Who We Are
Howard James Recruitment was established to provide a professional and consultative recruitment service to both employers and candidates.
Our experienced recruitment consultants understand that successful recruitment is about more than simply filling vacancies. It is about identifying individuals with the right skills, experience and attitude to thrive within an organisation.
By working closely with both clients and candidates, we create long-term recruitment partnerships that deliver successful placements.
Our Leadership Team
Our management team brings extensive recruitment experience and industry knowledge, ensuring both employers and candidates receive a professional and supportive recruitment service.
Howard Forster
Howard leads the business development strategy at Howard James Recruitment, working closely with organisations to understand their hiring needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions. His focus is on building long-term partnerships with clients and ensuring the business consistently delivers high-quality recruitment services.
Sarah Howen
Sarah oversees candidate sourcing and talent acquisition, ensuring that clients have access to a strong pipeline of high-quality candidates. She works closely with the recruitment team to identify talented professionals and support successful placements across multiple sectors.
Jonathan Barclay
John is responsible for training and development across the recruitment team. By supporting consultants with ongoing learning and industry best practices, he helps ensure clients and candidates receive a consistently high standard of service.
Why Employers Choose Howard James Recruitment
• Experienced recruitment consultants
• Fast candidate shortlists
• Access to passive candidates
• Extensive employer network
• Multi-sector recruitment expertise
Our Recruitment Approach
We take a consultative approach to recruitment, ensuring that we fully understand the requirements of each role and the culture of the organisations we work with.
Our recruitment process focuses on identifying candidates who not only meet the technical requirements of a role but also fit the values and working environment of the business.
This approach allows us to consistently deliver high-quality candidates and successful placements.
Our Mission
Our mission is to build long-term partnerships with employers and candidates by delivering recruitment solutions that prioritise quality, cultural fit and long-term success.
We believe recruitment should be consultative, transparent and focused on creating lasting value for both clients and candidates.
Our Values
Integrity – Honest and transparent recruitment advice.
Partnership – Building long-term relationships with clients and candidates.
Quality – Delivering carefully matched candidates.
Commitment – Going the extra mile for every placement.
✔ Multi-sector recruitment expertise
✔ Dedicated recruitment consultants
✔ Strong employer network
✔ Supporting businesses across the UK
Recruitment Across Multiple Sectors
Howard James Recruitment supports businesses and candidates across a wide range of industries including:
Our consultants understand the unique requirements of each sector and work to connect talented professionals with leading employers.
Why Choose Howard James Recruitment?
Our goal is to build long-term partnerships with both employers and candidates by delivering recruitment solutions that consistently achieve successful outcomes.
Skills & Expertise
At Howard James Recruitment, our team combines industry knowledge with recruitment expertise to deliver effective hiring solutions for businesses and rewarding career opportunities for candidates.
We understand that successful recruitment requires more than simply matching a CV to a job description. Our consultants focus on building strong relationships with both employers and candidates to ensure every placement is the right fit.
Our expertise includes:
Talent sourcing and candidate attraction
Identifying and engaging high-quality candidates through targeted recruitment strategies and industry networks.
Candidate screening and assessment
Carefully evaluating candidates to ensure they meet the technical requirements and cultural fit of each role.
Market insight and salary guidance
Providing valuable insights into recruitment trends, salary expectations and hiring strategies.
Relationship-driven recruitment
Building long-term partnerships with both clients and candidates to support successful placements.
Multi-sector recruitment expertise
Supporting organisations across a wide range of industries including finance, engineering, sales, IT and business support.