HR is at the heart of everything we do and is the area most aligned with our own line of work. Consequently, we like to think that we have an in-depth understanding of the ins and outs of HR.

We pride ourselves on bridging the gap between companies and exceptional candidates.

We recruit across the following disciplines:

Distinct’s UK talent and people Director, Becky Downes, smiling at a colleague who is off-camera.

Representing your business

The job market is constantly evolving and thus the requirements and pressure put on HR teams is ever-growing, from DEI to remote and hybrid working, this isn’t an industry that stands still. As a result, new vacancy requirements are ever-changing. 

At Distinct, we like to think of ourselves as an extension of your team. Someone who understands the intricacies of your business and can ensure that any candidates put forward match the job spec, culture and environment of your business.

Distinct’s talent acquisition partner, Louise Carling, smiling at a colleague who is off-camera.

Collaborative candidate service

We offer an honest and collaborative service to HR professionals. As you embark on the next step of your career, we’ll share our insights around market trends and relevant hiring companies.

We spend time getting to know all of our candidates. This includes a detailed review of employment experience and skills, as well as an understanding of any personal traits or passions, ensuring that we find the perfect role.

Your FAQs

Our services cover permanent, temporary and fixed-term recruitment across the East Midlands and London regions.

We support mid and senior candidates starting at level 3 CIPD qualified, as well as levels 5 and 7. Common job titles we recruit include:

HR Officer
HR Advisor
Senior Advisor
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Recruitment Business Partner

HR Manager
Head of People
Head of Talent 
HR Director

Whether you have a team of 50 or 30,000, we partner with businesses of all sizes. Our clients include some fantastic brands, including Boots, CO-OP, Frasers Group, Games, Hillarys Blinds, Next, Workshop, SCCL and SC Johnson.

A big part of our client service includes our established network. We also utilise national job board advertising and LinkedIn, to really maximise our search. 

As experts in HR recruitment, we will advise on who is the best fit for your role. We’ll always follow this up with a face-to-face, video or telephone meeting to bring our candidate profiles to life. We’ll arrange the entire interview process. From two-way preparation through to an acceptance offer or rejection.

We’ll also update potential employees at every stage, so that your brand will be represented in the right way, no matter the outcome.

We very rarely see fully remote positions in the HR market. However hybrid positions are much more common and our growing network in London is helping to facilitate this demand.

When you partner with us in your job search, our approach is to be open and honest. We’ll be sure to manage your expectations and won’t make false promises. The market can be competitive. So we’ll ensure you’re completely prepared throughout the process and confident at every step. 

HR candidates

Recruiter
£ 0

Lincoln

Permanent, Contract

Represented by

Louise
HR
£ 0

Nottingham

Permanent

Represented by

Louise
Internal Communications, Change Manager
£ 0

Derby, Burton on Trent, Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham

Permanent

Change | Transformation | Engagement | Comms | Project Management | Global

PRINCE2 | Degree Educated

Represented by

Louise
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager
£ 0

Nottingham, Remote

Permanent, Contract

DEI | Matrix Organisations | Stakeholder Management

PRINCE2 | Assoc CIPD | Degree Educated

Represented by

Louise
Organisation Design
£ 0

Leicester, Derby, Nottingham

Contract, Permanent

Org Design | Effectiveness | L&D

Represented by

Louise
TA Partner
£ 0

Milton Keynes, Remote

Permanent, Contract

Represented by

Louise

HR jobs

£day rate

per day

People Partner

People Partner – Strategic & Engaging Role We’re looking for an experienced People Partner to play a key role in shaping and delivering a people strategy that truly...

Competitive

per year

HR Manager

HR Manager Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a sole contributor role that’s as varied as it is rewarding? This could be your next big move!...

£30,000 - £35,000

per year

Senior HR Administrator

A really lovely, varied HR / Office Support role is the best way to describe this role. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive and stand-alone HR and...

£30,000

per year

Recruiter

In-House Recruiter 12-Month FTC Contract £30,000 Looking for a role where you can truly make a difference? This is an unbelievable opportunity for a Recruiter who knows how...

£55,000

per year

HR Business Partner | Technology

Location: Sheffield (city centre) Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum Is partnering the CTO of an organisation with real social purpose ticking every wish list you’ve got? Are...

HR team

19 years experience

Louise Carling

Talent Acquisition Director
HR
Specialises in mid-senior HR market, permanent & interim recruitment
12 years experience

Becky Downes

UK Talent & People Director
HR
Specialises in senior HR market, permanent & interim | £60k plus.

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