What's your passion? Ours is looking after our team.
As a Carrington West employee you will be given control of your career.
We will help you achieve the success you deserve and support every step of your journey with us.
Excellence in People Management
We work with Investors in People - a community interest company that helps companies to make work better, and put people first - to examine every step of our processes, and become the best possible place to work with their guidance and expertise. Investors in People's accreditations are internationally recognised, and we're proud to work alongside them consistently to drive continuous improvement in everything we do. Our mission is to provide the best possible workplace for everyone, and to help us be the best versions of ourselves both professionally and personally.
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We achieved double Investors in People Platinum.
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We won 'Best Culture' at the 2025 Investors in People Awards.
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We're one of the Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work'.
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Don't just take our word for it! Read what our employees say.
We're proud to offer a winning culture, alongside many amazing benefits to enhance our employee experience. You can hear what our fantastic team think below.
We put people first.
Investors in Diversity Silver
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UK Employer of the Year
In 2022 - we were awarded UK Employer of the Year (Platinum 50-249) by Investors in People. Then, in 2023 we received the Award for Reward and Recognition , followed by the Best Culture Award in 2025. There's no better time to join us and find out why.
Is this the right team for me?
More than anything, we want you to be happy here - so we want you to know what working at Carrington West is like.
In this video, our team shares what they value most about working here.
What makes Carrington West different?
There's a reason we're truly world-class and award-winning. And there's no silver bullet; it all comes down to making smart choices at every turn when it comes to working structures, inclusive policies and more; work that works for you.
Here are just a few of our brilliant offerings that you'll get access to when you join us.
 Award Winning L&D Programme |  Get social - on us! |  Uncapped Commission Scheme |
 Gold plated healthcare |  25 days holiday |  Flexible working |
 Big biller club |  Your best self |  Easy access |
To learn more about our benefits, you can read this case study which people management news site Employee Benefits created about us.
An Award-Winning Shared Services Team.
There aren't just recruitment roles on offer at Carrington West.
We have a shared services team consisting of over 30 talented individuals across finance, compliance, business support, HR and marketing, enabling our consultants to deliver world-class service to clients and candidates alike.
Learn about working in our finance team here.
From AAT to ACCA, we'll fund the qualifications that take your finance career further. Over 100 development opportunities every quarter, plus an award-winning culture that makes you actually want to come to work. Hear from our team to find out why this could be the best move you ever make.
View our finance careers page.
Life inside our compliance team.
This is the team that keeps our entire talent supply chain moving, championing and learning new legislation before anyone else. Work with cutting-edge technology, earn industry-recognised accreditations, and grow in a Sunday Times Top 10 Best Place to Work. Precise, proactive, and proud of getting it right? Find out why compliance at Carrington West is unlike anywhere else.
View our compliance careers page.
Staff Stories
Don't just take it from us. Our incredible employees have graciously given up their time to sit down with us and discuss their career journeys, what they enjoy about working for Carrington West, and the advice they'd share with anyone considering working with us.
Not sold yet? Here's what life is like when you join us.
CW Away Day - Brad Waldron at Fratton Park 2026
Wear it Green Day - Wellbeing Week 2026
Highways Team New Starter Lunch 2026
Town Planning Contract Team Photo 2026
Get a peek behind the scenes at Carrington West on our gallery page - here you can learn all about the myriad of events we put on for our people throughout the year; from pub quizzes to Glorious Goodwood!
Meet Weronika Lasocka, Talent Acquisition Lead at Carrington West.
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Your Journey With Us
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"Our goal is to create a culture and environment that enables everyone to be and do their best."
JAMES FERNANDES, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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2013 Shortlisted Best Newcomer - Global Recruiter Awards
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2013 Winner Best Start-Up - Business Excellence Awards
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2014 Finalist Best Small Business -Business Excellence Awards
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2014 Shortlisted Best Company to Work For (under 50 people) - IRP Awards
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2014 Shortlisted Best New Agency - Recruiter Awards
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2015 Shortlisted Best Company to Work For (under 50 people) - IRP Awards
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2016 Highly Commended - Best Temporary Consultant Blayne Cahill
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2016 Winner Best Company to Work For (under 50 people) - IRP Awards
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2017 Finalist Best Employer - Business Excellence Awards
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2017 Finalist Best Newcomer Ryan Williamson - IRP Awards
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2017 Shortlisted Best Company to Work For (under 50 people) - IRP Awards
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2017 Winner Best Temporary Consultant Blayne Cahill - IRP Awards
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2018 Finalist Best Company to Work For (under 50 people) - IRP Awards
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2018 No. 74 in the Recruiter HOT 100
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2018 Winner Best Medium/Large Business - Business News Awards
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2019 No. 72 in the Recruiter HOT 100
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2019 Shortlisted Best Newcomer Krishan Adams - IRP Award
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2019 Shortlisted Best Office Support - IRP Awards
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2019 Shortlisted Best Temporary Consultant Ilya Donets - IRP Award
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2019 Winner Best Company to Work For (under 50 people) - IRP Awards
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2019 Winner Employer of the Year - Business Excellence Awards
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2020 Shortlisted Best Engineering Recruitment Agency - Recruiter Awards
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2020 Shortlisted in Two Categories
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2020 Winner Best Learning & Development Programme (under 250)
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2021 - Highly Commended, Ryan Williamson
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2021 - Shortlisted in 2 Categories
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2021 - Shortlisted in 3 Categories
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2021 - Shortlisted in 4 Categories
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2021 Highly Commended Best Company to Work For (Over 50)
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2021 Highly Commended Temporary Recruiter of the Year - Ilya Donets
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2021 Ranked no. 78 in the top 100 recruitment agencies in the UK
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2021 Shortlisted in 3 Categories
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2021 Top 250 companies in the Solent
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2021 Winner Best Learning & Development Programme
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2022 Cameron De Wit - Temporary Consultant of the Year
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2022 Employee Engagement Award
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2022 Highly Commended - Best Company to Work for
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2022 In-House Training Award
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2022 Number 25 in the Recruiter Fast 50
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2022 Oliver Gooch - Temporary Consultant of the Year
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2022 Platinum Employer of the Year (50-249)
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2022 Shared Services Team of the Year
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2022 Shortlisted in 3 categories
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2022 Shortlisted in 3 categories
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2022 Shortlisted in 3 categories
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2022 Shortlisted in 5 Categories
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2022 Top 250 companies in the Solent
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2022 Winner Large Company of the Year
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2022 Winner Training Programme of the Year
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2023 Emily Christmas - HR Person of the Year
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2023 Highly Commended - Best Employer Brand
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2023 Highly Commended Oliver Gooch - Best Temporary Consultant
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2023 Liam Shea- Best Newcomer in Temporary Recruitment
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2023 Number 34 in the Fast 50 List
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2023 People Development Business Award
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2023 Shortlisted in 3 categories
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2023 Shortlisted in 4 categories
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2023 Shortlisted in 8 categories
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2023 Top 10 Places to Work UK (Medium)
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2023 Winner Reward and Recognition Award
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2024 Finalist Employer of the Year
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2024 Highly Commended Luke Clifford - Temporary Recruiter of the Year
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2024 Number 61 in the Hot 100 List
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2024 Top 250 companies in the Solent
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2025 Best Management Services Business (Medium)
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2025 Nominated in 3 Categories
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2025 Number 32 in the Fast 50 List
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2025 Top 10 Places to Work (Medium)
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Best Culture Award
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