Recruitment sectors

Specialist recruitment across the roles people actually search for.

Howard James Recruitment supports employers and candidates across core white-collar sectors, from finance and HR to engineering, manufacturing, cyber security and supply chain.

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Core recruitment sectors.

Each sector page explains the roles we cover, the hiring problems we solve and how we support both sides of the market.

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.

For Employers

We take a detailed brief, advise on salary and availability, then build focused shortlists around the skills, pace and working style your team needs.

Permanent, temporary and contract hiring
Candidate screening and shortlist management
Interview, offer and aftercare support

For Candidates

We listen first, then match you with relevant opportunities and keep the process clear, confidential and human from first conversation to offer.

Free and confidential candidate support
Salary, CV and interview guidance
Local employer and role insight

Location coverage

Connect each sector to the right local market.

Our location hubs help employers and candidates understand the market near them.

Crewe Northwich Chester Knutsford Warrington Macclesfield Wilmslow Winsford Runcorn Stoke-on-Trent Liverpool Manchester Birmingham Leeds London Blackburn

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