As the largest metropolis in northern England, Manchester is one of the UK's most important cultural and commercial centres. Divided into the Central, Gorton, and Withington constituencies, economic data for the area is compiled separately for each region. As such, unemployment levels for Manchester Central were 5.8% in 2012, while 5.6% of Gorton's workforce were unemployed, and only 3.7% were out of work in Withington. These relatively high unemployment figures reflect Manchester's continued struggle to make the transition from a cotton textile and manufacturing-based economy to a modern service-based economy.
Nonetheless, Manchester has one of the fastest growing economies in the UK, and had a Gross Value Added (GVA) of £42 billion in 2011. Despite a dramatic decline in printing throughout the world, Manchester remains the second largest producer of newsprint in the UK. The finance, banking, and insurance sector supports a staff of 15,000 locals at sixty financial institutions, the largest of which is the Cooperative Group.
The tourism industry supports another 40,000 jobs, and 19,000 positions currently exist in the media industry. The education sector is also an important source of employment. Salford University, the University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, and the Institute of Science and Technology together support 33,000 employees, and draw more than 80,000 students to the city, creating the largest concentration of students in the UK. Manchester Recruitment agencies have also reported a high number of offerings in the retail sector in recent months.
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Berkeley Scott focuses on delivering recruitment solutions to the Hospitality sector. With over thirty years of recruitment experience, they hire permanent, temporary and contract staff to fill vacancies across England and abroad. Berkeley Scott places their candidates in various Hospitality settings such as Contract Catering, Crew, Human Resources, Hotel Operations, Sales, and Marketing & Revenue.
6th floor, St Georges House, 56 Peter St, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 3NQ
+ 5 other offices
Odgers Berndtson delivers Executive Search solutions all over the globe through teams in 35 countries. They serve multiple sectors and vacancies typically include chief positions like CEOs and CFOs, Legal Secretaries and Corporate Communication professionals. They are a member of the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants. They have 8 UK branches.
9th Floor, 82 King Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 4WQ
+ 7 other offices
We’re Harvey Nash, and we build amazing technology and digital teams. We are masters of technology recruitment, helping organisations find the very best talent –from software developers to business transformation leaders. With over 35 years’ experience and global reach, we have an unparalleled knowledge and capability in all areas of technology. We’re part of Nash Squared - the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions.
31 Booth Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 4AF
+ 7 other offices
ITECCO Recruitment is a multi-disciplinary provider of specialised staffing solutions to employers across the UK, Europe, and the USA. They source permanent and contract staff for various vacancies, such as mid/senior management and board-level appointments. For over five years, the entity has been catering to the BI, Data & Analytics, Digital Marketing, Infrastructure & Support, Network & Security, and Software & Web Development functions.
12-13 Commercial St, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6AL
+ 5 other offices
Lorien was established in 1977 and specialises in Digital, Transformation and Technology recruitment, both in the UK and abroad. They accommodate needs for permanent, contract and executive positions in disciplines like Cybersecurity and Software Engineering. They also cater to placements requiring project-based timelines and niche skills. They have a global reach through 13 offices in the UK, US and Europe.
Lowry House, 17 Marble Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 3AW
+ 5 other offices
Prospero Health and Social Care serve an extensive range of clients nationwide and overseas. With over 21 years of experience, they cater to a plethora of disciplines in the Health and Social Care sectors. These include Domiciliary Care, Elderly Care, Mental Health, and Nursing. They are accredited members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and the Association of Professional Staffing Companies. Prospero also offers training services.
Boulton House, 17 Chorlton St, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 3HY
+ 11 other offices
Driver Hire Nationwide matches candidates with Specialist Logistics businesses, focusing on Driver and other Transport Operations roles. With teams in more than 100 locations in the UK, they have assisted over 4,000 applicants in permanent and temporary jobs. They began in 1983 and have since gathered awards and certifications like Franchisor of the Year during the 2019 bfa HSBC Franchise Awards, and ISO 9001.
Suite 1E, Maclaren House, Lancastrian Business Centre, Talbot Road, Manchester, Lancashire, M32 0FP
+ 107 other offices
Randstad Care assists the recruiting needs of individuals and institutions in the Healthcare and Social Care fields. With 4,752 offices in 39 countries, including China, Australia and US, they have a global reach to fill placements like Residential Workers, Registered Nurses and Social Workers on permanent, temporary, temp to perm, contract and work from home basis. Their operations began in 1960 and their local primary office is in Bedfordshire.
5th Floor, Spaces, 125 Deansgate, Manchester, Lancashire, M3 2BY
+ 8 other offices
Randstad Construction, Property & Engineering assists the recruitment needs of individuals and establishments in the Construction, Property, Engineering and Rail fields. With 4,752 offices in 39 countries, they have a global reach for roles like Surveyors, Groundworkers and Electricians. Their operations began in 1960 and their UK offices can be found in Bedfordshire, Edinburgh and more.
5th Floor, Spaces, 125 Deansgate, Manchester, Lancashire, M3 2BY
+ 11 other offices
Gatenby Sanderson offers their specialist recruitment solutions in various Business disciplines in the UK. Established in 2003, they hire skilled personnel to fill interim, contract, and permanent positions in the following departments: Board Practice, Central Government, Community Protection & Defence, Faith, Education, Health, Housing, Local Government, Not for Profit, Regulation, Digital, Data, & Technology.
29 John Dalton Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 6FW
+ 4 other offices
Energy Resourcing, founded in 1996, delivers Technical recruitment solutions for fields that include Oil & Gas, Power & Renewable Energy, Chemicals, and Mining. Aside from catering to permanent, temporary and executive appointments, they also work as a managed service provider. Their reach spans globally with 14 offices worldwide, including teams in London and Aberdeen. They also offer relocation and immigration support whenever applicable.
Delphian House New Bailey Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M3 5FS
+ 4 other offices
AM2PM Recruitment Solutions UK Ltd has branches all over the country. They have delivered their service to more than 650 Industrial, Engineering and Commercial companies. They cover roles such as Director, Manager, Engineer, Admin Support, Merchandiser, Packer, and Driver. AM2PM Recruitment offers temporary, permanent, and temporary to permanent positions.
Boulton House, 3rd Floor, 17 Chorlton Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 3HY
+ 19 other offices
With teams in Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, London, Ireland, Scotland, Manchester, the North West, and the South West, BCL Legal is an established supplier of Legal professionals across the UK. They hire permanent, temporary, and contract candidates to fill in-house and private practice roles.
3rd Floor, Lancaster Buildings, 77 Deansgate, Manchester, Lancashire, M3 2BW
+ 5 other offices
BJD Group focuses on providing its expertise to match candidates and various clients in a range of sectors, including Logistics, Supply Chain, Transport, Distribution, and Warehousing in the UK. They have been aiding in placing staff in temporary, contract, and permanent vacancies since 1991. They are included in The Sunday Times list of 100 Best Companies to Work For.
49 Piccadilly, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 2AP
+ 4 other offices
BMSL Group supplies permanent and temporary Building Services, Construction, Rail and Engineering workers globally. With over 100,000 candidate contacts, they are able to fulfil requirements from a single labourer to a whole crew. Some of the projects they have worked on are Wembley Stadium and Heathrow Terminal 5. They started in 1996 and have teams in 7 UK locations.
Suite 1.01B, Boat Shed, Salford, Lancashire, M5 3EQ
+ 7 other offices
O'Neill and Brennan, founded in 1990, is a niche recruiterr for the Construction sector. Besides their headquarters in Potters Bar, they have branches in more than 10 other locations in the UK, Ireland and Scotland. Providing Labourers, Forklift Operators and Site Managers, among many others, some of their serviced projects are East Village, Ballincollig Town Centre and Abell & Cleland Apartments.
Imperial Court, 2 Exchange Quay, Salford, Lancashire, M5 3EB
+ 8 other offices
Kinetic Plc is an employee-owned agency that specialises in the supply of temporary, contract and permanent staff in the Manufacturing, Engineering and Technical industries across the UK and worldwide. The agency started operating in 1983 and they are accredited by REC, IIP, and EOA. Some example roles they recruit for include CSCS Labourer, Mobile Repair Technician, Process Operative, and HR/Payroll Officer.
Lancastrian Office Centre Talbot Road Stretford, Manchester, Lancashire, M32 0FP
+ 4 other offices
Accountable Recruitment hires permanent and temporary Part Qualified, Qualified, Executive and Transactional professionals. Specifically, they work across Executive & Senior Leadership, Accountancy & Finance, Practice areas (such as Audit, Tax and Advisory), HR, and Interim Management. They also support the Public Sector. Founded in 2010, their reach spans throughout the UK with consultants in Liverpool, Manchester, Dublin and 2 other locations.
111 Piccadilly, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 2HY
+ 4 other offices
IPS Group primarily focuses on attracting personnel to contract, temporary, and permanent roles for the Financial Services and Insurance markets in the UK and Asia. Founded in 1970, they provide staffing solutions to a diverse range of sectors, including Actuarial & Exposure Management, IT, Secretarial, Risk, Audit & Compliance, HR, Insurance, and Pensions & Benefits. IPS Group consists of IPS Finance, IPS Asia, IPS Search, and Anakin Seal Legal.
Chancery Place 50 Brown Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 2JG
+ 4 other offices
Marks Sattin is focused on the placement of Technology, Change & Transformation, Finance & Accounting, Investment & Advisory, Legal, Governance, and Executive professionals across various business sectors. They have numerous locations in UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands, allowing them to work with organisations of all sizes globally. They strongly advocate a diverse and inclusive workforce.
No. 1 Spinningfields, Quay Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M3 3JE
+ 4 other offices
Forrest Recruitment recruits for the Office, Accounts and Commercial sectors. From their main office in Warrington, and branches in Altrincham, Bolton, Crewe, Liverpool, Manchester, Warrington, Wigan, and Wilmslow, they offer permanent and temporary roles for positions such as Accounts Administrator, Credit Controller, Banking Cashier, Bookkeeper, Payroll Officer, HR Manager, IT Technician, and Legal Secretary.
York House, York Street, Manchester, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 3BB
+ 8 other offices
Kellan Group is a recruitment agency that provides permanent, contract, temporary and interim opportunities to the following sectors: Accounting and Finance, Hospitality and Leisure, Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Retail. The agency is a REC and has three recruitment brands: Berkeley Scott, Quantica and RK.
Arkwright House Parsonage Gardens, Manchester, Lancashire, M3 2HP
+ 6 other offices
A multi-sector talent firm, Cogent Staffing aids an extensive client group in filling various permanent, temporary, and contract roles. They extend their expertise to a broad range of sectors across the UK, such as Commercial, Engineering, FMCG, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain. The agency is an accredited member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation. Cogent Staffing sources qualified staff from their Halifax office.
Trafford House Chester Road, Manchester, Lancashire, M32 0RS
+ 5 other offices
Warehousing & Logistics, Driving, Printing, Recycling & Waste Management, Aviation, Cleaning, Admin, and Manufacturing are just some of the sectors that the recruitment agency First Call Contract Services works in. Some jobs they recruit for include Forklift Driver, Referencing Administrator, HGV 2 Refuse Driver, ADR Driver, and Catering General Assistant. The company was founded in 1996 and has offices all over the UK.
Suite 203, Piccadilly House, 49 Piccadilly, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 2AP
+ 14 other offices
Kenect Recruitment is a Transport, Industrial, and Commercial recruitment specialist. With 22 offices distributed across England and Wales, they provide temporary and permanent staff across the UK and surrounding areas. They have over 8 years of experience and were awarded Glassdoor's Best Places to Work in 2020.
Suite 13, Warren Bruce Court, Warren Bruce Rd, Manchester, Lancashire, M17 1LB
+ 4 other offices
Proman Recruitment finds staff for clients in the Construction, Engineering, Warehouse & Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics, Office, Food, Sales, Customer Service, Hospitality and IT sectors across Europe. They fill in roles such as Home Delivery Driver, Account Coordinator and Administrator. The agency is accredited by REC, ALP, CHAS, Driver Agency, Constructionline, French Chamber of Great Britain, Driver CPC, FTA and Investors in People.
Trafford Park, Manchester, Lancashire, M17 1FQ
+ 20 other offices
Rullion works with companies in the IT, Construction, Nuclear, Engineering, Utilities and Rail industries across the UK. The agency operates from their offices in Brighton, London, Glasgow, Altrincham, Newcastle, Manchester and Cumbria.
02-118 WeWork Dalton Place 29 John Dalton Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 6FW
+ 4 other offices
Gap Personnel is an independently owned, local industrial staffing firm providing recruitment solutions for the Technical, Professional and Health Care sectors. The firm was acquired by BeNEXT Yumeshin Group Co in 2017 and they place Warehouse Operatives, Administrators, Stock Controllers, and Hygiene and Cleaning Operatives. Established in 1997, Gap Personnel provides permanent and temporary placements for candidates.
Empress Business Centre 380 Chester Road, Manchester, Lancashire, M16 9EA
+ 19 other offices
Integra People is a national agency with a focus on providing recruitment for the Construction, Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial, IT & Telecommunications, Commercial & Business Support, Healthcare and Education industries. Established in 2008, they hire permanent and temporary candidates from their nine UK offices.
Manchester King Street, 82 King Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 4WQ
+ 5 other offices
Jobwise is a multi-sector agency that works with a wide range of companies. They have branches all over the Northwest and have won awards such as Best UK Recruitment Agency.
24 St. Petersgate, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 1HD
+ 5 other offices
Brook Street, having a wealth of experience since their foundation in 1946, helps fulfil permanent and temporary business support, finance, contact centre, public sector and social care assignments. They serve over 4,500 employers annually through their nationwide presence of over 50 locations - which include Birmingham, Holborn, Oxford and Watford. They are members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and hold an ISO 9001 certification.
Suite 517, 5th Floor, Arkwright House, Manchester, Lancashire, M3 2LF
+ 11 other offices
Hays Accountancy and Finance covers the Accountancy and Finance sectors. Examples of jobs they recruit for include Finance Director, Management Accountant, Internal Auditor, Credit Controller, Purchase Ledger, Payroll Clerk, and Finance Analyst. Hays Accountancy and Finance is one of the specialist divisions of Hays, which has 100 offices across the UK and over 6,000 staff worldwide.
4th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 4BT
+ 63 other offices
Hays Office & Admin is a worldwide recruitment specialist focusing on supplying the Office & Administration industry with professional workforce solutions. They address permanent, temporary, and contract vacancies for roles such as Office Manager, Receptionist, Team Secretary and Admin Assistant.
4th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 4BT
+ 59 other offices
Hays Construction and Property is a specialist agency that provides workforces for the Construction and Property sectors. They offer permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities for roles such as Senior Planning Officer, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Senior Site Manager, Preconstruction Manager, Project Escort, Painter, and Labourer.
4th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 4BT
+ 34 other offices
Hays Legal specialises in supplying the Legal industry with professional talent around the globe. They are part of Hay and cover assignments such as Court of Protection Lawyer, Group Accountant, Legal Advisor, Construction Lawyer, and Industrial Disease Lawyer.
4th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 4BT
+ 6 other offices
Arc Hospitality Recruitment hires Event staff throughout the UK. Founded in 2008, their applicant database consists of 10,000 contacts and the majority of their clients are now working with them long-term. They have served Liverpool FC, Knowsley Safari Park and Sodexo. Their headquarters is in Liverpool and they have 6 other offices nationwide, including one in Edinburgh.
Suite 1.9, Universal Square, Devonshire St North, Manchester, Lancashire, M12 6JH
+ 5 other offices
Office Angels has been providing Office personnel for a broad range of temporary and permanent roles, including Administrators, Executive Assistants, Office Managers, PAs, and Secretaries, since its establishment in 1986. The talent firm caters to a diverse client group in various sectors, such as Accountancy & Finance, Engineering, IT, Legal, Marketing, Sales & Retail. With teams based across 60 locations, they operate nationwide.
1st Floor, 55 Spring Gardens, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 2BY
+ 22 other offices
Adecco provides support to candidates and employers on a temporary, permanent or contract basis; they recruit for a multitude of roles across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
5th Floor, 55 Spring Gardens, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 2BY
+ 57 other offices
With a collective experience of over 50 years, RBUK Legal is an independent Legal recruitment agency established in 2004. The agency recruits for the Legal profession nationwide, across London and the South East, West & East Midlands, South West, Yorkshire, and the North West. Their offices are in Manchester and they cover all areas of Legal work including Legal Finance, Legal Support, and Paralegal.
Imperial Court Exchange Quay, Salford, Lancashire, M5 3EB
Green Park features more than 15 years of expertise in executive search, interim management, and other solutions. They have won more than 50 awards and accreditations since they started. Catering to clients across more than 50 countries, they have worked with companies such as Google, HSBC, Edelman, RSPCA, Ocado, British Red Cross, Skanska, and the UK Civil Aviation Authority, among others.
Rodney Chambers, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 9AA
+ 6 other offices