Public sector and not-for-profit (NFP) recruitment
We offer a comprehensive service for public sector recruitment, with tailored support in place to help you hire the right people fast.
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Our specialist consultants are ready to help you find the best recruitment solutions for your public sector and not-for-profit job vacancies – connecting you with professionals who will add value to your organisation from day one.
Our established partnerships with a number of framework providers and trusted industry bodies means we can meet the quality standards required to supply whatever services you need to support your organisation, whether you need help with a bespoke project, are recruiting for temporary or permanent employees, or need help engaging early talent. We work within frameworks that allow us to build, implement and deploy a compliant, seamless service, at best value.
We understand the complexity and diversity of work within the public- and not-for-profit sectors, and take our lead from you. Our tailored services include ad-hoc support, being a preferred supplier, or outsourced through managed service programmes, or recruitment process outsourcing. We can also recommend solutions from the wider Reed Group, such as consultancy, screening, and learning.
Such is our confidence in securing the right people for your teams, we’re proud to offer employers the longest guarantees on the market.
Our candidate reach is vast and as such we work with thousands of talented candidates with skills and experience across the board, including: administrative and clerical, finance and accounting, social services, education, environmental services, planning and development, housing, healthcare and public health, transportation, legal and regulatory, emergency services, engineering and infrastructure, parks and recreation, IT and technology, communications and PR, human resources, economic development, and community development.
Why choose Reed?
Our specialist recruiters listen to what you need and take care to resolve your staffing needs quickly and efficiently. We are with you every step of the hiring journey.
With access to the UK’s largest candidate database and expertise across 20 specialist sectors, we can connect you with skilled professionals who will be an asset to your organisation.
Our knowledge, experience and longstanding partnerships allow us to deliver the recruitment solutions you need, whether project-based or recruiting for temporary and permanent positions.
We pride ourselves on our flexibility, helping you resolve your recruitment challenges through a suite of creative solutions. We can help as much or as little as you wish.
The frameworks we are able to deliver services through demonstrate that we meet the quality standards required to supply whatever services you need – providing an easy, cost-effective solution, with pre-agreed pricing and terms and conditions.
Our public sector expertise
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Reed has established partnerships with many trusted framework providers, having 100% record in maintaining our framework positions.
We currently work with:
Crown Commercial Service
Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC)
Cirrus Consortium
Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation
Health Trust Europe
NHS National Services Scotland (NSS)
Procurement for Housing (PfH)
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) – let on behalf of all university purchasing consortiums across the UK
Workforce Alliance
Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation
The ability to procure our services through established frameworks, combined with decades of experience sourcing quality talent, makes us a natural choice for both clients and candidates. We have access to thousands of talented candidates that we match for each role, saving you time and resources. We deliver results time and again, ensuring your organisation benefits from the best people.
Our teams of recruitment consultants specialise in many areas of expertise. To contact one of our experienced team, simply email your details and requirements.
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Our national coverage allows us to offer a recruitment service tailored to your needs, with accurate local market intelligence on salaries, competitors and the best professionals who can help your business thrive.