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

"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

"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

Great recruitment agency that crucially listens to you. No hard sell to look at any role but finds out what kind of role, culture and future you are looking for and presents these roles. Absolute pleasure to deal with and a special kudos for getting me in front of a client that another agency had told me would not consider me. Would not hesitate to use Bagnall Hopkins again either as a client or candidate.

Susan M - Candidate

Louise was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Louise stayed in touch throughout the process and gave me the advice and confidence to handle interviews with ease.

Alex

Bagnall Hopkins were recommended to me by a colleague in our finance department and, to be honest, I’ve never looked back.  We used to use various methods of sourcing personnel but I no longer use any other agency nor do I bother to try to advertise vacancies, I rely Bagnall Hopkins.  The jobs market has changed massively in recent years and it is now far easier and more successful to employ the experts.  I have used Bagnall Hopkins for my last three vacancies and as an example, I have just filled a Sales Administration role thanks to them and they provided me with five candidates, all of whom were more than capable of fulfilling the role, two were simply excellent.  Would I recommend Bagnall Hopkins to others?  I already have and will continue to do so.  Highly recommended.

Ian – Commercial Manager

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.