{"id":93,"date":"2026-03-13T19:12:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T19:12:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/?page_id=93"},"modified":"2026-07-17T16:30:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T16:30:17","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Recruitment Agency UK | Multi-Sector Recruitment Specialists | Howard James Recruitment"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>body.page-id-93 .fl-page-header,body.page-id-93 .fl-page-footer-wrap,body.page-id-93 .fl-post-header{display:none !important}body.page-id-93 .fl-page-content,body.page-id-93 .fl-content,body.page-id-93 .fl-content-full,body.page-id-93 .fl-builder-content,body.page-id-93 .fl-builder-content-primary,body.page-id-93 .fl-page-content .container,body.page-id-93 .fl-page-content .row,body.page-id-93 .fl-post,body.page-id-93 .fl-post-content{width:100% !important;max-width:none !important;margin:0 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12px;white-space:normal}.hjr-homepage .hjr-hero-panel{margin-top:32px;border-radius:8px 8px 0 0}.hjr-homepage .hjr-hero-panel h2{font-size:28px}.hjr-homepage .hjr-routes{margin-top:0;padding-top:18px}.hjr-homepage .hjr-route-card{min-height:104px;padding:22px}.hjr-homepage .hjr-section-head h2{font-size:30px}.hjr-homepage .hjr-audience-card{min-height:auto;padding:26px}.hjr-homepage .hjr-audience-card .hjr-button,.hjr-homepage .hjr-cta .hjr-button{width:100%;white-space:normal}.hjr-homepage .hjr-sector-grid,.hjr-homepage .hjr-office-list{grid-template-columns:1fr}.hjr-homepage .hjr-section{padding:62px 0}.hjr-homepage .hjr-footer .hjr-wrap{align-items:start;flex-direction:column}}<\/style><div class=\"hjr-homepage\"><div class=\"hjr-topline\"><div class=\"hjr-wrap\"><div><strong>0161 641 2550<\/strong> \u00b7 Recruitment support across England<\/div><div>Employers \u00b7 Candidates \u00b7 Local salary insight<\/div><\/div><\/div><header class=\"hjr-site-header\"><div class=\"hjr-wrap\"><a class=\"hjr-brand\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/\"><span class=\"hjr-brand-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><\/span><span>Howard James Recruitment<\/span><\/a><nav class=\"hjr-nav\" aria-label=\"Main navigation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/hire-staff\/\">Hire Staff<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/find-a-job\/\">Find a Job<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/recruitment-sectors\/\">Sectors<\/a><a href=\"#hjr-locations\">Locations<\/a><a href=\"#hjr-insights\">Insights<\/a><a class=\"hjr-button hjr-button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/contact-us\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/nav><\/div><\/header><main><section class=\"hjr-hero\"><div class=\"hjr-wrap\"><div><p class=\"hjr-eyebrow\">White-collar recruitment with local depth<\/p><h1>Recruitment that gets closer to the work.<\/h1><p class=\"hjr-hero-copy\">We help employers hire carefully and candidates move confidently across finance, HR, sales, IT, engineering, manufacturing, customer service and specialist office roles.<\/p><div class=\"hjr-actions\"><a class=\"hjr-button hjr-button-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/hire-staff\/\">Hire Staff<\/a><a class=\"hjr-button hjr-button-light\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/find-a-job\/\">Find a Job<\/a><a class=\"hjr-button hjr-button-light\" href=\"#hjr-locations\">View Locations<\/a><\/div><\/div><aside class=\"hjr-hero-panel\"><h2>Built for real hiring decisions<\/h2><ul><li><span class=\"hjr-tick\">\u2713<\/span><span>Local pages with useful market context, not thin location swaps.<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"hjr-tick\">\u2713<\/span><span>Sector-led content for Google, AI search and human buyers.<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"hjr-tick\">\u2713<\/span><span>Clear routes for employers, candidates and urgent enquiries.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/aside><\/div><\/section><section class=\"hjr-routes\" aria-label=\"Quick routes\"><div class=\"hjr-wrap hjr-route-grid\"><a class=\"hjr-route-card\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/hire-staff\/\"><span><strong>I need to hire<\/strong><span>Tell us about the role<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hjr-route-icon\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"hjr-route-card\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/find-a-job\/\"><span><strong>I am looking for work<\/strong><span>Send your CV or view current roles<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hjr-route-icon\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"hjr-route-card\" href=\"#hjr-locations\"><span><strong>Speak to a local office<\/strong><span>Choose your nearest team<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hjr-route-icon\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section><section class=\"hjr-section\"><div class=\"hjr-wrap\"><div class=\"hjr-section-head\"><h2>Two clear journeys, one recruitment standard.<\/h2><p>Whether you are hiring or looking for work, the route is simple: speak to a recruiter who understands the role, the local market and what a good fit really looks like.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"hjr-split\"><article class=\"hjr-audience-card hjr-employers\"><div><h3>For Employers<\/h3><p>Find people who fit the role, the salary range, the local market and the way your team actually works.<\/p><ul class=\"hjr-mini-list\"><li>Permanent, temporary and contract hiring<\/li><li>Salary guidance and local availability checks<\/li><li>Shortlists shaped by sector knowledge<\/li><\/ul><\/div><a class=\"hjr-button hjr-button-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/hire-staff\/\">Hire Staff<\/a><\/article><article class=\"hjr-audience-card\"><div><h3>For Candidates<\/h3><p>Talk to a recruiter who understands your function, location and next move before matching you to live opportunities.<\/p><ul class=\"hjr-mini-list\"><li>Confidential job search support<\/li><li>Local employers and salary expectations<\/li><li>CV, interview and offer guidance<\/li><\/ul><\/div><a class=\"hjr-button hjr-button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/find-a-job\/\">Find a Job<\/a><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"hjr-section hjr-section-alt\"><div class=\"hjr-wrap\"><div class=\"hjr-section-head\"><h2>Recruitment sectors people actually search for.<\/h2><p>Sector-led pages make it easier for employers and candidates to find the right local recruitment support.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"hjr-sector-grid\"><a class=\"hjr-sector\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/recruitment-sectors\/\">Finance<small>Accounts, payroll, credit control<\/small><\/a><a class=\"hjr-sector\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/recruitment-sectors\/\">Business Support<small>Admin, PA, operations support<\/small><\/a><a class=\"hjr-sector\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/recruitment-sectors\/\">HR<small>Advisors, managers, people teams<\/small><\/a><a class=\"hjr-sector\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/recruitment-sectors\/\">Sales<small>BD, account management, telesales<\/small><\/a><a class=\"hjr-sector\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/recruitment-sectors\/\">IT<small>Support, infrastructure, systems<\/small><\/a><a class=\"hjr-sector\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/recruitment-sectors\/\">Engineering<small>Technical and maintenance roles<\/small><\/a><a class=\"hjr-sector\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/recruitment-sectors\/\">Manufacturing<small>Production and operational support<\/small><\/a><a class=\"hjr-sector\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/recruitment-sectors\/\">Customer Service<small>Contact centre and support teams<\/small><\/a><a class=\"hjr-sector\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/recruitment-sectors\/\">Insurance<small>Broker, claims and underwriting<\/small><\/a><a class=\"hjr-sector\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/recruitment-sectors\/\">Financial Services<small>Advisory and regulated support<\/small><\/a><a class=\"hjr-sector\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/recruitment-sectors\/\">Marketing &amp; PR<small>Creative, comms and digital<\/small><\/a><a class=\"hjr-sector\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/recruitment-sectors\/\">Supply Chain<small>Logistics, procurement, planning<\/small><\/a><a class=\"hjr-sector\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/recruitment-sectors\/\">Property<small>Construction and real estate<\/small><\/a><a class=\"hjr-sector\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/recruitment-sectors\/\">Facilities<small>FM, estates and maintenance<\/small><\/a><a class=\"hjr-sector\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/recruitment-sectors\/\">Cyber Security<small>Security, risk and compliance<\/small><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"hjr-locations\" class=\"hjr-section hjr-office-band\"><div class=\"hjr-wrap hjr-office-layout\"><div><p class=\"hjr-eyebrow\">Location-led recruitment<\/p><h2>Local pages with something useful to say.<\/h2><p>Each office hub explains the local employer base, commuter patterns, typical roles, salary pressure and the sectors Howard James can support nearby.<\/p><a class=\"hjr-button hjr-button-gold\" href=\"#hjr-location-grid\">Explore Locations<\/a><\/div><div id=\"hjr-location-grid\" class=\"hjr-office-list\"><a class=\"hjr-office\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/crewe\/\">Crewe<\/a><a class=\"hjr-office\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/northwich\/\">Northwich<\/a><a class=\"hjr-office\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/chester\/\">Chester<\/a><a class=\"hjr-office\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/knutsford\/\">Knutsford<\/a><a class=\"hjr-office\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/warrington\/\">Warrington<\/a><a class=\"hjr-office\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/macclesfield\/\">Macclesfield<\/a><a class=\"hjr-office\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/wilmslow\/\">Wilmslow<\/a><a class=\"hjr-office\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/winsford\/\">Winsford<\/a><a class=\"hjr-office\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/runcorn\/\">Runcorn<\/a><a class=\"hjr-office\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/stoke\/\">Stoke<\/a><a class=\"hjr-office\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/liverpool\/\">Liverpool<\/a><a class=\"hjr-office\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/manchester\/\">Manchester<\/a><a class=\"hjr-office\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/birmingham\/\">Birmingham<\/a><a class=\"hjr-office\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/leeds\/\">Leeds<\/a><a class=\"hjr-office\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/london\/\">London<\/a><a class=\"hjr-office\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/blackburn\/\">Blackburn<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"hjr-insights\" class=\"hjr-section\"><div class=\"hjr-wrap\"><div class=\"hjr-section-head\"><h2>Insight pages that earn attention.<\/h2><p>The site should answer the questions employers and candidates ask before they are ready to speak.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"hjr-insight-grid\"><article class=\"hjr-insight\"><span class=\"hjr-tag\">Salary Guide<\/span><h3>Local salary expectations by function.<\/h3><p>Useful ranges, hiring pressure, candidate availability and role-by-role guidance for each local market.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"hjr-insight\"><span class=\"hjr-tag\">Labour Market<\/span><h3>What is happening in each local market.<\/h3><p>Content designed to support buyers who are comparing locations, salaries and availability.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"hjr-insight\"><span class=\"hjr-tag\">Employers<\/span><h3>Recognisable employers in each area.<\/h3><p>Local context that helps both candidates and employers understand the market properly.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"hjr-section hjr-section-alt\"><div class=\"hjr-wrap hjr-proof\"><div class=\"hjr-proof-item\"><strong>16<\/strong><span>Office locations across England<\/span><\/div><div class=\"hjr-proof-item\"><strong>15<\/strong><span>Core white-collar recruitment sectors<\/span><\/div><div class=\"hjr-proof-item\"><strong>Local<\/strong><span>Salary and employer insight by area<\/span><\/div><div class=\"hjr-proof-item\"><strong>Clear<\/strong><span>Routes for hiring and job searching<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"hjr-cta\"><div class=\"hjr-wrap hjr-cta-inner\"><div><h2>Ready to talk about hiring or your next move?<\/h2><p>Speak to Howard James Recruitment about local roles, salary expectations, recruitment timescales or the people you need next.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"hjr-actions\"><a class=\"hjr-button hjr-button-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/howardjamesrecruitment.co.uk\/site-development\/hire-staff\/\">Hire Staff<\/a><a class=\"hjr-button hjr-button-light\" 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