Business Details
9 Years
experience
Specialist Recruitment Solutions in Cambridge
Established in 2017, Busy Bee Recruitment has grown from a bedroom startup into an award-winning recruitment agency serving East Anglia. Our team brings over 100 years of combined expertise in specialist recruitment, delivering tailored solutions across sectors including engineering, manufacturing, IT, and executive search. We pride ourselves on building meaningful connections between employers and candidates, supported by 8x industry awards and a track record of placing 1,865 permanent and 1,709 temporary professionals. Our approach combines sector-specific knowledge with a commitment to understanding client needs, offering flexible recruitment packages from contingency hiring to retained executive search.With two offices in Cambridgeshire and a reputation for excellence, we maintain strong relationships with 34,464 registered candidates and industry leaders. Our community involvement, including fundraising for Just George charity, reflects our values of integrity and social responsibility. Backed by client testimonials praising our responsiveness and candidate quality, we continue to expand our impact while maintaining a personal, professional service.
Services
Executive Search
Accountancy Recruitment
IT Recruitment
Administration Recruitment
Sales Recruitment
Marketing Recruitment
Temporary Recruitment
Manufacturing Recruitment
Industrial Recruitment
Engineering Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer 8x award-winning recruitment expertise in East Anglia
- Our team brings over 100 years of combined recruitment experience
- We provide exclusive partnerships for targeted talent acquisition
- We guarantee rapid response times and industry-specific knowledge
- Our candidates receive tailored career development support
What people say
Fantastic experience
Professional and approachable
Exemplary professionalism
Thorough search process
Genuine commitment
Services
Executive Search
Our executive search service identifies senior-level talent for critical leadership roles. We combine industry expertise with a rigorous vetting process to find candidates with strategic vision and cultural fit. Clients benefit from our established network of high-calibre professionals and tailored approach to leadership placement.
Engineering Recruitment
Specialising in engineering recruitment, we connect employers with skilled professionals across mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing disciplines. Our consultants understand technical requirements and industry standards, ensuring precise matches between candidates' expertise and employers' operational needs in competitive engineering markets.
Temporary Recruitment
Our temporary recruitment solutions provide flexible workforce options for seasonal demand or project-based needs. With access to 34,464 registered candidates, we deliver reliable temporary staff across industrial, manufacturing, and administrative sectors while maintaining quality standards.
Accountancy Recruitment
We specialise in placing qualified accountants and finance professionals in practice and industry roles. Our service covers audit, tax, corporate finance, and management accounting positions, supported by consultants with specialist knowledge of regional and national finance markets.
Manufacturing Recruitment
Our manufacturing recruitment service addresses workforce needs across production, quality control, and operations management. We supply skilled workers for roles ranging from machine operators to plant managers, understanding the sector's demands for reliability and technical competence.
People
Kayleigh Bysouth
Founder
Kayleigh founded Busy Bee Recruitment in 2017 after identifying a gap in specialist recruitment services. With over 15 years' industry experience, she leads our award-winning team while maintaining active involvement in client relationships and strategic growth initiatives.
Rachel Housden
Business Manager
Rachel oversees daily operations and team coordination. With a decade of recruitment management experience, she ensures service excellence across all sectors while mentoring consultants to maintain our high service standards.
Jake Fenn
Managing Recruitment Consultant
Jake specialises in IT and technical recruitment, leveraging his sector expertise to match candidates with innovative technology roles. His consultative approach has earned recognition for outstanding client satisfaction and candidate support.
Laura Nixon
Principal Recruitment Consultant
Laura leads our engineering and manufacturing recruitment division. With industry-specific knowledge and a proactive communication style, she consistently delivers quality placements that meet both technical requirements and workplace culture fit.
Ryan Carter
Recruitment Consultant
Ryan focuses on temporary and contract placements, maintaining strong relationships with both employers and candidates. His responsiveness and understanding of workforce dynamics contribute significantly to our high client retention rates.
Questions
What sectors does Busy Bee Recruitment specialise in?
We specialise in engineering, manufacturing, IT, accountancy, executive search, sales, marketing, administration, and industrial recruitment across East Anglia.
How quickly can you fill urgent vacancies?
Our fastest placement occurred within 24 hours, though typical timelines depend on role complexity and candidate availability.
Do you offer both temporary and permanent recruitment solutions?
Yes, we provide flexible recruitment packages including temporary, permanent, and executive-level placements tailored to business needs.
What makes Busy Bee Recruitment different from other agencies?
Our combination of sector-specialist consultants, 8x industry awards, and commitment to understanding both client and candidate needs creates lasting, successful matches.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
We maintain rigorous vetting processes, including skills assessments, reference checks, and cultural fit evaluations to ensure candidates meet our high standards.
Can you help with high-volume recruitment needs?
Yes, our team successfully handles both single and high-volume recruitment requirements while maintaining quality standards across all placements.
Reviews (7)
Rita Rosa Pires
Jan 06, 2022
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Courtney Fidler was absolutely amazing throughout my whole recruitment process. Courtney answered to all my questions promptly and shared all relevant information that helped me achieving a successful application. I cannot thank you enough for your full support, for believing in me and for helping me start a new chapter of my professional career.
Hannah Gascoyne
Jan 03, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Aimee was professional, helpful and a pleasure to deal with during my application process. Excepted to start my new role! Thank you :)
Aimee was professional, helpful and a pleasure to deal with during my application process. Excepted to start my new role! Thank you :)
Cheryl Prior
Dec 05, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Oliver found me a great temporary position which I am really enjoying and he is being pro-active in securing me permanent employment for the new year. I have been very impressed with everyone involved at the agency. Thank you.
Oliver found me a great temporary position which I am really enjoying and he is being pro-active in securing me permanent employment for the new year. I have been very impressed with everyone involved at the agency. Thank you.
Kobe Perkins-Smart
Nov 12, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Courtney was very responsive with helping me get my first job, always made sure I knew the dates in which certain forms were done for and overall had a great experience with them
Courtney was very responsive with helping me get my first job, always made sure I knew the dates in which certain forms were done for and overall had a great experience with them
Caroline Carsky
Sep 12, 2021
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Fausta from Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd got in touch with me soon after I had submitted an application for a role which I was interested in. She had taken the time to review my CV properly and felt the I would be a clear match for the role with a prospective employer. She took time to talk through my CV with me and understand my work history and experience. Within a few days I had both an initial call and a video interview with a job offer. This is in part thanks to Fausta's efficiency, professionalism and dedication to customer service. When it comes to recruitment agencies I would highly reccomend
Cinzia Stamford
Sep 11, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
I had a very positive experience with Busy Bess Recruitment Ltd. Thanks to Rachel who was very professional, kept me updated throughout the process and supported me in finding my new role.
I had a very positive experience with Busy Bess Recruitment Ltd. Thanks to Rachel who was very professional, kept me updated throughout the process and supported me in finding my new role.
Marina
Aug 09, 2021
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Outstanding and professional service provided by this brilliant recruitment agency, particularly Fausta and Donna, whilst keeping a considerate and personal touch. I never felt just a number. They have given me helpful suggestions and advice throughout the whole hiring process, keeping me motivated and updated every step of the way. I cannot thank them enough.
