Treat people properly
Candidates and employers should receive the same care, whether the answer is yes, no or not yet.
Careers at Howard James
Build your recruitment career with Howard James.
We are always interested in meeting people who believe recruitment should be personal, honest and built around long-term relationships.
The working approach
What matters at Howard James
The expectations are straightforward. Do good work, be open with people and take responsibility for the quality of the conversations you lead.
Give honest advice
Say what the market is showing, explain your reasoning and avoid promising an outcome you cannot control.
Take responsibility
Own your searches, your updates and the commitments you make to colleagues, employers and candidates.
Build lasting relationships
Think beyond one vacancy or one placement and stay useful after the immediate process has finished.
Who may suit Howard James
Who we would like to hear from
These are the kinds of backgrounds the existing Careers page says Howard James is open to considering. They are not advertised vacancies.
Experienced recruitment consultants
Consultants who value direct client relationships, careful candidate work and the freedom to contribute within an independent business.
Resourcers and support staff
People who can strengthen candidate sourcing, coordination and the consistent day-to-day support behind good recruitment work.
Develop your market
Build your own desk with Howard James.
We are always interested in speaking with experienced recruiters who want the freedom to develop their own desk, build lasting client relationships and take ownership of their market.
You do not need to wait for a specific vacancy to be advertised. If you have recruitment experience, commercial confidence and believe in a personal, straightforward approach, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Working here
A place to learn, contribute and work as a team.
The existing Careers information describes ongoing support, shared knowledge and room to take on more responsibility or specialise as experience grows.
Because Howard James is independent, individual contributions are visible. The emphasis is on practical development and supporting colleagues, not an invented list of benefits.
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