Permanent recruitment that works for both sides
A great permanent appointment is good news for everyone — the business gains someone who lifts the team, and the candidate gains a role they can build a career in. As an independent white-collar recruitment agency with a presence across the North West, Howard James Recruitment takes a careful, quality-first approach to permanent recruitment in Northwich, looking after employers and job seekers with the same honesty and attention.
We work across the roles that keep Northwich organisations running: office and administrative support, finance and accountancy, HR and people teams, operations, customer service and sales. Whether you're an employer on Gadbrook Park looking to hire, or a candidate in the Vale Royal area looking for your next move, we take the time to get the match right — culture as well as job description.
For employers
Looking to hire?
Tell us about the role and we'll find you a shortlist of genuinely suitable candidates — screened against your requirements and your culture, not just keyword-matched.
Submit a VacancyFor candidates
Looking for work?
Send us your CV and tell us what you're after. We'll keep you in mind for permanent roles that fit, give honest feedback, and never push you into something that isn't right.
Submit Your CVPermanent roles we recruit in Northwich
Whether you're hiring for these roles or hoping to land one, this is where we work.
Business Support & Admin
Administrators, office managers, PAs, receptionists, coordinators and team assistants.
Finance & Accountancy
Accounts assistants, bookkeepers, credit controllers, payroll, finance managers and qualified accountants.
HR & People
HR administrators, advisors, business partners and people & culture specialists.
Operations & Customer Service
Operations coordinators, customer service advisors, team leaders and support managers.
Sales & Commercial
Internal sales, account managers, business development and commercial support roles.
Management & Senior
Department heads and senior appointments — ask about our Executive Search service.
We love to talk recruitment
Whether you're hiring, looking for your next role, thinking about a move, or just want a steer on the local market, we're always happy to talk. No hard sell, no obligation — just straight, useful advice from people who know recruitment inside out.
Contact a ConsultantWhy Northwich works with Howard James
For employers
Quality over quantity
A shortlist of genuinely suitable people, screened against your role and culture — not a pile of CVs.
Local knowledge, regional reach
We know the Northwich and Cheshire market and draw on a candidate network across the North West.
Flexible, fair fees
Our Flex Fee option spreads the cost of a hire and ties payment to the placement working out.
For candidates
Honest advice, no pressure
We'll give you a straight view on the market and your options, and never push you into the wrong role.
Roles that actually fit
We match on culture and career goals as well as skills, so the move is one you'll want to stay in.
Support all the way through
Interview prep, feedback and guidance from offer through to your first weeks in the job.
How our permanent recruitment works
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We get to know you
Employers brief us on the role and team; candidates tell us about their skills and what they want next. Either way, we start with a proper conversation.
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We match carefully
We work our network and the active market to line up the people with the required experience with the right roles, screening on both sides before introductions are made.
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We manage the interviews
We coordinate interviews, prep candidates, and keep honest feedback flowing both ways throughout.
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Offer, onboarding & aftercare
We manage the offer, support the notice period, and stay in touch to make sure the placement settles in well for everyone.
Permanent quality, lower risk
Get the full quality of a permanent search without the upfront lump sum. Your fee is spread over 12 equal weekly instalments, invoiced each Monday once we've confirmed your new hire is still in post.
- Spread the cost over 12 weeks instead of one large invoice
- Invoiced each Monday only while your hire remains in post
- Payments stop if the hire leaves; issued invoices remain payable
Permanent recruitment in Northwich — FAQs
What areas around Northwich do you cover?
We recruit across Northwich, Winsford, Hartford, Gadbrook Park and the wider Vale Royal and Cheshire area, with UK-wide coverage through our network of offices.
I'm looking for work — how do I register?
Send us your CV through our Submit a CV page or get in touch directly. We'll have a chat about what you're looking for and keep you in mind for permanent roles that genuinely fit.
How quickly can you provide candidates?
For many commercial and office roles we can present a shortlist within days, depending on the level and the market. We'll always give you a realistic timeline at the briefing stage.
Does it cost candidates anything?
No. Our service is always free for candidates — you'll never pay us to help you find a role.
What does it cost an employer to recruit a permanent employee?
Permanent recruitment is charged as a percentage of the starting salary. Our Flex Fee option lets you spread that cost over 12 weekly instalments, with payments tied to the hire staying in post.