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.
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.
