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Manchester, UK

The Recruitment Agency
Getting It Right First Time

Manchester-based recruitment for employers and candidates across Digital, Marketing, Sales, Office, Commercial, Rec2Rec and White Collar Construction roles. Sharp shortlists, straight advice, the right match.

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Manchester-Based Specialist Across 6 Sectors Permanent & Contract Secure CV Handling
The RFT Recruitment team in their Manchester office

Manchester Recruitment

Sharp, Sector-Focused Recruitment, Done
Right First Time.

RFT Recruitment connects ambitious employers with reliable, well-matched candidates across Manchester and the wider UK. We handle permanent and contract recruitment, and we work the way commercial teams actually need: fast, straight-talking and focused on the right shortlist rather than the longest one.

Whether you're scaling a team or planning your next career move, you get consultants who understand the roles, the salaries and the local market, and who stay involved from the first brief through to a confident placement.

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What We Recruit

The Sectors We Know Best.

These are the sectors we recruit for most often. We cover plenty of others too, so if your role isn't listed here, just ask.

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01

Digital & Marketing

Digital Marketing Executives, PPC Specialists, SEO Executives, Social Media Managers, Content Marketers and Marketing Managers. The people who drive demand, traffic and brand for growing businesses.
02

Office Support

Administrators, Office Managers, Receptionists, PAs, Executive Assistants and Customer Service Advisors. The dependable people who keep busy offices and operations teams running day to day.
03

Sales

Sales Executives, Business Development Managers, Account Managers, Telesales and Field Sales Executives. Revenue-focused hires for teams that need to win new business and grow existing accounts.
04

Commercial

Commercial Administrators, Account Coordinators, Procurement and Supply Chain Coordinators, Buyers and Commercial Managers. The commercial backbone behind smooth-running operations.
05

Rec2Rec

Trainee to Senior Recruitment Consultants, Principal Consultants, Billing Managers and Internal Recruiters. We help agencies and in-house teams hire the recruiters who bill and lead.
06

White Collar Construction

Quantity Surveyors, Assistant QSs, Project and Site Managers, Estimators, Planners and Contracts Managers. Built-environment professionals for contractors, consultancies and developers.

Why RFT

No Waffle. Just the Right People.

We run sharp, sector-specific teams and tell you straight what's realistic on salary, timeline and talent.

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Fast, Focused Shortlists

We build shortlists of candidates who genuinely fit the brief and are actively interested in the role. Every person on the list has been spoken to and assessed before their name reaches you.

Sector Understanding

Our consultants recruit within defined sectors, so they understand the roles, the realistic salaries and where the best candidates are working right now. You get relevant matches, not near-misses.

Commercial Advice

We advise on what salary attracts the right calibre, where the market is moving and what a strong offer looks like in your sector. That context means you hire confidently on the right terms.

Candidate Care

Every candidate is fully briefed ahead of interviews and kept updated at every stage of the process. Better preparation means stronger performance, fewer withdrawals and more confident starts.

Brief to Placement

One consultant manages your hire from the initial brief through to offer, acceptance and onboarding. No handoffs, no gaps in communication and one person accountable for the outcome.

Every Basis

We handle permanent appointments and contract placements across all six sectors, taking on everything from short-term cover to long-term senior hires as and when the need arises.

Live Now

Featured Roles.

A snapshot of what's live across our core sectors: permanent and contract. New roles added weekly.

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How It Works

A Clear Path, Both Ways.

Same standard whether you're hiring or job-hunting, you always know the next step.

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Common Questions

Answers, Before You Ask.

The things employers and candidates ask us most. If your question isn't here, just speak to RFT.

Your Next Great Hire.Your Next Great Move.

Share a few details and a consultant who knows your sector will be in touch the same day. No lengthy sign-up, no hard sell - just a straightforward conversation about what's possible.

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