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C2 Recruitment is a leading independent consultancy recruiting at all levels, across the UK and Ireland, including London, Birmingham and Manchester.

What began with strong foundations in Retail and Hospitality has evolved into something much broader. While we continue to be trusted partners in the Retail and Hospitality sectors, we also work with businesses across a diverse range of industries – including Retail & Sales, Hospitality & Leisure, Charity & Non-Profit, HR and Talent Acquisition, Warehouse and Logistics, and Manufacturing & Engineering.

Our team isn’t just made up of recruiters – we’re former managers, operators and hiring leads who’ve built teams from the inside. That lived experience shapes everything we do.

Whether it’s a strategic senior hire or high-volume recruitment, our approach is always tailored, honest and focused on long-term results. That’s why so many businesses across the UK continue to partner with us – again and again.

We’re trusted by national brands and independent businesses alike because we focus on long-term fit, not just quick placements. From strategic hires to volume recruitment, we tailor every approach to the business in front of us – always with a focus on quality, honesty, and real results.


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Our Difference is our Difference!

​We’re not just recruiters – we’ve been on the other side of the table. Our team brings hands-on leadership experience, so we know what it takes to build strong teams and stronger businesses. That’s why companies across the UK trust us to deliver more than just CVs – they come to us for insight, instinct, and a service that actually delivers.

Whether you’re scaling up or refining your team, we work as an extension of your business – focused, honest, and driven to find the people who’ll make a real difference.

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Don't just take our word for it...

  • Nigel Davis

    ​"Working with the team at C2 Recruitment has been a genuinely refreshing experience. We've recently partnered with them to recruit two Area Managers, and the quality of service from start to finish has been exceptional.What really stood out was their consultative approach, they took the time to understand our organisation, our values, and exactly what we needed in the roles. This meant e...

  • Marc Yardley

    "​At Retail Asset Solutions, we've had the pleasure of partnering with C2 Recruitment for over a decade. Their service is not just reliable but consistently goes above and beyond our expectations. Whether we need Retail Management, Stock Auditors, Store Merchandisers or Warehouse personnel, C2 Recruitment delivers candidates who are not only skilled but also fit seamlessly into our team cu...

  • Oliver Rumford-Warr

    ​​"C2 Recruitment has been a trusted recruitment partner for Fuelcare for over five years, consistently delivering high-quality candidates across a range of roles, including Engineering, Finance, Marketing, and HR. Their deep understanding of our business, combined with their ability to find the right specialist talent, has been invaluable in helping us build strong teams.What sets C2 apart is ...

  • Richard Wayment

    ​"With great change underway at Garden House Hospice Trading, we’ve worked with Shane and his team at C2 Recruitment on several new roles across our business.Working with C2 has been pacey, professional and exceptional from start to present day. They took the time to really understand our culture, challenges and the calibre of candidates we needed – not just on paper, but in terms of values and...

  • Head of Retail Expansion

    C2 Recruitment have recently helped me with recruiting for a senior role in my team and they was so helpful and efficient. After months of searching for the right candidate through direct contact and recruitment, we asked Helen at C2 to step in and support. Communication was fab and we had a successful recruit within 3 weeks of agency appointment! I would definitely recommend C2!

  • HR Business Partner

    ​Helen is incredibly efficient and professional, she understands our business fully and always takes the time to listen and understand just what it is that we are looking for when filling a new role. Communication and level of detail are second to none. she cares more about the quality and needs of both candidates and employer and getting the right fit.

  • HR Manager

    C2 have genuine pride and enthusiasm when recruiting on our roles - it’s not simply about sending over a pile of CVs for people who may or may not be suitable for the role. They take interest in making sure they have the right experience, but most importantly making sure they are the right fit for our business. I have recruited a number of candidates through C2 Recruitment to date; for our Cas...

  • HR Business Partner

    "Helen provides a great service to our business. She has worked hard to understand our needs and has delivered us some excellent candidates. We are very happy with how she is supporting us and highly recommend her."

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What sets us apart?

  • We know your world – because we’ve worked in it. Our team has managed stores, built regional teams, and led recruitment from the inside.

  • We go deeper – no copy-paste shortlists. Every recommendation is based on detailed briefings, cultural alignment, and role fit.

  • We move fast – with a quality-first mindset. We’re agile, responsive, and experienced in high-volume hiring and senior search alike.

  • We build long-term partnerships – many of our clients have worked with us for over a decade. We become part of their team.

  • We don’t shy away from hard truths – if something needs rethinking, we’ll tell you. We’re here to get the best outcome, not just say yes.

We’re proud to work with both national brands and growing independents – and we treat every search like it matters, because it does. Whether you’re recruiting your next store manager, HR director, area manager, finance lead or warehouse team, we’ll help you find the right person, not just the available one.

Let’s talk about how we can support your next hire.

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Keep up to date with the latest and best news from the Retail, Hospitality and Charity World. Our Blogs provide you with interesting insights, hints and tips including career advice on working within these industries. Whilst our "Daily Industry News" feature brings you up to date with all the latest goings on in Retail, Hospitality and Leisure.