Able Personnel

At Able Personnel, we are a nationwide recruitment consultancy with a strong reputation for placing talented individuals across the Work-based Learning, Education, College, Universities, Training, and Welfare to work sectors. Our market-leading expertise spans all levels of roles, from Lecturers and Student Enrolment Advisors to Talent Coaches, Tutors, IQAs, End Point Assessors, Trainers, and even Director and Board-level positions. We have built a strong client and candidate base in the commercial sector, and we also have divisions dedicated to recruiting for Administrative, Management, Customer Services/Contact Centre, Accountancy/Finance, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources, Legal, Procurement/Buying, Justice/Civil Service, and many other disciplines.

Our journey began in 2004, when our Managing Director, Julie Lawrence, started the business from a small office in Birmingham. With over 15 years of recruitment experience under her belt, Julie's vision was to create a consultancy that would focus on providing high-quality candidates by truly understanding the training market, culture, and needs of our clients. Our approach is unique, as we never adopt a one-size-fits-all approach. We believe in delivering effective recruitment solutions with clear communication to both our clients and candidates.

Over the years, our reputation and business have grown, largely due to the referrals we receive from satisfied clients and candidates. Our clients appreciate our dedication to understanding their needs and our ability to deliver excellent results, while our candidates value our expertise in the training and work-based learning sectors. Today, we work with some of the UK's leading training providers, with whom we have built long-standing relationships.

What Makes Us Different?

One of the key factors that sets us apart from other recruitment agencies is our unparalleled market knowledge. Our teams are comprised of knowledgeable industry specialists who have a deep understanding of the sectors we operate in. This expertise enables us to pinpoint the most suitable candidates for our clients' roles, ensuring that our placements are not only skill-based but also a great cultural fit.

We are also known for our flexible approach, which allows us to adapt to our clients' changing needs. Whether it's a sudden shortage of staff or an urgent requirement for a specific skillset, we can respond quickly and efficiently to provide the support our clients need.

Our unique candidate database is another major asset. We have built a vast pool of talented individuals who have been carefully vetted and screened, ensuring that we can provide our clients with a constant stream of high-calibre candidates.

What Our Clients and Candidates Say About Us

Our clients and candidates have been kind enough to share their experiences with us, and we are proud to say that we have consistently received glowing reviews. One client, an Operations Manager at a major training provider, commented on the outstanding service we provide: "Julie and her team have always been a pleasure to deal with. They are fully aware of my requirements as a manager, and the candidates they send through have always been vetted before reaching me and have the right attributes for the role I am advertising."

Another client, a hiring manager at a leading training provider, echoed this sentiment: "Finding someone with the right skills and abilities is one thing, but finding someone who is the right fit is another, and Able Personnel has consistently been able to do just that. Julie and her team have a deep understanding of our team and our culture, which means that when they present us with a candidate, we know that they have been carefully considered for our business."