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Business Development

Welcome to our Business Development team

We’re The Recruitment Co. Business Development team.

We help leading brands across the UK level up their recruitment strategy. We continually provide tailored recruitment solutions for a wide range of clients, operating nationally across the Contact Centre, Office Personnel, Warehousing and Production space.

We support our client’s growth by nurturing a collaborative, purposeful, transparent partnership to provide mutually beneficial added value. Our service focuses on:

  • National Coverage: Temp and perm placements

  • Expert knowledge of regulations 

  • Experienced client relationship team

  • A pre-employment vetting team

  • Brand management and content creation

  • A scalable resource that’s fully adaptable to your needs

  • Data driven decision making

Want to learn more? If you’re an employer looking for a trusted recruitment partner or just want an informal chat, please get in touch.

Our specialist sectors

  • Contact Centre Roles
  • Manufacturing
  • Office-Based Roles
  • Production
  • Warehouse

How to reach us

Our office is virtual! This means you can find us anywhere, we operate on a national scale so get in touch and let's see what we can do for you.

Meet our Business Development Team

  • Jake Bradley

    Jake Bradley

    Head of Client Relationships

    Hi, I’m Jake Bradley and I have worked for The Recruitment Co. since April 2014. As Head of Client Relationships for our Specialist Business Unit I am responsible for providing a strategic sales plan in order to generate new client wins as well as ensuring that the delivery and fulfilment of our client’s requirements are met every time!

    My team operates across four vertical markets; volume Contact Centre operations, Warehouse and Logistics, Head Office functions & Technical/Professional Staffing. We pride ourselves on working with some of the largest high-street brands and blue-chip organisations across the UK, whereby our focus is to work in partnership with our clients in providing a service that is second to none.

    As well as working in a fast-paced industry, I also enjoy playing fast-paced sports having played tennis at a professional level during my teens!

  • Alex Greenhalgh

    Alex Greenhalgh

    Business Development Manager

    Hi, I’m Alex, I’ve been part of The Recruitment Co. family for over one year. I’m part of the Business Development Team for our Specialist Business Unit. From here I provide bespoke recruitment solutions for the Contact Centre & Warehouse sectors.

    I look to understand my client’s needs and pain points to offer a service to ensure the recruitment process is a successful and painless journey. 

    In my spare time, I like to take any opportunity I have to explore different parts of the world and try the local cuisine.

  • Tom Lauder

    Tom Lauder

    Business Development Manager

    Hello, I’m Tom, I’m part of the Business Development Team at The Recruitment Co. I have been creating professional relationships for the majority of my working life, enabling me to fully understand the requirements of each individual organisation, with an eye for attention to detail. I have a passion for delivering exceptional customer service and satisfaction every time!

     My area of expertise is Industrial Sector recruitment, covering temporary and permanent volume warehouse and production solutions to generate growth and productivity.

    When I’m not helping my clients with bespoke recruitment needs, I provide a personal taxi service for my two young Daughters, to and from gymnastics and ballet classes!

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Professional Services – Northern Ireland

Welcome to our Professional Services – Northern Ireland team

Our Professional Services NI division is your go to for your specialist and senior recruitment needs. We blend our decades of experience with industry knowledge and new technology to find the best candidates with the correct skills and experience to drive your business forward. 

We are an extension of your business and take time to understand your recruitment needs and challenges to make sure we design and successfully deliver the best solution for you. We will be open and honest with ourselves and others and build long term partnerships with our clients and candidates based on trust and respect.

We specialise in the recruitment of senior level applicants across all roles including senior, lead, management, director and C Suite level roles.

We add value at every step of the recruitment process. Through our tailored account management service and our innovative approach, we ensure your expectations are always met and exceeded.

We provide our clients with market data and management information, campaigns to promote and protect your brand, and tailored recruitment events to meet complex or volume recruitment needs.

We specialise in the following sectors:

  • Office Support
  • Sales Specialists
  • Manufacturing 
  • Human Resources
  • Finance, Procurement and Buyers
  • Project Support Specialists

With well over 40 years of combined recruitment experience across the team, we are true experts in each of our markets, utilising cutting-edge sourcing technology we are able to offer market insight for all the roles we take on. With the capability to cover any of your roles with temporary, contract, permanent or retained solutions The Recruitment Co. are excited to partner with your organisation for all of your recruitment needs.

Our specialist sectors

  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Manufacturing
  • Office-Based Roles
  • Sales and Marketing

Meet our Professional Services – Northern Ireland Team

  • Claire Gourley

    Claire Gourley

    Northern Ireland Operations Manager

    Hi, I’m Claire, I am the Operations Manager for The Recruitment Co. in Northern Ireland.  I have worked for The Recruitment Co. for 17 years, with 28 years in the people sector. I am a CIPD Associate member and I hold a certificate in recruitment practice. I like to be hands-on and really enjoy working directly with our clients to deliver volume and niche staffing solutions across a broad range of public and private sectors as well as innovative tech and process solutions. Some of our clients I have known for over 15 years in NI! I like to get out and about and visit client sites as I learn so much, it’s genuinely fascinating – open for a cup of tea and a yarn any day!  In my free time, you may see me heading to the North coast or loughs and mountains.

  • Jane Lewsley

    Jane Lewsley

    Team Leader

    I’m a Team Leader in our Lisburn branch and have been working for The Recruitment Co. for over 8 years, with 10 years total experience in recruitment. I have worked in every aspect of the business from payroll to industrial and commercial recruitment. We offer a professional and proactive approach to recruitment. We support both, the client and candidate throughout the recruitment process and are always on hand to answer any questions.

  • James McDaniel

    James McDaniel

    Recruitment Consultant

    Hi, I’m James – I’m a Recruitment Consultant with The Recruitment Co. based in the Belfast branch. My recruitment spans across various roles and sectors, from Customer Service Advisors, Mortgage and ISA Account managers to Business Analyst’s, Project Management and Planners, Admins. I also cover professional staffing and niche roles such as Python Coding Specialists and Black Rock Aladin Specialists, within businesses like Santander, NatWest, Royal London Group, Royal & Sun Alliance.

    I want to place the right people into the right roles, within a business environment that suits them, if you’re a business in need of top talent, let’s talk and I can deliver quality candidates right to you!

  • Mia McDowell

    Mia McDowell

    Senior Recruitment Consultant

    I have been working for The Recruitment Co. for just under 3 years. My biggest achievement to date would be getting my promotion, after showing my capabilities within my role. We offer our clients the best and most approachable service. I pride myself on my proactive relationship with all my clients. Working in a fast-paced environment to guarantee I am meeting my client’s needs.

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Professional Services

Welcome to our Professional Services team

Our professional staffing division is our biggest in-house business unit located within our Central Manchester location. Within the team, there are specialist sub-teams and consultants specialising in a range of sectors;

  • Office Personnel
  • Executive Search & Senior Management
  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Aviation
  • Legal
  • Accountancy and Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Sales and Marketing
  • HR
  • Procurement and Buying
  • Retail Management

With well over 100 years of combined recruitment experience across the team, we are true experts in each of our markets. We blend our decades of experience with industry knowledge and cutting-edge technology to find the best candidates with the correct skills and experience to drive your business forward.

With the capability to cover any of your roles with temporary, contract, permanent or retained solutions The Recruitment Co are excited to partner with your organisation for all of your recruitment needs.

Our specialist sectors

  • Aviation
  • Engineering
  • Executive Search & Senior Management
  • IT
  • Legal & Accountancy
  • Manufacturing
  • Office-Based Roles
  • Real Estate

How to reach us

Our office is virtual! This means you can contact us from anywhere.

Meet our Professional Services Team

  • Karen Stafford-Pitman

    Karen Stafford-Pitman

    Head of the National Perms Unit

    Professional, dedicated and diligent recruitment manager with over 21 years experience in maintaining and developing business relationships

    My team specialise in recruitment/account management throughout the UK. We provide business with permanent recruitment solutions along with short term contractors for fixed term assignments, temporary workers to cover sickness, holidays and maternity cover or just a spare pair of hands to get you through that busy time of the year.

    I have consultants who specialise in Sales & Marketing, HR, Legal, Office Support, Accountancy and Finance, Engineering, Aerospace and senior appointment.

    We also recognize that our candidates are what makes us special so if you’re a candidate looking for that next step or simply want some short term work please reach out to us so we can match you with one of our live vacancies.

  • Lucy Miller

    Lucy Miller

    Recruitment Consultant

    Hi – I’m Lucy Miller, a Recruitment Consultant here at The Recruitment Co. I specialise in commercial, temporary and permanent office based staff,  Get in touch to see how I can support with your next hire!

  • Leanne Blundell

    Leanne Blundell

    Recruitment Consultant

    Hi, I’m Leanne Blundell. I’m a Recruitment Consultant at The Recruitment Co. with over 4 years of experience within the Recruitment Industry. I specialise in the Commercial sector, with plenty of experience placing Permanent and Temporary candidates to our clients across the North West. If you are a candidate looking for your next new exciting role in the North West, please get in touch with me & I will be happy to help you in your search!

  • Max Carr

    Max Carr

    Senior Recruitment Consultant

    I am a Managing Consultant at The Recruitment Co. with over 7 years experience in supplying Engineering professionals as either contractors and permanent staff across the UK and mainland Europe.

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Lisburn

Welcome to our Lisburn team

We’re The Recruitment Co. Lisburn.

Our team is made up of recruitment experts, immersed in the local area and here to support your needs. We’re passionate about matching talented individuals with leading businesses across Lisburn, whether you’re a job seeker looking for your next great role, or an employer looking for a trusted recruitment partner, please get in touch.

Want to learn more about our Lisburn branch? Meet the team below.

You’re always in good company with The Recruitment Co.

Our specialist sectors

  • Healthcare Support
  • Manufacturing
  • Office-Based Roles
  • Professional
  • Public Sector
  • Warehouse

How to reach us

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Just 10 minutes from Lisburn train station, we're easy to reach and looking forward to meeting you!

Meet our Lisburn Team

  • Claire Gourley

    Claire Gourley

    Northern Ireland Operations Manager

    Hi, I’m Claire, I am the Operations Manager for The Recruitment Co. in Northern Ireland.  I have worked for The Recruitment Co. for 17 years, with 28 years in the people sector. I am a CIPD Associate member and I hold a certificate in recruitment practice. I like to be hands-on and really enjoy working directly with our clients to deliver volume and niche staffing solutions across a broad range of public and private sectors as well as innovative tech and process solutions. Some of our clients I have known for over 15 years in NI! I like to get out and about and visit client sites as I learn so much, it’s genuinely fascinating – open for a cup of tea and a yarn any day!  In my free time, you may see me heading to the North coast or loughs and mountains.

  • Jane Lewsley

    Jane Lewsley

    Team Leader

    I’m a Team Leader in our Lisburn branch and have been working for The Recruitment Co. for over 8 years, with 10 years total experience in recruitment. I have worked in every aspect of the business from payroll to industrial and commercial recruitment. We offer a professional and proactive approach to recruitment. We support both, the client and candidate throughout the recruitment process and are always on hand to answer any questions.

  • Mia McDowell

    Mia McDowell

    Senior Recruitment Consultant

    I have been working for The Recruitment Co. for just under 3 years. My biggest achievement to date would be getting my promotion, after showing my capabilities within my role. We offer our clients the best and most approachable service. I pride myself on my proactive relationship with all my clients. Working in a fast-paced environment to guarantee I am meeting my client’s needs.

  • Olivia Corken

    Olivia Corken

    Recruitment Consultant

    Hi, I’m Olivia, a Recruitment Consultant at our Lisburn branch. I pride myself on providing a reliable and responsive service to clients within the Co Armagh, Co Tyrone and Co Fermanagh and surrounding regions. My expertise is within the agri-sector, ranging from agri-supplies, agri-food, agri-services, and off plant machinery and supplies manufacturing. I would be delighted to meet new potential clients, please reach out directly if you would like to hear more about my current candidate base.

  • Stephanie McCutcheon

    Stephanie McCutcheon

    Principal Recruitment Consultant

    My name is Stephanie McCutcheon, I have 6 years of experience in the recruitment industry working in Office, Engineering, Manufacturing Scientific & Public Sector roles. I have worked within the private sector and public sector industry helping leading clients find the best candidates throughout Northern Ireland providing temporary and permanent solutions for recruitment needs.

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Belfast

Welcome to our Belfast team

We’re The Recruitment Co. Belfast, we have years of experience in recruitment. We hire for the largest employer in Northern Ireland specialising in public sector roles so we can guarantee to have a myriad of opportunities waiting for you.

Our team is made up of recruitment experts, immersed in the local area and here to support your needs. We’re always where our candidates and clients need us and no matter your requirements we’ll work to support you.

We’re passionate about matching talented individuals with leading businesses across the Greater Belfast Area, whether you’re a job seeker looking for your next great role, or an employer looking for a trusted recruitment partner, please get in touch.

Want to learn more about our Belfast branch? Meet the team below.

You’re always in good company with The Recruitment Co.

Our specialist sectors

  • Healthcare Support
  • Manufacturing
  • Office-Based Roles
  • Professional
  • Public Sector
  • Warehouse

How to reach us

Meet our Belfast Team

  • Michael Callaghan

    Michael Callaghan

    Resourcer

    Hi, I am Michael Callaghan. I’m a Recruitment Consultant at The Recruitment Co. with over 4 years of experience in the recruitment industry with jobs in the US and the UK. I hold a degree in Sport & Management while attending University in the United States. I specialise in roles, ranging from Admin Officers to Deputy Principals, within the NICS.

  • Stephanie Wilson

    Stephanie Wilson

    Recruitment Consultant

    Hi, I’m Stephanie Wilson. I’m a Recruitment Consultant at The Recruitment Co. with over 17 years of experience in the recruitment industry. I specialise in the commercial sector, with a wealth of experience supplying temps and perms to health and social care trust clients across Northern Ireland. I hold a degree in Business Management and in my free time, I regularly attend networking events. If you’re an employer looking for staff or a job seeker searching for your next great role in NI, I’ve got you covered.
    I like to get out and about and visit client sites as I learn so much, it’s genuinely fascinating – open for a cup of tea and a chat any day!
  • James McDaniel

    James McDaniel

    Recruitment Consultant

    Hi, I’m James – I’m a Recruitment Consultant with The Recruitment Co. based in the Belfast branch. My recruitment spans across various roles and sectors, from Customer Service Advisors, Mortgage and ISA Account managers to Business Analyst’s, Project Management and Planners, Admins. I also cover professional staffing and niche roles such as Python Coding Specialists and Black Rock Aladin Specialists, within businesses like Santander, NatWest, Royal London Group, Royal & Sun Alliance.

    I want to place the right people into the right roles, within a business environment that suits them, if you’re a business in need of top talent, let’s talk and I can deliver quality candidates right to you!