An independent recruitment agency for Shoreham offering permanent, temporary and contract recruitment services across all of Sussex
Your trusted Shoreham recruitment agency
With over 25 years’ experience of the local market, we know what matters when you’re hiring – saving time, avoiding disruption and finding people who fit your business.
Work with us and we’ll manage the process from start to finish. Whether you need urgent temporary cover or permanent hires, you can be confident your recruitment is in safe hands.
Our expertise lies in professional and business support roles across a wide range of sectors and every candidate we introduce will be personally interviewed and assessed by us.
So, instead of sorting through piles of CVs, you will only be introduced to candidates we are confident will be right for your team.
Sussex office: 01903 820082
Recruitment as it should be… professional, honest, results-focused and above all, human.
Your trusted Shoreham recruitment agency
With over 25 years’ experience of the local market, we know what matters when you’re hiring – saving time, avoiding disruption and finding people who fit your business.
Work with us and we’ll manage the process from start to finish. Whether you need urgent temporary cover or permanent hires, you can be confident your recruitment is in safe hands.
Our expertise lies in professional and business support roles across a wide range of sectors and every candidate we introduce will be personally interviewed and assessed by us.
So, instead of sorting through piles of CVs, you will only be introduced to candidates we are confident will be right for your team.
Sussex office: 01903 820082
Recruitment as it should be… professional, honest, results-focused and above all, human.
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Our sector expertise
As recruitment specialists, we recruit across a wide range of sectors and industries, placing candidates at every level, from entry roles to senior leadership and director appointments.
We recruit across all levels of accountancy and finance, from Accounts Assistants and Credit Controllers to fully qualified Accountants and Finance Directors.
With years of experience in accountancy recruitment across Surrey and Sussex, we understand what matters most: technical skills, professional qualifications, commercial insight and cultural fit.
Whether you need permanent hires, temporary cover or specialist support for a fixed-term project, we’ll find people who will make a genuine difference to your business.
Accountancy and Finance
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Behind every successful business is a strong admin and support team keeping everything organised, on time and running smoothly.
We source talented candidates for all types of administrative roles such as Executive Assistants, Office Managers, Team Administrators and Project Coordinators, matching them carefully to each business’s needs.
Whether it’s ongoing support, short-term cover or help with a specific project, we will focus on finding candidates who will quickly become assets to your team.
Administration, Office and Business Support
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Senior-level hires shape the direction of your business – decisions that call for insight, care and sound judgement.
We recruit for Director, Head of and C-suite level roles across a wide range of industries, taking the time to understand not just the responsibilities but the leadership style and values needed to succeed.
With a discreet, well-informed approach and a strong network of senior professionals, we’ll find individuals who align with your goals and culture, and who are ready to lead from day one.
Executive Search
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We’ve built long-standing relationships with HR professionals across all levels, from HR Administrators and Advisors to HR Directors and Head of People.
As the founders of The Surrey & Sussex HR Forum, we’re actively engaged in the local HR community and understand the challenges businesses face in attracting and retaining great people.
Whether you need someone to support day-to-day operations or drive change at a strategic level, we’ll introduce HR professionals who bring insight, experience and a people-first approach.
Human Resources and
People Management
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Technology keeps business moving, and we help find the people who make that happen.
From 1st Line Helpdesk Support to IT Managers, we recruit for roles that keep systems secure, efficient and connected.
We look for candidates with the right technical skills, clear communication and a calm, solution-focused approach — whether it’s for everyday user support or managing complex infrastructure.
Permanent, temporary or fixed-term, we’ll find someone who can step in and keep your business running smoothly.
IT and Helpdesk Support
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From Legal Assistants and Paralegals to Legal Secretaries and Compliance Officers, we recruit for legal support roles in private practice, in-house teams and public sector organisations.
These positions demand precision, discretion and a solid understanding of legal processes.
Whether you need short-term cover or a permanent addition, we’ll take the time to understand your needs and introduce candidates who meet the technical requirements and fit seamlessly into your team culture.
Legal and Compliance
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From Marketing Assistants and PR Coordinators to Digital Marketing Managers, Event Planners and Creative Leads, we recruit for roles that build brand visibility, engagement and growth.
Whether it’s creating standout campaigns, managing media relations, developing your digital presence or delivering memorable events, we understand the blend of creativity and strategy these positions demand.
We focus on candidates who bring the right expertise and align with your brand’s voice and goals, for both permanent roles and temporary cover.
Marketing, PR, Digital Media
and Events
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From Procurement Assistants and Buyers to Supply Chain Managers and Logistics Coordinators, we recruit for the people who keep goods moving, operations efficient and costs under control.
These roles call for strategic thinking, strong negotiation and meticulous attention to detail. Whether it’s optimising procurement processes, managing supplier relationships or overseeing complex logistics, we know the expertise it takes to deliver both efficiency and value.
We recruit for permanent, temporary and fixed-term roles across multiple industries.
Procurement and
Supply Chain
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Roles in the public sector and non-profit organisations, including charities and schools, call for people who are driven to make a difference.
From Administrators and Fundraising Assistants to Support Workers and Policy Assistants, we recruit for positions that combine professional expertise with a genuine passion for the cause.
Whether it’s managing operations, assisting with events or providing vital support to your team, we focus on finding people who share your values and will help achieve your organisation’s goals.
Public Sector and
Non-Profit
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Strong sales and customer service teams drive growth, retain clients and build lasting loyalty.
We recruit for roles including Business Development Executives, Account Managers, Client Relationship Managers and Customer Service Advisors.
We understand the skills it takes to excel, from winning new business and managing key accounts to delivering exceptional service and strengthening customer relationships.
Our focus is on finding candidates who can boost revenue, enhance client satisfaction and contribute positively to your team culture.
Sales and
Customer Service
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Our sector expertise
As recruitment specialists, we recruit across a wide range of sectors and industries, placing candidates at every level, from entry roles to senior leadership and director appointments.
Our sector expertise
They have been honest and straight from day one. No flamboyant promises. No small talk. Just an interest in getting to know you better and to find you the right fit. Refreshing 🙏.
Their communication was always outstanding. They take the time to understand you as a person, your skills and your career goals - offering a highly personalised service that makes you feel valued...
I went to The Recruitment Consultancy Ltd after finding out I was being made redundant, they found me a great job opportunity, I went for an interview and was successful,.
They couldn’t have been better with their communication and support.
Angela and Lin were incredibly supportive and professional from the start, ensuring the entire process was smooth and stress-free. They were attentive, communicative, and genuinely cared...
I have worked with this agency since 2017. During this time, Annamarie and her wonderful team have helped me secure six different temporary assignments.
They are very professional...
They managed help me land an excellent job within a month and supplied excellent support.
Special thanks to Annamarie and Linda.
Would highly recommend 👍
Your expertise, communication and guidance throughout the recruitment process was simply amazing...I highly recommend The Recruitment Consultancy 😀
After going through a traumatic time the team, mainly Linda and Annamarie, were totally focussed on getting the correct role for me.
Constant contact when a vacancy was a fit for me - they totally got me from the beginning...
She really is an amazing lovely lady who puts herself out and does her absolute best for you.
I can't recommend her enough!
They helped me with some temping jobs while I was looking for employment and also helped me secure a permanent position. I am so glad they found me. Anyone looking to use their services will most definitely be in good hands.
Angela, Linda and Annamarie are truly amazing and they really care about their candidates. I'd highly recommend contacting this agency if you are looking for a professional and very competent team!
From my initial screening call, straight through to onboarding, they have exceeded my expectations as a candidate. Their insight and knowledge about their client was above and beyond...
Looking for your next job in the Shoreham area?
We’ll take the time to understand your background, your ambitions and what really matters to you.
One of our consultants, who knows the Shoreham market well, will support you from your initial search through to interviews and job offers, ensuring you only hear about roles that genuinely fit your skills and goals.
Recruiting across Sussex and Surrey
Based in Sussex, we recruit for businesses in Shoreham, the surrounding areas and across the county. Additionally, with offices in Guildford, we offer the same services and expertise to companies across Surrey and beyond.
So, if you’re thinking of recruiting further afield, with us, you’ll have the same experienced team ready to help whenever you need us.
Recruiting across Sussex and Surrey
Based in Sussex, we recruit for businesses in Shoreham, the surrounding areas and across the county. Additionally, with offices in Guildford, we offer the same services and expertise to companies across Surrey and beyond.
So, if you’re thinking of recruiting further afield, with us, you’ll have the same experienced team ready to help whenever you need us.
Looking for your next job in the Shoreham area?
We’ll take the time to understand your background, your ambitions, and what really matters to you.
One of our experienced consultants, who knows the Shoreham market, will support you from your initial search through to interviews and job offers, ensuring you only hear about roles that genuinely fit your skills and goals.
FAQs
We’ve answered some of the most common questions about recruitment in Shoreham and across Sussex. If you have something more specific in mind, we’re just a call or message away and we’re always happy to help.
Managing recruitment in-house can be time-consuming and resource-intensive, especially when you want to access the best local talent.
By partnering with a recruitment agency, you benefit from specialist expertise, extensive networks and in-depth knowledge of the market. A good recruitment agency will streamline the hiring process, help you avoid wasting time on unsuitable applicants and support you right through to a successful hire.
If you’re wondering how a recruitment agency can save you time and connect you with pre-vetted candidates, read our blog on the main reasons for working with an agency.
If you’re looking for recruitment services in Surrey and Sussex that are fast, flexible, and focused on finding the right fit, we’re here to help and you can explore our recruitment services here.
When you work with an established recruitment agency, you can expect a collaborative, consultative and professional approach.
The agency should take time to understand your business, team culture and the exact requirements for a role before actively sourcing suitable candidates – often using networks that are not accessible through job boards alone.
They will handle advertising, screening, interviews, feedback and all communication throughout the process. This means you will be supported every step of the way until the right person successfully starts in your business.
For more details, read our guide to choosing the right recruitment agency or alternatively, head to our website to see the services we offer to employers.
When a business faces an urgent staffing gap, speed and reliability become critical. Unplanned absences, sudden workload peaks or seasonal demands can quickly disrupt operations if the right people aren’t in place. This is where a professional recruitment agency can make a huge difference.
For temporary and urgent roles, an experienced agency will already have a pool of pre-vetted candidates who are ready to start at short notice. These individuals will be thoroughly interviewed, have their skills assessed, be referenced and have all their compliance procedures completed in advance, meaning you can focus on getting them into the role immediately rather than losing time to recruitment admin.
At The Recruitment Consultancy, we maintain a network of fully assessed temporary staff across Surrey and Sussex who can step in straight away. We handle the entire process — from interviewing and vetting to payroll and ongoing check-ins — ensuring your new team member integrates smoothly and your business keeps running without disruption.
See our guide to hiring temporary staff or visit our temporary recruitment services and gain a fuller understanding of how our temporary recruitment services could help your business now.
We specialise in recruiting for a broad range of office and professional roles across Surrey and Sussex. Our experienced recruitment consultants, based in Guildford and Worthing, have sector expertise that covers:
- Accountancy and finance
- Administration, office management and business support
- Customer service, reception and facilities
- Executive search
- Human resources and people management
- IT and helpdesk support
- Legal support
- Marketing, PR and digital media
- Procurement, logistics and supply chain
- Project and event management
- Public sector and non-profit
- Sales and account management
We source candidates at every level, from entry roles to senior leadership and director appointments. You can read about the different services we offer businesses, or skip straight to our list of sectors.
A good recruitment agency won’t just send CVs and hope one works out. The best agencies invest time in understanding a business, its team culture, and the exact requirements of the roles to be filled.
They personally interview and assess each candidate, checking technical skills, experience, and softer qualities such as attitude, values, and cultural fit. This ensures employers only meet candidates who are genuinely suited to the role.
At The Recruitment Consultancy, we take this approach for every placement, recommending people who will add value from day one — saving employers time, resources, and the cost of a mis-hire.
Our permanent recruitment services blog explains the benefits of using an agency to find the strongest candidates for your business. Likewise, you can find out more about the recruitment services we offer to businesses of all sizes across Surrey and Sussex.
Temporary recruitment is ideal for short-term needs such as covering staff holidays, seasonal peaks, or urgent projects. Temporary workers are available to start quickly and offer the flexibility to scale your workforce when needed.
Permanent recruitment focuses on long-term hires who will become a lasting part of your business. With this in mind, this process typically involves a more extensive search and careful assessment to ensure the right skills and cultural fit.
At The Recruitment Consultancy, we offer both options and also temp-to-perm and fixed-term contract solutions. These different options can be tailored, so that Surrey and Sussex employers can choose the most effective hiring route for their business needs.
Our useful blogs explain more about temporary recruitment services and permanent recruitment services – or, you can head to our employer services page, which gives you a more condensed guide to see which type of recruitment may be more suitable for your business.
For permanent recruitment, most agencies working on a contingency basis (rather than on a retained basis). This means they will only charge a placement fee once they have successfully found the right candidate and the person has started work. This fee should always be agreed upon upfront, before any services are provided.
While some agencies charge a fixed fee, it’s more common for the cost to be a percentage of the candidate’s starting salary (typically between 15% and 25%). The exact percentage can be influenced by factors such as:
- Level of the role
- Industry sector
- Skills or experience required
- Location
- Lead time to hire
- Market conditions (candidate-driven vs. client-driven)
- Volume of business
- Commitment to the agency ie: working on a sole agency or prefered supplier basis
Points to be aware of:
- In a candidate-driven market, where skills are in short supply, fees may be higher.
- If you try to negotiate too hard on the percentage, this may affect the level of service and limit post-placement guarantees.
For temporary recruitment, agencies (or more technically, employment businesses) normally charge an agreed hourly rate. This rate is usually all-inclusive and covers the temp’s pay, National Insurance, holiday pay, pension, administration, and the agency’s margin. Temporary staff are billed in arrears, usually weekly, based on approved timesheets.
Agencies may also offer other fee structures. These could be daily rates, temp-to-perm fees, fixed-term contract fees, or fixed fees. Whatever the arrangement, reputable agencies will ensure costs are transparent and agreed before work begins.
At The Recruitment Consultancy, we offer Surrey and Sussex employers clear, upfront pricing for all recruitment types. To find out more, do get in contact and we’d be very happy to explain how these structures work, depending on your recruitment needs.
For permanent recruitment on a contingency basis (not retained search), agencies typically charge a placement fee only when a candidate has successfully started in their new role. This fee should be agreed in writing before any work begins, along with a signed contract outlining the terms — including any guarantee or refund policy.
A reputable recruitment agency will usually provide a safeguard if a new hire leaves within an agreed period. This may be in the form of a free replacement candidate or a sliding scale refund. For example, a sliding scale might cover a 12-week period, starting at around 90% of the fee in the first week and reducing gradually to 10% by week twelve.
These guarantees give employers confidence that the agency stands behind its placements, helping protect their investment in the hiring process.
At The Recruitment Consultancy, we offer Surrey and Sussex employers clear terms and a guarantee period on permanent placements. This ensures you have peace of mind when making a recruitment decision.
Learn more about our employer services or talk to us – we’d be very happy to explain how our guarantee will give you peace of mind
Specialist or hard-to-fill roles will require much more than just placing an advert. Effective recruitment involves targeted searching, networking within specific industries and proactively approaching candidates who may not be actively search for a job.
A good recruitment agency will have access to industry-specific databases, niche job boards and trusted professional networks — enabling them to connect employers with high-calibre talent that other channels might miss.
At The Recruitment Consultancy, having been established in our local markets for over 25 years. We combine our sector expertise with local market knowledge to source exceptional candidates for Surrey and Sussex employers.
Choosing the right recruitment agency starts with checking their experience in your industry and understanding how they assess and select candidates.
Look for transparency in fees and guarantees – and make sure they take time to learn about your business and culture before starting to search for suitable candidates.
It’s also worth asking about their track record in filling similar roles, their approach to candidate care and the support they offer post-placement. The right recruitment agency should feel like a partner in your hiring process, not just a supplier.
At The Recruitment Consultancy, we work closely with Surrey and Sussex employers to deliver a personalised, transparent and results-driven recruitment service.
Read our useful guide to choosing the right agency or see our approach to working in partnership with employers.
