Recruitment, Evolved.

We’ve redefined hiring by combining data-driven insights, a culture-first approach, and recruitment that’s as personal as it is strategic.

Beyond Hiring, We Build Teams.

We don’t just fill roles - we transform hiring. Bespoke, expert led solutions designed to fit your business, culture, and ambitions.

Hiring isn’t just about skills - it’s about fit. We go further to understand your business and connect you with talent that truly belongs.

Retail Recruitment Specialists

C2 Recruitment is a leading Retail Recruitment consultancy recruiting at all levels, across the UK and Ireland, including London, Birmingham and Manchester.

Since 2008, we’ve partnered with national chains, global retailers and fast-growing independents to deliver senior hires, specialist talent and full retail recruitment support.

We recruit across stores, multi site operations and every head office function including Buying, Merchandising, Marketing, E Commerce, HR, Finance and Supply Chain. Alongside this, we also support hospitality operators, charity organisations and people teams with strategic and operational hires.

Our background across these sectors means we understand how they work and the level of talent needed to support long term performance. Whether you need a senior leader or a specialist head office role, we provide a search service built on insight, honesty and results.

If you are looking for a search partner with deep retail knowledge, market insight and a commitment to delivering results that last, we’re ready to help.

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Our Difference is our Difference!

We’re not just recruiters – we’ve been on the other side of the table. Our team brings hands-on leadership experience, so we know what it takes to build strong teams and stronger businesses. That’s why companies across the UK trust us to deliver more than just CVs – they come to us for insight, instinct, and a service that actually delivers.

Whether you’re scaling up or refining your team, we work as an extension of your business – focused, honest, and driven to find the people who’ll make a real difference.

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Don't just take our word for it...

"Working with the team at C2 Recruitment has been a genuinely refreshing experience. We've recently partnered with them to recruit two Area Managers, and the quality of service from start to finish has been exceptional.What really stood out was their consultative approach, they took the time to understand our organisation, our values, and exactly what we needed in the roles. This meant e...
C2 Recruitment have recently helped me with recruiting for a senior role in my team and they was so helpful and efficient. After months of searching for the right candidate through direct contact and recruitment, we asked Helen at C2 to step in and support. Communication was fab and we had a successful recruit within 3 weeks of agency appointment! I would definitely recommend C2!
"At Retail Asset Solutions, we've had the pleasure of partnering with C2 Recruitment for over a decade. Their service is not just reliable but consistently goes above and beyond our expectations. Whether we need Retail Management, Stock Auditors, Store Merchandisers or Warehouse personnel, C2 Recruitment delivers candidates who are not only skilled but also fit seamlessly into our team cu...
"C2 Recruitment has been a trusted recruitment partner for Fuelcare for over five years, consistently delivering high-quality candidates across a range of roles, including Engineering, Finance, Marketing, and HR. Their deep understanding of our business, combined with their ability to find the right specialist talent, has been invaluable in helping us build strong teams.What sets C2 apart is ...
“We’ve worked with C2 Recruitment since 2019, and the company have become a true extension of our team. What began as support for a key 'Director of Retail' appointment has evolved into a long standing partnership, with C2 successfully placing a number of key roles across the charity.C2 understands our organisation, our values, and the calibre of individuals we need. C2’s approach is always c...
"With great change underway at Garden House Hospice Trading, we’ve worked C2 Recruitment on several new roles across our business.Working with C2 has been pacey, professional and exceptional from start to present day. They took the time to really understand our culture, challenges and the calibre of candidates we needed – not just on paper, but in terms of values and long-term fit.What stood o...
C2 are incredibly efficient and professional, they understand our business fully and always takes the time to listen and understand just what it is that we are looking for when filling a new role. Communication and level of detail are second to none. They care more about the quality and needs of both candidates and employer and getting the right fit. Recommended!
C2 have genuine pride and enthusiasm when recruiting on our roles - it’s not simply about sending over a pile of CVs for people who may or may not be suitable for the role. They take interest in making sure they have the right experience, but most importantly making sure they are the right fit for our business. I have recruited a number of candidates through C2 Recruitment to date; for our Cas...
"Helen provides a great service to our business. She has worked hard to understand our needs and has delivered us some excellent candidates. We are very happy with how she is supporting us and highly recommend her."

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What sets us apart?

We know your world – because we’ve worked in it. Our team has managed stores, built regional teams, and led recruitment from the inside.
We go deeper – no copy-paste shortlists. Every recommendation is based on detailed briefings, cultural alignment, and role fit.
We move fast – with a quality-first mindset. We’re agile, responsive, and experienced in high-volume hiring and senior search alike.
We build long-term partnerships – many of our clients have worked with us for over a decade. We become part of their team.
We don’t shy away from hard truths – if something needs rethinking, we’ll tell you. We’re here to get the best outcome, not just say yes.

We’re proud to work with both national brands and growing independents – and we treat every search like it matters, because it does. Whether you’re recruiting your next store manager, HR director, area manager, finance lead or warehouse team, we’ll help you find the right person, not just the available one.

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Keep up to date with the latest and best news from the Retail, Hospitality and Charity World. Our Blogs provide you with interesting insights, hints and tips including career advice on working within these industries. Whilst our "Daily Industry News" feature brings you up to date with all the latest goings on in Retail, Hospitality and Leisure.