30 years in recruitment. Straight-talking, honest advice, and people who actually fit

Recruitment Built Around You

Finding the right people — or the right job — shouldn't feel like a numbers game. You deserve a recruitment partner who gets what really matters: fit, culture, and real-world results.

Recruitment That Works for You

Since 2007, businesses and job seekers across West Yorkshire have trusted Bagnall Hopkins to make recruitment personal. With 30 years in recruitment, I offer a consistent, professional service built on relationships — not just results.

If you're growing your team, you'll get people who make a real difference. If you're looking for a new job, you'll be matched with opportunities where you'll thrive — not just survive.

What You Can Expect

A Recruitment Partner Who Gets It

You'll feel listened to. Understood. Valued. Whether you're recruiting or job hunting, the process is tailored to what you need — your pace, your culture, your goals.

Because recruitment should feel like a conversation, not a transaction

Why People Keep Coming Back

- 80% of my clients return to recruit again
- 87% of candidates would recommend me to a friend

That doesn't happen by chance — it happens because people trust what I deliver

Specialist Areas

I specialise in recruiting for office support, accountancy, HR, and sales & marketing roles at all levels — from entry-level to senior leadership — plus supporting SMEs who want to build their own in-house recruitment skills. Based in Wakefield, I work across the WF postcode area and beyond, including Huddersfield, Halifax, Barnsley, Dewsbury, and Pontefract.

Looking for the right person — or your next opportunity?

You're in the right place

We know relationships equal results

We love getting to know you, your company and the teams that are recruiting so we can take account of all of the many and complex factors that make up the perfect new recruit or that amazing new job. We appreciate the perfect person or position is so much more than just a job title.

Whether you want that wonderful new job or the perfect candidate, on a temporary or permanent basis, we’ve got it covered.

We think we're great... but don't just take our word for it

Thank you so much for the support, guidance and opportunities that you have given me over the last few months. Previously, when I have registered with an agency, I have felt like a number and not felt that they were actually looking at what I had done or listening to what I wanted to do. This was the total opposite of my experience with Bagnall Hopkins.  At all times, I have felt that you genuinely cared and wanted the best for me. For that, I am very grateful.

James

"Louise was very helpful in securing me my new role and a pleasure to talk to. I would definitely recomend any one needing help with recruitment to give them a call."

Suzanne - Candidate

"Louise has been an absolute pleasure to work with, she has been reliable and responsive with any questions I had regarding holidays, timesheets etc.

Louise placed me within a fantastic organisation and made sure that the transition across from the initial interview to my first day of work was as smooth as possible, alongside checking in regularly to see how I was getting on.

I can't recommend Louise enough as she is very accommodating in regard to opportunities that arise and provides feedback from my manager within the organisation.

I would recommend Louise to anyone who is searching for a role, either as a career change or starting their career, I would be more than happy to reach out to Louise if I were in search of a job"

Louis - Candidate

"I would like to thank Louise for helping me when I was in a bad situation she said she’d help me get out and she did and I’m so grateful, I would definitely recommend Bagnall Hopkins as a true professional agency"

Julie P

I have met many recruitment companies over the years and have been in sales and customer service for over 20 years. It takes a lot to impress me and even more to wow me, yet they did.  Louise possesses something very rare: she takes a genuine interest in her clients both as an employer and employee.  

Kate

Some of Our Happy Clients

3440+

Candidates Placed

50+

Combined Years of Experience

400+

Satisfied Clients

3

Friendly Team Members

Recommend a Friend

If you recommend a friend who is looking for a new job and we successfully place them in a permanent position, Bagnall Hopkins will give you £100 worth of vouchers as a thank you.