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29 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Recruitment Services in Surrey & Sussex
Established in 1997, The Recruitment Consultancy has built a reputation as a trusted partner in talent acquisition across Surrey and Sussex. Our team of experienced consultants specialises in connecting businesses with skilled professionals for permanent, contract, and temporary roles, from entry-level to board appointments. With over 25 years of combined sector expertise, we prioritise a people-first approach that focuses on cultural fit and long-term success for both employers and candidates. Our services are underpinned by integrity, transparency, and a commitment to delivering measurable outcomes. We maintain strong relationships with employers and candidates through personalised support, including CV advice, interview coaching, and market insights. As founders of The Surrey & Sussex HR Forum, we actively contribute to professional development within the HR community.Our hybrid model combines technological efficiency with human oversight, ensuring every placement aligns with organisational goals and individual career aspirations. With offices in Guildford and Worthing, we serve diverse industries including accountancy, IT, legal, marketing, and public sector roles. Our 200+ five-star reviews reflect our dedication to exceptional service, while our corporate membership with The Recruitment & Employment Confederation demonstrates industry recognition. We operate with clear pricing structures, including contingency-based permanent recruitment fees and all-inclusive hourly rates for temporary staff, alongside guarantees for permanent placements.
Services
Accountancy Recruitment
Executive Search
HR Recruitment
IT Recruitment
Temporary Staffing
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We save time with pre-vetted candidates matched to cultural and technical requirements
- Our consultants have 25+ years combined sector expertise across Surrey and Sussex
- We offer 24/7 candidate support and interview preparation services
- Our contingency-based permanent recruitment model ensures results-focused service
- We maintain a 12-week guarantee period for permanent placements
Associations and certifications
- Recruitment & Employment Confederation
What people say
Outstanding communication
Personalised support
Exceptional candidates
Seamless process
Genuine care
Services
Accountancy Recruitment
We specialise in placing qualified accountants and finance professionals at all levels, from trainees to directors. Our consultants understand the technical requirements and commercial insights needed for success in financial roles. We match candidates' qualifications and experience with employers' specific needs across Surrey and Sussex. Our service includes thorough vetting of technical skills and cultural fit assessment.
Executive Search
Our discreet executive search service identifies senior leaders and C-suite professionals for strategic roles. We leverage our extensive network to find candidates with the required leadership style and values. The process includes in-depth interviews and cultural alignment assessments to ensure successful placements at director and executive levels.
HR Recruitment
As founders of The Surrey & Sussex HR Forum, we specialise in placing HR professionals at all levels. Our expertise covers day-to-day operations to strategic HR leadership roles. We focus on candidates who combine technical HR knowledge with the ability to drive organisational change and improve workplace culture.
IT Recruitment
We source IT professionals for roles ranging from helpdesk support to IT management positions. Our candidates possess both technical expertise and communication skills to support system efficiency. We specialise in matching technical capabilities with organisational IT infrastructure requirements across permanent and temporary assignments.
Temporary Staffing
Our temporary staffing solutions provide immediate cover for absences, seasonal demands, or project-based needs. We maintain a pool of pre-vetted candidates ready for quick deployment. This service includes payroll management and compliance checks, allowing businesses to focus on operations without recruitment administration.
People
Annamarie Godward
Director & Manager, Worthing Office
With over 20 years in recruitment, Annamarie leads the Worthing office and focuses on strategic placements. She prioritises quality over quantity, ensuring each placement aligns with business goals. Her approach combines industry knowledge with personal care for both employers and candidates.
Karen Gilbert
HR Consultant & Forum Organiser
Bringing extensive recruitment experience since 2017, Karen manages HR sector placements and organises events for The Surrey & Sussex HR Forum. She specialises in matching HR professionals with organisations needing cultural and operational expertise.
Questions
How do you ensure candidates match our company culture?
We conduct in-depth interviews assessing technical skills and cultural fit, focusing on values and working style alignment with your organisation.
Can you help with urgent temporary staffing needs?
Yes, we maintain a pool of pre-vetted temporary staff ready for immediate deployment across Surrey and Sussex.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We cover accountancy, IT, HR, legal, marketing, public sector, and more, with consultants specialising in specific industries.
Do you offer guarantees for permanent placements?
Yes, we provide a 12-week guarantee period with sliding scale replacement options if needed.
How do your fees work?
Permanent recruitment fees are contingency-based (15-25% of salary), while temporary staff are charged at agreed hourly rates.
Can you help with interview preparation?
Yes, we offer comprehensive interview coaching including question preparation, presentation tips, and employer insights.
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Reviews (6)
Damyan Milanov
Nov 19, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Nice team which always look after their employees and trying to find the best job available!
Nice team which always look after their employees and trying to find the best job available!
Henry Kavanagh
Sep 17, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I recently acquired a position at a medical company via The Recruitment Consultancy and they could not have been more helpful in prepping and arranging this all for me and I would highly recommend to anybody looking to get ahead in any of the fields of employment that they offer.
I recently acquired a position at a medical company via The Recruitment Consultancy and they could not have been more helpful in prepping and arranging this all for me and I would highly recommend to anybody looking to get ahead in any of the fields of employment that they offer.
James Barrett
Apr 07, 2021
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Definitely one of the better agencies ive used. Always kept coming back to me with jobs to put me forward for without ever having to chase them up like most agencies. They really helped me a lot and Annamarie was amazing.
Kept their word and did what they said they would from the beginning. Very friendly, honest, hard working and down to earth yet very professional at the same time. They wouldnt try and force jobs on me I didnt want like a lot of agencies either, they respected me to make my own judgement on what they had available. I would recommend them to anyone and they genuinely
Kept their word and did what they said they would from the beginning. Very friendly, honest, hard working and down to earth yet very professional at the same time. They wouldnt try and force jobs on me I didnt want like a lot of agencies either, they respected me to make my own judgement on what they had available. I would recommend them to anyone and they genuinely
Ken Gill
Mar 29, 2021
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Annamarie has been incredibly supportive throughout my whole time with the Recruitment Consultancy. From finding placements, always achieved very quickly and during the placement. Kept me informed and encouraged whilst furloughed. She was also really pleased for me when I secured a Full Time Position. The best Recruitment Consultancy I have ever used
Juliette Hughes
Mar 16, 2021
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Fast, professional and pro-active from initial contact to permanent job offer in just over a week. Annamarie always kept me informed and was encouraging and supportive. Would highly recommend.
Karolina Kasprzak
Feb 03, 2021
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I've been looking for a job during the lockdown in health and fitness industry which was very hard, I've been always working and that was my first experience with recruitment agency. It was the best decision, they were very professional, helped me with every step and most important, mental support during the process was amazing, answering all my questions. I'm so thankful for everything they have done to help and support me. Thank you.
