Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in the Borders Region
Borderline Business Agency has been connecting employers with skilled professionals since 1985, serving the Scottish Borders, East Lothian, and North Northumberland. Our dedicated offices in Duns and Selkirk provide personalized recruitment solutions for both temporary and permanent office staff, with interview arrangements available in Haddington and Berwick. With over 27 years of local expertise, we prioritise understanding regional market needs to deliver tailored staffing services. Our commitment to ethical recruitment is demonstrated through our adherence to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation's code of conduct. We maintain a streamlined process for CV submissions and job vacancy notifications, ensuring accessibility for candidates and clients alike.Our team's extensive experience in the recruitment industry enables us to offer insightful guidance on employment matters. While we have closed for new business following Helen Pope's retirement, our legacy of reliable service remains. We continue to monitor communications for ongoing client support needs. Our physical presence in key border locations underscores our dedication to serving local communities. This long-standing agency has built its reputation on consistent, professional service delivery across diverse employment sectors.
Services
Permanent Jobs
Temporary Jobs
Client Recruitment
CV Submission Process
Job Vacancy Listings
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- 27 years of specialist recruitment experience in border regions
- Local market expertise across Scottish Borders and North Northumberland
- Personalised staffing solutions from established regional offices
- Ethical recruitment practices under professional confederation guidelines
- Proven track record serving both temporary and permanent roles
Associations and certifications
- Recruitment and Employment Confederation
Services
Permanent Jobs
We specialise in placing candidates in permanent office positions across various sectors. Our process matches skilled professionals with employers seeking long-term staffing solutions. With deep regional market knowledge, we facilitate successful placements that benefit both employers and employees.
Temporary Jobs
Our temporary staffing solutions provide flexible workforce options for businesses with fluctuating needs. We connect employers with qualified professionals for interim assignments while offering candidates valuable work opportunities. This service adapts to seasonal demands and project-based requirements.
Client Recruitment
We support businesses in finding suitable office staff through our comprehensive recruitment process. From vacancy advertising to candidate screening, we streamline hiring while maintaining focus on matching skills with job requirements effectively and efficiently.
People
Helen Pope
Founder/Director
Established Borderline Business Agency in 1985, operating from a barn near Lilliesleaf. Led the company's expansion to Duns and Selkirk offices, earning professional recognition through a Fellowship award from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Sandy Brunton-Shiels
Office Staff
Works at the Duns office location, providing recruitment support services to local employers and job seekers. Maintains day-to-day operations at the main office location in Easter Street, Duns.
Anne Wood
Office Staff
Contributes to recruitment operations at the Duns office, supporting both temporary and permanent job placement services. Works alongside Sandy Brunton-Shiels to meet client and candidate needs in the local employment market.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We serve the Scottish Borders, East Lothian, and North Northumberland regions from our offices in Duns and Selkirk.
Are you still accepting new business?
Following Helen Pope's retirement, we have closed for new business but continue to monitor communications for existing client needs.
What recruitment services do you offer?
We specialise in temporary and permanent office staff placement, with interview arrangements available in multiple border locations.
How long have you been operating?
Established in 1985, we provided recruitment services for 27 years with offices in Duns and Selkirk before closing for new business.
