Clients
A locally based experienced recruitment partner with a candidate database of over 29,000 local candidates
We support our clients who we perceive as “employers of choice” in the Channel Island market and provide them with access to our impressive database of 29,000 candidates grown over 25 years of repeat business and referrals.

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Candidate retention rate
Why employers work with us
Local expertise that helps you hire
Unlike non-local talent acquisition providers, we understand Jersey and Guernsey inside out: the licensing rules, the local market, and the candidates who can legitimately work here. Our knowledge and expertise ensures you secure only the very best, suitable talent for your business.
We only succeed when you do
Our whole approach is built around one thing: getting it right. That’s why we focus on quality over volume, and why our clients stay with us for years, not just one placement.
25 years of getting it right
Since 2002, we’ve built long-term relationships with employers across the Channel Islands, from blue-chip global organisations to local government. We know what “right fit” looks like, because we’ve been doing this for a long time.

The number that matters
%
of the candidates we place, stay!
That’s not luck, that’s 25 years of understanding what makes a good match, on both sides. When you hire through us , you’re not just filling a role, you’re building a team that stays.
How we work with you
Tell us what you need
Submit a vacancy, or give us a call. We’ll take the time to properly understand the role, the team, and what success looks like for you.
We find the right fit
We draw on our local network and our own live database, not job boards flooded with unqualified applicants, to find candidates who genuinely match what you’re looking for.
We stay with you
Our relationship doesn’t end at placement. We check in, we support the transition, and we’re here for whatever you need next.
You meet only quality candidates
No wasted interviews. Every candidate you meet has been properly matched to your role and vetted for fit, not just ticked off against a job spec.
What we can help you with
Permanent & fixed-term contract
Whether you’re hiring for the long term or need cover for a fixed period, you’ll get candidates matched properly the first time.
Technology & contractor services
If you’re driving AI adoption, change management, or a business transformation project, you’ll have access to specialist contractors who can hit the ground running.
What our clients say
Let’s talk about your next hire
Whatever role you’re looking to fill, we’re ready to help.
Telephone
Jersey: +44 1534 87544
Guernsey: +44 1481 736444
Jersey: consultants@1strecruit.co.uk
Guernsey: consultantsgsy@1strecruit.co.uk
Address
1st Recruitment Group
2nd Floor
Unity House
56 Halkett Place
St. Helier
Jersey JE2 4WG