Business Details
Principal People are the leading Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality, Sustainability and CSR Recruitment organisation in the UK. We have an extensive range of vacancies with clients for candidates in a wide range of industry areas across the UK, Europe and Globally. We have placed exceptional candidates in HSEQ, CSR and Sustainability jobs since 1986.
Our enviable reputation in the industry and knowledge of our market provides solutions across the globe. We connect the world's best HSEQ, CSR and Sustainability talent with market leading, high performing organisations.
Our enviable reputation in the industry and knowledge of our market provides solutions across the globe. We connect the world's best HSEQ, CSR and Sustainability talent with market leading, high performing organisations.
Services
About Us
The leading Health, Safety, Environment, Quality, CSR and Sustainability Recruitment Organisation in the UK.
Our commitment is to deliver an unbeatable service to candidates and retain their loyalty for years and truly develop their careers, not just to place them in a job.
We are approachable, honest and hardworking.
For both our candidates and clients, we will work tirelessly to find the right match for both.
By applying these to our business, we create a foundation for long-standing relationships which are mutually beneficial for clients, candidates and ourselves.
Our commitment is to deliver an unbeatable service to candidates and retain their loyalty for years and truly develop their careers, not just to place them in a job.
We are approachable, honest and hardworking.
For both our candidates and clients, we will work tirelessly to find the right match for both.
By applying these to our business, we create a foundation for long-standing relationships which are mutually beneficial for clients, candidates and ourselves.
Looking for a job
Principal People are currently recruiting for a Customer Engagement Coordinator, to join our growing business.
This is a newly created opportunity for an individual with a passion for customer service, with significant opportunity to grow and expand your role in the future.
Absolutely no experience is necessary as full training will be provided.
Principal People are currently recruiting for a Recruitment Resourcing Partner, to join our growing business.
This is a newly created opportunity for an individual with a passion for people and customer service, with significant opportunity to grow and expand your role in the future.
This is a newly created opportunity for an individual with a passion for customer service, with significant opportunity to grow and expand your role in the future.
Absolutely no experience is necessary as full training will be provided.
Principal People are currently recruiting for a Recruitment Resourcing Partner, to join our growing business.
This is a newly created opportunity for an individual with a passion for people and customer service, with significant opportunity to grow and expand your role in the future.
Employers
Principal People sources and secures the very best talent across the HSEQ industry, with further specialism within Corporate Social Responsibility, Fire Safety and Sustainability.
As an ever-evolving industry sector, we live and breathe our specialist market areas and take pride in understanding the latest developments, technologies and thought leading ideas to stay ahead of the curve.
With our enviable reputation in the industry, our comprehensive understanding of the HSEQ landscape allows us to provide you with the best levels of service, thorough advice and consultancy guidance to ensure you make the correct and most appropriate hiring decisions.
As an ever-evolving industry sector, we live and breathe our specialist market areas and take pride in understanding the latest developments, technologies and thought leading ideas to stay ahead of the curve.
With our enviable reputation in the industry, our comprehensive understanding of the HSEQ landscape allows us to provide you with the best levels of service, thorough advice and consultancy guidance to ensure you make the correct and most appropriate hiring decisions.
Permanent Recruitment
Each year we place over 400 people in permanent positions, contributing to making the world sustainable and safe.
At Principal People we aim to find you the right person who will add value to your organisation for many years to come.
We have adopted many techniques in identifying exceptional candidates who are tailored to your organisation with relevant industry experience and qualifications.
A team dedicated to your sector who focus on placements within the same industry as your organisation.
A detailed qualification of the job description, candidate profiles, responsibilities, key achievements, technical skills and qualifications, character and profile fit for the ideal candidate.
At Principal People we aim to find you the right person who will add value to your organisation for many years to come.
We have adopted many techniques in identifying exceptional candidates who are tailored to your organisation with relevant industry experience and qualifications.
A team dedicated to your sector who focus on placements within the same industry as your organisation.
A detailed qualification of the job description, candidate profiles, responsibilities, key achievements, technical skills and qualifications, character and profile fit for the ideal candidate.
Contract and Interim
If you need a HSEQ specialist immediately, we have the right person within our network.
From over 30 years of experience within the market developing relationships with the highest calibre HSEQ and Sustainability practitioners, we can guarantee a fully qualified shortlist within 24 hours of accepting an assignment.
We regularly work urgently on jobs in situations where other HSEQ and generalist agencies have had an assignment for weeks and have not supplied a candidate which meets the client's specification, whereas, we find multiple excellent matches in as little as two hours.
From over 30 years of experience within the market developing relationships with the highest calibre HSEQ and Sustainability practitioners, we can guarantee a fully qualified shortlist within 24 hours of accepting an assignment.
We regularly work urgently on jobs in situations where other HSEQ and generalist agencies have had an assignment for weeks and have not supplied a candidate which meets the client's specification, whereas, we find multiple excellent matches in as little as two hours.
Executive Search
Principal People's Executive Search Team supports your recruitment needs within senior and niche appointments across Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality, CSR and Sustainability.
With a global network, we have the candidates and expertise to fulfil assignments across all locations and disciplines.
We have actively searched the globe's best leadership talent and thought leaders in Health, Safety, Environment, Quality, Sustainability and CSR for over 30 years and are keen to share these exceptional candidates with organisations that match their ambition and vision.
With a global network, we have the candidates and expertise to fulfil assignments across all locations and disciplines.
We have actively searched the globe's best leadership talent and thought leaders in Health, Safety, Environment, Quality, Sustainability and CSR for over 30 years and are keen to share these exceptional candidates with organisations that match their ambition and vision.
Testimonials
I worked with Principal People on sourcing a senior H&S manager on a 3 month recruitment project, so speed was of the essence.
This is a team process, and Shelby fitted seamlessly into it.
Great work completed to a successful conclusion, would be delighted to work with Principal People again.
I have always found Principal People have a very personal approach with regular contact to determine my ongoing needs.
Having dealt with Naz, I have found him to be very detail orientated around the brief allowing him to provide me with exceptional candidates.
This is a team process, and Shelby fitted seamlessly into it.
Great work completed to a successful conclusion, would be delighted to work with Principal People again.
I have always found Principal People have a very personal approach with regular contact to determine my ongoing needs.
Having dealt with Naz, I have found him to be very detail orientated around the brief allowing him to provide me with exceptional candidates.
Candidates
We are passionable about placing skilled individuals into their ideal role, whether that is now or in their future career.
Rather than just search for that better job, why not get really focused on a better career?
We are genuinely interested in building a long term relationship with you, by understanding your current and future needs and the challenges you wish to face.
Our Consultants knowledge of the HSEQ, CSR and Sustainability market allows us to provide trusted advice and guidance, only making credible introductions to the right organisations for you.
Rather than just search for that better job, why not get really focused on a better career?
We are genuinely interested in building a long term relationship with you, by understanding your current and future needs and the challenges you wish to face.
Our Consultants knowledge of the HSEQ, CSR and Sustainability market allows us to provide trusted advice and guidance, only making credible introductions to the right organisations for you.
Peer Networking
The Principal People Peer Network is designed to provide a platform for professional introductions between like-minded individuals who may face the same challenges, or have implemented exceptionally successful processes in order to overcome challenges they may have faced.
This concept allows HSEQ professionals to share ideas, successes and difficulties within an open, informal and non-competitive environment.
Whether you are seeking guidance on a particular challenge you are facing, or would be happy to provide mentorship to another HSEQ / CSR and Sustainability professional, Principal People will match you to an individual within our network whom we feel establishing a connection with, will be mutually beneficial to both parties.
This concept allows HSEQ professionals to share ideas, successes and difficulties within an open, informal and non-competitive environment.
Whether you are seeking guidance on a particular challenge you are facing, or would be happy to provide mentorship to another HSEQ / CSR and Sustainability professional, Principal People will match you to an individual within our network whom we feel establishing a connection with, will be mutually beneficial to both parties.
Candidate Testimonials
I would highly recommend Principal People within the QSHE recruitment field.
They were a major help for me and supplied me with an overwhelming amount of resources to guide me during the interview process.
They kept in contact throughout the process and also updated me very quickly on any changes during the stages.
I am thankful for their support and guidance and believe that the consultants provided a fantastic exceptional service on behalf of Principal People and would recommend to anybody.
I have had many calls from recruitment agencies with jobs that I would never be interested in, this was different.
They were a major help for me and supplied me with an overwhelming amount of resources to guide me during the interview process.
They kept in contact throughout the process and also updated me very quickly on any changes during the stages.
I am thankful for their support and guidance and believe that the consultants provided a fantastic exceptional service on behalf of Principal People and would recommend to anybody.
I have had many calls from recruitment agencies with jobs that I would never be interested in, this was different.
Referral Scheme
Every day, we partner with organisations across all sectors and at all levels from Graduate through to Global Directors.
If you know anyone within your market who you believe we can assist with their careers please let us know!
You can earn up to 250 by referring a professional who we then go on to place (who we havent been in contact with within the last 12 months).
You will receive your reward once the successful candidate has passed their probation period.
Principal People are the leading Health, Safety, Environment, Quality, CSR and Sustainability Recruitment Organisation in the UK.
If you know anyone within your market who you believe we can assist with their careers please let us know!
You can earn up to 250 by referring a professional who we then go on to place (who we havent been in contact with within the last 12 months).
You will receive your reward once the successful candidate has passed their probation period.
Principal People are the leading Health, Safety, Environment, Quality, CSR and Sustainability Recruitment Organisation in the UK.
Disciplines and Sectors
Most of the uncontrolled fires are caused by small objects such as cigarettes and candles.
Did you know?
The average work computer keyboard has 400 times more bacteria than the average toilet seat!
Renewable energy sources, like wind and solar power, now generate almost a third of the UK's electricity.
Europe and North Africa could run on 100% renewable energy by 2050!
60% of construction workplace accidents occur within the employee's first year on the job.
Principal People are the leading Health, Safety, Environment, Quality, CSR and Sustainability Recruitment Organisation in the UK.
Did you know?
The average work computer keyboard has 400 times more bacteria than the average toilet seat!
Renewable energy sources, like wind and solar power, now generate almost a third of the UK's electricity.
Europe and North Africa could run on 100% renewable energy by 2050!
60% of construction workplace accidents occur within the employee's first year on the job.
Principal People are the leading Health, Safety, Environment, Quality, CSR and Sustainability Recruitment Organisation in the UK.
Safety4Good
The purpose of Safety4Good is to raise the positive profile of the significant proactive and preventative work that Health & Safety professionals do to protect and serve their communities and colleagues.
In the past, the media and the public have negatively portrayed the Health and Safety profession.
This not a true reflection of the people who work every day with a passion to protect us and our quality of life.
Our mission is to change this misunderstanding.
Safety4Good was founded by our Managing Director, Simon Bliss and he, alongside Health and Safety Leaders and the support of the industry, have nurtured it from being just an idea to the great organisation that it is today.
In the past, the media and the public have negatively portrayed the Health and Safety profession.
This not a true reflection of the people who work every day with a passion to protect us and our quality of life.
Our mission is to change this misunderstanding.
Safety4Good was founded by our Managing Director, Simon Bliss and he, alongside Health and Safety Leaders and the support of the industry, have nurtured it from being just an idea to the great organisation that it is today.
A typical day as a Consultant at Principal People
09:00 - Analyse job boards (Such as CV Library / Monster), target client websites and social network sites to find out who is hiring - this is all in preparation for the Business Development session later on.
09:30 - Take a call from a client who has a requirement for a Health and Safety Manager based in London.
Book a meeting for tomorrow to truly understand the position and their culture (we are a quality focused business and like to meet all our clients and candidates face-to-face when and where possible).
09:30 - Take a call from a client who has a requirement for a Health and Safety Manager based in London.
Book a meeting for tomorrow to truly understand the position and their culture (we are a quality focused business and like to meet all our clients and candidates face-to-face when and where possible).
Our Benefits
The culture our team have nourished is the most important factor to the health of our business.
We are incredibly fortunate to have such a high performing, hardworking team who do everything they can to exceed our candidates and client's expectations.
Recruitment can be very tough and is a demanding job, therefore it is critical for us to give back to our team.
It is not just about your basic salary at Principal People, but also our industry leading commission structure which reaches up to 27.5%!
We are incredibly fortunate to have such a high performing, hardworking team who do everything they can to exceed our candidates and client's expectations.
Recruitment can be very tough and is a demanding job, therefore it is critical for us to give back to our team.
It is not just about your basic salary at Principal People, but also our industry leading commission structure which reaches up to 27.5%!
Career Development
Each of our Associate Consultants are fully supported when they integrate into our business.
We look for individuals with either sales experience, or a natural entrepreneurial spirit - managing and developing a recruitment desk is like running a mini business within a business.
To us, it is about enabling each individual to achieve their personal and professional goals.
When you join Principal People, you work with a dedicated Manager who makes it their business to ensure your success.
As a leadership team, it is vital for us to hand pick those who join us, as it is critical for us to be certain we can help you to be successful.
We look for individuals with either sales experience, or a natural entrepreneurial spirit - managing and developing a recruitment desk is like running a mini business within a business.
To us, it is about enabling each individual to achieve their personal and professional goals.
When you join Principal People, you work with a dedicated Manager who makes it their business to ensure your success.
As a leadership team, it is vital for us to hand pick those who join us, as it is critical for us to be certain we can help you to be successful.
Training Academy
The first 18 months of starting a new career in recruitment can be incredibly challenging.
We have developed a 12-week training academy for all of our new team, with hands on support continuing throughout your career with us, to ensure the best possible start for you.
We are campaigners for recruiting individuals with absolutely no recruitment experience and shaping them to be successful.
Our new team members develop into revenue generators within 3 months through both our training programme and the support of our leadership team.
We have developed a 12-week training academy for all of our new team, with hands on support continuing throughout your career with us, to ensure the best possible start for you.
We are campaigners for recruiting individuals with absolutely no recruitment experience and shaping them to be successful.
Our new team members develop into revenue generators within 3 months through both our training programme and the support of our leadership team.
