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Work With Us

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.​​
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We achieved double Investors in People Platinum

​In 2024, we've worked hard on our people and wellbeing practices to achieve the esteemed Investors in People Platinum accreditation and the 'We Invest in Wellbeing' Platinum accreditation. That means we care about our people - a lot.

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​One of the UK's 'Best Places to Work'

In 2023 we were recognised by the Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work in the UK (Medium Business Size)

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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.

"The immense amount of support you get from your peers and senior colleagues, the benefits package and the positive environment make you excited to go into the office everyday."

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We put people first.

It's an exciting time for us. There's a lot going on so it's a chance to be part of our vision as we expand our reach and enter new markets. The work is interesting, diverse and even if you already have recruitment experience or know our markets, there is still plenty of room to develop your career. Guided by our views of passion, integrity and excellence, our culture is inclusive and we are looking for outstanding performers that thrive in a team environment where we are all working towards achieving our goals.​

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Investors in People Platinum.

In 2024, we are very proud to have achieved Investors in People Platinum status for the second time following our 2021 accreditation. We started working with the IIP early in our company journey. Our 'people first' approach is engrained into every aspect of our culture. Working with IIP practitioners and to the IIP framework helps us ensure that our policies, processes and organisation always have our colleagues at the core. 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.

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. There's no better time to join us and find out why.

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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.

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Award Winning L&D Programme

​Enjoy the best medical, dental and optical coverage money can buy. Available for all colleagues from your first day with us.

Get social - on us!

​Year round, paid for social events to celebrate our success, including a Christmas party, End of Quarter, Goodwood Races and company holiday!

Uncapped Commission Scheme

Money talks! Consultants benefit from an unrivalled, uncapped commission. Achievable goals agreed - we want you to win!

Gold plated healthcare

Enjoy the best medical, dental and optical care money can buy. Available for all colleagues from your first day with us.

25 days holiday​

​Generous holiday allowance, increasing by a day for each year you're with us so you can see the world or just sleep. Whatever makes you happy!

Flexible working​

We want you to work when and where you're most productive, whether you're an early bird or a night owl.

Big biller club

Aim high and join the best in the industry with our big biller club. Rewards include a luxury watch of choice such as a Rolex!

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Your best self​

We have a content, resilient team, able to be the best version of themselves through a supportive environment and a culture of positive wellbeing,

​Staff Stories

​Easy access

Getting to work shouldn't be hard. We're in the best location we could find. Free shuttle service from nearby stations + free parking!

Cameron de Wit - Consultant to Award Winner

Cameron won Global Recruiter's Temp Consultant of the Year Award in 2022, so we sat down with him to talk about his journey so far.

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Oliver Gooch - REC's Temporary Recruiter of the Year

Oliver discusses the early days of Carrington West, the rewards of hard work, and being REC's Temp Consultant of the Year 2022.

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​Blayne's Story

Director of Highways and Rail, Blayne explains why a career in recruitment can be so rewarding, and why Carrington West is the best place to do it.

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Lewis-Jay's Story

Lewis-Jay began his career in recruitment in 2023 when he joined Carrington West and hit the ground running.

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​Harriet's Story

Harriet joined us as a Associate Consultant in 2019, and progression came quickly for her. In 2023, she became a Lead Consultant and began the Leadership Development Program.​

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Nathan's Story

Before starting with Carrington West, Rail Consultant Nathan was a novice in his industry, but has since become an expert, gaining lots of great relationships in his sector.

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​Olivia's Story - Uni of Portsmouth

From cheerleading at the University of Portsmouth to Carrington West Consultant, Olivia Woods shares her journey so far.

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Ilya's Story - Uni of Portsmouth​

Principal Consultant, Ilya Donets, takes us from his University of Portsmouth football Team Captain days, to growing his career here with us.

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Luke's story - REC's Highly Commended Temporary Recruiter of the Year

Luke joined the business in the early days, and has just reached his 10 year anniversary with us! We sat down with him to discuss how the company has grown and changed over the years, and how his role progressed with it.

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Your Journey With Us

Our Top Career Advice Blogs

6 Ways to Instantly Improve Your LinkedIn Profile

Here are our 6 top tips to make an instant improvement to your profile and get hired.

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​How to Identify Your Strengths and Weaknesses

How to ace that one question it's guaranteed you'll be asked in an interview.

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Carrington West News

Visit our blogs page to see the latest
up-to-date news, highlights and career
advice.

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Learning & Development

Continuous learning and career development is the key to our employees' success.

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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Carrington West is committed to supporting the principle of equal opportunities.

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Health & Wellbeing

Looking after the mental and physical health of our colleagues is a top priority.

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Our Company Values

Our company values are important to us and define who we are, and the way we do business.

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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

Interested in kickstarting your career in recruitment? Click below to view our live jobs!
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Not sold yet? Here's a little taste of what life at Carrington West is like.