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.
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Henderson Brown Recruitment is a multi-sector recruiter that provides permanent, temporary, interim, and executive search solutions in the UK. The Peterborough-based agency was established in 2009 and covers vacancies for roles such as Multi Skilled Engineer, Supply Chain Planner, Engineering Manager, Production Scheduler, Senior HR Advisor, and Logistics Manager.
Number 10, The Forum, Minerva Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 6FT
VNA Recruitment delivers recruitment solutions in Business Support, Social Care, Construction, Financial Services, Contact Centres and the Public Sector. Founded in 1996, they have been placing permanent, temporary and contract staff, from graduates to executive leaders, and from a single employee to an entire team, domestically and globally through their office in Billericay. They are also members of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies.
2 Crown Yard, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9BX
GBN Associates offers their expertise in placing talents in the Commercial, Industrial, Driving, and Care industries. The agency was founded in 1989. With teams located in Grays and Basildon, they recruit permanent and temporary candidates to fill vacancies in companies across Essex. They have worked with a broad range of clients, from supply chain companies and parcel delivery companies to hospitals and retail merchants.
Unit 2, Repton Ct, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1LN
Pursuit Resources Group is a specialist talent provider, founded by Lorraine Phair, that supplies employees to clients across Essex and beyond. The firm is in partnership with New Skills Academy in the provision of training courses for candidates. Pursuit Resources Group is a REC member and they typically provide placements for roles such as Internal Sales Executive, HR Generalist, Financial Manager, and Workshop Technician.
G10 - The Plaza, 1 Rutherford Park, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8YG
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Upload your CV andEC Resourcing is a Cambridge-based independent recruitment agency supplying Office Support professionals across Cambridge, Saffron Walden, Newmarket and East Anglia. Their operations began in 2011 and they have since placed Project Management Office Managers, Purchase Ledgers, Executive Assistants, Accountants, HR Coordinators and the like into permanent and temporary employment.
The Officers Mess Royston Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QH
Alchemy House is a multi-sector recruitment agency whose network extends to over 50 countries including the UK, US, and Australia. Building a wealth of experience since they started in 1995, they manage placements in Global Mobility, Relocation Services, Logistics, Legal, Technology, HR, Accounting & Finance, Medical and more. Their services range from contingency and retained options, as well as executive search. They are situated in Braintree.
Freeport Office Village, Century Drive, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8YG
SureStaff Recruitment works in a wide range of industries, namely Administration, Agriculture, Commercial, Construction, Driving, Education, Engineering, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Warehousing. Located in Gainsborough, they were formed in 2006 and are centrally based across Lincoln, Doncaster, and Scunthorpe. They fulfil permanent, temporary, and temp-to-perm appointments.
The Plough Business Centre, 37 Church Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2JR
Anne Corder deals with permanent, temporary, contract, and temp to perm assignments. They handle Admin, IT, HR, Marketing, Management, Accounts, Project, Sales, and PA roles at all levels such as Marketing Manager, Operations Coordinator, Reward Manager, Senior HR Adviser, Customer Services Coordinator, and more. They are headquartered in Peterborough.
20 Commerce Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 6LR
Aim Search focuses on recruiting for the Print and Marketing Communications industries. Utilising their team's collective experience of over 35 years, they have been handling assignments across disciplines such as Client Services, Design, IT & Technical, New Item, Operations, Production, Promotions, Purchasing, Sales and Telecommunications since 2008. They also connect with job seekers in Management. Their main office is located in Chelmsford.
Saxon House 27 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1HT
GBR Recruitment Limited is a specialist search consultancy, that was founded in 2017 by Gareth Brown, and provides permanent, interim and FTC staffing solutions across Food Wholesale, Warehouse and Distribution, General Manufacturing, Engineering, Education, and IT sectors. They have a 72-hour turnaround on vacancies and the agency is a member of GLAA, ALP and ICO.
Hawthorne House 131 Lincoln Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 1NS
Recuit Me is a specialist in Ex-Forces recruitment. Since launching in 2014, they have placed more than 340 veterans from their office in Grantham. They also recruit for roles in Engineering, Supply Chain, Supply Chain, Accounting, IT, and more. They've won eight awards and supported five charities.
Ground & First Floor Offices, Lindpet House, Conduit Lane, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6LJ
Positive Recruitment is a search and selection consultancy that provides permanent, contract, full-time and part-time staff to companies needing Accounts & Finance, Senior Management, IT, and Engineering professionals.
Commerce House, 2 Carlton Boulevard Outer Circle Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 4WJ
Point Professional Recruitment Ltd is an independent multi-sector agency that offers tailored employment services. They operate across Huntingdon, St. Ives, St. Neots and surrounding areas, 24/7. The agency is knowledgeable about right to work legislation, health and safety and agency worker regulations and pensions. They recruit on a temp, temp-to-perm, contract, and permanent basis.
102 High Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3LH
Lean Executives Ltd operates across the niche markets of Lean Enterprise, Operational Excellence and Service Transformation, offering recruitment services from Peterborough. They mostly perform executive search, sourcing for mid-level up to senior leadership titles, and have options for project hiring, combined search & selection, and interim management recruitment. They were founded in 2009 and have a customer portfolio that includes Volvo and NHS.
Duck Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6RQ
A Healthcare-focused talent solutions partner, WESolutions sources Doctors, Healthcare Assistants, and Nurses for an array of clients across the UK and globally. They also conduct consultancy, international nursing recruitment, and recruitment process outsourcing services and place qualified staff in permanent or temporary positions. From its London branch, the firm has been working with care homes, NHS Trusts, and private hospitals since 2011.
657 The Crescent, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9YQ
Buchan and London Recruitment is a professional-led specialist that supplies contract, temporary, and permanent candidates to a wide range of industries. They provide staffing solutions to the Banking, Credit Control, Design & Creative, Finance / Accounting, Insurance, HR, Legal, Management, Marketing / PR, Purchase Ledger, Personal Assistant / Secretarial, Sales / Telesales, and Rec2Rec markets.
Suite 4, Auction House, Market Place, Romford, Essex, RM4 1UA
Xpert Resourcing carries out specialised hiring solutions to a broad range of markets across the UK. They deal with clients in Accountancy & Finance, Administration & Customer Service, Executive Search, HR, Industrial/Technical, Insurance, IT, Marketing, Purchasing & Procurement, Sales, and Science. With over 20 years of combined experience, the firm finds staff to fulfill various permanent, temporary, and contract vacancies.
76 Broad Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4BE
Coulter Elite Resourcing seeks personnel for clients within a broad range of sectors including Admin, Customer Service, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Logistics, Marketing and Telesales. The agency facilitates permanent, temporary and contract placements from junior to managerial level. Situated in Peterborough, CER is a privileged member of the REC, Milton Keynes Chamber and Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce.
1a High Street High Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 9EB
Forces Recruitment Solutions primarily helps active-duty servicemen and women, transitioning individuals, as well as veterans from the Army, Royal Navy, RAF, and Royal Marines find work in the UK. They generally fill management roles in engineering, project management, general management, logistics, operations management, and health & safety management, though they are also open to placing candidates in other roles. FRS was founded in 2001.
Grovemere House Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3NW
With over 20 years of recruitment experience, Hunterskill recruits talented professionals in sectors such as Agriculture, Catering, Commercial, Haulage, Engineering, Industrial, Healthcare, and Waste & Recycling. Located in Suffolk, they have clients and candidates all over East Anglia.
3 Chalfont Square 17 Great Coleman Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2AJ
Echelon 1 Recruitment bridges an array of employers and candidates by executing multi-industry talent services. From its Essex-based branch, they fill contract, permanent, and temporary vacancies. The agency operates across the UK and overseas, and covers various sectors, such as Accounting, Banking & Finance, Business Development, Construction, Customer Service, HR, Legal, Real Estate & Property, Sales & Marketing, and Wealth Management.
3 Warners Mill Silks Way, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3GB
Bright Selection has been helping complete Healthcare and Social Care appointments nationwide since 2011. With dedicated consultants per key region, and retained Search, contingency and interim search solutions, they recruit across Retirement & Later Living, Adult Care, Children's Services and Corporate Services. They are headquartered in Colchester and were finalists in the 2023 Health Investor Awards's Executive Search Provider category.
8 The Courtyard, Wyncolls Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9PE
Edwin Healthcare supplies Healthcare talent, connecting with those who come from Allied Health Professions and Health Science Services backgrounds. Led by their founders, who have over 30 years of experience, they complete permanent and temporary assignments like Audiologist, Biomedical Scientist, Cardiac Physiologist, Dietitian, Occupational Therapist, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist, Radiographer, Speech and Language Therapist and Sonographer.
Hunter House, 150 Hutton Rd, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8NL
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Phoenix House, Christopher Martin Road, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3EZ
Archer Resourcing works across the Criminal Justice, Nursing, Substance Misuse, Social Care and Housing verticals. Led by their Ipswich consultants, they recruit for both on site and fully remote jobs. Since 2018, they have supported over 5,000 applicants and establishments. They are corporate members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Second Floor, Robert Ransome House, Carr St, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1ER
Based in Suffolk, Agilis Search recruits across the Eastern region in three core markets - technology, finance and human resources. They use their 50 years of combined experience to satisfy permanent, temporary and fixed-term staffing needs. The agency also has a specialist leadership division that supports organisations in finding senior hires.
25 Mallard House Business Centre The Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6LT
Clearfield hires staff for construction, housebuilding, civil engineering, and industrial clients. They recruit for temp, contract and permanent jobs, with roles ranging from site manager to warehouse worker. Candidates are interviewed in person and checked for qualifications, permits, ID, work history, and references.
Unit 3 Chalfont Square, Old Foundry Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2AJ
Zen Semiconductor Search is an agency and headhunter for the Semiconductor market. They recruit professionals for permanent and fixed-term positions in industries including Aerospace, Consumer Electronics, Cybersecurity, Logistics, FinTech and Telecoms. They are based in the UK, but recruit across Europe, and in North America and Asia.
19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 8HD
Adore was founded as a sales recruitment agency in 2013, but has since expanded to cover multiple sectors. This includes admin, logistics, warehouse, freight and construction. They operate from two offices, Essex and Kent, and have made more than 7,000 placements. The agency is ISO 9001, REC and GLAA compliant.
Network House, Christy Way, Southfields Business Park, Basildon, Essex, SS15 6TR
Ace24 Healthcare has been supplying permanent and temporary contract healthcare professionals like registered and specialist nurses and healthcare assistants since 2014 to both public and private clients like NHS trusts, private hospitals and individuals. Specialisms they have are outreach support, live-in care and more. Based in Colchester, they are regulated by the Care Quality Commission and affiliated with the UK Home Care Association.
3 Lanswood Park, Broomfield Road, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7FD
Just OT is a niche Occupational Therapy recruitment provider to an array of employers across the UK. The agency is a division of The Placement Group. They have been attracting staff to fulfill various temporary and permanent vacancies for over 18 years. Just OT caters to Elderly Care, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Paediatrics, Social Services, and Urgent Care areas.
110 Brooker Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1JH
Anglian Recruitment is headquartered in Norfolk and has over 10 years of industry experience. They deliver candidates across the construction and mechanical & electrical (M&E) sectors. They recruit skilled trades, as well as general labour, across East Anglia and further afield.
The Old Coal Yard Muck Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6ST
Wizard Recruitment operate in three core areas: domestic & cleaning, catering & hospitality, and clerical & office. The agency was founded in 2004, and its team has more than 80 years of combined experience. They offer temp and perm staffing.
Orchard House, Suite 4, Tebbutts Road, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1AW
Building services and construction recruitment. Curve specialises in sourcing M&E and associated staff, in addition to white-collar and site management personnel. They are based in Cambridgeshire and recruit UK-wide.
First Floor, 9 Kings Court, Willie Snaith Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7SG
The expertise of Aeropeople lies in the Aerospace, Aviation, Engineering, Motorsport, Automotive, and Defence industries. They recruit locally and internationally for jobs such as B2 Licensed Engineer, Aircraft Fitter, Software Tester, Avionic Technician, Wheels & Brakes Technicians, Product Safety Engineer, and IT Infrastructure & Network Engineer. They were established in 2001.
6023 Taylors End, Long Border Road, Stansted Airport, Stansted, Essex, CM24 1RL
PB Recruitment Consultants is an independently-owned company that provides staffing support to multiple sectors including Legal & Managerial, Asbestos, Office Administration, and Finance & Accountancy. The company has Constructionline, ACAD, Acclaim, ARCA, Link-up, and REC accreditations. They provide placements for roles such as Employee Benefits Consultant, Compliance Manager, and Associate Director. They also recruit for work from home jobs.
The Watertower Guildprime, Business Centre, Southend Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2PZ
With over 45 years of experience, Top Job Recruitment has been placing candidates to fill roles in a diverse range of industries. They provide staffing solutions to aid clients in filling permanent and temporary vacancies in the Commercial, Catering, Driving, Engineering, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Industrial, Marketing, Office, Sales, and Security sectors nationwide.
10 Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NF
Lighthouse Personnel is a Colchester-based multi-sector consultancy. Some sectors they cover are Accounting & Finance, Business, Engineering, Health Care, Marketing, and IT. Established in 2017, by Gerard & Rosemary Francis, they specialise in providing office support and professional services.
Unit 21 Langham Barns Business Centre, Langham Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5ZS
At "Find My Staff," we're dedicated strategic partners who help you achieve success by connecting you with the ideal candidates for your business. Our expert recruiters, well-versed in various industries and skilled in rigorous screening, meticulously match your requirements with the top talent available, ensuring a seamless and successful staffing solution.
Ceme Centre, Rainham, Essex, RM13 8EU
ACS Automotive Recruitment Consultancy has over 17 years of experience in the industry and has been providing staffing solutions to the Automotive and Motor Trade sector across the UK. Some roles they recruit include Sales Controller, Service Advisor, and Vehicle Technician. The company is located in Rawreth, Essex.
Office 18, Runwell Hall Farm, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8DQ
Established in 2015, Highbury Recruitment offers a range of recruitment services, including permanent placements, temporary roles, and interim staffing. They provide comprehensive background checks, such as DBS screening for specific roles. They also place ex-Armed Forces personnel, as well as their families, into civilian careers.
13 Upper King Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1AB
Omega Healthcare Solutions is a Cambridgeshire-based agency that mainly recruits Registered General Nurses, Registered Mental Nurses, Midwives, Paediatric Nurses, Dental Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers, and Occupational Therapists. They offer a 24-hour service all year round and provide staff cover for emergencies, short notice, and general staff shortages across nursing homes, the NHS, private hospitals, and other areas.
10 Childponds Road, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1TT
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Errington Legal specialises in Legal recruitment and headhunting, covering roles at all levels both in private practice and in-house such as Solicitors, Secretaries, Associates, Attorneys, Paralegals, Legal Counsels, and more. They also offer executive search services to law firms and companies for senior management or partner hires. They have offices throughout Cambridge, Suffolk, Milton Keynes, and London.
61 Abbeygate Street, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1LB
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Select Tech is a Data and Digital recruitment expert focused on permanent and contract placements across the Azure, Cloud, Infrastructure, Dynamics 365, and Application Development disciplines. They are part of a staffing group that has been operating since 1980, and Select Tech themselves features over nine years of experience. They have multiple offices located in Brentwood, London, the USA, Germany, Sweden, Finland, and Switzerland.
Lake Meadows Business Park Billericay 3 Woodbrook Crescent, Billericay, Essex, CM12 0EQ
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Strategy Education is a niche agency that specialises in the recruitment of Early Career Teachers and QTS Teachers. They also handle all types of vacancies for primary, secondary, special needs, and FE schools, such as Teaching Assistants, Lecturers, Instructors, Cover Supervisors, Exam Invigilators, and Office & Secretarial staff. Founded in 2008, they have two offices in Essex.
Fullbridge Mill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LE
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Medline Recruitment is an accredited member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and works exclusively for the Health Care sector across the UK. Since 2011, they have been placing candidates in a wide variety of contract, temporary, and permanent positions. The recruitment company covers various specialisms, including Allied Health, Locum Doctors, and Primary Care. They also cover Dietitians, General Practitioners, and Nurses.
Jubilee House, 3 The Drive, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3FR
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GPS Locums supplies Doctors and Nurses to the NHS and private sectors in the UK. Headquartered in Essex, they specialise in eight Health divisions, including Nursing, Accident and Emergency, Medicine, Woman and Children, General Practitioners, Managed Services, Permanent, and Surgical. GPS Locums received the Awarded Supplier of Medical Locums & Locum GPS accreditation from Healthtrust Europe.
Ground Floor 90-96 Victoria Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1QU
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Transparent Recruitment is based in Essex and specialises in the Accountancy & Finance industry. The company supplies staff to SMEs and PLCs across the county. The typical roles that the agency recruits for are Finance Manager, Controller, Director, Accountant, and Analyst. The company has been operating since 2013.
Lones Garden Lones Hole Shalford, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5JB
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Nord Group is a niche Information Technology expert that connects job seekers and clients in various functions nationwide and globally. These include Ad-Tech, Blockchain, Cloud, Data & Analytics, FinTech, Gaming, Hardware, IoT, Media, QA/Testing, SaaS, Software Engineering, and Telecommunications. With a team based in Shenfield, they assign personnel to a wide variety of permanent, temporary, and contract vacancies across all levels.
Airport Business Park, Launchpad, Southend-on-sea, Essex, SS2 6FW
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Top Class Nursing & Recruitment Agency is a world-class Healthcare organisation. They specialise in the temporary recruitment of Healthcare professionals like Nurses, Care Assistants, and Support Workers. The company focuses on providing Healthcare staff to care homes, hospitals (NHS and private hospitals), treatment rooms, supported living, and more.
No. 12B St Johns Road, Clacton-on-sea, Essex, CO15 4PB
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