Our mission as a business is to transform lives and
businesses through a unique recruitment experience
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At Vanilla Recruitment we have a passion for helping people transform their lives and their businesses by delivering a unique recruitment service
This was true when we set up in 2005 and we still stand by this today. We are proud to be an independent recruitment agency. We work with you to help you achieve exactly what you want.
Our MD Eloise had been managing successful recruitment teams for many years when she realised that corporate recruitment had become less about the people and businesses involved, and more like a numbers game.
She was confident that there was a better way, so in 2005 she took the leap and created Vanilla Recruitment. Since then, Vanilla has grown organically year on year. From starting out offering only generalist office recruitment, to now having a unified team delivering unique recruitment solutions across our specialist disciplines: Marketing, Accountancy & Finance, HR, Office.

This page is about us, but our service is all about YOU!
“We pride ourselves on the quality of service we offer; developing strong relationships with candidates and clients. They too believe we are different to other recruitment firms.
Our people are at the centre of Vanilla’s values and it’s their passion to ‘get it right’ that gives us our unique recruitment service, our excellent customer retention rates, and our fantastic repeat business levels from clients and candidates.”
Eloise is always at the forefront of the business to ensure the values and ethics that were there when she started Vanilla, are still the motivating factor today. And testament to this, is that several of her very first clients are still recruiting with Vanilla today.
We are truly passionate about recruitment and the positive impact it can have on people’s lives and businesses.
Vanilla recruit predominantly across the East Midlands covering Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Rutland and the surrounding areas. Vanilla Recruitment Market Harborough is our HQ but some of our specialisms are UK wide, because of the niche business areas they work within.
We currently have 4 specialist recruitment teams working with jobs within: Marketing, Accountancy & Finance, HR, Office
So, if you are searching for your dream job or looking for great talent across any of our specialisms within the East Midlands, please fill in the form below and we’ll get back to you straight away.
We’d love to get to know you better, if you’d like to talk to us, please feel free to drop us an email at [email protected] or give us a call on 01858 898 058 and we can discuss your recruitment needs and help in any way we can.
The big picture – our mission, vision and values
The impact of your job on your life is huge. The majority of us spend more of our time at work than any other place. We also know how much time and money is invested in employees, and how a business is only as good as the people within it.
With this in mind, we sat down as a team and discussed our role as recruiters in great detail. What are the expectations and the unique wants and needs of the client, the business owner, the manager; or the candidate, the jobseeker and the person looking for work for a multitude of reasons absolutely unique to themselves.
Our mission, vision and values are the reason we do this and at the core of everything we do here at Vanilla. We want to work with people who share our values, so when you work with us these Vanilla values will form the basis of our hopefully long and successful partnership together.
Read Our Reviews
From the very start you were very professional supportive and helpful from registering, applying for the job, the interview process and continuing to provide on going support whilst in my temp to perm position.
You continued to check how I was getting on and speaking with my employer to receive updates on making my position permanent.
I have now successfully secured my permanent role.
Thank you for all of your help and support throughout I will happily be recommending you to others I know looking for employment!
Thank you
Selina Chauhan
Should I find myself looking for my next role I would certainly get in touch with Kate.
Kate’s dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence are truly commendable. She not only helped me secure a job but also went above and beyond to ensure a smooth transition. Her ability to understand my needs and match them with the right position was remarkable.
One specific instance stands out: Kate proactively connected me with relevant job openings, provided valuable insights, and guided me through the entire process. Her genuine interest in my success made all the difference.
In summary, Kate’s professionalism, integrity, and outstanding service make her an asset to any organization. I have no doubt that she will continue to excel and positively impact those she works with.
Even after helping me find something, the incredible service didn't stop, several follow ups to make sure everything was going well and a goodie bag with a congratulatory card which really was the icing on the cake.
Cannot speak highly enough of the help and service I received.
I'd hould recommend to anyone.
Jaimi went above and beyond from the first call received right through to after the interview process. Being at all times very approachable, friendly, supportive, and a professional recruiter who was getting the best out of me in preparing for the interview phase. It doesnt just stop therw.....I had the feeling I knew her for a long time and I had a friend beside me who understands my needs this is how comfortable she made me feel so I could open up and unleash to my fullest potential.
She`s great with people and I think shes an excellent role model. She impressed me so much that I advised her could become a LIFE COACH/MENTOR.
Thank you so much Jaimi!!!
Jaimini's dedication to her role is truly commendable. She goes above and beyond, taking the time to comprehensively prepare me for every facet of the application process. Whether it be before a crucial interview or in the aftermath, Jaimini remains a steadfast pillar of support. Her ability to provide guidance and insights is invaluable, making the entire experience seamless and empowering.
I wholeheartedly recommend Jaimini to anyone seeking a recruiter who not only excels in her role but also genuinely cares about the success and well-being of her candidates. In a professional landscape where such dedication is often rare, Jaimini's commitment to excellence truly sets her apart.
Thanks for everything Jaimini.
I have never received such high-class service during any recruitment exercise and would recommend Vanilla to anyone looking for a change. I certainly would not have considered such a massive life change as I have taken in this role without Vanilla there to help me along the way.
Thanks again !
It was also great to receive a card and a mug on my first day of work! It is the little things that keep us all happy. So thanks for that!!
Jodie came to visit the client where I was working and took time out to meet me - and brought me a gift! That was so touching.
I’ve only had really positive experiences with Jodie even when I was placed in a fixed term contract with an assignment she found for me. She kept in touch and made sure that everything was going smoothly and offered her help and expertise on a couple of HR issues I had. I never once felt like just a number on her books. I even received another set of gifts to say good luck with my new role! Everyone at the office was like ‘what kind of temp agency is this?!?!’ LOL
They’ve obviously never seen such a thing. I really appreciated how I’ve been treated as a temp worker as I know in the industry we’re neither here nor there for a lot of employers and often get treated that way, to speak frankly!
I would highly recommend using her at Vanilla recruitment to hopefully secure a new job they may have advertised.
I am very happy in my new role and it is very ideal for me, I have nothing negative to say about Jodie, I owe her a lot for finding me this opportunity & I’m very much looking forward to being taken on permanently by the company.
After having 1 interview, I secured the job and feel very excited about my new role! It is exactly what I have been looking for and the company has amazing values and great career opportunities!
I am really grateful to Jaimi for helping me to find this role and would highly recommend her to help in your job search.
If you are serious about changing job then look no further, ask for Jaimini she gets results! Very professional, down to earth individual who takes care to know you as a person and helps get the best results for you !
Jaimini is very hands on, she’s eager and results orientated. She’s the best at what she does and that shows. If there was a premier league for recruiters vanilla would be at the top and Jaimini would be star player.
Jaimini I can’t Thankyou again. Hopefully we don’t cross paths time anytime soon but if ever if feel the need to change my job up again without hesitation I will find you.
She had several jobs available and explained each one perfectly and definitely helped me understand what each job wanted and how my skillset would fit into each one.
she was through and her care and attention to detail during the whole process was first class.
Could not recommend this company enough to help you find the right next step for you.
So Thank You, Kate! Here’s to my new beginnings.
Thank you once again
Tom
Kept me up today with feed back with my interviews and offered advice.
Such a lovely person. (thank You Kate),
Kate has been so helpful throughout the process, arranging interviews, preparing me for the interviews and giving me so much more confidence in myself. I honestly don't think I would of got the job without her guidance. A truly lovely lady. Will definitely be recommending her to family and friends. Thanks for all of your help Kate x
Their professionalism, diligence and support allowed for the process of securing a new role to be smooth and painless. As such, I would happily recommend them to all.