Business Details
22 Years
experience
Expert Recruitment Services in Education & Training
Established in 2004 by Julie Lawrence, Able Personnel has built a reputation as a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated to the education and training sectors. With over 20 years of combined industry expertise, we provide tailored recruitment solutions for clients ranging from colleges and universities to training providers and welfare-to-work organisations. Our approach prioritises deep sector understanding over generic matching, ensuring candidates align with organisational culture and client needs.Headquartered in Solihull with nationwide reach, we offer end-to-end recruitment services including talent mapping, candidate vetting, compliance checks, and post-placement support. Our success is evidenced by long-term client relationships spanning two decades and a candidate database reflecting the UK's most qualified education professionals.
Services
Lecturer Recruitment
Talent Coaching
End Point Assessors
Senior Education Appointments
Training Provider Staffing
Candidate Vetting
Compliance Checks
Post-Placement Support
Talent Pipeline Development
Role Mapping & Restructuring
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- 20+ years specialising exclusively in education sector recruitment
- Dedicated account managers with sector-specific expertise
- Nationwide candidate database with access to passive talent
- End-to-end recruitment process management including compliance checks
- Proven track record with clients since 2004
What people say
Personalised approach
Quick response times
Sector expertise
Post-placement support
Cultural fit focus
Services
Lecturer Recruitment
Specialist recruitment of qualified lecturers across further education and higher education institutions. We identify candidates with both subject matter expertise and pedagogical experience. Our process includes verification of teaching credentials and cultural fit assessment.
End Point Assessors
Sourcing qualified end-point assessors for apprenticeship programmes. We maintain a database of professionals with current assessment certifications and sector-specific knowledge. Our candidates meet Ofsted and funding body requirements.
Senior Education Appointments
Executive search services for director and board-level positions in educational institutions. We identify leaders with strategic vision and proven track records in education management. Our process includes leadership capability assessments.
Candidate Vetting
Comprehensive vetting services including DBS checks, right-to-work verification, and professional reference validation. We ensure compliance with education sector employment regulations. Our process meets Ofsted inspection requirements.
Post-Placement Support
Three-stage support programme during the first six months of employment. Includes induction assistance, performance check-ins, and contract compliance monitoring. Designed to ensure successful role integration and retention.
People
Julie Lawrence
Managing Director
Founder with 20+ years' experience in education recruitment. Previously held senior roles at national recruitment firms before establishing Able Personnel in 2004. Specialises in strategic workforce solutions for training providers.
Questions
What education sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on work-based learning, colleges, universities, training providers, and welfare-to-work organisations across the UK.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
We conduct detailed interviews, verify qualifications, check references, and assess cultural fit for each candidate.
Can you help with urgent vacancies?
Yes, our nationwide database allows rapid identification of suitable candidates for time-sensitive roles.
Do you offer compliance support?
We provide DBS checks, right-to-work verification, visa compliance, and Ofsted-ready documentation.
What post-placement services are available?
We offer three-month and six-month follow-ups to ensure successful role integration and address any concerns.
Reviews (1)
Tom Smith
May 31, 2021
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STAY WELL CLEAR. What a shambles this company. Very unprofessional and rude all the way through dealing with them. I would not recommend this company to anyone Tried to lock me into paying there fee when providing 0 service or staff.
