Accountancy

Office Support

HR

Sales and Marketing

Purchase and Supply Chain

Recruitment, Done Honestly

My Story

I started my career as a recruiter within a large corporate organisation in 1998, before co-founding Bagnall Hopkins in 2007.

I specialise in helping SME businesses recruit the best talent for office support and accountancy roles, both permanent and temporary, across Wakefield, Castleford, Normanton, Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Halifax, and Barnsley.

Why Bagnall Hopkins?

Real recruitment, built on partnership — not paperwork

If you've worked with recruiters before, you've probably had the usual experience: a job brief goes out, CVs land in your inbox — most of them missing the mark — with little challenge, little insight, and even less understanding of your business.

That's not how I work

What Makes This Different

You're not just filling a vacancy — you're solving a business challenge

Whether it's growth, change, restructuring, or someone handing in their notice, there's always a bigger picture behind your next recruit. That's where the right recruitment partner makes all the difference.

I take the time to understand what's happening in your business — the culture, the challenges, the team dynamic, and the gaps you need to fill now and in the future.

Briefs aren't just taken — they're interrogated

If the salary isn't realistic, if the role profile is a unicorn, or if the market's moved on, you'll hear it from me. The goal isn't to say "yes" — it's to get results. This is honest, consultative recruitment, led by experience rather than box-ticking.

It's not about CVs — it's about people

Every introduction is made with intention. Candidates are shortlisted on skills, yes — but also on attitude, values, pace, and ambition. You won't get a pile of maybes—just the right few.

You deal with me — not a revolving door of consultants

Why It Works

Most of my clients come back to me again. Most of my candidates refer me to their friends

That's not by chance — it's by design

This is recruitment for people who value quality over quantity, honesty over flattery, and relationships over transactions.

It's not flashy. It's not corporate. It's recruitment that actually works.


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

“Amazing service from Louise, can’t highly recommend her enough - had a video call in the morning with Louise, then interview in the afternoon and was offered the position the morning after - Thank you so much Louise xx”

Vicky M

“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

“After a sudden redundancy from my previous job I contacted Louise to help me with my job search. I found a job very quickly, and Louise was very supportive throughout the process.”

Emma S

“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

“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

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.