Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in London
Established in 2000, Huntress has built a reputation as a leading recruitment partner with over 25 years of expertise in sourcing business support professionals. Our commitment lies in delivering exceptional service through deep market understanding and fostering long-term partnerships with clients and candidates. With a presence across 168 UK towns and cities, we combine market insight with scalable recruitment strategies to meet evolving business needs. Our team of experienced consultants specialises in sectors including finance, HR, procurement, and supply chain, ensuring tailored solutions that drive organisational success. Backed by a 4.5* Glassdoor rating and over 670 5* candidate reviews in 2023, we prioritise work-life balance and professional growth for our people.Through brands like Merrifield Consultants and Birchrose Associates, we offer flexible working arrangements and a culture of inclusivity. Our dedication to innovation is evident in our adoption of hybrid working models and mental health initiatives since 2021. With 1549 live vacancies in the last six months, we combine technology with personal service to connect talent with opportunity. Our financial strength is demonstrated by an average consultant billing of 240,000 in 2025, supported by transparent commission structures and career progression pathways. We maintain compliance through public sector frameworks like Y25007 and CCS, ensuring trusted recruitment solutions for both private and public sector clients.
Services
Talent Solutions
MSP Programmes
RPO Services
High-Volume Hiring
Public Sector Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have 25 years' experience in specialist recruitment sectors
- Our team maintains a 4.5* Glassdoor rating
- We offer access to 102 sectors covered in the last 6 months
- We provide flexible working arrangements across 168 UK locations
- Our consultants achieved 240,000 average billings in 2025
What people say
Flawless service
Found me a job quickly
Negotiated on my behalf
Helped with career journey
Best recruitment agency
Services
Talent Solutions
Our Talent Solutions team delivers scalable recruitment strategies tailored to business needs. Specialising in Managed Service Programmes (MSP) and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), we help organisations build agile teams through high-volume hiring campaigns. By combining market insight with workforce planning expertise, we reduce costs and secure quality talent efficiently while maintaining compliance through approved public sector frameworks.
Public Sector Recruitment
As approved suppliers on Y25007 and CCS frameworks, we provide compliant recruitment services to public sector organisations. Our expertise ensures adherence to procurement regulations while delivering qualified candidates for various roles. This framework access streamlines the hiring process for government bodies seeking reliable staffing solutions that meet strict compliance requirements across multiple specialist sectors.
High-Volume Hiring
Our high-volume hiring solutions combine technology with market expertise to meet large-scale staffing needs. We deliver quality candidates efficiently through structured processes that maintain standards while meeting tight deadlines. This service supports businesses requiring rapid workforce expansion without compromising on candidate suitability or cultural fit across both temporary and permanent positions.
People
Chris Leeson
CEO
Chris Leeson has served as CEO of Huntress since 2014, driving strategic growth and overseeing the establishment of specialist brands. With extensive recruitment industry experience, he has led the company's transition to hybrid working models and mental health initiatives since 2017.
Claire Pierce
Managing Director
Claire Pierce, Managing Director, plays a key role in Huntress' leadership team. She works closely with the CEO to implement strategic initiatives and support business growth across the company's specialist recruitment brands and nationwide operations.
Lauren
Founder, Birchrose Associates
Lauren founded Birchrose Associates in 2019, developing the brand strategy and team structure. With support from Huntress leadership, she successfully expanded the brand into the US market in 2025 while maintaining commercial success and team development.
Questions
What specialist sectors does Huntress recruit for?
We specialise in business support, finance & accountancy, HR, and procurement & supply chain recruitment across the UK.
How does Huntress support candidate career development?
We provide personalised career advice, exclusive job access, and ongoing support throughout your professional journey with market insights.
What recruitment solutions do you offer employers?
We deliver MSP, RPO, high-volume hiring, and temporary staffing solutions tailored to meet specific business requirements efficiently.
Reviews (7)
Lopez Paloma
Mar 21, 2021
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Amazing agency with a very human touch. I have been working for them in an airline as a temp for over two years, and through this time they have been very supportive, visiting me on site and always asking if I needed any help. I would recommend them to any employer and people looking for a temporary position. Siobhan, Sara, Martha and Henry were absolutely great.
Heja A.
Oct 08, 2020
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Fantastic service from the first phone call to my first day! The whole process took roughly three weeks. They were very supportive and kept me updated with how my process was going! Jenny and Monique especially were very helpful in finding me a role!
Glenn Cooney
Mar 04, 2020
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I applied to be considered for temporary employment through Huntress, and spoke to the lovely Rachel at their Brighton office the following day and was invited to register in person which I did yesterday. After many attempts to engage with other recruitment agencies it's nice to know that Huntress have shown that they do care and they want to help. It's very reassuring when the going has been tough enough in job hunting.
Jacob Bean-Reader
Jan 27, 2020
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They do not respond to direct emails or even using the official company phone number. For a company to operate, they must communicate with external entities for which they can deal with.
Victoria Doncel
Nov 10, 2019
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Great team that will help you find the best job suited to your needs. Monique and Jenny were amazing and guided me swiftly through a process that landed me a great role. 100% recommended.
Deborah Ojo
Aug 26, 2019
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Great customer service and dedicated to those who want to work. They do make sure that they keep you up to date with everything, ensure that you have the full support and guidance. Best agency. Specifically Narjis and Tia who work at the firm are incredible ladies who are so understanding and helpful. Very warming and amazing ladies they have definitely ensured that Huntress are a great agency to work with/for.
Ronie Duro
Jul 30, 2019
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I have nothing but good words to say about the staff at Huntress, especially Sarah McMahon, (The best), Nadine Abrahams, (Consistent) Jenna Bryan (Kind) & Gemma Eggelton (Efficient) Great bunch of people to work for! Never let me down, and have the best work ethic 5 Stars from me.
