Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Leeds & Bradford
Headway Recruitment is a Leeds and Bradford-based recruitment firm with over 45 years of combined experience in talent acquisition. Our approach combines cutting-edge AI technology with human expertise to deliver candidates who align with both the technical requirements and cultural values of our clients. We specialise in permanent, contract, and interim placements across various sectors, including executive management, IT, engineering, and healthcare. Our proprietary INSIGHT model utilises psychometric profiling, video interviews, and AI-driven search tools to ensure long-term candidate-employer compatibility.With over 200 five-star reviews, we pride ourselves on transparency, ethical practices, and a client-centric approach that prioritises lasting relationships over short-term placements. Our team of senior recruiters, each with a minimum of 10 years' experience, provides tailored support to businesses nationwide, from Yorkshire to London. We are a certified B Corp company committed to social responsibility through partnerships with organisations like B1G1, ensuring our operations create positive global impact.
Services
Recruitment Solutions
Temporary Staffing
Executive Management
Psychometric Testing
Video Interviews
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- 45 years combined recruitment experience with 200+ five-star reviews
- 100% senior recruiters with minimum 10 years' industry experience
- AI-powered search combined with psychometric candidate analysis
- Ethical B Corp certified recruitment practices with social impact
- Nationwide service covering Yorkshire, London, Liverpool and beyond
Associations and certifications
- B Corp
What people say
Exceptional support
Spot-on candidates
Honest approach
High calibre candidates
Proactive adjustments
Services
Recruitment Solutions
Our recruitment solutions combine AI-driven search technology with human expertise to deliver candidates who match both technical requirements and company culture. We specialise in permanent, contract, and interim placements across multiple sectors. Our process includes detailed role benchmarking, psychometric profiling, and video interviews to ensure long-term compatibility.
Temporary Staffing
We provide efficient temporary staffing solutions for administrative, IT, and engineering roles. Our candidates come with verified experience and undergo rigorous screening to ensure they meet clients' immediate needs. We maintain ongoing payroll support and adapt to changing requirements while maintaining quality standards.
Executive Management
Our executive recruitment service focuses on senior leadership positions, using advanced psychometric analysis and industry-specific knowledge to identify strategic leaders. We conduct thorough market mapping and provide development plans to ensure executives thrive in their new roles, with a focus on long-term organisational impact.
Psychometric Testing
We incorporate psychometric testing as standard to assess candidates' behavioural traits and cognitive abilities. This data-driven approach helps predict job performance and cultural fit, reducing turnover rates. Our reports provide actionable insights that complement traditional CV evaluations and interview processes.
Video Interviews
Our video interview platform captures candidates' responses to custom questions, providing deeper insights beyond written applications. This technology allows clients to review candidates' communication style and personality traits before formal interviews, streamlining the selection process while maintaining personal connection.
People
Mark Gill
Director
Mark founded Headway Recruitment with a vision to combine technology with ethical practices. He leads the company's strategic direction and B Corp initiatives while maintaining hands-on involvement in client relationships.
Annabel Lewis
Managing Director
With nearly two decades at Headway, Annabel oversees daily operations across Leeds and Bradford offices. She specialises in building long-term client partnerships and maintaining the company's high service standards.
Sally Criddle
Recruitment & Development Manager
Sally manages key client relationships and team development. Her background in sales and focus on candidate experience ensures smooth recruitment processes that align with both client needs and candidate expectations.
Sam Mathieson
Recruiter
With 20+ years' experience, Sam specialises in matching candidates with roles that suit their skills and personality. She leverages her extensive industry network to source hard-to-find talent across multiple sectors.
Rose Ilagan
Payroll & Accounts Administrator
Rose ensures accurate and timely payroll processing for temporary staff. Her meticulous approach maintains compliance and supports smooth financial operations for both clients and candidates.
Questions
What recruitment services do you offer?
We provide permanent, contract, and interim recruitment across executive management, IT, engineering, healthcare, and administrative sectors using AI and psychometric analysis.
How does your candidate selection process work?
Our 5-stage INSIGHT process includes brand analysis, AI-powered search, psychometric testing, video interviews, and post-placement development planning for optimal candidate-employer fit.
Which industries do you specialise in?
We focus on executive management, IT, engineering, healthcare, and professional services, with expertise in both temporary and permanent placements nationwide.
What makes you different from other agencies?
We combine AI technology with 45+ years of human experience, using psychometric profiling and video analysis to ensure cultural fit alongside technical competence.
How quickly can you fill vacancies?
Our proactive search typically delivers suitable candidates within 2-4 weeks, depending on role complexity and specific requirements.
Are you a certified ethical recruitment agency?
Yes, we are a certified B Corp company committed to social responsibility and ethical practices in all our operations.
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Reviews (4)
Monika Still
May 24, 2022
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I worked with Mark from Headway on getting my next role after my longer maternity break. The experience was nothing but great and smooth, Mark was always very professional and friendly. The communication was clear and fast and I always felt looked after. Mark was always there to give me tips and advice. I highly recommend their services.
Ellie Kerr
May 18, 2022
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Annabel was wonderful to deal with, she supported me every step of the way. She was compassionate and understanding during a very stressful time in my life. My experience with Headway was short-lived because I landed the perfect job on my 1st interview just a couple of weeks in. After spending more than 6 months job seeking with no success, this was such a quick, pleasant & straightforward experience. I cannot thank Annabel & the Headway team enough. My life has changed for the better! :
Rick Cowling
May 16, 2022
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I appreciated that Sally kept in contact and responded quickly to my communications and kept me updated about potential job opportunities, providing valuable advice about improvements I could make to support my applications.
Lisa Cooper
May 10, 2022
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Samantha was the most helpful and accommodating person when it came to registering me. She was great to speak to and if I had been nervous at any time would have put me totally at ease. I am sure it helped greatly having Sam in my corner to land me the first role she put me forward for and the package I wanted. I would advise anyone to use Headway and if I'm looking for someone in the future will be sure to contact Sam. Thanks Sam
