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Permanent recruitment solutions that deliver first time

Hiring isn’t just about filling a vacancy. It’s about securing the right person to drive your business forward and that’s why our approach is collaborative by design. We don’t just take briefs, we go beyond job descriptions to understand exactly what your business needs to grow, delivering high calibre talent that makes a measurable difference.
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Connecting people precisely

Our permanent recruitment specialists don’t just source talent, they deliver professionals who make a difference from day one. We take a tailored, partnership-led approach that looks beyond the skills on paper to identify the mindset, behaviour, and cultural alignment to drive long-term results.

As an extension of your business, we bring expert insights around team structure, salary benchmarking, market mapping, and competitor analysis. Utilising our targeted networking and established industry relationships, we give you access to high-value talent that your competitors can’t reach.

Why choose Henderson Brown Recruitment to handle your permanent recruitment?

You’ll be partnering with industry experts. Our consultants are experts in their specific markets offering a strong understanding of the challenges you face with recruitment.

Specialist Expertise

Our consultants specialise by sector, function, and region giving clients access to genuine market expertise, not generalist recruitment. With deep industry knowledge and established networks across Food & Drink, FMCG, Manufacturing, Fresh Produce, and Engineering, we understand the challenges, talent trends, and leadership profiles that drive performance.

Connected Networks & Talent Access

Our success is built on long-term relationships and deep candidate networks developed over years within specialist markets. Supported by our in-house Research & Resourcing team, we proactively identify and engage high-calibre talent, including passive candidates who are not actively on the market. On average, 2 in 3 candidates we introduce secure interviews reflecting the quality, relevance, and alignment of our search process.

Superior Service & Delivery

We believe successful recruitment is built on partnership, quality, and attention to detail. From face-to-face interviewing and thorough referencing to interview management and candidate engagement, we deliver a high-service, consultative approach designed to secure the best outcome for your business. Our in-house marketing support also helps position opportunities professionally and attract the right talent. It’s why 9 out of 10 of our clients have partnered with us on multiple hires and continue to do so.

Market Intelligence & Talent Reach

We continuously invest in the latest recruitment technology, sourcing tools, and market intelligence platforms to ensure we stay ahead in an evolving talent market. Over 75% of the candidates we place are passive talent, giving our clients access to individuals who are often unavailable through traditional recruitment methods.

Don’t just take our word for it

Here’s what client have to say

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Group HR Director at SHS Group

The SHS Group and our divisions have successfully partnered with Henderson Brown for a number of years. They have taken the time to really understand our business and most importantly our culture, and as a result we have recruited some great new talent into our family of companies. Easy to do business with, down to earth and a professional service to us and the candidates.

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Senior Talent and Acquisition Manager at AM Fresh

AM FRESH have worked with the team at Henderson Brown for a number of years and have always found them to be very professional. The team are true specialists in the recruitment industry and always provide strong calibre candidates at various levels and specialisms, as well as general advice and guidance. Henderson Brown work with AM FRESH on a true strategic partnership basis and I would highly recommend.

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HR Manager at Pilgrims Pride

I get call every day from agencies wanting to support us on recruitment. Then one day I got a call from Henderson Brown, well I have to say what a different approach from a recruitment agency, no hard sale, just an honest and open conversation about what we wanted from an agency and not what they wanted to sell us. We worked together on several roles and was successful in recruiting the right person for the right job. We were made to feel we were the only one they were working with and they would do their upmost to succeed for us and the relationship we had made. I look forward to continuing working with them throughout my role with Pilgrim Pride for any future recruitment needs.

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People Partner at Logistex

I was struggling to receive CV’s for a regional role, with other agencies, at our company and I was approached by Henderson Brown regarding this role. I gave them the opportunity to recruit to the role on a trial basis, due to them not being on our current supplier list. We were given several relevant CV’s and were able to interview a number of candidates from the agency. We have had good communications throughout the process and we are now close to an offer stage for this role. We will be adding Henderson Brown to our preferred supplier list moving forward.

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Group HR Director at Total Produce

The team at Henderson Brown work very hard to deliver to the clients’ brief in terms of the project timescales together with the skills and experiences required for the role. Their understanding of the fresh produce sector helps them to identify candidates that will fit well within the culture of the organisation and we find their open and honest advice to be of great value.

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Director at Bulley Davey

Henderson Brown recently helped us fill a new role which has taken a long time to sort. Their communication is excellent, we are always kept up to speed. We are using them on our next placement, so that speaks volumes.

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Head of HR at TLM Nexus

Henderson Brown have provided us with an excellent recruitment service. They really take the time to understand the role and candidate specification to give you the best matches. They are friendly and flexible in their approach. Highly recommended.

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Supply Chain Director at Libman Brands

Henderson Brown offer the whole package and are considered an extended arm to our business in identifying talent that is going to add real value. The team spend significant time up front really understanding our requirements from a technical and cultural fit and then provide quality candidates that fit the brief. They actually make our job difficult in the interview process as the quality of candidates they put forward are of a really high standard. They also provide coaching to my team throughout the whole interview process to ensure that the successful interviewee experience provides confidence that they have made the right decision in choosing to join our organisation.

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HR Director at Tayto

A first class recruitment team that are attentive and reactive to their clients be that from a corporate or individual perspective. Henderson Brown are a shining example of how a recruitment business should be run and that is as a true partnership with their clients. I highly recommend them as a resource partner in the Food sector.

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Managing Director at British Pepper and Spice

I have used the team at Henderson Brown extensively over the last 5 years. I find them to fully understand the brief they are given and offer an exemplary recruitment service.

The feedback from all of our candidates is that they receive an excellent candidate experience, where they are kept fully informed, helped and supported throughout the process.

This is a key differentiator for us as the SHS Group and so I would have no hesitation in recommending them.

Sectors we recruit in

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FAQs about Permanent Recruitment

Contingency recruitment is the more flexible route, we as recruiters only get paid if you hire someone we introduce. Retained recruitment is a more exclusive partnership. We are brought in as a dedicated search partner, usually for senior or hard-to-fill roles, with a focus on finding the right long-term fit rather than just filling the vacancy quickly. Our consultants can discuss your talent challenges and recommend the best solution for you.

Permanent hires are built for the long term, someone who becomes part of your team, culture, and future growth. Contract hires are ideal when you need specialist expertise, extra support, or the flexibility to scale quickly for a project or fixed period. However, contract roles and interim roles are not the same. Interim professionals are experienced leaders brought in to steer businesses through periods of growth or transition.

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