Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner
Established in 2013, Permanent People operates as a Recruitment-to-Recruitment (Rec2Rec) specialist with offices in the UK and Netherlands. Our approach combines industry expertise with a client-centric ethos, serving businesses ranging from startups to established firms across global markets. We focus on matching recruitment professionals with roles in the UK, Europe, North America, APAC, and the Middle East, offering tailored support for local and international career transitions. With a team of seasoned consultants, we provide market insights, relocation assistance, and ethical recruitment practices.Our services span entry-level to director positions, emphasizing long-term relationships and industry-specific knowledge. We pride ourselves on understanding both candidate aspirations and client requirements, ensuring seamless placements. Our global network and local market expertise position us as leaders in the Rec2Rec sector. We maintain a commitment to transparency, professionalism, and personalized service, reflecting our belief that recruitment should prioritize people over processes. This philosophy has enabled us to build trust with professionals and businesses worldwide.
Services
Recruitment-to-Recruitment
International Relocation
Career Transition
Executive Placements
Sector-Specific Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer global recruitment expertise with local market insights
- Our team provides personalized career transition support
- We specialise in ethical Rec2Rec placements
- We have a proven track record in international relocations
- We maintain direct partnerships with recruitment firms worldwide
What people say
Exceptional communication
Market expertise
Personalised support
Successful placements
Career guidance
Services
Recruitment-to-Recruitment
Our Rec2Rec service specialises in placing recruitment professionals within agencies globally. We leverage 11 years of industry experience to match candidates with suitable firms based on skillset, experience, and career aspirations. Our consultants provide market insights, interview preparation, and negotiation support to ensure successful placements across all recruitment sectors.
International Relocation
We facilitate international career transitions with comprehensive relocation support. Our service includes market analysis, visa guidance, and cultural adaptation advice for professionals moving to new countries. With established networks in key global markets, we ensure smooth transitions for recruitment specialists seeking overseas opportunities.
Career Transition
Our career transition service offers tailored support for recruitment professionals changing roles. We provide CV optimisation, interview coaching, and market positioning advice. Our consultants work closely with candidates to understand their aspirations and match them with suitable opportunities across various recruitment sectors.
Executive Placements
We specialise in placing senior recruitment professionals in leadership positions. Our executive service focuses on director-level and management roles, offering discreet search capabilities and industry-specific market intelligence. We connect experienced professionals with firms seeking strategic recruitment leadership across global markets.
Sector-Specific Recruitment
Our sector-specific recruitment service targets niche areas within the recruitment industry. We place professionals in technology, healthcare, finance, and other specialist recruitment fields. Our consultants maintain deep market knowledge to match candidates with agencies requiring specific domain expertise.
People
Paul Reid
Founder
With over 20 years in recruitment, Paul established Permanent People in 2013. He specialises in international market insights and has built a global network of recruitment partnerships, guiding professionals through career transitions.
Gemma Hill
Recruitment Consultant
Certified Recruitment Professional Gemma has an impeccable track record in placing candidates across South Wales and the West of England. Her client-focused approach and market knowledge make her a trusted advisor in recruitment careers.
Beth Long
Recruitment Consultant
Managing the North England region, Beth provides meticulous support to recruitment professionals. Her attentive approach and market expertise have made significant impacts on candidates' career transitions across the UK.
Louise Reid
Recruitment Consultant
Based in Amsterdam, Louise leads EU recruitment efforts. She has built a strong reputation for expat placements and maintains extensive connections across European recruitment markets, facilitating successful international transitions.
Questions
What recruitment sectors do you specialise in?
We specialise in all recruitment sectors, with particular expertise in technology, healthcare, finance, and generalist recruitment. Our consultants maintain market knowledge across various specialisms.
Do you assist with international relocations?
Yes, we provide comprehensive support for international career transitions, including market analysis, visa guidance, and cultural adaptation advice for global recruitment opportunities.
How do you match candidates with agencies?
We conduct detailed consultations to understand career goals, then leverage our global network to identify suitable opportunities based on skills, experience, and market requirements.
What experience do your consultants have?
Our team has over 20 years of combined recruitment experience, with specialists in Rec2Rec placements, international markets, and sector-specific hiring across global locations.
How do you support career transitions?
We offer CV optimisation, interview preparation, market positioning advice, and negotiation support throughout the entire career transition process for recruitment professionals.
