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Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Macclesfield
Barlow Wood has been delivering recruitment expertise to North West businesses for over a decade, specialising in placing professionals in roles that align with both organisational needs and individual strengths. Our approach prioritises long-term relationships over transactional interactions, ensuring we thoroughly understand client requirements and candidate aspirations before making recommendations. With Directors Steve Savage and Tori Barlow bringing over 40 years combined experience in Cheshire and Greater Manchester markets, we combine local market knowledge with a commitment to ethical practices. Our service model focuses on quality over quantity, consistently meeting client expectations while maintaining transparency throughout the recruitment process. This dedication to integrity and client-centric service has fostered a loyal client base that includes businesses like Plastic Card Services and Brookes.

We maintain rigorous standards through continuous market analysis and candidate vetting processes, ensuring both employers and applicants receive tailored solutions. Our decade-long track record demonstrates our ability to adapt to evolving business needs while maintaining core principles of professionalism and accountability. By investing time in understanding both parties' unique requirements, we achieve placements that deliver lasting value to organisations and career progression opportunities for candidates. This approach has resulted in repeat business from satisfied clients who appreciate our honest, straightforward methodology. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond initial placements through ongoing support and market insights that help businesses stay competitive in dynamic employment landscapes.
Services
Healthcare Recruitment Communications Roles Finance Positions Sales Appointments Mortgage Advisory
Details
  • Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
  • We take a relationship-driven approach to recruitment
  • Directors have over 40 years combined local market experience
  • Specialise in Cheshire and Greater Manchester employment landscapes
  • Maintain ethical standards with transparent processes
  • Deliver long-term staffing solutions over quick placements
What people say
Honest and customer focussed Extremely professional Deliver on requirements Consistent and within budgets
Services
Recruitment Services
Our recruitment services combine local market expertise with rigorous candidate assessment to deliver tailored staffing solutions. We specialise in matching professionals with permanent roles across multiple sectors, ensuring both organisational needs and career aspirations are met. With over 40 years combined experience, our Directors provide strategic recruitment advice that drives business growth through quality placements.
Job Placement
We connect skilled professionals with employment opportunities that align with their expertise and career goals. Our process involves thorough candidate evaluation and employer consultation to ensure long-term compatibility. This approach has resulted in successful placements across finance, sales, healthcare, and mortgage sectors throughout Cheshire and Greater Manchester.
Market Insights
We provide regular market updates and salary benchmarking data to help businesses stay competitive. Our insights are drawn from over a decade of local recruitment experience and ongoing analysis of employment trends in key sectors across Cheshire and Greater Manchester.
Contract Roles
We offer flexible staffing solutions for short-term requirements, including part-time positions and project-based contracts. Our vetted candidate pool enables rapid deployment while maintaining quality standards, with several current opportunities available across multiple industries.
Executive Search
Our executive search capability focuses on senior appointments where cultural fit and strategic vision are critical. We leverage extensive local networks and industry contacts to identify high-calibre candidates for leadership roles, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and values.
People
Steve Savage
Director
With over 20 years in recruitment, Steve specialises in connecting Cheshire businesses with skilled professionals. He focuses on building lasting relationships and understanding market dynamics to deliver tailored staffing solutions.
Tori Barlow
Director
Tori brings extensive recruitment expertise to Barlow Wood, having spent two decades placing professionals in roles that match both skills and organisational culture across Greater Manchester and Cheshire markets.
Questions
What recruitment services do you specialise in?
We specialise in healthcare, communications, finance, sales, and mortgage advisory roles across Cheshire and Greater Manchester.
How do you ensure quality placements?
Our Directors personally oversee candidate vetting and maintain ongoing relationships with both employers and applicants to ensure long-term success.
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout Cheshire and Greater Manchester, with particular expertise in Macclesfield, Alderley Edge, and Altrincham markets.
How are fees structured?
Fee structures are transparent and agreed upfront, with no hidden charges. Costs reflect the complexity and seniority of each role.
Can you help with urgent vacancies?
Yes, we maintain a database of pre-vetted candidates and can expedite processes for urgent requirements while maintaining quality standards.
Reviews (5)
Alex Worthington
Mar 12, 2022 Report
Always went the extra mile and made sure she found me the right sort of job! Thanks again for everything Tori
Lucia Deaville
Jun 07, 2021 Report
I cannot recommend Tori and BarlowWood enough. The entire process from start to finish was seamless and the support and reassurance Tori provided throughout was brilliant. There is simply not enough stars to give to truly represent how great Tori and BarlowWood are.
Alex Gorman
May 24, 2021 Report
I would definitely recommend anyone looking for a new job to contact Barlow wood. Tori was lovely to deal with and so genuine. She matched a role for me, the whole process was quick and she kept me up to date with everything. She was Very professional and a joy to deal with.
Elisabetta Floris
Apr 13, 2021 Report
Tori has been absolutely amazing and with her support I was offered the perfect role for me. The whole process took a couple of days from application to offer and she couldn't have been more supportive. Absolutely recommend!
Camille O'Neill
Mar 27, 2021 Report
Tori is the best recruiter I have worked with. She responded to my application for a temp role in less than 24 hours despite large volume of applicants. I was then successfully placed in the role in less than a week of my 1st point of contact with her. Could not fault one bit of the process : Thanks Tori you're a star!