Active Recruitment Reviews 172

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What sets Active Recruitment apart is their transparency. There's no small print or any nasty surprises. When dealing with Ryan, you get complete honesty and when they don't have a suitable candidat... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Active Recruitment and Ryan have helped recruit in my two most recent schools. Their biggest strength in the honesty in the assessment of a potential candidate. Tif they think its risky - they will s... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Active recruitment is a good and honest agency to work with. They try and find jobs as quickly as they can possibly be and as they come up in the market. The payment process is really good whereby wor... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Active Recruitment has always been my “first choice” & “go to” Agency when recruiting either short or long term staff. They not only have excellent terms & conditions, but moreover it is the complete... See more

Company details

  1. Recruitment Service
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Recruiter
  4. Talent Agency
  5. Temp Agency

Written by the company

Active Recruitment UK Ltd is a specialist staffing partner supporting schools, care providers, and organisations across the UK. We provide high-quality, fully vetted professionals who make a genuine difference from day one. With over a decade of experience in education and support services, we understand that successful placements go beyond CVs. It’s about people, reliability, and the right fit. That’s why we take a consultative, relationship-led approach, working closely with every client to ensure each placement aligns with their environment, values, and needs. We supply a wide range of professionals including Teachers, SEN Specialists, Learning Support Assistants, Behaviour Mentors, Care and Residential Staff, as well as Admin, Technical, and Facilities personnel. Every candidate is carefully vetted to the highest safeguarding standards, including enhanced DBS checks, references, right to work, and full compliance screening, giving our clients complete peace of mind. Known for our honesty, responsiveness, and strong local networks, we pride ourselves on delivering a service that feels personal, reliable, and consistent. Whether supporting a last-minute or long-term staffing requirements, we’re here to make the process smooth, transparent, and effective. At Active Recruitment UK Ltd, we don’t just fill role, we build trusted partnerships that last.


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4.7

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

172 reviews

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

"Good start, disappointing follow-up"

I had a great experience with this agency initially. Scott, my recruiter, did an excellent job finding me the perfect job, close to home, and I was hired directly on a permanent contract—so far, so good.
However, things took a turn when I referred a friend. I was told I’d receive a £200 referral bonus, as advertised on their website. Instead, I only received £125 with no explanation. I tried contacting them about the discrepancy, but they stopped responding to my emails.
It’s a shame because their service started out so well, but the lack of transparency and follow-through on their referral promise left me feeling disappointed. I expected better communication and accountability.

6 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having been made redundant at the end…

Having been made redundant at the end of May, Sasha worked really hard to find me a new position asap. Working with Sasha and a local company, I quickly had interviews and was re-employed by the 3rd week of June. Without Sasha’s support this would have not been possible. Thank you very much for all your hard work and very happy and pleasant approach for getting me this job.

28 June 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very supportive

David was really helpful in supporting me find a role that worked alongside my freelance contracts. He was really swift to respond to my queries and helpful at all times.

10 June 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

David at Active was great

Working with David at Active Recruitment has been great. The process was swift and their communication was great. They helped me find a job that I am extremely happy with and the whole process has been easy.

3 June 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was found a new role within a few…

I was found a new role within a few days of registering with Active Recruitment. Overall it was a quick and easy experience with particular thanks to Lucy during the registration process. My consultant Jassel was a pleasure to speak with and was quick to answer my queries. He found me a perfect role working in a school that I am very happy with! Many thanks to everyone at Active Recruitment.

24 April 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional

David was really helpful with finding me a job, really professional and understanding. Highly recommended

24 April 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional, helpful and reliable

I recently started working with Active for a month now and I’m beyond grateful that I have found an agency that supports me and understands me they are very compassionate and helpful regardless of your situation. Scott has been amazing- he has been very understanding of my situation and takes the time to get to know you as a person, or even helping you with any concerns that you have, which I find refreshing. I would definitely recommend active to anyone that is looking for a job within the education sector.

6 March 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you

I spoke with Dave and he was very helpful, secured a job and overall was just a joy to speak with. Highly recommend.

10 April 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I registered with Active Recruitment…

I registered with Active Recruitment who were extremely professional, knowledgable and pro-active in finding me an amazing opportunity. I would highly recommend reaching out to Active Recruitment if you are seeking a role in Education. My consultant David was a pleasure to work with, always contactable and very professional. I would highly recommend!

23 January 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My providers were amazing

My providers were amazing. I am very thankful that this company helped me as much as they did. I am fortunate enough to have been helped by Scott and Lucy, if i didn’t have them help me, i wouldn’t be in the position i am in now. I was struggling to get into working, but due to them i’m now in a job i’m happy with and am being paid well. Thankyou for helping me, i strongly recommend this company and my recruiters.

23 April 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thankyou 5 stars.

David was a pleasure to talk to, helped me find a job and I can’t thank him enough. Thank you so much.

24 January 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 stars

If you want to jumpstart your career, I strongly encourage considering active recruitment as a viable option. I was fortunate enough to work with David, who offered consistent support and guidance throughout the process. Thanks to his help, I received a job offer in just a week. I had a great experience with their service and would highly recommend their team leadership.

22 April 2024
Unprompted review

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