Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Market Harborough
Vanilla Recruitment was founded in 2005 with a clear mission to transform lives and businesses through a unique recruitment experience. As an independent agency headquartered in Market Harborough, we specialise in building relationships that align candidates' aspirations with employers' needs across the East Midlands and select UK-wide sectors. Our approach combines deep market knowledge with a commitment to understanding individual requirements, ensuring placements that deliver long-term success for both parties. With four dedicated teams focusing on marketing, HR, office roles, and accountancy/finance, we leverage over 18 years of expertise to provide tailored solutions.Our services extend beyond recruitment, offering networking opportunities and HR trend updates to support business growth. The leadership team, including Managing Director Eloise, maintains the ethical standards established at inception, evidenced by enduring client relationships. Operating from our Leicestershire base at 42 Coventry Road, we combine local market insight with national reach to deliver exceptional recruitment outcomes.
Services
Marketing Recruitment
HR Recruitment
Office Roles
Accountancy & Finance Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 18+ years of recruitment expertise across specialist sectors
- Our team conducts thorough candidate and client requirement analysis
- We provide ongoing post-placement support and career development guidance
- Our local market knowledge enhances candidate-employer compatibility
- We maintain ethical recruitment practices with transparent communication
What people say
Professional recruiters
Thorough candidate matching
Excellent communication
Supportive guidance
Successful placements
Services
Marketing Recruitment
Our marketing recruitment specialists connect innovative brands with creative professionals across the East Midlands and nationally. We understand the evolving marketing landscape, from traditional channels to digital transformation. Our consultants maintain industry-specific networks to source candidates with the latest skill sets, including data-driven marketing and multi-channel campaign management. With deep sector knowledge, we match marketing talent to business growth objectives while supporting candidates' career progression.
HR Recruitment
We specialise in placing HR professionals who can shape organisational culture and drive workforce strategy. Our HR recruitment covers generalist and specialist roles from entry-level to director positions. Our consultants understand evolving employment law and workplace trends, ensuring candidates meet both technical requirements and cultural fit. We support HR professionals in career transitions while helping businesses build effective people strategies across diverse industries.
Office Roles
Our office recruitment covers administrative and support roles essential to business operations. We source professionals for reception, PA, clerical and office management positions across sectors. Our candidates demonstrate adaptability to different workplace environments and technological requirements. We prioritise reliability and communication skills for roles that often serve as organisational ambassadors. Our placements ensure smooth day-to-day business functions through appropriate skill matching.
Accountancy & Finance Recruitment
We connect financial professionals with organisations requiring accounting, finance and treasury expertise. Our specialists handle roles from bookkeeping to CFO positions across SMEs and corporates. We verify technical qualifications and sector-specific experience while assessing cultural alignment. Our market knowledge ensures competitive salary benchmarking and contract terms. We support accountancy professionals' career development while meeting employers' financial management needs.
People
Eloise
Managing Director
Eloise founded Vanilla Recruitment in 2005 after identifying corporate recruitment's shortcomings. With extensive industry experience, she established the agency's values of relationship-based recruitment. She continues to oversee strategic direction while maintaining client relationships. Her leadership has driven 18 years of organic growth from generalist beginnings to four specialist teams. Eloise ensures the agency retains its founding ethics and candidate-centric approach.
Kate Goodman
Recruitment Consultant
Kate specialises in accountancy and finance recruitment, consistently delivering successful placements through thorough candidate assessment. She provides career guidance and interview preparation to candidates while understanding employers' specific requirements. Her professional approach has earned multiple client testimonials. Kate maintains long-term relationships with both candidates and businesses across the East Midlands and nationally.
Jaimini Rainford
Recruitment Consultant
Jaimini leads the marketing recruitment team, connecting creative professionals with innovative businesses. She offers expert career advice and interview preparation to candidates while understanding employers' brand requirements. Her enthusiastic approach has resulted in numerous successful placements. Jaimini maintains strong industry networks to source top marketing talent for temporary and permanent roles.
Jodie Clements
Recruitment Consultant
Jodie specialises in HR and office recruitment, known for her supportive approach to candidate career development. She provides comprehensive interview preparation and role guidance to candidates. Her attention to detail ensures accurate matching of skills to job requirements. Jodie maintains ongoing relationships with candidates and employers, offering post-placement support and career progression advice.
Sarah Clarke
Candidate Experience Manager
Sarah oversees candidate support throughout the recruitment process and beyond. She ensures positive candidate experiences through regular follow-ups and career guidance. Her role includes managing candidate feedback and improving recruitment processes. Sarah works closely with consultants to maintain high service standards and candidate satisfaction across all specialisms.
Questions
What recruitment services do you offer?
We specialise in marketing, HR, office roles, and accountancy/finance recruitment across the East Midlands and select UK-wide sectors. Our services include temporary, permanent, and temp-to-perm placements.
How do you match candidates with employers?
We conduct detailed requirement analyses for both parties, assessing skills, experience, and cultural fit through interviews and assessments to ensure successful long-term placements.
Do you operate beyond the East Midlands?
While headquartered in Market Harborough, our specialist teams handle UK-wide roles in marketing, HR, and accountancy/finance due to their niche expertise.
What support do you provide after placement?
We offer ongoing support including contract clarification, salary benchmarking, and regular check-ins to ensure satisfaction for both candidates and employers.
How do you maintain recruitment quality?
Our consultants undergo continuous professional development while maintaining industry accreditations. We collect and act on feedback from all stakeholders to improve our services.
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