Matching skilled professionals with vacancies within reputable businesses across the UK, with a particular focus on South Yorkshire and the Midlands.
We dive into the experience, skills and talent to ensure we match our candidates with the right employer.
Our professional Recruitment Consultants will use their experience and market knowledge to deliver pairings that last.
Our candidates
Essential Professional focusses on pairing higher skilled candidates with permanent jobs.
We’re here to offer support and guidance throughout to candidates during the application process.
Working with people means we can’t provide any guarantees, but our aim is to provide candidates who:
- Have been screened by our Recruitment team
- Have the right qualifications and experience for your vacancy
- Have the right personality and attitude for your company culture
Our Service
By working with a professional recruitment agency, you can mitigate the risks of these costs increasing in a number of ways because our fee includes:
- Sponsorship of your role on premium sites such as Indeed and CV Library
- Paid advertising on Facebook and Instagram
- Rebate scheme if the candidate doesn’t work out
- The time/cost saving aspect of resourcing, screening and reference checking
- Strategic advertising from our in-house Marketing Team
- Candidates screened by our in-house Compliance Manager
Meet the team
Hi, I’m Grace! I first started in recruitment in 2014 with Essential, previously I have worked in catering and event management. I started as the Branch Administrator and worked up to Senior Recruitment Consultant.
During my time I have learned to manage both small and large clients alike. Offering a bespoke service to said clients is so interesting and the development of teams and relationships really drives me.
You can view the roles I’m recruiting for here.
Grace Hammond
Senior Permanent Recruitment Consultant
Contact me on:
Tel: 0333 99 66 988
Mob: 07712 614 781
Email: grace.hammond@essentialrecruitment.co.uk
Hi, I’m Dana!
I first started in recruitment in 2018 with Essential, previously I have worked in retail. I started as the temporary Branch Administrator and worked up to Senior Recruitment Consultant.
We offer a bespoke service to clients, adding value and learning about our clients business plans.
You can view the roles I’m recruiting for here.
Contact me on:
Tel: 0333 99 66 988
Mob: 07927 730051
Email: dana.humphreys@essentialrecruitment.co.uk
Dana Humphreys
Senior Permanent Recruitment Consultant
Hi, I’m Charlie!
I’ve been with Essential since 2014, in which time I have worked as a temp consultant, a Branch Manager and a Business Development manager – so I am well equipped to manage your hiring requirements!
I have recently joined the Essential Professional team, and I’m looking forward to speaking with new businesses!
You can view the roles I’m recruiting for here.
Charlie Baker
Senior Permanent Recruitment Consultant
Contact me on:
Tel: 0333 99 66 988
Mob: 07927 730051
Email: charlie.baker@essentialrecruitment.co.uk
Supported by...
Emma Coleman
Marketing Manager
Since joining Essential in 2013, I have been committed to developing new and out of the box recruitment strategies, ensuring our department is staying ahead of the competition and on track with current trends and market shifts.
Natalie Elliott
Content Strategist
I started with Essential in 2020, progressing into a tailored role that focuses on increasing the exposure of your vacancies to local job seekers, ensures we are providing the most engaging type of content across our social media channels and website to reach the right calibre of people and draw more traffic to our website to apply for your vacancies.
Tom Willimett
Creative Artworker
From joining Essential during 2021, I have introduced a new wave of design work. Not only have I brought in my own style of colourful illustrations and exciting animation, I am also in charge of heading up any film work for both clients and here at Essential.
Andrea Tantrum
Business Development Manager
The main sectors I work in are Industrial and Commercial for both temporary and permanent staff and I love the challenges these areas bring – it really doesn’t matter if it’s a small company looking for just one member of staff or a new set up requiring multiple positions – every client is important.
Nicole Parkes
Apprentice Marketing Assistant
I joined Essential Recruitment as a Level 4 Marketing Apprentice, where I focus on job listings, managing social media content, and handling live chat and email enquiries. My role is centered around ensuring job vacancies reach the right audience through engaging content across various platforms. I also bring fresh ideas to the team, bringing creativity and fresh approaches to our marketing activities.
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