Reed Recruitment Agency

UK's #1 Specialist Recruitment Company

★ 4.9 · 137 reviews Recruitment Agency Licensed

About

Reed is one of the UK's largest and oldest specialist recruitment agencies, founded in 1960 and covering 20+ industry sectors from finance to healthcare. The Aberdeen office, reviewed here, is staffed by named consultants (Jon, Megs, Callum) who receive consistent individual praise for proactive communication and candidate support. Beyond recruitment, Reed offers RPO, HR consultancy, employment screening, and professional training through Reed Learning.

What Clients Say

4.9/5 from 137 reviews at the Aberdeen branch; reviewers repeatedly name individual consultants by name (Jon Simpson, Megan Adams, Callum Campbell) and praise proactive communication, fast placement, and genuine career support.

Why Choose Them

  • Founded in 1960 — 60+ years of recruitment expertise
  • 20+ specialist industry sectors covered
  • Full-service offering: recruitment, RPO, HR consultancy, and L&D

Services

Permanent PlacementContract StaffingExecutive SearchRPOHR ConsultingEmployment ChecksLearning & DevelopmentPayroll

Industries Served

Banking & FinanceIT & TechnologyEngineering & ManufacturingHealthcareEducationLegalMarketing & PRPublic SectorConstructionHuman ResourcesSalesLogistics & WarehouseScientific & FMCGInsurance

Placement Levels

C-SuiteDirectorManagerProfessionalEntry

FAQ

Does Reed recruit for temporary as well as permanent roles?

Yes, Reed offers permanent, temporary, interim, and executive search recruitment across all sectors.

Can Reed handle large-scale or global hiring?

Yes, Reed offers RPO, permanent and contingent workforce solutions, and global recruitment services.

Do you offer services beyond recruitment?

Yes, including HR consultancy, employment checks, learning & development, professional qualifications, and apprenticeships.

Social Proof

Years In Business: 65