Human
RESOURCES
From HR Officer to HR Director, across the full breadth of the function. We’ve been recruiting HR roles in the East of England and Home Counties for over two decades, with a team that also leads our HR partnerships work – the retained search, market mapping, EVP development, and strategic advisory engagements that go beyond a single hire.
HR hiring is rarely simple. The hard skills are usually easy to find on a CV. What’s harder is understanding the person behind it – how they communicate, influence, build trust and fit into the wider business. That’s what good HR recruitment focuses on and that’s what make the difference between someone who can do the job and someone who really thrives in the role.
Our work covers Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, from offices in Cambridge, Peterborough, Northampton, and Hertfordshire & Essex.
WHAT WE COVER
Our work covers Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We work with SMEs, FTSE 100 corporates, and global brands with a footprint in the region, across all sectors.
Compensation,
Benefits & Rewards
Benefits & Rewards
The technical specialists who design and run your reward strategy.
Diversity, Equity &
Inclusion
Inclusion
DEI leads, advisors, and specialists.
Employee
Relations
Relations
ER specialists and managers, often for sensitive or complex caseloads.
HR
Generalist
Generalist
Business partners and generalists across SMEs and larger organisations.
HRIS
HR systems specialists, from implementation through to business-as-usual.
Learning &
Development
Development
L&D managers, instructional designers, and capability leads.
Recruitment &
Talent Acquisition
Talent Acquisition
In-house recruiters and TA leaders.
Executive
Search
Search
Retained search for senior HR appointments, including CPO and HRD.
How WE Work
We recruit across permanent, contract, and interim briefs in HR, and we’ll always give you a straight read on the role – whether the salary is competitive for the level you’re hiring at, where the spec might benefit from refining, and which type of hire fits the situation. Permanent hires usually work best for the HR roles you want embedded long-term. Contract or interim suits transformation programmes, TUPE work, ER caseloads, parental leave cover, and the periods where a business needs senior HR capability without permanent commitment. Plenty of our clients run both.
Beyond standard recruitment, we also offer retained executive search for senior appointments and HR partnership work for businesses building out the function from scratch or going through significant change.
Our Approach
Our HR consultants stay in this sector (60 years and counting!) and know the difference between a Generalist who’ll thrive in a 50-person business and a Business Partner who needs the scale of a larger organisation to use their skills well. They understand why an HR Director from a regulated industry brings a different mindset than one from a scale-up, and why a Head of Reward from one sector might transfer easily to another. That depth of judgement is what we bring to every brief, and it’s why so much of our HR work is repeat business.
RECENT PLACEMENTS
LATEST JOBS
HR Business Partner
£50,000 - £65,000 Annual
HR Business Partner
£49,000 - £58,000 Annual
Senior HR Business Partner
£55,000 - £60,000
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
I have had the pleasure of working with Jacquelyn Mahoney during my search for my current role, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From the outset, Jaq demonstrated a genuine commitment to understanding both my professional goals and the broader needs of the business. She has been an excellent sounding board throughout the process—always taking the time to listen carefully, particularly around my networking needs, and then proactively acting on that feedback. Her support has gone beyond simply placing talent; she has also provided valuable insight and assistance on wider talent acquisition requirements within the organisation. What truly sets Jaq apart is her commercial and pragmatic approach. She not only focuses on identifying and securing the right talent but also prioritises long-term success by building and maintaining strong relationships that support retention. Working with Jaq has been a truly positive experience, and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone seeking a thoughtful, results-driven, and highly professional HR and talent partner.
I have had the pleasure of working with Sarah for many years and would not hesitate to recommend her. Sarah takes the time to listen and truly understand the needs of her clients, providing thoughtful, practical support and always acting with professionalism and integrity. She is approachable, reliable and consistently goes above and beyond to help, making her a trusted partner and invaluable resource. Over the years, I have always known Sarah to be there when support is needed, and her commitment to building long-term relationships is one of the many reasons she is so highly regarded.
Sarah is one of the three most professional Recruiters in the business. High standards, valued approach. A pleasure.
If Sarah reaches out to you regarding an opportunity I would urge you to be open to a conversation with her. Whilst searching for a role I have encountered various experiences, good and bad and by far my experience with Sarah has been the best! She is incredibly passionate and dedicated to both candidate and client, I thoroughly enjoyed liaising with her over the past two weeks, she provided consistent updates and feedback and despite not actually securing a role through Sarah I received detailed feedback after two interviews and the best candidate experience through a recruitment agency! Sarah thank you for your time and commitment! It’s been a pleasure!
