Recruitment, Done Differently.
People HQ provides HR-led recruitment and headhunting, helping businesses find great people for key salaried, specialist, management and leadership roles. Our HR background means we look beyond the CV to understand your business, your culture and the person you really need. We do not want to send more CVs. We want to help you make better hires.
Recruitment expertise. Local and international reach.
sectors we know
We work particularly well with businesses operating in sectors where experienced, specialist and technical talent can be difficult to find.
FMCG & Food Production
Recruiting technical, operational, specialist, management and leadership talent across food and FMCG.
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Agriculture & Agri-Business
Helping agricultural and agri-business organisations find the specialist, technical and commercial talent they need to grow.
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Engineering
Finding engineering, technical and leadership talent, including people who may not be actively looking for their next opportunity.
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Manufacturing
Supporting manufacturers to strengthen their teams across technical, operational, management and leadership appointments.
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how we recruit
Great people do not always apply for jobs. That is why we do not rely solely on advertising. We actively search the market, identify talent and engage people who could be right for your business.
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local talent.
global reach.
When the skills you need are not available locally, our International Recruitment service can help you access skilled international talent for hard-to-fill technical, skilled and operational roles.
EXPLORE INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENTlooking for your next move?
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIESWe are recruiting for opportunities with businesses across our specialist sectors, from technical and specialist appointments through to management and leadership roles. See where your experience could take you next.

who does your business need next?
Tell us who you are looking for. We will tell you how we would find them.
Discuss Your VacancyThe difference is how we listen.
Senior HR judgement changes the quality of a search. People HQ starts with the business, the site and the team, then keeps the process clear for everyone involved.
“The team listened to our requirements and matched us with candidates who were suited to our culture and environment.”
Mackle Petfoods
- More than 25 years of senior HR experience.
- Experience across food, FMCG, manufacturing and engineering.
Questions before the brief.
Useful answersA member of the People HQ team will review the role or challenge, recommend the most appropriate route: Retained Recruitment, Fixed Price Recruitment or Talent Partner, and arrange a focused conversation. You will not be pushed into a model that does not fit the requirement.
No. People HQ has supported organisations from five employees to more than 2,500. The important question is whether the role or people challenge needs experienced, commercially minded support.
Start with recruitment services that fit.
Start with the challengeA short conversation is enough to identify the most useful next step.




