Vanilla Recruitment

Vanilla Recruitment Our unique recruitment experience transforms lives and businesses, taking the legwork out of finding the right fit. And we still stand by this today.

We recruit across office, HR, marketing and finance roles in the East Midlands and are proud to be recommended by 97% of our customers. Vanilla began in 2005 with a passion for helping people transform their lives and businesses by delivering a unique recruitment service. We're an independent recruitment agency, filling permanent and temporary, part and full-time roles across office, HR, marketing

and finance. Predominantly working the East Midlands, we cover Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Rutland and the surrounding areas. Our personal and thorough approach means we really get to know you and your needs to help you find the right fit. We support you throughout the whole recruitment process, and with a 97% customer recommendation rate, the quality of our service speaks for itself. Whether you're on the hunt for your dream job or looking for a competent, motivated candidate who’s culturally aligned with your team, we'd love to take the pressure off you with our time-efficient process. Talk to us today about how we can help.

📣 HR Professionals 📣

We offer free Huddles for the opportunity to learn, discuss and debate a wide range of HR topics with like-minded, talented professionals. Through a mix of real-time online and in-person events, we host engaging, expert speakers who provide practical advice for you to take back to your workplace. You can find out more by:

👀 Keeping an eye on our page to hear about our next Huddle
🙋‍♀️ Joining our Facebook Group alongside other forward-thinking HR professionals https://www.facebook.com/groups/HRHuddle
📧 Signing up to our e-mails www.vanillarecruitment.co.uk/vanilla-newsletter

🚀New Finance Manager Job Vacancy!🚀Are you a skilled Finance Manager looking for your next job in the East Midlands? We’r...
12/06/2026

🚀New Finance Manager Job Vacancy!🚀

Are you a skilled Finance Manager looking for your next job in the East Midlands? We’re supporting a growing business with an exciting finance leadership job vacancy offering real influence at board level.

💷 Salary up to £55,000
🏢 Office-based, Monday–Friday
🌟 Benefits include profit share, pension scheme & study support

From leading month-end processes to driving international financial planning, this role is perfect for someone with strong commercial acumen and manufacturing experience.

📩 Ready to take the next step in your career? Call 01858 898 058 or email [email protected] to apply or learn more.

☀️ Summer is just around the corner... but is your workforce ready?Annual leave calendars are filling up. Parents are ju...
11/06/2026

☀️ Summer is just around the corner... but is your workforce ready?

Annual leave calendars are filling up. Parents are juggling childcare. Students are looking for temporary work. And for many businesses, the busiest months of the year are about to begin.

The question is: do you know where the gaps are going to be?

Temporary staff aren't just a last-minute solution when someone calls in sick. The best temporary workers are often secured weeks in advance, helping businesses maintain productivity, customer service and team morale throughout the summer months.

Take a look at your holiday planner today. Are there periods where multiple team members are away at the same time? Could extra support help your permanent team avoid burnout?

If summer cover is on your radar, now is the perfect time to start the conversation.

🚀 New Account Director role – recruiting now! 🚀Looking for a marketing job where no two days are the same? We’re recruit...
09/06/2026

🚀 New Account Director role – recruiting now! 🚀

Looking for a marketing job where no two days are the same? We’re recruiting for a fantastic Account Director opportunity based on the Leicestershire/Northamptonshire border, working with an ambitious international team.

💼 Permanent, full-time (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm)
🏡 Hybrid working pattern
💰 £Competitive + global travel opportunities

From strategic planning to campaign delivery, this role offers real variety, autonomy and the chance to make a global impact.

Interested in this exciting job vacancy?
📞 Call 01858 898 058 or 📧 email [email protected] to learn more

08/06/2026

Just 2 days to go and this is your last chance to secure a place.

How often do you get the opportunity to observe a disciplinary hearing from the outside?

Most HR professionals and managers experience them in real life, with real consequences and pressure to get every decision right. Rarely do you get the chance to step back, observe the process unfold and learn from it.

At HR Huddle LIVE, you'll watch a mock disciplinary hearing play out from start to finish, gaining valuable insights into decision-making, process, potential pitfalls and best practice.

You'll also hear the latest Employment Law updates from Keeley Baigent.

📅 Wednesday 10th June
📍 Market Harborough Building Society

Whether you're an HR professional, people manager or business leader, you'll leave with practical knowledge you can put into practice immediately.

🎟️ Places are limited and booking closes soon:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hrhuddle-live-mock-disciplinary-hearing-tickets-1987781923242

A fantastic evening at the quiz night hosted by Rothera Bray LLP and Market Harborough Building Society – thank you both...
05/06/2026

A fantastic evening at the quiz night hosted by Rothera Bray LLP and Market Harborough Building Society – thank you both for a brilliant event!

We're very proud that Team Vanilla came joint third, but more importantly, we had a great time while helping to raise money for the Leicester South Foodbank. A wonderful cause and a great community effort all round.

Already looking forward to the next one!

✨ New Job Vacancy: Account Manager – Nottinghamshire ✨We’re recruiting for a fantastic Account Manager job with a well-e...
05/06/2026

✨ New Job Vacancy: Account Manager – Nottinghamshire ✨

We’re recruiting for a fantastic Account Manager job with a well-established retail display business working with leading FMCG brands.

💼 Circa £55,000 + annual salary review
🎯 Discretionary profit-related bonus
🕒 Monday–Thursday 8:30–5:00, Friday early finish
🚗 Hybrid working - 1 day WFH, 1 day per week on-site with clients + free parking

If you’re experienced in account management within retail/POS and love working with clients and creative teams, we’d love to hear from you.

📞 Call 01858 898 058 or 📧 email [email protected] to find out more.

🎉 Happy 12th Anniversary, Sarah! 🎉Today we're celebrating 12 fantastic years of Vanilla Recruitment with Sarah Gough.As ...
04/06/2026

🎉 Happy 12th Anniversary, Sarah! 🎉

Today we're celebrating 12 fantastic years of Vanilla Recruitment with Sarah Gough.

As our Candidate Experience Manager, Sarah plays a vital role in ensuring every candidate who comes into contact with Vanilla Recruitment receives an exceptional experience. Her genuine care for people, attention to detail and commitment to providing outstanding support have made a lasting impact on countless candidates over the years.

Thank you, Sarah, for your dedication, professionalism and the positive difference you make.

03/06/2026

Just 1 week to go...

Most HR professionals only experience disciplinaries when they're in the middle of one.

The challenge? It's hard to step back, spot potential pitfalls and learn from the process when you're under pressure to get it right.

That's exactly why we're bringing a mock disciplinary hearing to life at HR Huddle LIVE.

You'll get a front-row seat to the entire process, seeing how decisions are made, where mistakes can happen, and what best practice really looks like in action.

📅 Wednesday 10th June, 8:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Market Harborough Building Society

Plus, an essential Employment Law update from Keeley Baigent.

If you've ever wondered, "Would I have handled that differently?" this is the event for you.

🎟️ Limited tickets remain:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hrhuddle-live-mock-disciplinary-hearing-tickets-1987781923242

27/05/2026

2 weeks to go to see a mock disciplinary play out live

Disciplinaries are a key part of the HR role, but many are only experienced in the moment, when there’s pressure to get it right.

At the next HR Huddle LIVE, you’ll see a mock disciplinary unfold in real time, giving you the chance to step back and understand what works and what doesn’t.

📅 Wednesday 10th June, 8:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Market Harborough Building Society

You’ll:
• Watch the full process play out
• See how decisions are made under pressure
• Understand what good, and risky, practice looks like
• Ask questions and challenge thinking as it happens

Plus, a practical Employment Law update from Keeley Baigent.

If you’re looking to handle disciplinaries with more confidence and clarity, it’s well worth attending.

LIMITED TICKETS - secure your FREE place now:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hrhuddle-live-mock-disciplinary-hearing-tickets-1987781923242

25/05/2026

It rarely starts with a formal complaint.

It starts with uncertainty.
A comment.
A situation no one feels fully equipped to handle.

And suddenly, HR is expected to have all the answers.

The reality? Most training doesn’t prepare people for what actually happens in the workplace.

So in partnership with ksabLAW, we built something different.

A practical sexual harassment training package designed to help HR teams, managers and employees understand what to do, not just what the law says.

✔️ Straightforward, easy-to-follow content
✔️ Clear separation of guidance and legal context
✔️ Built by employment law experts
✔️ Ready to use, adapt and roll out

Because confidence in these moments matters.

Explore the full package:
https://www.hrhuddle.co.uk/shop/p/staff-training-package-sexual-harassment

Address

42 Coventry Road
Market Harborough
LE169BZ

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441858898058

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