Business Details
Expert Recruitment Services in Uxbridge
We are an independent, owner-managed recruitment agency with over two decades of experience in connecting exceptional candidates with leading employers across West London and surrounding counties. Our REC-accredited consultants prioritise understanding both candidate aspirations and client requirements to deliver tailored recruitment solutions. With 60% of our candidates sourced through referrals, our reputation for quality service and personal relationships drives long-term client partnerships. Our consultants provide one-to-one support, combining professional expertise with a deep understanding of individual needs to match candidates with roles that align with their skills and career goals.Based in Uxbridge, we specialise in temporary, permanent, and contract placements across diverse sectors including finance, engineering, IT, and senior management. Our informal yet professional environment fosters trust between consultants, clients, and candidates, ensuring efficient and effective recruitment outcomes.
Services
Temporary Staffing
Permanent Placements
Contract Recruitment
Executive Search
Sector-Specific Hiring
Highlights and features
- We provide REC-accredited recruitment expertise with over 20 years of client relationships
- Our consultants offer one-to-one candidate matching based on personal and professional understanding
- 60% of candidates sourced through successful referrals demonstrate proven service quality
- Specialists in temporary, permanent, and contract placements across 12+ industry sectors
- Established local presence serving West London, Middlesex, Buckinghamshire, and Berkshire
Associations and certifications
- REC
What people say
Excellent service
Quick to respond
High-calibre candidates
Extensive knowledge
Recommend them enough
Services
Temporary Staffing
We specialise in sourcing temporary office staff to meet short-term business needs. Our candidates undergo rigorous pre-screening to ensure immediate workplace readiness. Employers benefit from flexible resourcing solutions without compromising on quality or sector-specific expertise.
Permanent Placements
Our permanent recruitment service matches organisations with long-term talent across administration, finance, IT, and senior management roles. Using a consultative approach, we identify candidates whose skills and career aspirations align with employer requirements for lasting placements.
Executive Search
We identify senior professionals for director-level and executive positions. Leveraging our extensive network, we target high-calibre candidates with proven leadership capabilities. Our process combines industry knowledge with personal chemistry assessments to secure strategic appointments.
Sector-Specific Hiring
We provide tailored recruitment across 12+ industries including engineering, logistics, marketing, and bi-lingual roles. Our consultants maintain sector-specific knowledge to address niche requirements. Clients gain access to pre-vetted professionals with relevant technical skills and industry experience.
One-to-One Consultation
Each candidate receives dedicated consultant support to understand career objectives and personal circumstances. This bespoke approach ensures role recommendations align with both professional qualifications and individual aspirations for higher placement success rates.
People
Caroline
Director
With over 20 years' experience in recruitment, Caroline leads Directions Recruitment's client relationships. Her expertise in matching candidates to roles has built long-term partnerships with employers across multiple sectors.
Maureen Penfold
Managing Partner
As Kingston Smith's Managing Partner, Maureen has collaborated with Directions Recruitment for two decades. She praises their responsive service and ability to source high-calibre candidates for specialist roles.
Garry Payne
Head of HR
Garry has worked with Directions Recruitment for 15 years, valuing their sector knowledge and extensive candidate network. He highlights their effectiveness in quickly identifying candidates matching organisational requirements.
Questions
What recruitment services do you offer?
We provide temporary, permanent, and contract recruitment across administration, finance, IT, engineering, and senior management roles. Our services include one-to-one candidate matching and sector-specific hiring.
How do you match candidates to roles?
Our consultants combine personal consultations with industry expertise to align candidates' skills and career goals with employers' requirements, ensuring both professional qualifications and personal circumstances are considered.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate across West London, Middlesex, Buckinghamshire, and Berkshire, with a strong local presence in Uxbridge and established networks connecting employers and professionals regionally.
Are your consultants accredited?
Yes, all our consultants are REC-trained recruitment specialists with extensive experience in their respective fields, ensuring professional standards and industry compliance.
How are candidates sourced?
60% of our candidates come through referrals from satisfied clients and placed candidates. We maintain an active database of professionals and utilise targeted networking for specialist roles.
Reviews (4)
J. Georgiana B.
Mar 25, 2021
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Critical: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value I called this agency to ask them if they have any jobs available. I said:"Hello, I called to ask if you have any jobs available at the moment.".The lady said to me;"we are a recruitment agency, of course we have something, what do you think you called, Tesco?" and she started to laugh. I was like what just happent.why so rude?
Jeanne
Jan 09, 2021
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Agent called me regarding a position, the client was asking for certain skills which when I spoke to the agent I assumed she would have read my CV however, after I reviewed the job spec realised the client wanted a this skill, when I called the agent I told her I did not have that particular skill she then explained I would not be put forward and ended the call. I find it incredible that this agent did not read my CV before calling me, if I had not told her she would have sent my CV to the client and wasted their time let alone wasting mine.
Raman Gill
Dec 18, 2019
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Prompt to follow up job applications, quick to book in the initial registration meeting and a thorough job interview preparation process in place. Caroline was a pleasure to meet and very honest and professional in her approach. The offices are centrally located and seem well furnished. Feedback for improvement, the receptionist could do with some coaching and mentoring.
Joy James
Jan 15, 2016
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Thank you to the wonderful team at Directions Recruitment in Ealing! Professional, friendly and very knowledgeable of the job market in the area - wish I'd found you sooner!
