Not your everyday people

We’re smart, we’re fast and we put people first.

How are we different?

There are recruitment agencies, and then there’s us

Here at Strategic People, we bring over a decade of experience supporting professionals and institutions within higher education. We understand the unique challenges, priorities, and culture of universities and academic environments, placing your needs at the centre of everything we do to ensure a seamless and supportive recruitment experience.

We specialise exclusively in higher education recruitment across the UK. Our tailored solutions include permanent appointments, fixed-term contracts, interim placements,

and the provision of full project teams to support institutional change, digital transformation, research initiatives, and operational excellence.

Our commitment to long-term partnership is reflected in our 90% repeat business rate. We don’t simply maintain a database of contacts — we build and nurture lasting relationships with higher education professionals and institutions, grounded in trust, understanding, and shared goals.

Our Sectors

We specialise in Permanent & Contract placements within the core foundations of Higher & Further Education.

Student & Academic Systems

IT Operations

HE Professional Services

Digital Transformation

Estates

Academic Services

Business Intelligence

Human Resources

Finance

Our core values

Consultative Partner

Passionate

People first

Integrity

Meet our Director

Amy - Managing Director

Likes: Elvis Presley – The King!, Rugby League, Harry Potter films

Dislikes: Mince meat!, Negativity, Heights

Amy - Managing Associate

Likes: Socialising, Walks with Ziggy, Going to the Gym

Dislikes: Slow walkers, Delayed trains, Manchester weather

Pearse

Likes: Football (Manchester United), Tennis, Travelling, Irish history

Dislikes: Watching Manchester United (unfortunately), Spicy Foods

Laura - Finance Manager

Likes: Hugs from my children, Spring time flowers, A clear night sky

Dislikes: Winter, Interrupted sleep, Terrible drivers

James

Likes: Arsenal, Formula 1, The gym, My dog, Honey

Dislikes: Banana, Running, Going to bed after 10.30pm

Eleanor

Likes: Tequila, Hikes, Marmite

Dislikes: Cooking, loud chewers, people who don’t buy a round

Ziggy - Office Dog

Likes: Stealing our food, Zoomies in the office & being in the Monday morning meeting

Dislikes: Hoovers, Umbrellas and the Vets

Casey

Likes: Sushi, Music, Spontaneous trips
Dislikes: Vodka, Public Transport, Coconut Milk

Ella

Likes: Chocolate peanuts, music, and Welsh history.

Dislikes: Mess, crocodiles and rain.