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Business operations recruitment.
Strong businesses are built on strong operational foundations.

Business operations recruitment.
Strong businesses are built on strong operational foundations.

Business Operations recruitment.
Strong businesses are built on strong operational foundations.

Every successful organisation relies on people who create structure, coordinate priorities and keep the business operating effectively behind the scenes.
From supporting senior leaders and managing offices to coordinating projects and improving day-to-day operations, these professionals play a vital role in organisational performance.
At JHR, we recruit across business operations appointments throughout Yorkshire and Manchester. We take time to understand your structure, culture and objectives before identifying people who can bring organisation, judgement and momentum to the role.
As businesses grow and evolve, operational appointments often become increasingly strategic. We look for professionals who can manage today’s priorities while helping improve the way the organisation works for the future.

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Our approach.
Operational and people-focused appointments require far more than matching a CV to a job description.
We invest heavily in market-leading recruitment technology, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Recruiter Plus, Talent Insights, Sales Navigator and AI-powered search tools, enabling us to identify exceptional professionals who may never actively apply for a vacancy.
Combined with proactive headhunting, extensive candidate networks and genuine relationship building, our consultative approach ensures every appointment strengthens your organisation both operationally and culturally.

Roles we recruit for.
We recruit across business operations roles, including:
Executive Support
Executive Assistant
Personal Assistant
Executive Office Manager
Office Manager
Business Support Manager
Operations
Operations Coordinator
Operations Executive
Operations Manager
Business Operations Manager
Regional Operations Manager
Facilities Manager
Office and Operations Manager
Projects & Business Support
Project Coordinator
Programme Coordinator
Business Support Coordinator
Project Support Officer
Executive Coordinator

Trusted by leading organisations.
We’ve been working with Jo Holdsworth Recruitment for a couple of years, but our activity really ramped up in 2025. The quality of candidates has been consistently good, resulting in a number of successful hires. Much of this is thanks to Emily, who takes the time to understand our requirements and listens carefully to our briefs. My favourite part of the process is the openness and honesty that Emily brings. She knows how important it is to me not to waste time, so she’s always upfront. If a candidate isn’t right, she’ll say so, and if she thinks someone is a great fit, she’ll explain exactly why I should meet them. Emily is a fantastic consultant who truly listens to her clients, knows her candidates well, and consistently does a great job. She respects my time and adapts to my preferred ways of working, which I really appreciate.
I would highly recommend Emily for any recruitment needs in the Leeds area. Emily is not only quick and efficient in response times, but she ensures to do her upmost to provide an outstanding service continuously throughout. Emily understands your business needs, listens to what your business is looking for and delivers this by providing high quality candidates. It has been an absolute pleasure to be supported by Emily at Jo Holdsworth Recruitment.
Emily and JHR have recently supported us with our recruitment process. This was our first time working alongside Emily, who selected a number of high calibre candidates to fit our criteria. The communication and support throughout the process was excellent and we are looking forward to working with JHR again in the future.
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What our clients and candidates say.
I had a good experience with Jo Holdsworth recruitment. They found me a temporary position that was a good fit for me, communicated clearly throughout the process, and were always helpful when I had questions. Highly recommended.
Committed and professional staff, has been a great experience to work with Jo Holdsworth.
Very helpful and understanding in my search for temporary roles. Communication is excellent - the team are always easy to get hold of, including returning calls/emails promptly and following through.

Everyone I dealt with at Jo Holdsworth Recruitment was helpful and informative and responded quickly when ever I needed any information.
Everyone I have spoken to all have been really friendly and helpful. Ella helped me find a role close to home and suitable for my skills, Ella went above and beyond helped me with prep for interview gave me helpful tips on what to say in interview always checking in with me to see how I’m doing. Any questions any concerns I had always someone available to talk to.
I had a good experience with Jo Holdsworth recruitment. They found me a temporary position that was a good fit for me, communicated clearly throughout the process, and were always helpful when I had questions. Highly recommended.
Committed and professional staff, has been a great experience to work with Jo Holdsworth.
Very helpful and understanding in my search for temporary roles. Communication is excellent - the team are always easy to get hold of, including returning calls/emails promptly and following through.

Everyone I dealt with at Jo Holdsworth Recruitment was helpful and informative and responded quickly when ever I needed any information.
Everyone I have spoken to all have been really friendly and helpful. Ella helped me find a role close to home and suitable for my skills, Ella went above and beyond helped me with prep for interview gave me helpful tips on what to say in interview always checking in with me to see how I’m doing. Any questions any concerns I had always someone available to talk to.
I had a good experience with Jo Holdsworth recruitment. They found me a temporary position that was a good fit for me, communicated clearly throughout the process, and were always helpful when I had questions. Highly recommended.
Committed and professional staff, has been a great experience to work with Jo Holdsworth.
Very helpful and understanding in my search for temporary roles. Communication is excellent - the team are always easy to get hold of, including returning calls/emails promptly and following through.

Everyone I dealt with at Jo Holdsworth Recruitment was helpful and informative and responded quickly when ever I needed any information.
Everyone I have spoken to all have been really friendly and helpful. Ella helped me find a role close to home and suitable for my skills, Ella went above and beyond helped me with prep for interview gave me helpful tips on what to say in interview always checking in with me to see how I’m doing. Any questions any concerns I had always someone available to talk to.
I had a good experience with Jo Holdsworth recruitment. They found me a temporary position that was a good fit for me, communicated clearly throughout the process, and were always helpful when I had questions. Highly recommended.
Committed and professional staff, has been a great experience to work with Jo Holdsworth.
Very helpful and understanding in my search for temporary roles. Communication is excellent - the team are always easy to get hold of, including returning calls/emails promptly and following through.

Everyone I dealt with at Jo Holdsworth Recruitment was helpful and informative and responded quickly when ever I needed any information.
Everyone I have spoken to all have been really friendly and helpful. Ella helped me find a role close to home and suitable for my skills, Ella went above and beyond helped me with prep for interview gave me helpful tips on what to say in interview always checking in with me to see how I’m doing. Any questions any concerns I had always someone available to talk to.
I had a good experience with Jo Holdsworth recruitment. They found me a temporary position that was a good fit for me, communicated clearly throughout the process, and were always helpful when I had questions. Highly recommended.
Committed and professional staff, has been a great experience to work with Jo Holdsworth.
Very helpful and understanding in my search for temporary roles. Communication is excellent - the team are always easy to get hold of, including returning calls/emails promptly and following through.

Everyone I dealt with at Jo Holdsworth Recruitment was helpful and informative and responded quickly when ever I needed any information.
Everyone I have spoken to all have been really friendly and helpful. Ella helped me find a role close to home and suitable for my skills, Ella went above and beyond helped me with prep for interview gave me helpful tips on what to say in interview always checking in with me to see how I’m doing. Any questions any concerns I had always someone available to talk to.
I had a good experience with Jo Holdsworth recruitment. They found me a temporary position that was a good fit for me, communicated clearly throughout the process, and were always helpful when I had questions. Highly recommended.
Committed and professional staff, has been a great experience to work with Jo Holdsworth.
Very helpful and understanding in my search for temporary roles. Communication is excellent - the team are always easy to get hold of, including returning calls/emails promptly and following through.

Everyone I dealt with at Jo Holdsworth Recruitment was helpful and informative and responded quickly when ever I needed any information.
Everyone I have spoken to all have been really friendly and helpful. Ella helped me find a role close to home and suitable for my skills, Ella went above and beyond helped me with prep for interview gave me helpful tips on what to say in interview always checking in with me to see how I’m doing. Any questions any concerns I had always someone available to talk to.
I had a good experience with Jo Holdsworth recruitment. They found me a temporary position that was a good fit for me, communicated clearly throughout the process, and were always helpful when I had questions. Highly recommended.
Committed and professional staff, has been a great experience to work with Jo Holdsworth.
Very helpful and understanding in my search for temporary roles. Communication is excellent - the team are always easy to get hold of, including returning calls/emails promptly and following through.

Everyone I dealt with at Jo Holdsworth Recruitment was helpful and informative and responded quickly when ever I needed any information.
Everyone I have spoken to all have been really friendly and helpful. Ella helped me find a role close to home and suitable for my skills, Ella went above and beyond helped me with prep for interview gave me helpful tips on what to say in interview always checking in with me to see how I’m doing. Any questions any concerns I had always someone available to talk to.
I had a good experience with Jo Holdsworth recruitment. They found me a temporary position that was a good fit for me, communicated clearly throughout the process, and were always helpful when I had questions. Highly recommended.
Committed and professional staff, has been a great experience to work with Jo Holdsworth.
Very helpful and understanding in my search for temporary roles. Communication is excellent - the team are always easy to get hold of, including returning calls/emails promptly and following through.

Everyone I dealt with at Jo Holdsworth Recruitment was helpful and informative and responded quickly when ever I needed any information.
Everyone I have spoken to all have been really friendly and helpful. Ella helped me find a role close to home and suitable for my skills, Ella went above and beyond helped me with prep for interview gave me helpful tips on what to say in interview always checking in with me to see how I’m doing. Any questions any concerns I had always someone available to talk to.
I had a good experience with Jo Holdsworth recruitment. They found me a temporary position that was a good fit for me, communicated clearly throughout the process, and were always helpful when I had questions. Highly recommended.
Committed and professional staff, has been a great experience to work with Jo Holdsworth.
Very helpful and understanding in my search for temporary roles. Communication is excellent - the team are always easy to get hold of, including returning calls/emails promptly and following through.

Everyone I dealt with at Jo Holdsworth Recruitment was helpful and informative and responded quickly when ever I needed any information.
Everyone I have spoken to all have been really friendly and helpful. Ella helped me find a role close to home and suitable for my skills, Ella went above and beyond helped me with prep for interview gave me helpful tips on what to say in interview always checking in with me to see how I’m doing. Any questions any concerns I had always someone available to talk to.
I had a good experience with Jo Holdsworth recruitment. They found me a temporary position that was a good fit for me, communicated clearly throughout the process, and were always helpful when I had questions. Highly recommended.
Committed and professional staff, has been a great experience to work with Jo Holdsworth.
Very helpful and understanding in my search for temporary roles. Communication is excellent - the team are always easy to get hold of, including returning calls/emails promptly and following through.

Everyone I dealt with at Jo Holdsworth Recruitment was helpful and informative and responded quickly when ever I needed any information.
Everyone I have spoken to all have been really friendly and helpful. Ella helped me find a role close to home and suitable for my skills, Ella went above and beyond helped me with prep for interview gave me helpful tips on what to say in interview always checking in with me to see how I’m doing. Any questions any concerns I had always someone available to talk to.

Frequently asked questions.
What is the difference between business operations and business support recruitment?
Business support roles generally focus on administrative, executive and office support. Business operations roles often carry broader responsibility for processes, projects, facilities, service delivery or day-to-day organisational performance. Some positions overlap, so JHR will define the most suitable category during the briefing process.
Do you recruit senior operations professionals?
Yes. JHR recruits operational professionals from coordinator and executive level through to operations managers, regional operations managers, business operations managers and other senior operational appointments.
How do you recruit for business operations roles?
The process starts with understanding how the organisation currently operates, what the role must improve and which stakeholders it will support. JHR then uses direct search, professional networks, advertising and proactive outreach to identify candidates with the right operational, commercial and interpersonal skills.
Can you support temporary or interim operations requirements?
Yes. JHR can provide temporary, contract and interim Operations professionals where a business needs short-term capacity, project support, cover during change or specialist experience for a defined period.
Whether you are strengthening an operational team or making a key support appointment, speak to Emily about your requirements.
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