Employers

Since 2006, Essential Employment has recruited professionals for public sector and not for-profit organisations throughout the UK. Specialising in senior and interim recruitment, Essential Employment has grown to become one of the UK’s leading independent public sector talent specialists.

Our recruiters understand the unique challenges and demands of the public sector. Whether you’re a local council, government agency, or non-profit organisation, finding the right talent is crucial to delivering effective services and maintaining smooth operations.

Our recruitment agency is dedicated to helping clients overcome challenges by connecting them with skilled, reliable professionals. With our in-house payroll service and partnerships exclusively with audited and FCSA or Professional Passport-regulated umbrella companies, Essential Employment ensures a safe, compliant, and dependable recruitment experience. We’re here to be your trusted partner in building successful teams.

Essential Employment brings a range of unique qualities that distinguish us as a leading independent recruitment consultancy.

Our Services

The main aim of our business is to allow our clients to concentrate on delivering their services whilst we take the strain out of their workforce recruitment.

Temporary Recruitment

We supply temporary staff to local and national clients and run an in-house fully compliant weekly PAYE payroll service.

Whether you need staff for a couple of days or a longer contract our recruitment team are here to help.

Permanent Staff

If you are looking to recruit a permanent member of staff our experienced executive search and selection recruiters are here to help.

We have over 80 years combined experience in placing permanent staff into some of the most challenging job roles.

Managed Service Providers

We work with a number of managed service providers on their clients Preferred Supplier Lists (PSLs) and have proven to be a key member in the supply chain for nearly 20 years.

If you are a prospective MSP or you are looking at Essential Employment to join your PSL then please speak to Verity Howson on 0330 335 3333.

Resourcing Campaigns

Our specialist team can devise a dedicated recruitment campaign to meet all your requirements including job information packs, enhanced job adverts, social media exposure and interview selection events.

Please contact us for further insight.

We invest heavily in REC training and development to ensure our consultants have the skills necessary to meet our client’s stringent key performance indicators (KPIs) and the ever evolving recruitment and employment legislation.

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