Your Trusted Recruiter for Leeds & West Yorkshire .

Big enough to deliver, small enough to care.

Our background

Building on her successful career working in national and independent recruitment agencies, Jo Holdsworth founded JHR in 2005 with a mission to keep people at the heart of hiring. Jo saw an opportunity to do things differently: offering Leeds businesses and jobseekers a more consultative and bespoke recruitment service.

Ever since, we’ve focused on what we know best: recruiting exceptional people for temporary assignments, permanent roles and management positions across business support and commercial areas .

Where We are Today

Fast forward to today, and we’ve grown into one of the most trusted recruitment agencies in Leeds, proudly supporting local employers in West Yorkshire. We aim to make every hire a success regardless of role type, from entry-level opportunities to senior appointments.

Our Recruitment Service Expertise

Our consultants each bring an average of 15 years’ industry expertise. Combined, that’s more than 100 years of recruitment experience you can utilise when you work with us.

While we respect the tried-and-tested foundations of how recruitment works, we also stay fresh and agile with new technologies and focusing on news ways to improve our process.

Most importantly, we treat you like a person, not a number. Our team is constantly learning and evolving to provide up-to-date guidance, tailored to support your hiring goals or career journey.

Values

Successful partnerships

Communication, cooperation and consultation are all crucial factors in bringing the best outcomes to our clients and candidates.

Honesty, Integrity & professionalism

When you work with our recruitment agency, you’ll always know exactly where you stand and always receive exceptional service.

Continuous improvement

The recruitment market and client/candidate needs are always changing, so we ensure we’re always on-trend and improving our offerings.

Collaborative engagement

We work as part of your extended team or your personal guide through the job search journey, always listening, always collaborating.

What we Recruit

Proudly based in Leeds, we’re a recruitment agency built on real relationships and a team that genuinely enjoys what we do. We love helping businesses build strong teams and supporting individuals in taking the next step towards their dream career.