Permanent Recruitment .

At Jo Holdsworth Recruitment, we help businesses hire permanent staff with a proven process that is straightforward and stress-free. With over 20 years of experience recruiting across Leeds and West Yorkshire, our team knows the local market inside out and has developed the industry knowledge and instinct necessary to identify exceptional talent.

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Permanent Recruitment.

At Jo Holdsworth Recruitment, we help businesses hire permanent staff with a proven process that is straightforward and stress-free. With over 20 years of experience recruiting across Leeds and West Yorkshire, our team knows the local market inside out and has developed the industry knowledge and instinct necessary to identify exceptional talent.

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Hire Permanent Staff in Leeds & West Yorkshire

We partner with you to understand the bigger picture, including what your team needs now and what it will need in the future.


From role scoping and headhunting to salary benchmarking and market insight, we provide data-led guidance so you can make the right hiring decisions. Whether you’re hiring your next Personal Assistant, Office Manager or Marketing Executive, our team becomes an extension of yours.

Our Areas of Specialisation
  • Management


  • Sales & Account Management


  • Customer Service


  • Marketing & Public Relations
Our Areas of Specialisation
  • Management


  • Sales & Account Management


  • Customer Service


  • Marketing & Public Relations
Why Choose JHR for Permanent Recruitment?

Genuine local expertise:


We have 20+ years’ experience recruiting across West Yorkshire.


Bespoke consultation:


Every search we do is shaped by your culture, team and long-term goals.


Thorough candidate screening:


We search for people with matching values, experience and attitude, not just skills.


Dedicated account management:


You’ll have a dedicated consultant providing sensibleexpert advice and insight into market.


Focus on retention:


We help you hire people who want to stay, contribute and grow within your business.

Meet Our Permanent Recruitment Team
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Jo Holdsworth

Managing Director

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Emily Lilley

Manager

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Danielle Hurley

Managing Consultant

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Charlotte Stead

Senior Account Manager

Our Permanent Recruitment Solutions

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Permanent Employment

We help businesses make lasting hires by matching skills, values, and long-term goals. With the right fit for both employer and candidate, our permanent recruitment solutions support retention and future growth.

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Fixed Term Contract Employment

We can support on fixed term contract needs from 6 months+ across the UK, for maternity/paternity cover, project support and much more.

Temporary to Permanent Employment

We can arrange for initial employment on a temporary basis for an agreed period of time, moving the contract to a permanent role when the right time comes.

Permanent Employment

We help businesses make lasting hires by matching skills, values, and long-term goals. With the right fit for both employer and candidate, our permanent recruitment solutions support retention and future growth.

White magnifying glass icon on teal background.

Permanent Employment

We help businesses make lasting hires by matching skills, values, and long-term goals. With the right fit for both employer and candidate, our permanent recruitment solutions support retention and future growth.

White checkmark inside a white circle on a dark teal background.

Fixed Term Contract Employment

We can support on fixed term contract needs from 6 months+ across the UK, for maternity/paternity cover, project support and much more.

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Temporary to Permanent Employment

We can arrange for initial employment on a temporary basis for an agreed period of time, moving the contract to a permanent role when the right time comes.

Permanent Employment

We help businesses make lasting hires by matching skills, values, and long-term goals. With the right fit for both employer and candidate, our permanent recruitment solutions support retention and future growth.

Fixed Term Contract Employment

We can support on fixed term contract needs from 6 months+ across the UK, for maternity/paternity cover, project support and much more.

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Permanent Recruitment FAQs

  • Q: What types of permanent roles do you recruit for?

    A: We place candidates in a wide range of business support, customer service, HR, finance, marketing, and management roles – from junior to senior levels.

  • Q: How do you ensure a candidate is the right fit for my business?

    A: We take time to understand your culture, values, and team dynamics, and use detailed screening and competency-based interviews to assess alignment beyond skills alone.

  • Q: How long does the permanent recruitment process take?

    A: Timelines vary depending on the role, but our established candidate network and proactive sourcing mean we can move quickly without compromising on quality.

  • Q: Can you help with hard-to-fill or specialist permanent roles?

    A: Yes. Our experienced consultants, local market insight, and broad network mean we can support even niche or specialist permanent recruitment needs.

  • Q: Do you provide advice on job descriptions or salaries?

    A: Absolutely. We offer market insight on salaries, job specs, and candidate expectations to help shape roles that attract the best talent.