Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Ipswich
Founded in 2014, we specialise in delivering tailored recruitment solutions across public and private sectors. Our local authority-owned structure enables us to reinvest profits into community development while maintaining a strong focus on ethical practices. With dedicated teams in specialist areas like social work, supply teaching, and industrial recruitment, we combine sector-specific expertise with a commitment to long-term client relationships. Our values of trust, respect, and excellence are demonstrated through our award-winning partnerships and innovative approaches to workforce challenges.Having supported critical projects like pandemic response staffing and leisure centre reopenings, we maintain a proven track record of delivering measurable results. Our team of experienced professionals brings decades of combined industry knowledge, ensuring we remain adaptable to evolving client needs while maintaining the highest standards of service delivery.
Services
Public Sector Recruitment
Private Sector Recruitment
Supply Teaching
Social Work Recruitment
Industrial Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- Public sector recruitment specialists with local authority ownership
- Reinvest profits directly into community development initiatives
- Award-winning partnerships with multiple local councils
- Dedicated teams in specialist areas including social work and supply teaching
- Proven track record in delivering critical workforce solutions during emergencies
What people say
Fantastic service
Career development
Positive experience
Excellent customer service
Reliable support
Services
Public Sector Recruitment
We specialise in providing tailored recruitment solutions for public sector organisations. Our expert team understands the unique requirements of local authorities and government bodies, delivering qualified candidates for roles ranging from administrative positions to senior management. With established partnerships across multiple councils, we ensure efficient staffing solutions that meet public service needs while maintaining strict compliance standards.
Supply Teaching
Our Opus Teach division connects educational institutions with qualified teaching professionals. We specialise in both temporary and permanent placements for primary and secondary schools, offering flexible solutions that maintain educational continuity. Our rigorous vetting process ensures all candidates meet strict safeguarding requirements while providing teachers with rewarding career opportunities across various educational settings.
Social Work Recruitment
We provide specialist recruitment services for social work professionals at all levels. Our dedicated team places candidates in roles ranging from frontline positions to director-level appointments within children's and adult services. With deep sector knowledge and established relationships across local authorities, we match experienced professionals with organisations requiring specialist social care expertise.
Industrial Recruitment
Our industrial recruitment service connects employers with skilled workers for various trades and technical positions. We specialise in placing candidates in roles requiring specific technical expertise, from entry-level positions to senior management. Our focus on understanding both employer requirements and candidate capabilities ensures successful placements across diverse industrial sectors.
Private Sector Recruitment
We deliver comprehensive recruitment solutions for private sector organisations seeking temporary, permanent, or executive-level talent. Our specialist teams understand commercial business needs across multiple industries, providing vetted candidates for roles ranging from administrative support to senior leadership positions while maintaining strict compliance with employment regulations.
People
Brad Sinclair
Managing Director
Experienced leader with extensive finance sector expertise, Brad has led Opus since 2017. He ensures the company maintains its commitment to delivering exceptional recruitment solutions while driving strategic growth initiatives across all business divisions.
Selena Ayling
Director of Operations
With over 20 years in public and private sector recruitment, Selena leads operational delivery. Her expertise in public sector requirements ensures clients receive tailored staffing solutions that meet both organisational goals and community needs.
Ben Dixon
Head of West Midlands Region
Ben brings 13 years of public sector recruitment experience. He established our West Midlands operations, developing regional teams that specialise in delivering local government and NHS staffing solutions across five councils.
James Carr
Head of Social Work
James leads our social work recruitment team with 15 years' experience. He specialises in placing senior professionals in complex roles, maintaining strong relationships with local authorities to ensure effective staffing for critical social care positions.
Ross Lambert
Senior Account Manager, Opus Teach
Ross manages our education recruitment services with prior experience in IT recruitment. He builds relationships with schools and educational professionals across Suffolk, ensuring quality teaching placements that meet institutional requirements and candidate aspirations.
Questions
What recruitment services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive recruitment solutions for public and private sectors, including temporary, permanent, and executive placements across multiple specialisms including education, social work, and industrial roles.
How do you support public sector organisations?
We offer tailored recruitment services to local authorities and government bodies, reinvesting profits into community initiatives while delivering cost-effective staffing solutions that meet public service requirements.
What makes your supply teaching service different?
Our Opus Teach division specialises in education recruitment with rigorous candidate vetting, ensuring schools receive qualified teachers who meet strict safeguarding standards while supporting professional development opportunities.
How can candidates find job opportunities?
Candidates can search current vacancies through our website, register for job alerts, or contact our specialist recruitment teams directly for tailored career guidance and placement support.
Do you work with private sector companies?
Yes, we provide recruitment solutions for private sector organisations, offering both temporary and permanent staffing across various industries with a focus on matching business needs with qualified professionals.
What areas do you cover?
We operate across East Anglia, West Midlands, East Midlands, Northamptonshire and surrounding regions, with dedicated teams providing localised recruitment solutions for both public and private sector clients.
