Business Details
26 Years
experience
Trusted Recruitment Solutions in Portsmouth
Established in 2000, Key Recruitment has built a reputation as a trusted recruitment consultancy serving clients and candidates across the UK. Our approach combines industry-specific expertise with a commitment to understanding the unique needs of both employers and jobseekers. With dedicated consultants specialising in sectors such as Executive Search, HR, Accountancy, and Finance, we prioritise long-term relationships over transactional interactions. Our team invests time in thoroughly vetting candidates and aligning their skills with client requirements, ensuring optimal matches.Backed by testimonials from executives praising our consultative approach and candidate preparation, we maintain partnerships with organisations across regulated industries. As part of the Key Recruitment Group, which includes Elite Human Resources and Key Executives, we offer comprehensive staffing solutions from entry-level to boardroom positions. Our values of integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement underpin every service we deliver.
Services
Executive Search
HR Recruitment
Accountancy Recruitment
Finance Recruitment
Temporary Staffing
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in specialist recruitment sectors.
- Our consultants provide tailored candidate screening aligned with business needs.
- We maintain stringent compliance standards for regulated industries.
- Our team offers in-depth interview preparation for candidate success.
- We deliver cost-effective solutions with a 16-year partnership track record.
Associations and certifications
- Recruitment and Employment Confederation
- Disability Confident
What people say
Best level of recruiting service
Proactive approach
Professional and reliable
Kept me in work
Cost effective solutions
Services
Executive Search
Our executive search service identifies senior-level professionals for boardroom and strategic roles. Leveraging industry networks and targeted outreach, we connect organisations with leaders possessing the vision and expertise to drive business growth. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of leadership dynamics and sector-specific challenges.
HR Recruitment
Specialist HR recruitment delivers qualified professionals for human resources functions. We source candidates skilled in talent management, compliance, and organisational development, ensuring alignment with client workplace cultures and operational requirements across the UK.
Accountancy Recruitment
Accountancy recruitment focuses on qualified professionals for financial roles. Our consultants match chartered accountants and finance specialists with employers requiring expertise in auditing, corporate finance, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Questions
What sectors does Key Recruitment specialise in?
We focus on Executive Search, HR, Accountancy, Finance, and Industrial sectors, with consultants possessing industry-specific expertise.
How does Key Recruitment prepare candidates for interviews?
We provide interview guidance, CV optimisation, and role-specific preparation to ensure candidates present their skills effectively.
Can employers track recruitment progress online?
Yes, our client portal allows real-time vacancy updates and online timesheet processing for temporary staff.
What compliance standards does Key Recruitment maintain?
We adhere to stringent compliance protocols for regulated industries, ensuring all staffing solutions meet legal and sector-specific requirements.
How long has Key Recruitment operated?
The company has provided recruitment services since its founding in April 2000, with 16-year client partnerships documented.
Reviews (4)
Harrison Huntley
Sep 30, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Best agency around nice friendly people they found me a work straight away now got a permanent out of it after 4 months
Best agency around nice friendly people they found me a work straight away now got a permanent out of it after 4 months
Jackson Moore
Jul 22, 2021
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Great agency to work for! Very polite, friendly, and honestly seemed to have my best interests at heart. Compared to other agencies Ive worked for they were amazing, also very understanding of some rough circumstances stopping me from working some shifts at the beginning. There should be more agencies like this!
Reka Csontos
Jul 17, 2021
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To the recruitment team, expecially for Paul! I would like to thank you very much for your persistent and tireless work, for everything he has done for me. I could count on him in everything from the beginning to the end of our relationship. He answered all my questions right away. Completely up to date and very helpful. Does his job responsibly. I owe him a debt of gratitude! Thank you so much for the opportunity from him as he found the perfect job for me! I was glad to meet him and in the future I will only ask for his help if I need it! Thank you for everything! Rka
Tim Okeefe
May 10, 2021
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My situation over the last twelve months hasn't been great
What a refreshing change to register with a professional recruitment company .Portsmouth seems to be all recruitment now, job centre is a total waste of time . Paul who was my manager at the time and was first rate very helpful and thorough. Thank you and your team.
What a refreshing change to register with a professional recruitment company .Portsmouth seems to be all recruitment now, job centre is a total waste of time . Paul who was my manager at the time and was first rate very helpful and thorough. Thank you and your team.
