Welcome to People First Recruitment
Looking for your next job in London or across the UK?
At People First Recruitment, we're dedicated to helping you find the right role through our five specialist teams.
Each of our teams offers tailored expertise and jargon-free support in your field:
- Banking & Financial Services: Explore roles across front, middle, and back office functions. See Banking Jobs here
- Japanese Recruitment: Discover gaps for Japanese-speaking talent in London and UK-wide. See Japanese Jobs here
- Mandarin Recruitment: Find opportunities requiring Mandarin and Cantonese across sectors. See Mandarin Jobs here
- Multilingual Jobs: Perfect for bilingual candidates in languages like French, German, Arabic, Korean, and more. See Multilingual Jobs here
- Supply Chain & Logistics: From demand planning and procurement to logistics and operations roles. See Supply Chain Jobs here
A Different Candidate Experience
- Highly rated: 73% of our candidates describe our service as Superior or Vastly Superior to other agencies.
- People-First ethos: Our consultants are driven by a genuine desire to help you succeed—not just fill roles. With over 10 years’ average tenure, they bring stability and true human insight.
- Confidential and free: Your experience matters—we provide career guidance, market insight, and complete discretion, all free of charge.
What We Offer You
- Access to specialist jobs—from banking and language roles to logistics and supply chain positions.
- Flexible opportunities: permanent, fixed-term, interim, and temporary.
- Guidance whether you're new to the UK or building on existing experience.
- Personalised support: We take the time to get to know you and understand your goals and values.
- Expert preparation: From CV tips and interview coaching to helping you stand out in a changing job market.
How We Support You — Step by Step
- Understanding You
Our consultants connect with you (via phone or video) to learn your skills, ambitions, and preferences. - Job Matching
We match you to suitable roles and employers, offering insights into sector trends and compensation. - Supportive Guidance
You’ll receive CV optimisation, interview coaching, and clarity on the recruitment process. - Follow-through
We keep you updated at every stage, from application to offer. Your journey is as important to us as your success.
Helpful Resources for Jobseekers
- CV Tips & Templates
- Interview Preparation Guides
- Career Success Tips
- Temp Role FAQ
- Work Life Insights
- The Recruitment Process Explained
Frequently Asked by Candidates
Q: Which language roles do you recruit for?
A: All of them. Whether you speak Japanese, Mandarin, Arabic, German, or more—we place bilingual candidates in roles across banking, logistics, customer service, and beyond. Team Japan specialises in Japanese jobs, Team China focuses on Mandarin jobs, and also Cantonese, and Multilingual covers other Language jobs.
Q: Are there opportunities in supply chain & procurement?
A: Absolutely. Our Supply Chain team helps candidates find inventory, logistics, planning, and procurement roles in dynamic industries.
Q: And banking jobs?
A: Definitely! We have consultants in People First Banking that specialise in jobs in Banking and Finance in the UK.
Q: Is your guidance truly free?
A: Yes. Our support, from initial interviews to job offers, is completely free for candidates.
Q: Where are your clients?
A: We fill vacancies for clients in London, but also all across the UK and other countries in Europe, too.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
- Send Your CV → Register Now
- Browse Open Jobs → Search Vacancies
- Contact Your Specialist Team → Get in Touch