Business Details
34 Years
experience
Expert Recruitment Services in London
Established in 1992, Forties People has built a reputation as a recruitment agency dedicated to connecting businesses with skilled professionals across the UK. Our approach combines traditional consulting methods with proactive candidate engagement, ensuring we identify individuals whose expertise aligns precisely with client requirements. We specialise in temporary, permanent, and contract placements, serving diverse industries from SMEs to large organisations.Our consultants, with decades of combined experience, prioritise cultural fit and long-term success by rigorously assessing candidate motivation and career circumstances. As part of the Peter Knight Group since 2014, we maintain our founding philosophy: 'It's your skills that matter, not your age.' This commitment to age-inclusive recruitment has positioned us as pioneers in promoting diversity, influencing legislation, and delivering value-driven solutions tailored to modern workforce challenges.
Services
Temporary Staffing
Permanent Recruitment
Contract Placements
HR Consultancy
UK-Wide Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in age-inclusive recruitment.
- Our consultants proactively identify candidates beyond standard applications.
- We rigorously validate candidate motivation to ensure role suitability.
- We serve diverse industries, from SMEs to large organisations.
- Our partnership with Peter Knight Group enhances service integration.
Services
Temporary Staffing
We provide flexible temporary staffing solutions tailored to short-term business needs. Our process identifies candidates with proven track records, ensuring seamless integration into client operations. By rigorously assessing motivation and adaptability, we deliver reliable professionals who contribute immediately without long-term commitment.
Permanent Recruitment
Our permanent recruitment service focuses on long-term placements by matching organisational culture with candidate expertise. We conduct comprehensive evaluations of career aspirations and skills, reducing turnover risks. Clients benefit from our deep industry knowledge and extensive network to secure ideal candidates for critical roles.
Contract Placements
We specialise in contract placements for project-based or seasonal requirements. Our consultants identify professionals with specific technical skills and flexibility, ensuring projects stay on schedule. By validating prior contract experience, we guarantee candidates who deliver results within defined timelines and budgets.
People
Jacqy Jacobs
Founder
Jacqy founded Forties People in 1992 after recognising barriers faced by mature workers. Her vision created an age-inclusive recruitment model that influenced 2006 diversity legislation. She remains committed to challenging age stereotypes in employment.
Questions
What industries do you specialise in?
We work across sectors including finance, healthcare, education, and technology, adapting to specific staffing needs in each industry.
How do you ensure candidate suitability?
We conduct detailed motivation assessments, career history validations, and skills evaluations to guarantee alignment with client requirements.
Do you operate outside London?
Yes, we provide recruitment services across the entire UK, leveraging our nationwide candidate network.
What makes your agency different?
Our focus on skills over age, combined with proactive candidate identification and rigorous validation processes, ensures higher placement success rates.
