Your recruitment partner

We don’t just fill roles - we build relationships.

As your recruitment partner, we take the time to understand your business, your culture, and your long-term goals. Whether you need a single hire or ongoing support, we act as an extension of your team - offering considered advice, honest feedback, and tailored solutions that deliver lasting value. Because great recruitment isn’t about quick wins - it’s about building great relationships.

We're a network of recruitment specialists with expertise across a wide range of sectors. Explore our main areas of specialism below:

Our Sectors

Education

With decades of experience supporting universities, colleges, schools, academies, and professional training providers, we understand that no two education providers are the same. We take the time to understand your needs. So whether you need help in academic support, operations, marketing, finance, HR or student services, we'll know how to find the people that fit seamlessly into your team.

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Non Profits

Recruiting for charities, NGOs and social enterprises is about more than simply finding people with the right skills - they must also relate to and align with your mission. Whether you need support in fundraising, programme management, marketing, finance, operations or administration, we work with you to identify the passionate, purpose-driven individuals who will make a lasting impact to your organisation.

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Consulting

In a sector where adaptability, imagination, and problem-solving are essential, you need a recruitment partner who shares these qualities. At Gordon Yates, we specialise in recruiting analysts, PA/EAs, and HR, marketing, and finance experts. With a proven track record of supporting management, strategy, financial, technology, and environmental consultancies, we know how to find the talent that powers high-performing teams.

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Membership Associations

Representing and supporting your members requires a team that shares your commitment and vision. Some of our most enduring client relationships are with Membership Associations, so we understand that while you may face challenges common to other MAs, your situation, obstacles and objectives will be unique to you. Our tailored approach ensures you get exactly the right people to support your organisation, whether in administration, communications, operations, HR, finance or member engagement.

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Media & Publishing

In today's fast-moving media landscape, having a recruitment partner who can keep pace is vital. At Gordon Yates, we specialise in connecting dynamic media and publishing companies with outstanding talent. From editorial and content creation to digital marketing, production, and operations expertise, we understand the breadth of skills required for success. Our tailored approach means we act as an extension of your business, helping you find the right people to stay ahead of the curve.

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Financial Services

In a sector where precision, compliance and expertise are paramount, finding the right people is essential. Gordon Yates has a wealth of experience recruiting across banking, asset management, insurance; financial advisory, accountancy and fintech. We tailor our approach to meet your needs, working closely with you to identify and secure the talent to drive your business forward.

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Manufacturing & Design

Manufacturing and design is an industry defined by relentless adaptation—constantly evolving to meet changing consumer trends, supply chain challenges, and technological innovation. That’s why you need a recruitment partner who moves just as nimbly and efficiently. With decades of experience recruiting for roles from engineering and design to quality assurance, HR, sales, finance, and supply chain operations, we make sure you have the right talent to stay ahead of the competition.

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EducationNon ProfitsConsultingMembership AssociationsMedia & PublishingFinancial ServicesManufacturing & Design

[Candidate name] has definitely settled in well; we are all very pleased with her and she has brought a new dynamic to the team. I can honestly say she is the best person we've hired in a long time! Thank you for your support in finding her.

Alison

Office Manager, Manufacturing & Design

Thank you as always. It's been great working with you over the years - Gordon Yates always delivers and we very much appreciate EVERYTHING you do!

Jonathan

Operations Manager, Education

Gordon Yates are an extremely reliable recruitment partner for us. They understand what we're looking for and consistently find temps who are a great cultural fit for us - many of which have joined us permanently. The team are friendly and a pleasure to work with - would highly recommend.

Daniel

HR Manager, Membership Associations

I've been really impressed with Gordon Yates. They've helped us with a range of different permanent roles, and the candidate quality and their communication has been great. We take candidate experience seriously, so the biggest plus for us is that the candidates they put forward speak highly of them too.

Simon

Director, Financial Services

Our guiding principles

1. Partnership

Trust takes years to build and seconds to break; at GY we take that seriously. We honour our responsibilities to clients, candidates and colleagues, building on the trust we’ve nurtured over nearly 80 years.

2. Authenticity

In an increasingly complex world, we prefer to keep things simple. We don’t deal in fine print or jargon – just clear communication and great service.

3. Personal touch

Every person and organisation we work with has a unique story, journey and destination, which is why we invest in getting to know you. It is no accident that many clients have partnered with us for decades, and that many former candidates are now clients!

4. Keeping business human

We believe business is fundamentally about making life better for real people - which is what we try to do in our own, small way. This is why we place real connection at the heart of everything we do.

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