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choosing a recruitment agency

Choosing a recruitment agency – Who Should I Use?

When employers find themselves in need of new Marketers, they’ll often seek out the services of a specialist recruitment agency….

How to calm your second interview jitters

You have made it to the second stage of the interview process – congratulations! By now, you have made an…

6 benefits of having a dog-friendly office

Dog-friendly offices are becoming increasingly popular, not only do they benefit employees but they can also have a positive effect…

9 tips for Marketers looking to create a winning LinkedIn profile

With over 810 million people using LinkedIn, it comes as no surprise that people are looking to upgrade their profile…

7 interview tips for the interviewer

Hosting multiple interviews can be an enlightening experience and marketing recruitment experts, Spotlight Recruitment, are here to make things easier!…

2022 – Create a job ad for impact

LinkedIn are currently advertising over 15 million roles, so job descriptions need to captivate and encourage talented, in-demand candidates. A…

New year, new role? How to land your dream marketing role in 2022.

January is a month of change and for many candidates, 2022 will be the year that they land their dream…

Top tips for hiring skilled Marketers as a small business

Marketing is a crucial element for any business focused on growth, audience and revenue. For small businesses in particular, it…

How to master an interview with the CEO

So, you have an interview with the CEO – congratulations! By this point, you have most likely spoken to (and…

5 ways to give your content more personality

Content marketing is one of the most effective ways to increase your engagement and boost your online following. Creating exciting…

Do I want a retail marketing job?

Like many other industries this year, the retail landscape has undergone a huge transformation following technological advancements and the Coronavirus…

6 tips for recruiting remotely

Remote working has increased by 80% over the past two decades and Covid has major changes in the way we…

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a month ago

Abigail & Nicola are absolutely amazing, a pleasure to deal with and they really looked after my interests. I wish all recruitment companies had half the professionalism and capability as these guys. I'd highly recommend them without hesitation.

a month ago

Great experience working Spotlight, thanks team!

2 months ago

I worked with both Angela and Nicola at Spotlight and have to say they were both wonderful! Very communicative, kind, and encouraging throughout the interview process. I'd definitely recommend Spotlight to those looking for their next role and have even passed Angela and Nicola's information on (at their OK) to a few friends.Thank you again!

Lucy McCalister

2 months ago

We used Spotlight for two roles, they gave us some excellent candidates and supported us through the whole process.

2 months ago

I’ve had a great experience with Spotlight Recruitment. They helped me secure multiple contracts and were consistently communicative throughout the entire process. From the initial application to the final placement, they’ve been attentive, professional, and always kept me informed. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for job opportunities!

5 months ago

I had an absolutely amazing experience on my journey to get a job in Oxford, thanks to Angela and the team. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a professional Job recruitment company.

7 months ago

Highly recommend Abi, Nicola and the team at Spotlight. They supported us in the recruitment of a Head of Marketing role. They were very supportive and attentive throughout the process and we found a great recruit as a result of their support.

9 months ago

Really recommend Abi at Spotlight - she's been absolutely amazing and made the process really easy and a lot less stressful!

Holly Swinburne

9 months ago

Abi was exceptionally good during my journey with Spotlight Recruitment and very professional. She was always around to speak to and gave me great advice! I wish her all the best in her career and would be more than happy to use spotlight recruitment in the future.

Katie Breadmore

9 months ago

Spotlight were amazing to work with. Abi was supportive, friendly and communicative throughout the whole process - definitely one of the best experiences I’ve had working with recruiters.

10 months ago

Cannot recommend Spotlight enough! From first contact with Nicola, she has been so helpful and reassuring when the hiring company were a bit long winded at getting back.. Very professional and friendly and has been a pleasure working with them to find my perfect job opportunity!

10 months ago

I had a great experience. Abi has been one of the best recruiters I have even worked with. Absolutely first class

11 months ago

Someone from the team messaged me about a role on LinkedIn, helped me secure the job. Nicola was amazing helped me to and sort out any queries I had and made me feel so comfortable throughout the whole process as well as checking in with me when I started. It’s been my first week so far and I’m so happy and grateful. An amazing service with truly kind and compassionate people who want the best for you. I was nervous going through the process but Nicola assured me throughout it. I can’t recommend this service enough! Amazing people work for this company and truly I’m so grateful to have worked with them to secure this role.

a year ago

Abi was super helpful and friendly! Never pushy and always had my best interests at heart I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

a year ago

My experience of Spotlight Recruitment has been incredibly positive from start to finish. Working with Abi has been an absolute pleasure and has by far been the most positive recruitment experience I’ve had to date. She has been incredibly kind and generous with her time, as well as being super responsive and quick to handle any changes. Would highly recommend Abi, and Spotlight, to anyone looking for a new role within the sector.

a year ago

After perusing the market for a few months, searching for current digital roles, I'm thrilled to have found the perfect digital marketing role and I couldn't have done it without the help from Abi at Spotlight Recruitment! Thank you so much for putting me forward for this opportunity and for all the support along the way. Here's to new adventures 🥂

a year ago

Applied for a role, and was immediately contacted by Spotlight! I was kept up to date along the whole process and am happy to share they helped me secure my new role! Both Georgie and Nicola were very professional and personable, and a pleasure to deal with! Thank you Spotlight - I would highly recommend!

Francesca Barry

a year ago

Had a fantastic experience with Millie and the team at Spotlight recruitment!

Hannah ‘Harper’ Dafforn

a year ago

Angela, Georgia, and Nicola were incredibly supportive and a pleasure to talk to. They helped me throughout the interviews and kept me up-to-date with the process. I'm delighted to have accepted a position as a marketing executive with a lovely company just a week after they reached out to me. Thanks so much!

a year ago

Abi and Georgia were both incredibly helpful and supportive throughout the process, always keeping me updated and informed. From first interview to receiving my offer and contacting references, Spotlight made it a smooth and easy experience!

Andrea E. Ramirez Armada

a year ago

Wonderful people to work with. They sent me relevant and accurate jobs, helped me book and prepare for the interviews and did it all seemlessly with my busy schedule. Millie and Gerogia are particularly lovely, can't recommend them enough.

a year ago

Abi and Georgia were excellent at every turn and an amazing support to me throughout the process! Thank you so much 😊

a year ago

Spotlight sent through some really strong candidates for a role I was advertising which led to us making an offer and filling the position. They were super fast, efficient and friendly throughout. Highly recommend.

a year ago

I had a great experience finding my new role with Spotlight Recruitment. Millie and Georgia were very friendly, communicative and helpful, guiding me through the recruitment process and ensuring that I was ready for each interview stage. Thanks again! 😊

Charles Whitmore

a year ago

After spending close to a year looking for a new writing job, finally the lovely people at Spotlight managed to help me nail a new role. Out of all the recruiters I've worked with this past year, these guys actually sounded like they cared, and it showed in their efforts. Regular updates, checking in, even hitting me up on my first day to wish me luck. Very good service, use these guys over all the other waster recruiters out there.

a year ago

Had such an overwhelmingly positive experience with the team - Abi and Georgia were incredibly supportive. I've used Spotlight as a recruiter for a number of years, and I've always left our engagement with a positive experience.

a year ago

Incredibly helpful and supportive team who keep you updated throughout interview processes and offer support as and when required. Happy to be flexible with how and when they communicate with you, making it a stress free experience. Lovely people to work with!

a year ago

I had a really great experience with Spotlight recruitment. Abi was so helpful from start to finish and helped me to secure a job! A huge thank you! :)

a year ago

I had a great experience with Spotlight recruitment. Abi was great from start to finish, she was extremely helpful and kind throughout the whole process and I secured the job. A huge thank you! :)

a year ago

It was a very enjoyable experience working with Angela and the team. Thank you for your support throughout the process!

a year ago

I had a very positive experience with Spotlight! Helpful and supportive staff who gave prompt updates and feedback. I really felt that they were in my corner during my job search!

a year ago

It was great to work with Millie and the team at Spotlight. Millie was proactive and really helpful and supported me in getting an incredible job offer from a great company!

a year ago

I had a really enjoyable experience with Spotlight in securing my new role! Angela and Georgia kept me updated every step of the process and were always checking in with me. They were really pleasant throughout and always happy to help. Couldn't recommend them enough!

a year ago

The team at Spotlight Recruitment were very helpful! They made the whole process very easy and hassle-free. Going through the whole process, both Abigail and Georgia were very supportive and working them both was a pleasure. I would highly recommend Spotlight Recruitment to anyone who is looking for a job as I have received such a great service and positive experience from them both. Thank you to both for helping me secure a new role.

Iveta Samsonova

a year ago

Abigail worked amazingly hard and with such perseverance - I would definitely recommend them to any business looking to hire thoughtfully and carefully. Thank you so much for helping me to find my new job.

2 years ago

Always great working with the team at Spotlight. They understand requirements clearly and are always quick to respond whatever the time of day/week. Thanks again and will no doubt be back in future.

2 years ago

Really great experience working with Millie and the team as a candidate.Quick response to my initial job application, lots of good advice throughout the interview process, and always happy to talk things through.Highly recommended for job seekers, will hopefully work with them again as a recruiter in the future.

2 years ago

The team were great! I landed a great role with their help and support. Angela and Nicola were responsive and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend

2 years ago

I would highly recommend Spotlight Recruitment.Very quick response to my job application within the Not-for-Profit sector and they kept me up to date with every stage of the process.I am just about to start a great new job, thanks to their fantastic services.I would highly recommend contacting Abi Aslett and Georgia Smith at Spotlight to all friends, who are considering a new Employer.

2 years ago

Amazing recruitment company, got the role I wanted with the support of amazing Georgia! I highly recommend :)

2 years ago

The Spotlight Recruitment Team have been absolutely wonderful - very efficient and supportive in my search for a new role. I can highly recommend.

2 years ago

Spotlight Recruitment customer service, attitude and approach to finding me a new role was second to none. I only have high praise for this recruitment agency, they was so helpful, thoughtful, kind and wanted the best for me and my career path.I worked with Samantha Jane Cliff & Abigail Aslett, and they were both knowledgeable about the industry and sent me great roles which fit what I was looking for.I will always recommend Samantha, Abigail and Spotlight Recruitment for anyone who wants to find work in the marketing, digital and communications sector.

2 years ago

Excellent service, every agent I spoke to was very helpful and I managed to get into the industry I always wanted!

2 years ago

It has been a pleasure working with Spotlight Recruitment, especially Abi. She has been very supportive throughout the process, obtained additional info and details and checked all the stages until the contract was signed. Would highly recommend them.

Christina Papadopoulou

2 years ago

Harriet Downing

2 years ago

Spotlight have helped us find numerous tricky roles in difficult markets. They spent time getting to know us as a company as well as understanding fully what candidates we were looking for. They also never gave up! The team worked amazingly hard and with such perseverance - I would definitely recommend them to any business looking to hire thoughtfully and carefully.

3 years ago

My experience with Spotlight was fantastic from the beginning and I could not recommend Sam any higher. From the initial application Sam was proactive and involved, giving great interview feedback. Upon receiving news that I had secured the role, Sam was equally as delighted as I was and keen to get the ball rolling.

Alasdair Bayman

3 years ago

Recently was appointed in a new marketing role through Spotlight and the level of service, care and communications with the team was amazing! Abi and all of the team are truly fantastic.