Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Bedford
Hello Recruitment Associates is a dedicated recruitment agency serving employers and candidates across the UK. Established in 2017, we specialise in placing professionals in Sales, Finance, Administration, Marketing, HR, IT, and Operations roles. Our approach combines industry expertise with a 12-month protection scheme, ensuring employers receive quality candidates who align with their business culture. With a strong track record in the Home Counties and beyond, we prioritise understanding client needs and candidate aspirations to deliver tailored solutions.Our team, led by experienced directors Giles Phillips and Claire Abbott, prides itself on transparency, efficiency, and long-term client relationships. Positive testimonials highlight our responsiveness, candidate matching accuracy, and commitment to post-placement support. As a generalist agency, we maintain a robust database of candidates and clients, enabling us to adapt to diverse recruitment challenges while upholding our service guarantees.
Services
Sales Recruitment
Finance Roles
Administrative Staff
Marketing Positions
IT Recruitment
HR Specialists
Operations Roles
Technical Recruitment
Executive Search
Temporary Staffing
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer a 12-month candidate retention guarantee for employers.
- Our team has over 15 years of combined recruitment industry experience.
- We prioritise cultural alignment between candidates and employers.
- We provide tailored career guidance for candidates across multiple sectors.
- Our directors maintain direct, transparent communication throughout the process.
What people say
Quick to respond
Transparent communication
Successful placements
Cultural alignment focus
Post-placement support
Services
Sales Recruitment
We specialise in sourcing skilled sales professionals for roles ranging from entry-level positions to director-level appointments. Our candidates demonstrate proven track records in business development, client relationship management, and revenue growth strategies. Employers benefit from our rigorous vetting process and industry-specific knowledge across various market sectors.
Finance Recruitment
Our finance recruitment service connects employers with qualified professionals for roles in financial reporting, budget management, and strategic planning. We place candidates with expertise in major accounting software packages and regulatory compliance requirements. Clients appreciate our understanding of both technical competencies and organisational fit.
IT Recruitment
We provide IT specialists for software development, systems administration, and cybersecurity roles. Our candidates possess up-to-date technical certifications and practical experience with leading technology platforms. Employers value our ability to match technical skills with team dynamics and project requirements.
HR Recruitment
Our HR recruitment service delivers professionals skilled in talent acquisition, employee relations, and compliance management. We source candidates with expertise in modern HR practices and employment law. Clients benefit from our focus on cultural alignment and long-term organisational development.
Executive Search
We conduct targeted searches for senior management and executive positions across multiple industries. Our approach combines extensive networking with in-depth candidate assessment to identify strategic leaders. Employers receive comprehensive evaluations of leadership potential and organisational fit.
People
Giles Phillips
Director
With recruitment industry experience since 2005, Giles specialises in matching candidates with suitable roles. He co-founded Hello Recruitment Associates in 2017 after working in advertising sales for major media companies. His approach focuses on understanding both client requirements and candidate aspirations.
Claire Abbott
Director
Claire brings over 20 years of recruitment and sales experience, having started in telesales at age 15. She previously worked at Yell and established Hello Consultants Ltd before co-founding Hello Recruitment Associates. She focuses on building long-term client relationships and candidate development.
Questions
What sectors do you specialise in?
We operate across Sales, Finance, Administration, Marketing, HR, IT, and Operations sectors, with expertise in both permanent and temporary placements.
Do you offer any guarantees?
Yes, we provide a 12-month candidate retention guarantee. If a placed candidate leaves within 12 months, we offer a discounted rate to refill the position.
How do you ensure good candidate matches?
We conduct thorough briefings with employers to understand business culture and role requirements, while providing candidates with detailed position insights.
Can you help with remote job placements?
Yes, we facilitate remote working arrangements where appropriate, as demonstrated by our successful placement of an Events Executive in a remote position.
What areas do you cover?
Based in Bedford, we serve Milton Keynes, Cambridge, Luton, and surrounding areas, with capability to assist employers and candidates nationwide.
How quickly do you respond to enquiries?
We prioritise prompt communication, with many clients praising our quick response times and ongoing support throughout the recruitment process.
