Recruitment in the event management industry focuses on sourcing talent to create and develop corporate or personal functions. This might include festivals, conferences or conventions. Due to the wide variety of events, this is a diverse and dynamic market, that’s well served by recruitment agencies all over the UK.
Events management is closely related to the catering, hospitality and leisure sectors, and employs around 1.9 million people nationwide. Recruitment is focused around major towns and cities, such as London, Manchester and Birmingham, but opportunities can be found all over the country. Many event managers will be self-employed, but recruiters will also place candidates into jobs with hotels, charities, PR agencies and other employers that typically host functions. Roles can be permanent or contract.
Multi-sector and specialist event management recruitment agencies will search for candidates with skills in planning, organisation and execution. Although there is no formal route to entry, degrees and courses can help improve a job seeker’s prospects.
KSB Recruitment Consultants have been recruiting staff for the Catering & Hospitality industry including hotel, restaurants, the military, schools, nursing homes and contract catering plus many more for over 30 years. All of our specialist consultants have specific industry experience & knowledge. Offering a 1-hour response guarantee, we endeavour to support you in your search for TEMPORARY or PERMANENT catering/hospitality staff across the U.K.
Zenith House, Highlands Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4PD
Needing staff for an event? Need 5 or more staff for a festival? or for your workplace? We know how important it is to have good reliable staff. We are dedicated to supplying the best catering and hospitality staff at an affordable price. We value our customers and will work with you until you have the right staff for your business. We have worked with over 100 different clients supplying the strongest and competent staff.
Seven St, Birmingham, Birmingham, B1 1BN
Talent that sticks. Recruitment that works. “Fast hires. Right hires. Recruitment that’s human, strategic, and built around you.” In a crowded market filled with agencies promising speed, savings, and endless CVs, we stand apart by focusing on what truly matters: quality, consistency, and a partnership that feels refreshingly human. We believe recruitment isn’t just about filling vacancies — it’s about strengthening your organisation with people
Thistle House, 21 - 23 Thistle Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH2 1DF
Goldstar Recruitment is a local Hospitality agency that works for a wide range of clients. They fill permanent and temporary vacancies in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and surrounding areas. GoldStar Recruitment caters to an array of restaurants, gastro pubs, event companies, schools, and universities.
Unit 15, Glenmore Business Park, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1JL
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.
3rd Floor, Northspring, 31 Temple Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 5DB
Event Protocol focuses on providing Event Staffing services across the UK. They have dedicated teams that handle conferences & corporate events, such as trade shows and government congresses, and promotional events like marketing campaigns. They have supported a number of events which include Abbott Global London Marathon Expo, Siemens Sustainable City Week and Repsol Investor Conference. They are located in London and were established in 2013.
86-90 Paul Street, City of London, London, EC2A 4NE
BIA People is a trusted supplier of staffing solutions in London and Manchester's Catering and Hospitality markets. Since its establishment, the talent agency has been recruiting for various permanent and temporary appointments from their Hammersmith branch. The types of roles they recruit for include Caterer, Waiter, Hospitality Manager, and Administrative Assistant. BIA People also provides training for qualified candidates.
Ashley House, 86-94 High Street, City of London, London, TW3 1NH
With over 20 years of experience, Ginger Hospitality specialises in finding Chefs, Cooks, General Managers, and Front-of-House Managers at all levels for a variety of hospitality enterprises. They recruit for a variety of hospitality roles, for professional kitchens and brigades, on both a temporary and permanent basis. The company has worked with companies like Mytton Fold, Berkely Inns Limited, Belmond, Grove, Farncombe, and more.
Suite 11, Manor Court, Salesbury Hall, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3XR
Evolve Hospitality Recruitment specialises in providing professional workforce solutions in the Hospitality sector. Established in 2011, the firm was founded by Ed Vokes and awarded Silver Accreditation by Investors in People. They serve multiple locations including in London, South, Midlands, and Hertfordshire.
601/602 The Big Peg 120 Vyse Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 6NF
Disney Event Staff is a recruitment agency that provides top-grade temporary Hospitality staff and personnel to many event venues across the south of Britain. The company is located in Southampton and Hampshire.
Cumberland House, Grosvenor Square, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2BG
CF Global is a recruiter for the Catering, Hospitality and Events sectors across the UK. Based in Southport, Merseyside, they focus on Back of House Event Support and Porterage. They also offer commercial and domestic cleaning services.
639 Lord Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 0BY
ASAP Catering provides permanent and temporary recruitment solutions within the Hospitality and Catering sectors. With over 20 years of experience, they offer their services to events, restaurants, hotels, member clubs, bars, and other businesses. Their main office is located in London, with a 24-hour emergency hotline for flexible staffing needs.
Suite 302, 18 Soho Square, Soho, London, W1D 3QL
Appetite 4 Recruitment are experts in Hospitality recruitment, covering Front of House, Back of House, Head Office Support, as well as Executive Level appointments. Some roles they will typically recruit for are Head Chef, Sous Chef, Butcher, Cook, General Manager, Training Manager, Restaurant Manager, and Systems Administrator. They have two offices, located in Surrey and London.
First Floor, Sollys Mill, Mill Lane, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1EY
Spayse International supplies Hospitality staff worldwide through sites in London and South Africa. Besides filling permanent, temporary and internship posts, they also have an In-House Recruitment Service, leveraging their experience in International Luxury Hospitality and Catering. They were formed in 2010, have a 93% retention rate and a client portfolio that includes Accor, Radisson Hotels and more.
Office LG01, 11/13 Weston Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 3ER
Yellow 42 Recruitment exclusively deals with Hospitality and Catering recruitment. They were founded in 2020, after their founder's 20 years of experience in the Hotel industry. Partnering with hotels, restaurants, banquets and high end dining establishments, their track record includes providing almost 80,000 work hours in 2021. They are based in Hamilton.
8 Douglas Street, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, ML3 0BP
RED Recruitment Network has been extending employment opportunities in Recruitment, Sales, Commercial and Hospitality since 2002. For Recruitment, they cater to candidates from all levels. For Sales and Commercial, they only consider experienced staff. For Hospitality, they put forward mid to senior roles. Located in Birmingham, they satisfy permanent, temporary and contract appointments through strategies like headhunting and executive search.
Westbourne Manor 17 Westbourne Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 3TR
The Catering Agency Ltd is a specialist recruitment firm that provides temporary and permanent staffing solutions to the Hospitality & Catering, Health, Social Care, Education, and Leisure sectors. They supply Cooks, Catering Managers, Catering Assistants, Kitchen Porters, and Chefs of all levels. The company was established in 1999 and has offices in Cheshire, Cotswold, and The Lake District.
Winnington Hall, Winnington, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4DU
Raw Catering Recruitment, founded in 2006, is a provider of staffing solutions to the Hospitality and Catering industries. They hire for positions such as Hotel Spa Receptionist, Sous Chef, and Chef de Partie. The company's headquarters are in Haywards Heath, West Sussex.
41-43 Perrymount Rd, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 3BN
With a focus on the Catering and Hospitality industries, Top Chef Recruitment delivers talent to various clients in Catering & Events, Hotels & Restaurants, and Private Households & Offshore. With teams based in Brighton, Derby, Peterborough, and Europe, the company finds candidates for permanent and temporary assignments nationwide and abroad. Top Chef Recruitment was recognised as the 2021 SME News Specialist Hospitality Recruiter of the Year.
Unicorn House, Wellington Road, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3EH
Catering Power Ltd deals exclusively with the Catering and Hospitality sectors. Established in 2003, they supply staffing solutions to clients across London from their office in Walthamstow. Examples of roles they offer are Bar Staff, Wine Waiter, Kitchen Porter, Breakfast Staff, Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, Commis Chef and Banqueting Staff.
147 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6HF
Smyth & Co works closely with employers across the UK and internationally. Based in London, they focus on meeting the staffing needs of the Hospitality and Not-for-Profit markets. The entity selects qualified candidates for various appointments at all levels, such as Fundraising Coordinators, Junior Receptionists, Partnerships Managers, and Sous Chefs. Smyth & Co also offers consultancy services to the Accountancy, Legal, and Marketing divisions.
235 Metal Box Factory, 30 Great Guildford St, Bermondsey, London, SE1 0HS
Stellamar Employment Solutions supplies Technical professionals to the Maritime industry, covering Seagoing, Ship Management, Commercial Shipping, and Ship Design & Construction vacancies. They also cater to the Hospitality and Ultra-High Net Worth sectors globally, covering premium employers such as cruises, luxury hotels, resorts, private jets, villas, and more. Their client database include the Royal Carribean, Porto Montenegro, and more.
12 Hay Hill, Mayfair, London, W1J 8NR
Rhubarb Chef Recruitment is a national agency that specialises in delivering staffing support to the Catering and Hospitality sector nationwide and abroad. For over 21 years, the agency has been filling a wide variety of permanent roles at all levels. With teams based in Bristol and London, they provide services for a broad range of clients, including Hotels, Private Houses, and Restaurants.
Spike Island, 133 Cumberland Rd, Bristol, Avon, BS1 6UX
Established in 2012, Goldmills Recruitment Ltd is a recruitment company based in Essex that specialises in providing staff and personnel to the Construction, and Leisure & Hospitality industries. The company provides a wide range of services across the two fields. They recruit Chef de Parties, Waiters, Baristas, Supervisors, Hostess, Scaffolders, Asbestos Operatives, Shuttering Carpenters, Labourers, Bricklayers, Slingers, and others.
Cumberland House 129 High Street, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9AH
212 Recruitment Consultants is a nationwide recruitment firm dedicated to pairing the right people with the right jobs. They specialise in a variety of industries, including Industrial (Warehousing and Production), Hospitality, and Commercial in the UK. The agency recruits for a variety of roles on a contract, temporary, emergency, and permanent basis. They are based in the West Midlands.
West Midlands House, Gipsy Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 2HA
S&L Personnel supplies qualified candidates for Commercial, Hospitality, Events & Exhibition, and Industrial sectors. From their offices in Hinckley, Rugby, and Leicester, they supply temporary and permanent staff across the Midlands. They have over 10 years of experience.
16 Coventry Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0JR
SPE Connect provides recruitment solutions in Hospitality, Leisure and Retail, predominantly for Middle Management assignments like General and Area Managers. They can recruit for Senior Leadership appointments as well. Covering the whole of the UK, they take pride in having knowledge from over 45 years of exposure in Hospitality, Leisure, Retail and Airline. Their office can be found in Solihull.
1623 Warwick Road Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 9LF
Carefirst Recruitment Ltd specialises in placing staff into companies and organisations across London and the southeast of England. They provide permanent and temporary roles for the Social Care, Industrial, Commercial, Admin and Clerical, Hospitality and Catering, HR, Finance, Housing, and Procurement sectors. Other services they offer include executive and senior management, career advice, appraisals and training.
Baseline Business Studios, 6, Whitchurch Rd, Notting Hill, London, W11 4AT
GotPeople Recruitment is a Watford-based agency that delivers first-class recruitment services to clients and candidates across Herts, Bedfordshire, Bucks, and London. They specialise in several sectors namely Driving, Industrial, Catering, and Commercial. The agency recruits for roles like Loading Bay Operative, Refuse Driver, Picker & Packer, Forklift Driver and Chef. The company holds a GLAA license.
Suites 2+4 Kings Court, 153 High Street, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 2ER
Chace People hires Private & Executive Assistants, Private Household & Estate Staff, Yacht & Jet Crew, Executive Leaders, Creative & Hospitality Personnel and Finance Professionals. They work from Shepherds Bush and satisfy permanent, temporary and contract positions globally. They were founded in 2018.
1 Lyric Square, Hammersmith, London, W6 0NB
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
H&D Recruitment focuses on supplying an array of personnel to various assignments at all levels. Headquartered in Hounslow, they offer their expertise to a broad range of clients across the UK, including Hospitality, Security, and Warehouse markets. They also deliver staffing services to the Aviation and Medical divisions. H&D Recruitment often caters to Factories, Industries, Restaurants, and Retail.
4 Bell Parade Bell Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW3 3NU
ECS Staffing and Recruitment is located within the Midlands. They recruit for the Hospitality, Warehouse, and Industrial sectors. They fulfil temporary and permanent requirements.
13 John Street, Stratford-upon-avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6UB
Partners Employment is a specialist firm that provides temporary, temp to perm, contract and permanent manpower to the Industrial & Warehousing, Food and Non-Food Production, Skilled & Technical and Catering & Hospitality sectors. The firm adheres to the standards set by the GLAA, ALP. REC, IIP and Equality Assured.
7 Church Walk, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8DX
Downtown Recruitment is a local staffing consultancy for Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, dealing with appointments in Commercial, Industrial and Catering. Example areas they cover are Office, Sales, Marketing, IT, Engineering and Warehouse. They assist applicants seeking permanent, temporary and contract jobs through their main office in Thame. They were founded in 1986 and their team has a combined experience of more than 30 years.
109 High Street, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3DZ
Established in 2006, YourStaff is a Food and Agriculture recruitment agency. Located in Bognor Regis, they supply staff across the UK to a range of roles in the Packing, Agriculture, Food Processing, Warehousing, Manufacturing and Distributions sectors.
57A Hawthorn Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 2BW
4Leisure Recruitment is a specialist recruitment firm that has been providing workforce solutions to the Leisure sector for over 40 years. They provide immediate / emergency cover, contract / fixed term placements, and short-medium term interim placements. They also cover permanent placements and assist with CVs, interviews, and market insights.
Arca Business Centre, Calder House, South Caldeen Road, Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, ML5 4EG
Brookes Recruitment is a Birmingham-based specialist, with two subsidiaries, working exclusively for the Healthcare and Hospitality sectors. Brookes Healthcare recruitment places temporary and permanent candidates in various divisions across the West Midlands, including Assisted Living Homes, Nursing Homes, and Support Centers. Brookes Hospitality Recruitment delivers permanent recruitment solutions to various hotels nationwide.
Kings Court, 17 School Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B28 8JG
Established in 2004, Barracuda Search is a specialist recruitment agency in the Consumer Products, Retail, Fashion, Grocery, and F&B, Leisure & Hospitality sectors. The company provides staffing for Board Appointments, Finance, Commercial & Trading, Marketing & Customer, Operations, Human Resources, Strategy, Transformation & Business Development, Digital, E-Commerce & Technology, Supply Chain & Logistics roles. The agency is based in Westminster, London.
Nova North, 11 Bressenden Place, Westminster, London, SW1E 5BY
Cartwheel Recruitment deals primarily with the Catering and Hospitality sectors. From their offices in London, Nottingham and Milton Keynes, they provide full-time and permanent positions to employers and job seekers throughout London and the surrounding areas. Examples of roles they advertise include Staffing Manager, Executive Chef and Retail Manager.
Bridgford Business Centre, 29 Bridgford Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 6AU
UIG UK is a recruitment agency that works across multiple markets. These include Healthcare, Hospitality, Real Estate, Construction and Retail Services. Their background is in supplying staff in the UAE and Gulf region, but they now also serve the UK sector from their base in London.
71-75 Shelton Street Covent Garden, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
Fraser Giles Partnership is an executive search firm offering its services exclusively to the Hospitality, Leisure, Travel, and Retail industries. The company works with a lot of companies from start-ups and private equity firms to blue-chip multinationals. They help businesses appoint for C-Suite and Non-Executive Director job roles. They also make placements in areas such as IT, Procurement, Legal, Finance, Corporate Affairs, etc.
56 Sloane Square, Chelsea, London, SW1W 8AX
Easy Hands International Ltd helps fulfil appointments in Logistics, Healthcare and Hospitality. Working across the UK and Europe, they open permanent, temporary and contract vacancies through their locations in Finchley and Corby. Their operations started in 2018 and their consultants have more than 10 years of experience. They are also members of the Association of Labour Providers and are licenced with the Gangmasters Licensing Authority.
Central House, 1 Ballards Lane, Finchley, London, N3 1UX
Hirecracker specialises in a variety of industries including Legal, Customer Service, Health & Safety, Hospitality, Logistics, Transport, Office & Admin, Print & Packaging, Retail, Sales, Sports, Tourism, and HR. Established in 2020, their client base has grown to include companies such as Sykes Cottages, Claims Consortium Group, Iceland Groceries, Wren Kitchens, and DX Delivery. They have offices across Chester, London, Cardiff, and Edinburgh.
58 Nicholas Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2NP
Mayday Employment is an independent Banbury-based agency that was established in 1997. They supply Warehouse, Office, Driving, Hospitality, Catering, and Technical talents to a number of industries for permanent and temporary needs. Mayday Employment have partnered with a digital marketing agency to better recruit candidates.
No.1 White Lion Walk, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5UD
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.
4th Floor 16 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 5UG
The McNair Partnership is a UK and EMEA recruitment agency. They have divisions dedicated to the Financial Services, and Oil & Gas markets. They also cover Hospitality, Construction, Law, Security, Real Estate, Sports, and Sales. The McNair Partnership has been operating for more than 26 years.
Kingswick House Kingswick Drive, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7BH
Susan Hamilton is an agency based in London that is an expert in the following core areas: Accountancy & Finance, Business Support, Corporate Hospitality, HR & Internal Recruitment, Parliamentary Employment, and Sales & Marketing. However, they also deliver permanent, temporary, and contract solutions to almost every industry sector in both the public and private sectors including Healthcare, Construction, and more.
21 Great Chapel Street, Soho, London, W1F 8FP
Founded and established in 2001, Recroot provides employment services in the UK. The company has branches across the East of England and supplies a variety of sectors with temporary and permanent staff. Some industry sectors that the agency serves include Construction, Office, Production, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, and Engineering. Recroot is registered with the GLA and a member of the ALP and REC.
17 West St. Marys Gate, Grimsby, South Humberside, DN31 1LB
Anchor Conzult supplies staff to a wide range of sectors including Administration, Accounting & Finance, Education, Health & Social Care, Hospitality & Catering, and IT & Telecoms. Among the roles they cover are Handyman, Cook, Factory Staff, Chef, Security Guard, Care Worker, and a whole lot more. They provide their pool of talents with coaching, training and mentoring. Anchor Conzult are members of the REC and are CIS approved.
The Arc, 420 Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 1HP
ARC Support Ltd is a recruitment firm established in 2021 in Luton. They mainly satisfy permanent and contract personnel requirements in Aviation, Security Administration and IT, utilising their experience in sectors like Construction, Food & Beverages, Engineering, Financial Services and Technology fields like Data Science and Quality Assurance. They have amassed a client portfolio that includes Aelia Duty Free, Ted Baker and TRG Concession.
ID Unit Building 72- 104 Frank lester way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9NQ
Formed in 2001, Wild Recruitment provides staffing solutions across the Office & Professional, Catering & Hospitality, Industrial & Driving, Sales & Customer Service and Engineering & Technical industries. They have offices across London, Milton Keynes, Portsmouth and Poole.
Unit 7 Linford Forum, Rockingham Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 6LY
Established in 2004, Five Rivers Recruitment is an independent agency servicing Salisbury and the Wiltshire area. They provide temporary and permanent recruitment solutions. They serve several sectors including Accounting, Banking, Catering, IT, Legal, Technical, Property, and more.
Salisbury Office First Floor, Cross Keys House 22 Queen Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1EY
RSD Recruitment primarily focuses on sourcing personnel to the Construction, Retail, Hospitality, Leisure, Executive, Commercial, Financial Services, IT & Technology, Engineering, Marketing & Creative, Professional Services, Events, Supply Chain, Sales, Fire Security, and Logistics sectors. With teams based in Plymouth, Manchester, Birmingham, and Wales, they supply permanent, temporary, and contract staff to businesses across the UK.
32 Macadam Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 0RU
KPI Recruiting, launched in 2008, is a multi-sector recruitment firm covering diverse sectors including commercial, education, hospitality and rail. Situated in Stoke-on-Trent, they have a wide network of offices spanning Crewe, Manchester, Sutton, Warrington and beyond. Theyve successfully placed over 100,000 applicants and have partnered with the likes of FedEx and Serco.
66-68 Nantwich Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 6AL
Mise en Place has been bridging employers and professionals in the Catering and Hospitality sector across the UK and abroad since 1997. From their Central London office, they have placed candidates in a wide variety of permanent roles such as Food Retail Outlet Managers, Bar Managers, Events Managers, Head Chefs, Chef Consultants, Hotel Managers, Sous Chefs, and Operations Managers. Mise en Place is an independently-owned recruitment company.
50, Grosvenor Hill, Mayfair, London, W1K 3QT
Resolve Recruitment Services is a national staffing agency based in Bristol that provides permanent and temporary recruitment solutions to the Sales, Office Support, Driving & Industrial industries. Founded in 2014, the agency covers various roles such as Class 2 Driver, Warehouse Operative, Forklift Operative, Transport Supervisor, Sales Executive, and Administrative Coordinator.
92 Shirehampton Road, Bristol, Avon, BS9 2DR
Based in Livingston, Whiteclaw Recruitment Agency supplies temporary workers across all job types. They cover agency staff in roles such as Retail Personnel, Bar Staff, General Workers, Cleaners, Chefs, Kitchen Porters, Social Care Assistants and Nursery Practitioners.
Unit 18-21, Delta House, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 8PT
Established in 2003, Catermatch Solutions assists candidates and employers with temporary and permanent Catering and Hospitality roles. They have a team of recruiters who have all previously worked within the Catering industry. They are located in Manchester and recruit nationwide.
53 King Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 4LQ
5 star chefs is a recruitment agency in Liverpool, we recruit only the finest of chefs for your establishment all the chefs will be DBS checked. With 25 years in catering we can find the chef for you.
64 Mill Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 7JB