Business Details
15 Years
experience
Trusted Recruitment Specialists for Retail Hospitality & Leisure
Established in 2011, AB Consultancy has built a reputation for delivering market-leading recruitment solutions across the UK retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors. Our team combines over 30 years of recruitment expertise, specialising in placing candidates at all levels from operational roles to director-level appointments. We prioritise understanding both client businesses and candidate aspirations, ensuring cultural fit alongside technical capabilities. Our sector-specific consultants maintain an extensive network of 18,000+ industry professionals while tailoring recruitment campaigns to individual client needs.With a proven track record in challenging placements, we combine hands-on operational experience with a commitment to exceptional service. Clients including Disney Stores, The Body Shop, and Pizza Hut attest to our ability to source high-calibre candidates even for difficult roles. Our directors maintain direct involvement in placements, ensuring consistent quality and personal accountability throughout the recruitment process.
Services
Retail Recruitment
Hospitality Management
Leisure Sector Roles
Director-Level Appointments
Operational Management
HR Recruitment
Digital & E-commerce
Supply Chain Roles
Property Management
Health & Safety
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We combine 30+ years of recruitment expertise with sector-specific knowledge
- Our consultants specialise in retail, hospitality, and leisure industries
- Tailored recruitment campaigns aligned with individual business requirements
- Direct director involvement ensures quality control and accountability
- Extensive network of 18,000+ pre-vetted industry professionals
What people say
Fantastic professional service
Excellent recruitment experience
Highly recommend
Outstanding support
Spot on calibre
Services
Retail Recruitment
Specialist recruitment for retail operations including store management, sales roles, and head office positions. Our consultants understand retail challenges and candidate requirements. We match technical skills with brand alignment for optimal long-term placements.
Hospitality Management
Executive and operational management recruitment for hospitality venues. We source leaders who balance guest experience with commercial performance. Our candidates demonstrate proven track records in hospitality environments.
Director-Level Appointments
Strategic leadership recruitment for C-suite and board-level positions. We identify executives with sector-specific vision and implementation capabilities. Our rigorous vetting ensures cultural and strategic alignment with client organisations.
Leisure Sector Roles
Specialist recruitment for leisure and entertainment venues including theme parks, cinemas, and activity centres. We supply candidates with relevant customer service experience and operational expertise tailored to leisure environments.
HR Recruitment
Specialist HR professional placement for retail and hospitality businesses. We source candidates with proven experience in workforce management, compliance, and organisational development within our core sectors.
People
Alison Brimley
Director
20-year recruitment veteran with specialist retail sector expertise. Founded AB Consultancy in 2011 after leadership roles at FTSE 250 recruitment firms. Prioritises exceptional service and candidate-client alignment.
Sarah
Consultant
Experienced recruitment consultant with proven success in difficult placements. Known for attention to detail and candidate advocacy. Maintains ongoing candidate support beyond initial placements.
Questions
What industries does AB Consultancy specialise in?
We focus exclusively on retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors with consultants possessing deep industry-specific expertise.
What levels of roles do you recruit for?
We handle placements from entry-level operational roles up to director-level appointments across our specialist sectors.
How do you ensure cultural fit?
Our consultants thoroughly understand both client businesses and candidate motivations through detailed consultations before matching.
What makes your service different?
Direct director involvement, 30+ years combined experience, and an extensive network of 18,000+ pre-vetted professionals set us apart.
Can you handle urgent recruitment needs?
Yes, we've successfully delivered quality candidates at short notice while maintaining our rigorous selection standards.
Reviews (3)
Andy Norman
Jul 21, 2016
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Carina gave me every bit of support I needed to get into a great job, could not have wished for more! Really thankful for all she did x
Mark Cooney
Jun 15, 2016
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I worked with Alison and Poonam who both were absolutely fantastic in helping me find employment to switch job roles. I cannot thank them enough and highly recommended AB-consultancy to any employer and employee's!
Barbara Procter
May 13, 2016
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I had the chance to get to know Poonam from the agency. I must say, I had the best experience ever! She was very helpful, kept in touch during the whole process and even after I've got the job. She was very supportive during my preparation time, available if I had any questions and made sure if she was out of the office someone else was in touch with me. Over all I was more than happy to meet her!!
