About us

Since its establishment in 2000, Huntress has been at the forefront of business support recruitment. We have built our reputation on experienced consultants who know their local markets.

We are driven by our passion to support clients and candidates across the UK for both local and national businesses alike.

Our purpose

Building better lives for all

We are dedicated to helping you reach your professional goals and create a better future for yourself.

Our vision

Be yourself, be fulfilled

Our company culture fosters a workplace where you can thrive and contribute to the success of the company by just being you.

Our mission

Your trusted recruitment partner

Our mission is to be your go-to recruitment partner. Supporting our clients' success and candidates' ambitions.

Our values

Teamwork
Ambition
Integrity
Inclusivity

Timeline

Our story

Over the past 20 years, we have opened new offices and expanded our markets including establishing our two specialist recruitment brands, Merrifield Consultants and Birchrose Associates.

October

October2000

Company formed - Head Office in Kingsway, London

April

April2001

Bracknell office opens

April

April2002

Leeds office opens

September

September2002

Maidstone office opens

April

April2004

Crawley office opens

2014

CEO Chris Leeson joins

November

November2017

Established Merrifield Consultants

September

September2019

Established Birchrose Associates

July

July2021

Fully remote team established

August

August2021

Hybrid working agreed across the company

October

October2021

Mental Health Champions and Wellbeing group formed

June

June2022

EDI group formed

August

August2023

Procurement & Supply Chain launch

Team

Meet the team

Chris Leeson

CEO

Claire Pierce

Managing Director

Avtar Kang

Finance Director

Henry Beck

Operations Director

Marie-Claire Bouchali

HR Director

Mark Kirby

Client Director

Maidstone

Jo Stoker

Manager

Leeds

Stephanie Wells

Manager

Maidstone

Natasha Wyatt

Manager

Bracknell

Ellis King

Manager - London IT & A&F

Kate Ellis

Manager

Brighton, Chelmsford, Harlow, Milton Keynes, Peterborough,

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