everyone. We gain a good understanding about their motivation, their adaptability and very importantly their dependability.

Skill testing

We skill-test all our temporary workers from our Sussex office. We ensure they have the best skills to fulfil the requirements of each temporary role. Every temporary assignment is different, so we tailor the assessments to ensure they meet the standards we demand for each of our clients.

Managed payroll

We charge a pre-agreed hourly rate for each agency temp, which includes their hourly pay rate, tax, NI, holiday pay, pension and our admin costs. We are always transparent and there will be no hidden extras.

We do the checks

We complete all the necessary legal checks, references and paperwork. You can be 100% confident that every temporary agency worker will be thoroughly vetted to our exacting standards, giving you total peace of mind.

We look after everyone

We look after our temporaries and we look after our clients. From the beginning to the end of an assignment, our designated consultants will stay in contact throughout. Our job is to ensure everything runs smoothly on both sides.

We always live up to our promises, so hiring temporary staff to work in the Brighton area will be simple…

Thorough interviewing

We thoroughly interview and pre-vet all our temporary workers. We have a rigorous recruitment process. We spend time to get to know each potential temporary worker as we know temping is not right for everyone. We gain a good understanding about their motivation, their adaptability and very importantly their dependability.

Skill testing

We skill-test all our temporary workers from our Sussex office. We ensure they have the best skills to fulfil the requirements of each temporary role. Every temporary assignment is different, so we tailor the assessments to ensure they meet the standards we demand for each of our clients.

Managed payroll

We charge a pre-agreed hourly rate for each agency temp, which includes their hourly pay rate, tax, NI, holiday pay, pension and our admin costs. We are always transparent and there will be no hidden extras.

We do the checks

We complete all the necessary legal checks, references and paperwork. You can be 100% confident that every temporary agency worker will be thoroughly vetted to our exacting standards, giving you total peace of mind.

We look after everyone

We look after our temporaries and we look after our clients. From the beginning to the end of an assignment, our designated consultants will stay in contact throughout. Our job is to ensure everything runs smoothly on both sides.

Permanent recruitment

Permanent recruitment solutions
for businesses located in Brighton and the surrounding areas

First-class recruitment on a ‘no-results, no-fee’ basis

Choice of talent

Our strong market presence and reputation attracts the best candidates in the market

Rigorous selection

Our clients know that every candidate they meet has been thoroughly interviewed by us

Streamlined hiring

Our straight-forward, targeted approach ensures hiring will be efficient and stress-free

Seamless service

Our collaborative service is built around the requirements of each unique business

administration business development customer service  digital media finance & accounts HR IT support legal logistics & procurement PA & secretarial PR & marketing public sector reception & facilities recruitment

Let us do the hard work

We specialise in finding the right people for the right roles, at any level, from apprentice to director

We cast the net wide to find the best candidates in the market

Finding the right people for your business can be arduous, time-consuming and if approached incorrectly, very costly.  That is why more companies in the Brighton area are turning to us to find them their next permanent hires.

We know the Brighton market inside-out and there isn’t much that we haven’t encountered since we opened in 1997.  Our permanent recruitment services have continually evolved to reflect the changing needs of our clients.  We focus on finding the best candidates for our clients, time and time again…that is why they stay with us.  We deliver results and that is how we do business.

If we don’t find you the right candidate for the job, you are not charged a penny – simple as that!

Whether you need one or multiple new permanent hires, we will work tirelessly to identify your exact requirements and time-frames, to ensure we find you the right candidates for your business.  We are a tenacious team of recruitment consultants with years of experience and we deliver results that will save you time, resource, and ultimately cost.  We want you to enjoy working with our agency so much that you won’t want to go anywhere else.

Our job is to ensure you can focus on the end result of having a great team and not on the process of getting there.

It is the extras that help to make a difference

Bespoke interview assessments

DBS checking

Free HR Forum membership

HR seminars & workshops

Legal & HR updates

Off-site interviewing rooms

Payroll services

Psychometric assessments

Remote interviewing facilities

Right to Work validation

Salary benchmarking

Software training & evaluations

The Surrey & Sussex HR Forum

We offer more than just recruitment

We like to build lasting relationships with our clients, so in 2009 we started to host networking meetings and training sessions for a small group of local HR professionals in Surrey who were keen to come together to discuss and address specific industry topics.  Now, over a decade later, these local meetings have grown to form a well-regarded membership group with over 500 HR professionals from across Surrey and Sussex.

The group, now known as ‘The Surrey & Sussex HR Forum’ hosts a wealth of free training sessions, interactive workshops, legal updates and annual conferences, all focusing on the developments and  challenges that the HR industry faces in an ever-changing World.  Throughout Covid the group has ensured members remain updated and connected by offering a full programme of webinars focussing on the most current topics requested by members.

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

Membership and is free and only takes 2 minutes to apply

Don’t just take our word for it

see what our members have to say…

Why choose us?

Our approach

We really listen to our clients’ needs and expectations and this has enabled us to continually develop and expand our services…

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We find candidates

We find candidates that other agencies don’t.We attract and acquire the best talent county-wide…

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We are ambassadors

We will be ambassadors for your employer brand. We will look after your employer brand. It’s crucial…

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We offer continuity

Our recruitment consultants stay with us. It can be frustrating speaking to a different individual each time you deal with an agency…

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No unnecessary sales targets

We don’t pressurise our consultants with unnecessary sales targets. We focus on quality and delivery…

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We support talent retention

We support our clients with their talent retention. In a market where there is a shortage of skills, retaining talent is becoming increasingly challenging…

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Quality and security

We are committed to quality and are fully GDPR compliant. Our organisation is a corporate member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) and we are fully GDPR compliant…

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Invoicing and payroll in-house

We keep our invoicing and temporary payroll in-house. Frequently outsourced, we have decided to keep our payroll and invoicing in-house so that we can maintain our standards and keep complete control…

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REC Member since 1997

Corporate member of
The Recruitment & Employment Confederation
since 1997

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