C2 Retail Recruitment is a Retail recruitment agency with a difference

Our Difference

WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT

You’ve got options when it comes to recruitment partners – so here’s what sets us apart.

At C2 Recruitment, we don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. Whether you’re hiring for a single critical vacancy or scaling a department, we work as an extension of your team – with industry insight, commercial awareness and a serious focus on results.

We cover more than just retail, hospitality and charity. Our expertise spans multiple sectors, including:

  • Retail Operations

  • Hospitality & Leisure

  • Executive Search

  • Charity & Non-Profit

  • HR & Talent Acquisition

  • Luxury Retail

  • Supply Chain & Logistics

  • Finance

  • Sales & Account Management

  • Head Office Appointments

  • Marketing & eCommerce

  • Manufacturing & Engineering

It’s Not About Volume – It’s About Fit

We’re not here to flood you with CVs. We’re here to solve hiring problems. That means:

  • Knowing what good looks like in your sector – and what doesn’t

  • Having direct, honest conversations – not just saying what you want to hear

  • Asking the tough questions to get under the skin of the brief

  • Going beyond job titles to find people who will perform and stick

We care about retention as much as attraction – because a hire that leaves in 6 months is not a successful placement.

Consultancy That Actually Adds Value

You’ll get more than a shortlist. We bring:

  • Market insight and salary benchmarking

  • Employer brand feedback from candidates

  • Process advice to speed up time-to-hire

  • A genuine sounding board when internal challenges come up

And because our consultants have worked in the sectors they recruit for, they spot things others miss – and that saves time, money, and effort.

Built on Trust, Not Targets

We don’t work to internal KPIs. We work to client expectations. That’s why so many of our relationships are long-term, referral-led, and built on performance.

If you're tired of being just another brief in someone’s pipeline, give us a call. Let’s talk about what’s not working – and how we can make it better.

"C2 Recruitment is built on the belief that hiring should be sharper, more human, and always evolving. We're not here to follow recruitment trends - we're here to set the pace.

We bring together experience, innovation, and integrity to create real partnerships - with clients who want more than just CVs and candidates who expect more from their next move.

Driven by outcomes. Backed by tech. Powered by people."

Shane Hawkins
Founder, C2 Recruitment

To find out more about C2 Recruitment and our specialist divisions, please call 01743 770280 and speak to our team today. Or fill out our contact form below:

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