Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in East Anglia
Compass Point Recruitment was established in 1995 with a clear mission to connect local businesses with qualified candidates across East Anglia. Our expertise spans multiple sectors, including Accountancy and Finance, Engineering, Food & Agriculture, Human Resources, Industrial, Office, and Supply Chain roles. Over nearly three decades, we have built a reputation for delivering tailored recruitment solutions that prioritise both client needs and candidate aspirations. Our team of specialists takes time to understand organisational cultures and individual career goals, ensuring precise matches that drive long-term success. As an Investors in People accredited agency, we maintain rigorous quality standards while fostering professional development within our own team.Our membership with the Recruitment and Employment Confederation underscores our commitment to ethical practices and industry excellence. Through repeat business and referrals, we have cultivated enduring relationships with clients ranging from SMEs to multinational corporations. Our local market knowledge extends across Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Essex, and Norfolk, enabling us to address regional employment dynamics effectively. By combining face-to-face candidate assessments with comprehensive pre-screening processes, we deliver shortlists of qualified professionals aligned with specific job requirements. Our service model emphasises transparency, responsiveness, and a client-centric approach that has sustained our growth in a competitive industry.
Services
Accountancy Recruitment
Engineering Recruitment
Food & Agriculture Recruitment
Human Resources Recruitment
Industrial Recruitment
Office Recruitment
Supply Chain Recruitment
Temporary Staffing
Permanent Placements
Candidate Pre-Screening
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 28 years of local recruitment expertise in East Anglia
- Our team conducts face-to-face candidate assessments and pre-screening
- We build long-term relationships with clients and candidates
- We are Investors in People accredited for quality standards
- Our REC membership ensures adherence to industry best practices
Associations and certifications
- Investors in People
- Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC)
What people say
Proactive approach
Speed of response
Excellent candidates
Professional service
Ideal positions
Services
Accountancy Recruitment
Specialist recruitment for accountancy and finance professionals across East Anglia. We connect qualified candidates with businesses requiring expertise in financial reporting, management accounting, and compliance. Our rigorous vetting ensures candidates meet industry standards and organisational needs.
Engineering Recruitment
Targeted engineering recruitment solutions for mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing roles. We address skill shortages through our extensive network of pre-vetted professionals, ensuring technical competence and cultural fit for both temporary and permanent placements.
Supply Chain Recruitment
Comprehensive supply chain recruitment covering procurement, logistics, and operations roles. Our consultants understand sector-specific challenges, matching professionals with organisations to optimise distribution networks and inventory management systems.
Temporary Staffing
Flexible temporary staffing solutions for fluctuating business demands. We provide skilled workers for short-term assignments across multiple sectors, ensuring continuity during peak periods or staff shortages while maintaining quality standards.
Candidate Pre-Screening
Thorough pre-screening process evaluating candidates' experience, skills, and career objectives. Face-to-face interviews and document verification ensure only qualified professionals are presented to clients, streamlining the hiring process and reducing time-to-fill.
People
Rebecca Thurlow
Managing Director / Owner
With over 25 years in recruitment, Rebecca leads Compass Point's strategic direction. She oversees quality management systems and maintains key client relationships while driving team development initiatives across East Anglia.
Annette Rowland
Recruitment Consultant
Specialising in accountancy and office support roles, Annette has placed candidates at all levels since 2004. Her focus on understanding client cultures ensures successful long-term matches for permanent and temporary assignments.
Paige
Recruitment Consultant
Paige supports both candidates and clients with tailored recruitment solutions. Known for her proactive approach, she specialises in matching professionals with opportunities that align with their career aspirations and skill sets.
Questions
What sectors does Compass Point Recruitment specialise in?
We specialise in Accountancy & Finance, Engineering, Food & Agriculture, Human Resources, Industrial, Office, and Supply Chain recruitment across East Anglia.
How does Compass Point ensure quality candidate matches?
We conduct face-to-face interviews, verify legal documentation, and assess candidates' skills and career goals to ensure alignment with client requirements.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate throughout East Anglia, including Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Essex, and Norfolk, working with both local businesses and national organisations.
Are you part of a national recruitment network?
No, we're an independent consultancy based in Bury St Edmunds, offering the flexibility of local decision-making with national recruitment expertise.
What accreditations do you hold?
We're Investors in People accredited and members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, demonstrating our commitment to quality and ethical practices.
Reviews (7)
Billy Harris
Dec 23, 2021
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Highly recommend people looking for employment to use compass point recruitment, vitor was very good help and did everything he could for me, got me work within a matter of days, always very responsive to emails aswell.
Madeleine McNaught
Oct 06, 2021
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Paige at Compass was such a great agent - she kept in contact throughout and I really felt I was being matched to the right employer. Friendly, patient and professional, I'd happily recommend her to anyone looking for their next career move. Thanks Paige!
James Settle
Apr 21, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
I was paired with a Senior Recruitment Office Named Paige, she was nothing but professional and Friendly through the whole process. Thanks to her and Compass Point I am now once again in employment 100% would recommend to anyone.
I was paired with a Senior Recruitment Office Named Paige, she was nothing but professional and Friendly through the whole process. Thanks to her and Compass Point I am now once again in employment 100% would recommend to anyone.
Eileen Penn
Nov 29, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Annette was wonderful! I start my new job next Monday. Annette was helpful, friendly and very professional throughout the whole process. She made me feel at ease and the interview tips on the website are extremely helpful. Thanks Annette!!
Annette was wonderful! I start my new job next Monday. Annette was helpful, friendly and very professional throughout the whole process. She made me feel at ease and the interview tips on the website are extremely helpful. Thanks Annette!!
David Stiff
Nov 26, 2020
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Having spoken to both James and Paige they really impressed me with how they would listen to my abilities and the type of work I was seeking. They were also very personable and easy to speak to.
Paige was an absolute asset in helping me get a job I know I will love. I highly recommend this agency for both employee and employer.
Paige was an absolute asset in helping me get a job I know I will love. I highly recommend this agency for both employee and employer.
Tina B.
Oct 08, 2020
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Paige O'Connell at Compass Point - hands-down the most supportive recruitment agent I have ever come across! She helped me obtain a great job within weeks of posting my CV, and supported me every step of the way (interview, trial day & switching employers). Professional, enthusiastic, quick in response and a truly kind person - someone who is sincerely out to help you get the desired outcome. Recommending to my job-seeking friends and to anyone who wants to deal with a high-quality goal-oriented professional.
Jay Seldis
Oct 02, 2020
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I own a design and manufacture company is Suffolk and have used Compass Point regularly over the years for both temporary placements or permanent members of staff. We had a lady join us via compass point a few months ago that has turned out to be one of the best members of staff we have had in years. We would never have found her without Compass Point and whilst there are fees to pay, it is worth every penny when you get it right. We will continue to use their services in the future. Lovely people too, which helps.
