About Us

People First are a leading independent resourcing solutions business with many years focused recruitment experience, consisting of a team of consultants with expertise and understanding of the recruiting issues facing senior management in today's tough market conditions. Our depth of expertise runs throughout our client organisations, from Directors in the FTSE 250 to contract/temporary support in smaller companies. We have brought this experience together into a single recruitment division, creating a business that has maintained its client focus within a competitive market place.

• Our Permanent Recruitment team fulfils IT Technical and Sales & Commercial Support/Management roles.
• Our Executive Search practice 'People Elite' has extensive experience in recruiting world class Directors and senior management.

Unlike pure recruitment companies we take on total project responsibility. Using our extensive database and network of professionals (combined with web based advertising campaigns where appropriate) and the specialist skills of our consultants we work with our clients to choose the correct approach, define the job brief, advise on renumeration and create a strategy to position our client as an employer of choice.

Why Use People first ?
Our aim is refreshingly simple; to offer clients a dedicated and comprehensive recruitment service.

Our experience in the recruitment industry has taught our consultants a great deal about people and organisations. At People first, we believe that people are an organisation’s most important and powerful asset. In an environment where businesses are continually challenged to find ways of achieving competitive advantage, it is people who can truly make the difference between success and failure. That is why we care passionately about understanding people – the people who make up your organisation and the people we intend to attract as prospective employees for your business.

Our offer to you…
Our offer of a complete recruitment service means that we listen to your needs to understand precisely how you would like to work in partnership with us in the selection process. We can offer to arrange a simple advert and pre–screening or we can handle the entire process. Carefully screening, interviewing and occupationally testing the candidates according to their skills and experience. Whatever the level of service you choose, we will have a common goal and that is to find the right person for your business.

Working in Partnership
We stated earlier of our successful organisation being made up of great people – people who are encouraged to reach their full potential so that they can deliver the best to themselves and their organisation. To enable us to deliver these people to you, we must first gain a sound understanding of your company. We want to learn all about the products and services you offer, the sort of people you think you are today and where you would like to be tomorrow; what are your aims and objectives? A clear picture of the environment in which we are to place a candidate is crucial for all-round success.

How can you be sure that a candidate will meet your needs?
At People first attracting high calibre people seeking a development in their career is essential to our success, we invest time in understanding their needs, advising and working as a mentor in their choice of employer. Our consultants all have substantial experience in the sectors in which they work. This enables us to understand the dynamics of our clients' markets and the challenges created by the extraordinary pace of technological change.

Now, more than ever, exceptional talent is in short supply. At People first our goal is to provide a seamless and integrated service. To facilitate this we invest in advertising our services through many different mediums and by selecting and interviewing the strongest candidates. We have developed and continue to expand a base of quality people throughout the UK looking for a new direction and challenge.

Occupational testing…
Independent research shows that appropriate testing is one of the most powerful aids in the selection process. According to recent statistics more than 75% of large corporate organisations use testing and the number adopting this approach is growing.

At People first, we use Saville & Holdsworth Occupational testing and Thomas International – Personal Profile Analysis to accurately assess individuals to their suitability for your organisation. For a more detailed explanation of this service, please contact one of our consultants.