Business Details
26 Years
experience
Expert Recruitment Solutions for Business Success
Huntress has been a leading recruitment partner for over 25 years, specialising in sourcing business support professionals. Our commitment to exceptional service has built lasting partnerships with clients and candidates across the UK. With a deep understanding of local markets, we deliver scalable recruitment strategies tailored to business needs through MSP, RPO, and high-volume hiring campaigns. Our team combines market insight with workforce planning expertise to help organisations build agile, high-performing teams. We maintain a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, implementing strategies to create equitable opportunities for all.Backed by industry-recognised frameworks like Y25007 and CCS, we provide compliant solutions for public sector clients. Our 8.5-year average employee tenure and 4.5* Glassdoor rating reflect our dedication to workplace satisfaction. With 168 towns covered and over 100,000 candidates in our database, we combine technology with personal service to match professionals with their ideal roles. Our 670 5* Google reviews in 2023 demonstrate our candidates' satisfaction with our consultative approach. We continuously evolve our processes through initiatives like blind CVs and panel interviews to ensure fair, skills-based recruitment.
Services
Business Support Recruitment
Finance & Accountancy Roles
HR Specialist Hiring
Procurement & Supply Chain
Talent Solutions
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have 25+ years' experience in business support recruitment
- Our team maintains a 4.5* Glassdoor rating and 670 5* Google reviews
- We implement inclusive hiring practices with blind CVs and panel interviews
- We operate under public sector frameworks Y25007 and CCS
- Our average consultant tenure of 8.5 years ensures continuity
What people say
Flawless service
Found me a job
Exemplary support
Quick and efficient
Best recruitment agency
Services
Business Support Recruitment
We specialise in placing business support professionals in roles ranging from administration to executive assistants. Our consultants understand the specific requirements of office environments and match candidates with organisations needing skilled personnel for reception, PA, and administrative roles. With 25 years' experience, we ensure candidates possess both technical capabilities and cultural fit for long-term success.
Finance & Accountancy Roles
Our finance recruitment service connects qualified professionals with accounting and finance positions across sectors. We place candidates in roles including accounts payable/receivable, financial analysis, and senior finance management. Our specialist consultants maintain deep industry knowledge to match technical expertise with organisational needs, ensuring compliance and financial integrity for client businesses.
HR Specialist Hiring
We source HR professionals for roles spanning recruitment coordination to director-level positions. Our consultants understand evolving employment law and workplace culture requirements. We match candidates with expertise in talent development, employee relations, and HR strategy implementation, helping organisations build effective workforce frameworks aligned with business objectives.
Procurement & Supply Chain
Our procurement specialists place professionals in supply chain management, purchasing, and logistics roles. We connect candidates with expertise in vendor negotiation, inventory management, and procurement systems with organisations seeking operational efficiency. Our consultants understand industry-specific requirements across manufacturing, retail, and public sectors.
Talent Solutions
We deliver scalable recruitment solutions including managed service programmes and recruitment process outsourcing. Our team implements high-volume hiring campaigns while maintaining quality standards. Through frameworks like Y25007 and CCS, we provide compliant public sector staffing solutions that reduce costs and improve hiring efficiency for organisations with complex workforce needs.
People
Chris Leeson
CEO
Chris Leeson has served as CEO since 2014, driving Huntress' strategic direction and expansion. He led the establishment of Merrifield Consultants and Birchrose Associates brands while maintaining focus on workplace wellbeing and diversity initiatives.
Claire Pierce
Managing Director
Claire Pierce oversees operations as Managing Director, ensuring delivery of high-quality recruitment services. With extensive industry experience, she focuses on client relationships and implementing innovative hiring solutions that align with market demands.
Avtar Kang
Finance Director
Avtar Kang manages financial operations, maintaining fiscal discipline while supporting business growth. He oversees budgeting, financial reporting, and commercial strategy implementation across Huntress' multiple brands and locations.
Marie-Claire Bouchali
HR Director
Marie-Claire Bouchali leads HR initiatives, developing talent management strategies and diversity programmes. She established the Mental Health Champions group and EDI committee to enhance workplace inclusivity and employee wellbeing.
Mark Kirby
Client Director
Mark Kirby serves as Client Director in Maidstone, building long-term partnerships with organisations seeking business support professionals. He combines local market knowledge with industry expertise to deliver tailored staffing solutions.
Questions
What recruitment services does Huntress offer?
We provide business support, finance, HR, procurement, and supply chain recruitment through permanent, temporary, and high-volume hiring solutions.
How does Huntress ensure quality candidates?
Our consultants use skills-based shortlisting, panel interviews, and market expertise to match qualified professionals with client requirements.
Can candidates access exclusive job opportunities?
Yes, we offer candidates exclusive access to roles not advertised elsewhere through our extensive client network.
Does Huntress work with public sector organisations?
We're approved on Y25007 and CCS frameworks, providing compliant recruitment solutions for public sector clients.
How does Huntress support career development?
We provide career guidance, interview preparation, and ongoing support through our consultative approach to job matching.
What diversity initiatives does Huntress have?
We implement blind CVs, gender-neutral job adverts, and inclusive hiring training to promote equitable recruitment practices.
Reviews (6)
Lopez Paloma
Jan 07, 2021
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Amazing agency with a very human touch. I have been working for them in an airline as a temp for over two years, and through this time they have been very supportive, visiting me on site and always asking if I needed any help. I would recommend them to any employer and people looking for a temporary position. Siobhan, Sara, Martha and Henry were absolutely great.
Heja A.
Oct 08, 2020
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Fantastic service from the first phone call to my first day! The whole process took roughly three weeks. They were very supportive and kept me updated with how my process was going! Jenny and Monique especially were very helpful in finding me a role!
Glenn Cooney
Mar 04, 2020
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I applied to be considered for temporary employment through Huntress, and spoke to the lovely Rachel at their Brighton office the following day and was invited to register in person which I did yesterday. After many attempts to engage with other recruitment agencies it’s nice to know that Huntress have shown that they do care and they want to help. It’s very reassuring when the going has been tough enough in job hunting.
Jacob Bean-Reader
Jan 27, 2020
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They do not respond to direct emails or even using the official company phone number. For a company to operate, they must communicate with external entities for which they can deal with.
Deborah Ojo
Aug 26, 2019
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Great customer service and dedicated to those who want to work. They do make sure that they keep you up to date with everything, ensure that you have the full support and guidance. Best agency. Specifically Narjis and Tia who work at the firm are incredible ladies who are so understanding and helpful. Very warming and amazing ladies they have definitely ensured that Huntress are a great agency to work with/for.
H. Q.
Aug 09, 2019
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Dear All,
If youre looking to be placed in any arbitrary office role,then this is definitely the place for you.The impression that I got from this company,was that they were very pushy on placing me into any job role,without taking any of my preferences into consideration. From the get go,the lady who interviewed me(Narjis) though friendly,was quite negative,and got into a rant about how there arent very many jobs these days,even proceeding to give me an account of one of her clients who had missed an opportunity from Huntress,and was now stuck doing nothing.Furthermore,she had nothing
If youre looking to be placed in any arbitrary office role,then this is definitely the place for you.The impression that I got from this company,was that they were very pushy on placing me into any job role,without taking any of my preferences into consideration. From the get go,the lady who interviewed me(Narjis) though friendly,was quite negative,and got into a rant about how there arent very many jobs these days,even proceeding to give me an account of one of her clients who had missed an opportunity from Huntress,and was now stuck doing nothing.Furthermore,she had nothing
