‘We find great people who fit your culture, values, and mission‘

A RECRUITMENT AGENCY, DRIVEN BY PURPOSE AND PEOPLE.

At Val Wade Recruitment, we’re more than just a recruitment agency — we’re your strategic people partner, committed to building long-term success through ethical, inclusive, and socially responsible hiring.

With over 40 years of experience, we’ve built a strong reputation across higher education, not-for-profit, cultural and heritage sectors, as well as the wider professional services market. Whether you need permanent or temporary staff, we deliver tailored, agile recruitment solutions that align with your values and goals.

WHAT SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE RECRUITMENT MEANS TO US.

We believe recruitment has the power to shape not just organisations, but society. That’s why we embed social value, diversity, inclusion, and equity into every placement.

Our mission is to:

• Match talent with purpose

• Promote equal access to opportunities

• Reduce bias and barriers in the hiring process

• Create long-term economic and social value for our clients,  candidates and communities

WHY WORK WITH VAL WADE RECRUITMENT?

Quality Over Quantity

We don’t flood you with CVs. We invest time to understand your culture and we only recommend candidates who genuinely fit — saving you time, risk and cost in the long run.

Integrity is Non-Negotiable

We never compromise on ethics or transparency. Integrity is at the heart of how we work — with clients, candidates, and our own team.

Specialist Sector Knowledge

Our deep insight into our key sectors means we can source talent others miss —  through referral networks and a cutting edge CRM tool, not just ads.

Agile, Flexible, Personal

As a boutique agency, we’re nimble and responsive. You’ll never be lost in a system — our approach is bespoke and human-first.

Diversity & Inclusion Advocates

We actively help our clients build diverse and inclusive teams. From advising on bias-free job descriptions to championing underrepresented talent — we’re committed to changing recruitment for the better.

Commercially Conscious

We offer competitive rates without compromising service. We understand that hiring mistakes cost more than money — they affect morale, culture, and outcomes. We help you get it right, first time.

A 360º Employment Solution

From role scoping and salary benchmarking to onboarding support and inclusive talent strategy — we offer end-to-end recruitment expertise that delivers.

‘Want to work with a recruitment agency that thinks beyond CVs — and focuses on impact, value and people’

Let’s talk…