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Whether you're running a law firm, a contact centre, or anything in between - we'll find the people who keep your business running properly.

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Business support recruitment.

The people behind every successful business.

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Business Support Recruitment.

Finding the people who keep organisations moving.

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Business support recruitment.

Finding the people who keep organisations moving.

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Business Support Recruitment.

Behind every well-run business is a team of people keeping everything on track. We help you find yours.

Business Support Recruitment.

Behind every well-run business is a team of people keeping everything on track. We help you find yours.

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In an increasingly competitive market, businesses need people who can spot new sales opportunities, build lasting client relationships and close deals.

With a strong local network of sales professionals in West Yorkshire, Jo Holdsworth Recruitment helps you find people with ambition and cultural fit.

Sales & Account Management Roles We Recruit for Include:
  • Lead Generation


  • Account Development and Client Relationship Management


  • B2B & B2C Sales


  • International Sales Representative
  • Client Manager


  • Channel Sales/Partnership Sales


  • Senior Business Development Managers


  • Account Directors
Sales & Account Management Roles We Recruit for Include:
  • Lead Generation


  • Account Development and Client Relationship Management
  • B2B & B2C Sales


  • International Sales Representative



  • Client Manager


  • Channel Sales/Partnership Sales


  • Senior Business Development Managers


  • Account Directors

Every successful business depends on exceptional support.

Behind every high-performing organisation is a team of professionals who keep everything running smoothly. They create structure, maintain momentum and enable colleagues and leaders to focus on driving the business forward.


Whether you need immediate temporary cover for an absence or busy period, a flexible temp-to-perm solution, or a permanent addition to your team, we take time to understand how your organisation works before introducing carefully selected candidates.


Our consultants recognise that these appointments are about far more than administrative skills. We look for people whose reliability, attitude and values align with your culture, helping you build dependable teams that make an impact from day one.











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Our approach.

Whether you need immediate temporary support or a key permanent hire, we take time to understand your business, team dynamics and working environment before beginning any search.


By combining our established candidate networks, targeted advertising, LinkedIn Recruiter, proactive search techniques and relationship-led recruitment, we identify Business Support professionals who not only have the right skills but also the attitude, reliability and cultural fit to become valued members of your team.


For temporary appointments, we focus on speed, responsiveness and continuity. For permanent recruitment, our priority is introducing individuals who will contribute to your organisation's long-term success.

What clients can expect.

Responsive when it matters most - Urgent recruitment cannot always wait. We move quickly while maintaining a careful, quality-led process.



Relationships that last - We build genuine relationships with clients and candidates, creating partnerships rather than one-off transactions.


Looking beyond the CV - We consider attitude, potential, reliability and cultural fit alongside experience and technical skills.

Roles we recruit for.

We recruit across a broad range of business support positions, helping organisations build capable, reliable teams at every level, including:

Business Support


Customer Service & Customer Success


Administration & Office Support


Reception & Front of House


Data & Processing Support


Graduate Roles

Temporary & Flexible Support


Holiday & Sickness Cover



Maternity Cover


Ad Hoc & Short-Term Support


Projects & Busy Periods


Longer-Term Temporary Assignments

Typical Appointments.


We recruit across a wide range of business support positions, including:

  • Operations Director


  • Head of Business Support


  • General Managers


  • Operations Managers


  • Office Managers


  • Operations Coordinator
  • Executive Assistants


  • Personal Assistants


  • Secretarial


  • Administrators


  • Client Services


  • Research Assistants


  • Receptionists

Typical Appointments.


We recruit across a wide range of business support positions, including:

  • Operations Director


  • Head of Business Support


  • General Managers


  • Operations Managers


  • Office Managers


  • Operations Coordinator
  • Executive Assistants


  • Personal Assistants


  • Secretarial


  • Administrators


  • Client Services


  • Research Assistants


  • Receptionists

Business support roles are often the ones that hold everything together - and when they're not filled by the right person, you feel it quickly. We work across the full range of support and administrative functions, from entry-level admin through to senior operations and office management.


A good PA, a reliable Office Manager, a sharp Sales Administrator - these hires matter more than people sometimes give them credit for. They free up your senior team, keep clients happy, and make sure nothing falls through the cracks.

We work across the full mix of sales and marketing roles - from business development and account management through to senior commercial and marketing leadership. Whatever you're hiring for, we take the time to understand your business, your culture, and what good actually looks like for you.

We've built strong networks across Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield and the wider North over more than 20 years. We know the market, we know the talent, and we'll be honest with you about both. When you need someone quickly, we move quickly — and we won't palm you off with candidates who aren't genuinely right for the role.

Business Support Roles We Recruit for Include:
  • Administrators


  • Accounts and Payroll


  • Finance Support


  • Secretarial


  • Data Entry / Data Analysts


  • Client Services


  • Operations Assistant


  • PA / EAs


  • Receptionists


  • General Managers


  • Sales Administration


  • Project Management



  • Office Managers


  • Operations Managers


  • Research Assistants





Our Trusted Partners

Trusted by Leading Organisations.

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Executive Assistant to the Managing Partner

Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer

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Facilities Manager

Executive Assistant to the Managing Partner

Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer

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Office Manager

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Facilities Manager

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Trusted by leading organisations.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Garden image

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.

Garden image

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.

  • Do you recruit temporary and permanent business support staff?

    Yes. JHR can support permanent, temporary, contract and interim business support requirements. The most suitable option will depend on the length of the assignment, the urgency of the requirement and the responsibilities involved.

  • How do you assess candidates for business support roles?

    Candidates are assessed against the practical requirements of the role, including organisation, communication, systems knowledge, stakeholder management and attention to detail. JHR also considers working style, values and team fit before making an introduction.

  • Can you help with urgent or short-notice business support cover?

    Yes. JHR can support urgent temporary and interim business support requirements where a business needs reliable cover quickly. The team will clarify the duties, timescale and working arrangements before identifying suitable candidates.

  • Where do you recruit business support professionals?

    JHR recruits business support professionals across Yorkshire and Manchester. Support may also be available for specialist or senior business support appointments elsewhere in the UK.

Whether you're strengthening your business support team, arranging urgent temporary cover or considering your next career move, we're here to help.

Let's start the conversation.