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Starting Off Apprenticeships and jobs for young people across the UK Our offices are based in the town centres of Kettering and Northampton.

Starting Off are a recruitment and training company, specialising in careers and apprenticeships in business related environments. Through our working relationships with many of the local area's major employers, hundreds of small and medium size companies and the local Learning & Skills Council, we aim to provide the best career opportunities for apprentices, trainees and graduates in Northamptonshire. Our recruitment work covers all types of jobs from engineering to office trainees. We deal mainly in permanent work or long term contracts. We do not deal with many short term temporary contracts that you might normally associate with an employment agency. Our training work covers all types of office skills from word processing and accounts through to audio transcription and administration. Our courses lead to OCR qualifications and are available with full time or day release attendance.

We have an exciting new opportunity for someone looking to launch their career in Finance!💚Our client is an award-winnin...
15/10/2026

We have an exciting new opportunity for someone looking to launch their career in Finance!💚

Our client is an award-winning estate and farming business in Northamptonshire, passionate about regenerative agriculture, environmental stewardship and working closely with the local community.

As an Accounts Apprentice, you’ll become part of the finance team, gaining valuable hands-on experience while supporting the wider business. From ensuring suppliers are paid on time to keeping financial records accurate and up to date, you’ll play an important role in helping the business run smoothly.✨

If you’re looking to build your skills, gain a recognised qualification and kick-start your career in Finance, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Register your interest with us today by sending your CV to [email protected]🎓

Happy ! Today we are celebrating Charlotte, our Recruitment Team leader here at Starting Off💼Charlotte recently placed ...
14/10/2026

Happy ! Today we are celebrating Charlotte, our Recruitment Team leader here at Starting Off💼

Charlotte recently placed Simran at igus as a Reception Administrative Associate, and we’re delighted to share her positive feedback!

Simran shared - “I had a really good experience with Starting Off/S.O. Permanent Recruitment during my job search. The process was smooth and fairly quick, and Charlotte was really helpful throughout. They regularly sent me roles they thought I’d be interested in and kept me updated as things progressed. They also checked in regularly to see how my search was going, which I really appreciated.”🧡

Charlotte offers tailored support to all of her candidates from finding suitable opportunities to interview preparation and regular updates! Well Done Charlotte 😊

If your looking for your next career opportunity, or need help finding the right person for your team get in touch with Charlotte today – Charlotte.Berridgestartingoff.co.uk 💫

Last Tuesday, Jordan our Business Development Manager had the pleasure of attending Year 10 Employability Day at The Dus...
13/10/2026

Last Tuesday, Jordan our Business Development Manager had the pleasure of attending Year 10 Employability Day at The Duston School🚀

Each student received a booklet covering CV writing, interviews, careers, confidence and workplace behaviour before sitting down with volunteers to discuss their next steps, ask questions about the world of work and learn more about the interview process.✨

It was great to have some really positive conversations with around 25 students, many of whom were already thinking seriously about their futures and the opportunities available to them. 🎓

Thank you to The Duston School for organising such a great event and giving students the opportunity to build their confidence and start thinking about their future careers.👍

Two weeks on from our Apprenticeship Celebration Event and we’re still on a high! ✨🚀We’ve loved looking back at all the ...
08/10/2026

Two weeks on from our Apprenticeship Celebration Event and we’re still on a high! ✨🚀

We’ve loved looking back at all the fantastic moments from the day and wanted to share a photo dump of our amazing apprentices and employers!📸

Thankyou for sharing this day with us💚

Happy ! Today, we’re celebrating Sophie, who has recently supported her Level 3 Business Administration apprentice, Isa...
07/10/2026

Happy ! Today, we’re celebrating Sophie, who has recently supported her Level 3 Business Administration apprentice, Isabella Kimbell from TechMan, through to completing her End-Point Assessment with a fantastic Distinction!🚀

Sophie shared: “As this was my first learner to complete the apprenticeship, it was a really proud moment to see all of the hard work come together. I particularly enjoyed supporting Bella through her mock assessments, helping her prepare for EPA and seeing her confidence grow throughout the process.”✨

A huge congratulations to Bella from Techman on this fantastic achievement, and well done to Sophie for supporting her throughout her journey.🎓

Throwback to last week’s Apprenticeship Celebration Event at Vulcan Works! ✨Here are some photos of the fantastic Starti...
01/10/2026

Throwback to last week’s Apprenticeship Celebration Event at Vulcan Works! ✨

Here are some photos of the fantastic Starting Off team throughout the day. It was lovely to welcome our employers and apprentices, celebrate everyone’s achievements and share such a special day with you all!📸

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day such a success. We hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did! 💫

Happy ! Today we’re celebrating Charlie, who recently joined the Starting Off team as a Trainee Assessor!🚀✨ Charlie has...
30/09/2026

Happy ! Today we’re celebrating Charlie, who recently joined the Starting Off team as a Trainee Assessor!🚀✨

Charlie has settled into the team brilliantly and is looking forward to supporting our ICT and Business Administration apprentices throughout their qualifications. We’re excited to see her grow in her new role and make a positive impact on our learners.💼

A big welcome to the team, Charlie! We’re so pleased to have you on board!🎓

We have some exciting news!🏆✨ Last week, Elliott Riddell, an Accounts Apprentice at Moore East Midlands, attended the Pe...
29/09/2026

We have some exciting news!🏆✨

Last week, Elliott Riddell, an Accounts Apprentice at Moore East Midlands, attended the Peterborough Apprenticeship Awards and received the ‘Highly Commended Award’.

This is a fantastic achievement and a brilliant recognition of all Elliott’s hard work and dedication throughout his apprenticeship.

The Starting Off team would like to send Elliott a huge congratulations!🎓

Our 2026 Runners-Up!🚀✨ Last week, at our Apprenticeship Celebration Event, Lacey and Maja were announced as runners up i...
29/09/2026

Our 2026 Runners-Up!🚀✨

Last week, at our Apprenticeship Celebration Event, Lacey and Maja were announced as runners up in the 2026 Apprentice of the Year awards!

Lacey works at Anstee & Co as a Business Administration Apprentice. Her nomination highlighted some fantastic achievements throughout her apprenticeship, including her contribution to a Christmas food bank and her excellent telephone manner.

Lacey’s Line Manager, Jane, shared:
“Lacey’s positive attitude and willingness to learn has made her a valued member of Anstee & Co.”

Maja works at Techman as an ICT Apprentice and completed her apprenticeship earlier this year with a Distinction!

Her nomination highlighted that ‘Maja has become a highly respected member of the team through her collaborative approach and positive attitude’.

These are fantastic achievements and a great example of the hard work and dedication shown by our apprentices.

A huge well done to you both, Lacey and Maja!❤️

Drum Roll Please... The winner of the Starting Off 2026 Apprentice of the Year Award went to …. Tom Drury from Total ...
28/09/2026

Drum Roll Please... The winner of the Starting Off 2026 Apprentice of the Year Award went to …. Tom Drury from Total Control Pro!💜✨

Tom is studying his Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketing Apprenticeship and is currently in the final stages of his End-Point Assessment.

Tom’s nomination highlights the fantastic impact he has made across the business, from attracting new clients and building their online presence to taking ownership of campaigns, blog content and social media.

His employer shared:
“Tom's impact has been felt across the business. He has drawn in more clients, built our online presence, and taken ownership of running all of our campaigns, blog content, and social media content, helping to build brand awareness for us.”

Tom has also made a valuable contribution to the culture of the office, supporting the team and helping to create a positive working environment.

Tom’s Assessor, Molly, also shared:
“I am incredibly proud of Tom and everything he has achieved throughout his apprenticeship. He is hard-working, creative and always puts his all into his work. This award is so well-deserved, and I am looking forward to continuing to support Tom through the final stages of his apprenticeship.”

A huge congratulations to Tom on this fantastic achievement and a big thank you to Total Control Pro for their nomination and wonderful feedback. Well done, Tom!🚀

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