A Cheshire team that knows the local market
Howard James Recruitment has built its reputation across Cheshire by working closely with the businesses that make up the county's economy, from professional services firms in Chester and Knutsford to manufacturers and SMEs in Crewe, Northwich and Macclesfield. We understand how local employers operate and what they look for in their support teams.
That local knowledge means we don't send you a stack of CVs to wade through. We send a short, considered shortlist of people who fit the role, the team and the way you work, because we have taken the time to understand all three.
The roles we fill across Cheshire
We recruit the full range of business support and administrative roles: office managers, personal and executive assistants, administrators, receptionists, customer service advisors, sales support coordinators, HR administrators and data entry clerks. These are the people who keep an office organised, responsive and running on time, and getting the right person matters more than many employers expect until a key hire goes wrong.
Why support hires are easy to get wrong
Administrative roles are often filled in a hurry, and that is exactly why they so often go wrong. A strong CV tells you little about whether someone will handle a busy reception with composure or keep a director's diary watertight under pressure. We screen for the practical skills and the temperament the job actually demands, so the person who starts is the person who lasts, sparing you the cost and disruption of hiring twice.
Flex FeePermanent quality, without the upfront cost
Hire on permanent terms from day one, but spread the fee over 12 weekly instalments. If the hire doesn’t work out, the payments stop. It’s the full quality of a permanent search with the cash-flow flexibility of a temp solution.
Learn about Flex FeeThe right fit, not just the right CV
A support hire sits at the heart of your day-to-day operation, often as the first voice a client hears or the person a whole team relies on. Skills can be taught, but judgement, reliability and the right manner are what separate a good administrator from one who simply fills a seat.
We take the time to understand your culture and the pace of your office before we shortlist, so the people we put forward are ones who will settle in quickly and still be thriving a year later.
Permanent, temporary and contract
However your need arrives, we can cover it. We place permanent staff for the long term, temporary staff to cover holidays, sickness or busy periods at short notice, and fixed-term contract staff for projects and maternity cover. And with Flex Fee, you can secure a permanent hire while spreading the cost, giving you the quality of a permanent search without the upfront commitment.
Let's talk about your next hire
Whether you are growing a team in Chester, covering a sudden absence in Crewe or replacing a key administrator in Knutsford, we would like to help. Tell us about the role and the kind of person who would suit it, and we will get to work straight away. Most clients hear back from us the same day, with a shortlist following shortly after.
Looking to hire in Cheshire?
Let's talk about your business support and administration recruitment needs. Call the team or send us your vacancy and we'll come back to you the same day.
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| Service | Business Support & Administration Recruitment in Cheshire |
| Provider | Howard James Recruitment, independent UK recruitment agency |
| Coverage | Cheshire, including Chester, Crewe, Knutsford, Northwich and Macclesfield |
| Hire types | Permanent, temporary, contract, and Flex Fee |
| Example roles | Office Manager, PA / EA, Administrator, Receptionist, Customer Service Advisor |
| Contact | 0161 641 2550 · careers@howardjames.co.uk |