Employers
We bring high calibre candidates to high calibre companies through strong partnerships and working to understand your business culture and values
Over 20 years experience
Building relationships to find you the best talent to suit your business needs
When you work with Optimal Recruitment Services, we not only guarantee an expert and high level of customer service from our specialist Recruitment Consultants, but an incredibly high calibre team with extensive knowledge and support. The majority of our employers work with us exclusively and we work across all types of organisations, from small businesses right through to PLC’s and private equity backed businesses.
We work with some of the UK’s top talent to ensure we provide our clients with candidates who don’t just fit the job description and ethos of the company but are long-term investments.
Our dedicated team of recruiters take time to get to know your business and understand your needs and requirements, keeping you up-to-date at every stage of the process – from taking an initial in-depth job description to assisting with inductions where necessary. For us, it’s all about the long-term relationship and making sure we understand exactly what your business model is, the challenges you are facing and identifying the needs of the organisation.
We have a wealth of experience and are proud of the reputation we have gained within the industry.
Our commercial terms are extremely competitive, and you decide how much or how little of our service you require. If we cannot support you on a role because we do not believe we have the expertise then we will tell you, and we will also direct you to someone else who may be able to assist. For us, it is not about managing all of your business requirements, it’s about us providing excellent support to your business where we can.

We're here to help
If you would like to discuss a vacancy, or you’re exploring your recruitment options, please get in touch, we’d love to hear from you and discuss how we can help.
In addition to sourcing candidates, we offer
the following as part of our recruitment services:
What our clients say

Optimal People and Business are experts in all things HR. We worked successfully with them to produce a series of information videos to help businesses during the Corona lockdown. We are looking forward to working with them again in the near future as we grow our business.

We personally dealt with Vici at Optimal and she was a delight. She was open and honest and gave great advice and guidance. She helped us deal with what could have been a very difficult dismissal with a problematic member of staff. I would not hesitate to recommend Vici to any business for their HR.

Can’t thank Mel and the team enough. Really helped my business in a crisis. Looking forward to working with you and the team.

Brilliant service, friendly staff, lovely team

Amazing service and support from extremely knowledgeable people, who also take great care in the standard of their work. Can't fault them, thank you so much!

5* all round, Mel was extremely helpful and answered all my questions, very friendly and professional. Recommended to others and would definitely use again. Thank you again Mel and Helen.

Mel and her team are fantastic, help me all along the way with some complex issues. Couldn't recommend more.

I've used Optimal PBS on a couple of occasions now to assist with due diligence on an acquisition i've been working on and also to provide contract and handbook production. Cannot fault the support or advice provided.

We love this company and Mel is a god send to our business, she sorted everything for us from employee contracts to helping us source the right accountant, she is at the end of the phone whenever I have any HR questions (even when on holiday) can not fault her commitment. Keep up the good work!
Meet our Recruitment experts
Our team of experienced Recruitment professionals have worked across multiple sectors and have significant experience of supporting our clients with all their recruitment needs

Melanie Stead
Managing Director

Georgina Sowden
Senior Recruitment Consultant

Russell Tovey
Senior Recruitment Consultant