East Anglia is a second-level region in the UK, which makes up one of three parts of the East of England (the first-level region). Its name comes from a Germanic tribe called the ‘Angles’, who settled in the area during the post-Roman period.
The region is made up of the counties of Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, as well as Peterborough’s unitary authority, and covers an area of 12,561 square kilometres. Towns such as Huntingdon, March and Brampton make up just a small number of popular locations for businesses and visitors alike.
Historically, the region’s economy has been based around agriculture. Today there are a wide range of employment opportunities available in East Anglia, and recruitment agencies will be able to connect job seekers and employers in the area. This page lists recruitment agencies in East Anglia, and further pages are available for more specific geographic areas - for instance, recruitment agencies in Huntingdon.
Companies with bases employing large numbers of staff in the Norwich area include Heinz UK, the Jeyes Group, Bernard Matthews Farms, Multitone Electronics and Kinnerton Confectionery. The town of Newmarket in Suffolk is well known as the hub of the British horse racing industry.
Cambridge is famous for its ‘Silicon Fen’ area, which contains a number of science parks for electronics and biochemistry companies, including ARM Holdings and the European Bioinformatics Institute.
AgencyCentral lists 69 popular industries and categorise recruitment agencies based on what they cover, so you can easily and quickly find the ones which are most helpful to you.
Bailey Jude, founded in 2015, is a boutique executive search firm that is focused on the Marketing, Digital, and Creative markets. They hire for freelance, contract, permanent, temporary, and interim positions in a variety of industries. Some roles they fill include Influence Manager, PC Client Coordinator, Digital Marketing Executive, Head of Marketing, and Motion Designer. The agency is located in Maldon.
Suite 1, 1 Edwards Walk, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PS
A recruitment specialist that caters to national clients, Northreach Recruitment hires staff on a permanent, temporary, and contract basis. Founded in 2015, they have been covering the Digital, FinTech, and Life Sciences markets. The agency also provides services to the following divisions from their Essex office: E-commerce, HR, Marketing & Advertising, Pharmaceuticals/Biotechnology/FMCG, and Technology and Public Sector.
Audit House 151 High Street, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9AB
JS Hunt Limited provides permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment solutions to the Social Care, Hospitality, and IT markets. Located in London, they cater to clients and candidates throughout the UK. They cover roles including Head Chef, Restaurant Manager, Registered Manager, Care Coordinator, Software Developer, IT Business Analyst, and more.
Unit 4, Second Floor, Town Quay Wharf, Abbey Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 7BZ
SVC Solutions delivers both permanent and temporary recruitment solutions. They are a member of the REC and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). They are also an ILM Approved Centre, an IOSH Approved Training Provider, and acknowledged by City & Guilds. SVC Solutions is headquartered in Colchester.
Lodge Park Business Centre, Lodge Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5NE
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Suite 2, Broadway Chambers, Basildon, Essex, SS13 3AS
Integrity Plus Ltd is a recruitment specialist that hires qualified candidates on a temporary and permanent basis. They are a corporate member of the REC that caters to an extensive client portfolio nationwide. They cover a wide variety of industries, including Accounts, Administration, Commercial, FMCG, Industrial, Office, Management, and Retail.
9a Mill Lane, Donington, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 4TL
Based in Thetford, Norfolk, and established in June 2013, Recruit 24Seven is a staffing agency that supplies temporary and permanent staff for the Commercial, Driving and Industrial sectors to different clients across the whole of East Anglia. The company recruits Warehouse Staff, Drivers, Production Operatives, Customer Service Coordinators, and more.
Second Floor, 1, Minstergate, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3AA
Established in 1996, Dial-a-Worker is a recruitment agency that provides a variety of candidates, such as Farm & Field Workers, Factory Workers, Labourers, Cleaning and Housekeeping staff, Tractor Drivers, FLT Drivers and HGV drivers. The company is GLAA-licensed and is based in Norfolk.
Sandpit Lodge, Reepham Road, Melton Constable, Norfolk, NR24 2LJ
Keeler Recruitment recruits for job openings in Accountancy and Finance across Norfolk and Suffolk. They offer permanent, temporary and contract employment on a fixed fee or staged payment system for clients, as well as support aspiring Finance Directors. Located in Norwich, they were established in 2019 by a recruiter with over 20 years of experience. They were nominated as a Start-Up Business of the Year during the Norfolk Business Awards.
Central House, 20 Central Avenue, St Andrews Business Park, Norwich, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0HR
Established in 2006 and based in Cambridgeshire, Argo Aviation International offers temporary and permanent recruitment solutions to the Aviation, Defence, and Engineering industries globally. The firm works in tandem with major airlines and maintenance companies, providing them with professionals of all levels. The company has offices in the UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Norway, Germany, Abu Dhabi, and Canada.
1st Floor Unit 6 Prospect House 3F St Thomas Place, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4EX
Searley Owen, a Chelmsford-based recruitment firm formed in 2018, has 3 distinct brands in Sales & Marketing, Engineering and Local Recruitment. For Sales & Marketing, they connect with the likes of Sales Hunters and Marketing Executives. For Engineering, they cover Mechanical & Electrical, Manufacturing & Industrial and Aerospace. For Local Recruitment, they combine approaches involving their database, job boards, social media and networking.
Peverel House, The Green, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 2JF
Established in 2016, Inna Care are specialists in matching qualified Health and Care professionals with NHS trust organisations across the UK. With offices in Essex and London, they hire permanent and temporary candidates in Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, East Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and the surrounding areas. Some of the jobs they typically hire for include Senior Mental Health Practitioner, Rehabilitation Assistant, and Clinical Psychologist.
Unit 123, Romford Shopping Hall 43 Market Place, Romford, Essex, RM1 3AB
Based in Witham, Essex, Red Recruit is a specialist staffing and recruiting agency for the Customs, Shipping & Logistics, Removals & Storage, Relocation, Global Mobility, Fine Art Removals, Freight Forwarding, Serviced Apartments, and HR industries. The company has over 20 years of experience and recruits for permanent roles like Customs Coordinator, Freight Operator, Import Clerk, and Transport Specialist.
2 Atlantic Square, Station Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2TL
Accomplish Today Recruitment helps complete permanent and contract vacancies in Accountancy, Compliance, Finance, Marketing and Sales. With an office in Lincoln, their reach spans throughout the UK, placing candidates of all levels from trainees up to CEOs. They opened their doors in 2014. Some job openings work to fill are Sales Executive, Payroll Specialist, Assistant and Senior Accountant, Compliance Professional, Bid Writer and Finance Manager.
Sparkhouse, Rope Walk, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 7DQ
ANA Recruitment supplies Sales & Management professionals solely for the Building industry. Among the many roles they recruit for are Technical Manager, Business Development Manager, and Area Sales Manager. ANA Recruitment is headquartered in Harlow.
Harlow Enterprise Hub, Kao Hockham Building, Edinburgh Way, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2NQ
ECM Selection is a recruitment agency that provides workforce solutions in the following sectors: Electronics, Engineering, Executive/Management, and Graduate. They have been in the industry for over 30 years.
3 Stow Court, Quy, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9AS
The Workshop is a recruitment company established in 1999 that provides staffing solutions to clients in the Office, Hygiene, Industrial & Manufacturing, and Agriculture sectors. The agency recruits for both temporary and permanent roles like Production Operative, Factory Operative, Mini Bus Driver, Machine Operator, and many more. The company has offices in Wisbech and Skegness.
23 The Horsefair, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1AR
Founded in 2002, Redfox Executive Selection specialises in training and recruiting candidates in the Agri-Business, Fresh Produce, Vertical Farming, Food Manufacturing, and Retail sectors in the UK and internationally.
Park Farm Business Centre, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6TS
Emploi Recruitment is a specialist agency that supplies workforce solutions in sectors such as Accounting & Finance, Financial Services, Insurance, and Legal. Established in 2001, the agency recruits Senior Project Engineers, CNC Millers, Welders & Fabrication Fitters, and Press Section Technical Supervisors.
3a Princes St, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1PN
LemonTree Recruitment specialises in multi-disciplinary talent solutions for an extensive employer portfolio across the UK. They typically supply qualified candidates to various assignments from their Suffolk headquarters. With over 15 years of combined experience, the company also covers Aviation & Aerospace, Customs & Compliance, E-commerce, Freight Forwarding, Luxury Travel, Supply Chain & Retail, and Warehouse & Logistics sectors.
Unit 78 Claydon Business Park, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0NL
First City Recruitment is an all-around recruitment agency based in Essex. They recruit for a variety of job roles and their typical vacancies include Call Centre, PA, Reception, Customer Services, Sales, Secretarial, Legal, Industrial, Production, Warehouse Management, HR, Accounts, Office Management, Administration, and Facilities.
1 High Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1TB
Nuco Solutions offers their expertise in attracting personnel to contract, temporary, and permanent positions at all levels. Operating across the UK, the talent firm covers an extensive client portfolio in the Built Environment sector. Since its establishment in 2015, they have been catering to the Maintenance, Mechanical & Electrical, and Utilities disciplines. They are members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Unit 103a Sterling House, Langston Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3TS
Rutherford Briant are experts in supplying permanent and interim candidates to a wide range of sectors across the Home Counties and East Anglia. They help fill Accountancy, Public Practice, Executive Legal, Professional Services, and Tax roles from their offices in Essex. Rutherford Briant hires qualified or non-qualified professionals for commercial organisations, start-ups, and some FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies.
Unit 6 Park Farm, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8LQ
LSA Recruitment Ltd acts as an add-on to a variety of companies that need professional outsourcing solutions. They offer flexible recruitment services such as In-House Recruitment, Recruitment by the Hour, Contingency Recruitment, and HR Recruitment. The agency is based in Colchester and they manage the recruitment process from start to finish.
The Colchester Centre, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8JX
Clements Young sources candidates for roles within the Mechanical and Electrical, Construction, Engineering and Building sectors in the UK. They also provide white collar staffing solutions to clients and contractors on a permanent, temporary or contract basis. The agency began business in 2018 and is based in Lincoln.
Unit E1 The Point Weaver Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 3QN
Focus Search & Selection is a niche Financial Services industry specialist created in 2003 by Charles Walker. The agency has a few market specialisms, namely FMCG & Food, Employee Benefits & Insurance, Intermediary Wealth & Pensions, Legal, Operations & Business Finance, Property Finance, Mortgage & Protection, and Payment Solutions, Fintech & Cyber.
Elm Farm Barn, Elm Farm, Thurlby, Lincolnshire, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0EL
Dexters Recruitment is a multi-sector recruitment consultancy situated in Great Yarmouth serving local and international companies alike. They open vacancies for permanent, temporary and temp to perm placements in Industrial, Hospitality & Catering, Food & Agricultural, Commercial, Technical, Energy and more. Founded in 2010, they are also a member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation and the Norfolk and Suffolk Chambers of Commerce.
43 North Quay, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1JE
GCB Recruitment is a specialist recruiter within the sectors of Financial Services, Property, Technical, and Engineering - throughout the UK and internationally. The agency has access to a large pool of jobs and candidates in the market, and they specialise in several areas like Construction, Surveying, Land & New Homes, and Residential & Commercial within the Property industry. The company was created in 2010.
Seymour House, 30-34 Muspole Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1DJ
Straight Forward Recruitment is a Norwich-based agency that delivers both permanent and temporary recruitment services to businesses within the Food Manufacturing, Agricultural, Warehouse, Logistics, Recycling, and Healthcare sectors, among others. They operate across the regions of Norfolk and East Anglia. They are an Association Of Labour Providers (ALP) member, a Stronger Together Business Partner, and are officially licensed by the GLAA.
27 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1BG
Serve Talent is a multi-sector recruitment agency covering disciplines like Admin, Logistics and Sales, with a main focus on IT & Digital and Engineering & Manufacturing. Besides completing full time and part time appointments, they also aid interns, freelancers and executives. They opened their doors in 2003 and have since hired for roles like Mechanical Design Engineer, Finance Controller and Supply Chain Manager. They are situated in Norwich.
38 Vulcan Road South, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 6AG
Opus People Solutions sources talent across Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes through teams in Ipswich and four other sites locally. Aiding both the public and private sectors, they have been handling permanent, temporary and contract employment for various verticals like Administration, Social Care and IT since 2014. They are a part of Suffolk Group Holdings and a member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.
2 Friars Bridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1RR
Elite People Partners helps satisfy personnel needs in Electronics and Embedded Technology. Fields they manage are Research & Development, Software Engineering, and Management, aiding ventures in Artificial Intelligence, Defence, Smart Energy and more. Their team has over 11 years of recruitment experience, 9 of which are in Embedded and Electronics, which they utilise in conducting retained search and permanent and contract recruitment.
45 Whitehills Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1TS
Chris Eastwood Automotive is a specialist supplier of permanent, temporary and interim roles for the UK Motor Trade, Accountancy and IT sectors. Created in 1995, they recruit for positions which include Dealership Accountant, Sales Administrator, Purchase Ledger Clerk and Vehicle Administrator from their office in Dunmow, Essex.
Suite 10, The Chestnuts 4 Stortford Road, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1DA
LKA Recruitment is a specialist consultancy that supplies temporary and permanent staffing solutions to sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Driving, and Health Care. Their consultants have over 100 years of combined industry experience. The agency is an REC member.
Tribune House, 27 Sir Isaacs Walk, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JJ
Alexandrite Recruitment sources talent for companies in the Engineering, HR, Marketing, Accountancy & Finance and Secretarial & Administration sectors. They offer their hiring services across Norfolk and East Anglia. Established in 2007, the agency follows REC standards.
38 Verbena Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7ST
Seven Resourcing is a multi-awarded agency. They were established in 2011 and has since been winners at The Recruiter Awards. Seven Resourcing has offices in Colchester, Ipswich, Miami, and The Gold Coast. They recruit for the Social Care, Nursing, Animal Health, Criminal Justice, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Dentistry, Education, and Criminal Justice sectors, catering to both public and private organisations.
15 Friars Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1TD
United Careers works in three key markets; Industrial, Driving, and Commercial. They fill temporary, permanent, temp-to-perm and contract jobs, placing candidates including Warehouse Operatives, Mechanical Fitters, FLT Drivers, HGV Class 1 + 2 Drivers, Receptionists, Accountants and Call Centre Advisors. They were founded in 2020.
Saxon House, 27 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1HT
A network of talent specialist agencies, FMC Global Talent, delivers staffing services to an extensive client portfolio across the UK. With teams based in Bristol and Lincoln, they deal with the Auto Innovation, Medical Technology, and Smart Industry sectors. The firm places professionals in various temporary and contract positions, including EHS Managers, R&D Managers, and Sales Associates. FMC Global Talent has 30 years of combined experience.
Fairfax House, 2 Henley Way, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 3QR
Bentley Street Consulting Ltd is a recruitment agency that provides its services to many industries, including Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals, Insurance Services, and more. The company, which was established in 2018, also offers interim and permanent positions in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry. The headquarters of Bentley Street Consulting Ltd is located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire.
Weaver Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 3NQ
GTP Tech Recruitment places candidates in permanent and contract assignments for companies across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. They service employers and job seekers in Customer Service, ERP, Field Service, Finance & Operations, Marketing, Power Platform, Retail & Commerce, and Sales markets. Based in Ipswich, they typically hire Finance Consultants, Cloud/DevOps Consultants, Senior Quality Assurance Engineers, and Technical Architects.
59 Plummers Dell Great Blakenham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0HW
Sanctuary Personnel covers multiple industries including Criminal Justice, Healthcare, and Social Care. Founded in 2006, they are a trusted supplier of over 190 local authorities, NHS trusts, as well as private healthcare providers throughout the UK - such as the Crown Commercial Service, Cheshire East Council, Hillingdon London, and Birmingham City Council. They also won the 2021 Global Recruiter Awards Best Large Recruitment Business.
15 Friars Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1TD
Theo Jones Recruitment is an agency specialising within the Automotive and Motor Trade industry. The agency recruits for both temporary and permanent roles and have worked with the likes of BMW, Lexus, Audi, and Volvo. Some positions they fill include Service Receptionist, Paint Sprayer, Motor Mechanic, Aftersales Manager, PDR Technician, HGV Fitter, and MOT Tester. The company is based in Loughton.
Suite 1, Sterling House Langston Rd, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3TS
Octain Recruitment seeks potential staff in Construction & Rail, Shipping & Logistics, Office & Admin and Banking & Finance. With a location in Chelmsford, they have a worldwide reach for permanent, temporary, contract, internship and freelance assignments. Founded in 2007, their consultants are members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.
13 Springfield Lyons Approach, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5LB
We Staff operates across Automotive, Accounts & Finance, Construction, Industrial, Logistics and Education, recruiting across the nation from their site in Waltham Abbey. Meeting permanent, temporary and contract mandates since 2017, they recruit for roles like Delivery Driver, Mechanics, Accountant, Auditor, Carpenter and Quantity Surveyor. They also hire managers and directors.
Biz Space 121 Brooker Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1JH
JTH Recruitment sources potential employees in Administration, Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, IT, Engineering, Managerial and Executive. With more than 15 years of relevant experience, they have served enterprises like Blue Stone Creative and Potter & Moore Innovations Ltd. They have an office in Peterborough and they source staff for permanent and contract assignments.
1245 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 6LF
Established in 2004, WPRG London is a recruitment business that specialises in the placement of temporary, contract, and permanent staff to the Commercial, Transport, Logistics, Industrial, and Technical sectors. Some vacancies they fill include HGV Class 2 Driver, Labourer, and Forklift Driver.
Office 231, 323 High Street, Epping, Essex, CM16 4BZ
Established in 1988, A1 Personnel recruits across Essex, Kent, and London for the following industries: Engineering, Construction, Office & Management, Manufacturing, Warehouse & Logistics, and Driving. Based in Essex. They have worked with over 100 companies in the UK.
Great Oaks (Corner of North Gunnels), Basildon, Essex, SS14 1HZ
Cottrell Moore covers recruitment, HR services, and training and development. With more than 30 years of industry experience, they utilise a competency-based approach for the recruitment and selection process. They also offer in-house employment law advice and career coaching. Cottrell Moor is employment law qualified, REC accredited, CIPD trained and a registered Saville and Holdsworth assessor. They are located in Ipswich, Suffolk.
41 Ferguson Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2FZ
Romax Solutions is a national recruitment specialist that aids in filling contract, temporary, and permanent vacancies at all levels nationwide. An accredited member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, they cover the Building & Construction, Driving & Industrial, and Soft FM & Office Support sectors.
Kings House, 101-135 Kings Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4DR
4 Recruitment Services is a multi-sector recruiter that covers Social Work; Nursing and Care; General Medicine; Admin, IT and Support Staff; M&E and Building Services; and Finance, HR and Legal Services. Launched in Ilford in 2005, they deliver staffing to local authorities, not-for-profit and private organisations. 4 Recruitment Services is affiliated with HealthTrust Europe, NHS Workforce Alliance and is a Crown Commercial Service Supplier.
Communications House 200 William Hunter Way, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4WQ