Recruitment Agencies in Saffron Walden

Saffron Walden is a town in Essex that forms part of the county's Uttlesford district. An historic market town, Saffron Walden is located just south of Cambridge and is the base for recruitment agencies that serve this eastern region of the UK. Although the settlement is steeped in medieval history, the local economy is now dominated by service industries and employment is centred around fields such as Retail, Business and Finance.

Looking for recruitment agencies in Saffron Walden? The M11 provides an excellent transport link to job seekers and employers who are in need of a local employment firm. Recruiters in the Saffron Walden area typically provide a multi-disciplined staffing service, however there a range of industry specialist agencies situated just outside of the town.

Economic overview

The population of the town of Saffron Walden is just over 15,000, however the Saffron Walden constituency is home to more than 65,000 people. The 16-24 employment rate for the constituency area is 77.8%, with the majority having jobs in Management, Technical or Professional Occupations. Employment in north Essex has increased in recent years and this means that local agency activity is also on the rise.

Key industries and employers

Retail is one of the principal employers of staff in Saffron Walden and this provides a number of temporary, seasonal and part-time jobs. Vacancies are mainly found on the High Street, close to The Common. Transport and Logistics firms are also a significant source of recruitment in Saffron Walden, with UPS, Hare Freight and KNK Express being some of the main employers. Other key recruiters of staff in the area includes Saffron Warren Community Hospital, Saffron Walden Town Council and the Uttlesford District Council.