Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Bury St Edmunds
Compass Point Recruitment was established in 1995 with a clear focus on connecting local businesses with qualified candidates across East Anglia. As an independent recruitment consultancy, we specialise in delivering tailored staffing solutions for Accountancy and Finance, Engineering, Food & Agriculture, Human Resources, Industrial, Office, and Supply Chain sectors. Our team prioritises understanding client needs and candidate aspirations to ensure precise matches, supported by a commitment to quality evidenced through Investors in People accreditation and membership of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.With over 25 years of experience, we have built long-term relationships through repeat business and referrals, serving clients in Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Essex, and Norfolk. Our approach combines local market expertise with a dedication to ethical practices, ensuring both businesses and candidates receive a professional, efficient, and personable service that drives mutual success.
Services
Accountancy Recruitment
Engineering Recruitment
Food & Agriculture Recruitment
Human Resources Recruitment
Industrial Recruitment
Office Recruitment
Supply Chain Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- 28 years of local recruitment expertise in East Anglia
- Proactive matching of candidates to business needs
- Investors in People accredited recruitment processes
- Specialist consultants in 7 key industry sectors
- 98% client retention rate through tailored service
Associations and certifications
- Investors in People
- Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC)
What people say
Proactive approach
Speed of response
Excellent candidates
Personalised service
Long-term partnerships
Services
Accountancy Recruitment
Specialist accountancy recruitment covering roles from trainee to director level. We source qualified professionals for audit, tax, and corporate finance positions. Our consultants understand sector-specific requirements including ACCA/CIMA qualifications and industry compliance standards.
Engineering Recruitment
Connecting engineering firms with skilled professionals across mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing disciplines. We specialise in placing engineers with niche technical expertise and project management experience in East Anglia's key industrial hubs.
Supply Chain Recruitment
End-to-end supply chain recruitment solutions for procurement, logistics, and operations roles. Our candidates include warehouse managers, transport coordinators, and supply chain analysts with proven track records in optimising distribution networks across East Anglia.
Human Resources Recruitment
Recruiting HR professionals for generalist, recruitment, and training roles. Our candidates include CIPD-qualified specialists with experience implementing HR strategies in SMEs and corporate environments throughout Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
Industrial Recruitment
Supplying skilled industrial workers for production, maintenance, and quality control roles. We source operatives, technicians, and engineers with sector-specific certifications for East Anglia's manufacturing and food processing industries.
People
Rebecca Thurlow
Managing Director
With over 20 years in recruitment, Rebecca leads Compass Point's strategic direction. She established the company's focus on East Anglia and maintains its Investors in People accreditation. Her expertise spans business development and HR consultancy.
Annette Rowland
Recruitment Consultant
Specialising in accountancy and office support roles, Annette has placed over 500 candidates since joining in 2004. She holds an REC-approved recruitment certification and maintains a 95% client satisfaction rate through personalised matching.
Thomas Palmer
Senior Accountancy Consultant
Thomas leads the accountancy division with specialist knowledge of SME finance teams. He has placed over 300 qualified accountants in East Anglia, focusing on ACCA/CIMA-qualified professionals for corporate finance roles.
Questions
What recruitment sectors do you specialise in?
We specialise in Accountancy & Finance, Engineering, Food & Agriculture, Human Resources, Industrial, Office, and Supply Chain recruitment across East Anglia.
How quickly can you fill a vacancy?
Our average placement time is 14 days, with urgent roles filled in under 72 hours using our pre-vetted candidate database.
Do you offer temporary staffing solutions?
Yes, we provide temporary and contract workers across all sectors, including short-term project support and seasonal staffing requirements.
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout East Anglia, including Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Essex, and Norfolk, with our Bury St Edmunds headquarters.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
All candidates undergo face-to-face interviews, skills assessments, and reference checks. We maintain a 98% retention rate post-placement.
Can you help with senior executive recruitment?
Yes, our consultants place candidates at all levels, including board-level executives and specialist professionals in niche fields.
