For Employers
Find people who fit the role, the salary range, the local market and the way your team actually works.
- Permanent, temporary and contract hiring
- Salary guidance and local availability checks
- Shortlists shaped by sector knowledge
White-collar recruitment with local depth
Recruitment that gets closer to the work.
We help employers hire carefully and candidates move confidently across finance, HR, sales, IT, engineering, manufacturing, customer service and specialist office roles.
Howard Forster Branch Manager
Every candidate we introduce has been spoken to and assessed, not just keyword matched. Call 0161 641 2550 to talk through a role or a brief.
Two clear journeys, one recruitment standard.
Whether you are hiring or looking for work, the route is simple: speak to a recruiter who understands the role, the local market and what a good fit really looks like.
For Candidates
Talk to a recruiter who understands your function, location and next move before matching you to live opportunities.
- Confidential job search support
- Local employers and salary expectations
- CV, interview and offer guidance
Recruitment sectors people actually search for.
Sector-led pages make it easier for employers and candidates to find the right local recruitment support.
FinanceAccounts, payroll, credit control, purchase ledger, finance assistants and qualified finance roles.Business SupportAdministrators, office support, reception, PA, EA, operations support and coordination roles.HRHR administrators, advisors, business partners, managers, talent, L&D and people operations roles.SalesInternal sales, account management, business development, customer growth and sales leadership roles.ITIT support, infrastructure, systems, service desk, project support and technical operations roles.EngineeringMaintenance, technical, design, quality, field service and engineering management roles.ManufacturingProduction support, planning, quality, operations, supervisory and manufacturing leadership roles.Customer ServiceCustomer service, contact centre, complaints, client support and team leadership roles.InsuranceClaims, broker support, underwriting, account handling and insurance operations roles.Financial ServicesFinancial services administration, client support, paraplanning, compliance and advisory support roles.Marketing & PRMarketing, digital, communications, creative, content, PR and campaign support roles.Supply ChainProcurement, purchasing, supply chain, logistics, planning, warehouse coordination and transport roles.PropertyProperty, construction support, surveying, site administration, facilities and commercial roles.FacilitiesFacilities, estates, maintenance coordination, workplace services and FM management roles.Cyber SecuritySecurity operations, governance, risk, compliance, analysis and cyber support roles.
Local branch network
Sixteen branches, real local knowledge.
Real local teams who know the employers, commute patterns and salary expectations in their own patch, not a national call centre working from a script.
Find Your Local BranchInsight pages that earn attention.
Useful content for employers comparing the market and candidates researching their next move.
Local salary guides
Clear guidance on salary pressure, offer speed, role scope and local expectations.
Labour market reports
Practical notes on candidate availability, hiring pressure and local market movement.
Recognisable employer pages
Context on the kinds of employers shaping each local hiring market.
Ready to talk about hiring or your next role?
Speak to Howard James Recruitment about the role, salary range, candidate market or next move you are considering.