Business Details
29 Years
experience
Specialist Recruitment Solutions London
People First has been delivering niche recruitment solutions since 1997. Our expertise spans Banking, Supply Chain, Japanese, Mandarin, and Multilingual jobs across London, the Thames Valley, and international markets. With over 90% client satisfaction ratings and recognition as Best Recruitment Agency of the Year, we combine deep market knowledge with personalized service. Our consultants average over a decade of tenure, ensuring continuity and specialist insight.We prioritise ethical practices, holding Woman Owned Business certification and maintaining 100% compliance in REC audits. Our approach focuses on matching candidates' skills with employers' strategic needs, supported by comprehensive CV preparation and interview guidance.
Services
Banking Jobs
Supply Chain Jobs
Japanese Jobs
Mandarin Jobs
Multilingual Jobs
Office Support Jobs
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- 27 years of specialist recruitment expertise in niche sectors
- 90%+ client satisfaction ratings for service quality
- 81% repeat business from satisfied corporate clients
- Awarded Best Recruitment Agency of the Year 2024
- 100% compliance in REC audits since establishment
Associations and certifications
- REC
- Woman Owned Business
What people say
Professional and kind support
Outstanding service quality
Efficient candidate matching
Excellent market knowledge
Responsive communication
Services
Banking Recruitment
Specialist banking recruitment services connecting financial professionals with leading institutions. We handle roles from senior finance managers to specialist banking positions, offering market insights and interview preparation. Our consultants maintain deep relationships with London's financial sector, ensuring candidates access exclusive opportunities while employers receive pre-vetted talent.
Supply Chain Recruitment
Targeted supply chain recruitment solutions for logistics and operations roles. We specialise in matching professionals with expertise in procurement, distribution, and inventory management with companies requiring operational excellence. Our sector knowledge spans multinational corporations and growing SMEs seeking supply chain optimisation.
Japanese Recruitment
Dedicated Japanese-speaking recruitment services connecting bilingual professionals with Japanese businesses operating in the UK. Our Japan team provides cultural insights and language support for roles ranging from technical specialists to executive positions, facilitating seamless cross-border employment relationships.
Mandarin Recruitment
Specialist Mandarin-speaking recruitment services linking bilingual candidates with Chinese-owned businesses in the UK. Our China team offers market-specific expertise for roles in finance, engineering, and international trade, ensuring cultural compatibility and language proficiency in candidate selection.
Multilingual Recruitment
Comprehensive recruitment for European language specialists, covering French, German, Spanish and other language roles. We serve international companies requiring bilingual professionals for commercial and technical positions, providing linguistic verification and cultural matching services.
People
Ivy Wu
Recruitment Consultant
Specialist in banking recruitment with 12 years' experience connecting financial professionals with City institutions. Recognised for exceptional candidate support and market knowledge.
Shuji Sakurai
Japan Team Lead
Head of Japanese recruitment with expertise in cross-cultural placements. Holds 15 years' experience facilitating UK-Japan employment relationships and language-specific roles.
Maidina Zhang
Multilingual Recruitment Specialist
Specialises in Mandarin and European language roles. Recognised for matching bilingual candidates with multinational corporations, with particular focus on financial and technical sectors.
Questions
What specialist recruitment sectors do you cover?
We specialise in Banking, Supply Chain, Japanese, Mandarin, and Multilingual recruitment across London, the Thames Valley, and international markets.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
Our consultants conduct thorough skills assessments, language verification, and cultural compatibility checks to ensure candidates meet specific job requirements.
Do you offer support for international candidates?
Yes, we provide visa guidance, cultural orientation, and language support for international professionals seeking UK employment.
What recruitment process do you follow?
We conduct initial candidate consultations, match skills to vacancies, provide interview preparation, and offer post-placement support to ensure successful integration.
How are you different from other agencies?
Our niche focus, 27-year sector expertise, and consultant tenure ensure specialist knowledge and continuity that generalist agencies cannot match.
Can you help with urgent hiring needs?
Yes, our specialist teams maintain ready candidate pools and can typically arrange interviews within 48 hours for urgent positions.
Reviews (6)
Ruizhe
May 19, 2022
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I had Maidina helping me finding my job, she was very helpful and patient, everything goes well with her. I would definitely recommend her if anyone needs their help. Many thanks.
Wincy Lam
May 19, 2022
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People First has a strong client base which provide many job opportunities to candidates. Agents are very professional and patient in the whole job searching process, provide a lot of useful suggestions to improve the interview performance
Tyler J.
May 12, 2022
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I really enjoyed work with People First China team. Huge thank you to Ian, Rui & Maidina for supporting me along the journey, landed me the new job as well as matched the salary which I've asked for! It is a Friendly, professional and efficient team! Definitely would recommend to others whom might need relevant services! Thank you again to the China Team! Well done to all of your hard work! Much appreciated!
David Leong
Apr 22, 2022
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People First is an amazing platform that provides quality jobs for bilingual job seekers. Ivy is professional, reliable and responsive. I had a great time working with you. Thank you again for your great support during my job seeking journey.
Conne Fan
Apr 17, 2022
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Great thanks to People First and Tokumaru san (Japan Team) for their professional help. People First is highly recommended for bilingual/multilingual job seekers and they can match candidates' skill and languages to related job opportunities in a fast and smooth way. Tokumaru san is caring and always encourage me to try. I got interviews arranged and got an offer within a month!.
Vanessa Tomasselli
Apr 10, 2022
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I could not recommend enough People First Recruitment, they are very professional, helpful and help you all the way throughout to make sure you are successful on your next job interview. Thank you again Maidina for all your support in helping me to work in my dream job.
