Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Event Recruitment Solutions
Established in 2000, ESP Recruitment has built an exceptional reputation as a market leader in event recruitment across the UK and internationally. Our dedicated team specialises in delivering tailored recruitment solutions from graduate to board level across all sectors of the events industry, offering permanent, contract and freelance opportunities. With offices in London and Dubai, we combine deep industry knowledge with a proactive approach to talent acquisition. Our consultants bring extensive firsthand experience from the events sector, ensuring we understand both client requirements and candidate aspirations.We maintain strict confidentiality while providing transparent, client-focused services that prioritise long-term career development over short-term placements. Through initiatives like The Eventice and our Event Scholarship Programme, we actively contribute to nurturing future industry talent. Our proven track record of successfully placing candidates in key roles demonstrates our commitment to excellence in recruitment services.
Services
Event Recruitment Solutions
Senior Appointments
Candidate Career Services
Graduate Placement
International Staffing
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have 24 years' experience specialising exclusively in event industry recruitment
- Our consultants combine recruitment expertise with firsthand events industry experience
- We offer access to exclusive talent development initiatives like The Eventice
- We maintain a 95% client retention rate through tailored recruitment solutions
- Our global network spans offices in London and Dubai with international reach
What people say
Responsive helpful polite
High success rate
Efficient friendly service
Excellent quality candidates
Proactive members of industry
Services
Event Recruitment Solutions
We specialise in connecting event professionals with career opportunities across all industry sectors. Our tailored approach matches candidates' skills and aspirations with employers' specific requirements. With dedicated consultants who understand the unique demands of the events industry, we provide comprehensive recruitment solutions that extend beyond simple job placement to include career development guidance and market insights.
Senior Appointments
Our senior appointments service focuses on recruiting board-level and director positions within the events sector. We leverage our extensive industry network and 15-year track record to identify high-calibre candidates. This premium service includes in-depth candidate profiling, market analysis and strategic salary benchmarking to ensure organisations secure the leadership talent needed to drive business growth and innovation.
Graduate Recruitment
Through initiatives like The Eventice and our Scholarship Programme, we create pathways for emerging talent in the events industry. Our graduate recruitment service connects promising newcomers with their first career opportunities while helping employers access fresh perspectives. We provide comprehensive support including CV development, interview preparation and career guidance to ensure successful transitions into professional roles.
International Staffing
With offices in London and Dubai, we facilitate cross-border recruitment solutions for the events industry. Our international staffing service addresses cultural and market-specific considerations while maintaining consistent quality standards. We support both employers seeking global talent and professionals pursuing overseas career opportunities, providing tailored guidance on visa requirements, relocation and local industry practices.
Candidate Career Services
We offer comprehensive career support services to event professionals at all career stages. This includes CV optimisation, interview coaching, salary negotiation and long-term career planning. Our consultants provide industry-specific insights to help candidates enhance their marketability while maintaining strict confidentiality throughout the job search process.
People
Liz Sinclair
Director
With over 15 years in events recruitment and prior industry experience, Liz co-founded ESP Recruitment in 2000. She developed The Eventice initiative and maintains strong industry connections to drive innovative talent solutions.
Rebecca Wilson
Director
Bringing 15+ years of combined recruitment and events industry expertise, Rebecca co-leads ESP Recruitment's strategic direction. Her deep understanding of sector trends and leadership development contributes to the company's market-leading position.
Questions
What areas of the events industry do you specialise in?
We cover all event sectors including exhibitions, conferences, corporate events, festivals and sports events across the UK and internationally.
How does The Eventice initiative work?
This Apprentice-style competition identifies top graduate talent through three days of industry challenges, culminating in job offers from leading event companies.
What makes you different from general recruitment agencies?
Our consultants have firsthand events industry experience and focus exclusively on event sector recruitment, providing deeper market insights and specialist knowledge.
Do you offer international placement services?
Yes, with offices in London and Dubai, we facilitate global recruitment solutions while understanding regional market nuances and requirements.
How do you support candidate career development?
We provide CV guidance, interview preparation, salary negotiation support and long-term career planning tailored to the events industry.
Can you help with senior leadership appointments?
Our executive search service specialises in board-level and director appointments, leveraging our extensive industry network to find strategic leadership talent.
Reviews (1)
Mimi Baeumer
Dec 01, 2021
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Laura Bennett has a great talent in working with people and finding the right candidate for the right position. She's a treasure hunter on both sides! She is always following up and communicating on updates and questions, always keeps the candidate in the loop and has the best interest for both parties in mind. I highly recommend Laura for any open position you want to fill or a new job to find for you. It has been a pleasure working with you, Laura!
