HR recruitment across the UK, with a personal touch.

Recruiting great HR talent for businesses of all shapes and sizes

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Latest jobs

Explore our current opportunities, and let us help you take the next step in your career journey.

HR Assistant

Are you interested in building on your year or so’s experience in HR? If so we...

Interim Payroll & Benefits Admin Project Lead

Fólk are partnering with a fast-paced PE backed international business in Leeds as they look to...

HR Advisor

Fólk is partnering with a boutique HR consultancy, based in easy commuting distance of North/East Leeds, North...

HR Manager

Fólk is partnering with a highly reputable and fast-paced retail SME to support in their search...

Employee Relations Consultant

Fólk recruitment are supporting a Professional Services organisation with the recruitment of an Employee Relations Consultant....

Senior HR Manager

Fólk recruitment are partnering with a leading FMCG organisation who are looking to appoint a Senior...

Head of HR

Fólk Recruitment has been asked to partner exclusively with a leading client who are looking to...

Learning & Development Manager

Fólk is delighted to be partnering with a market-leading FMCG client embarking on an exciting phase...

HR Operations Team Leader

Join a Growing Non-Profit in Central London! Fólk Recruitment is partnering with an amazing, inclusive, and...

Helen Easter

Neil Smith

Meet our

Jonathan Kirby

With over 60 years of combined experience, we know HR inside and out. For us, recruitment is more than just filling roles—it’s about putting people and relationships at the heart of everything we do.

Quite simply, we help our clients grow and thrive with the best HR talent

Our HR experience spans a broad range of specialist sectors, from owner-managed businesses and SMEs to scaling start-ups, publicly listed companies, private-equity backed firms, not-for-profit, and third sector organisations.

Our clients stories

“We needed to recruit a new People Director to replace a long-standing member of the team. One of our key requirements was to bring someone in with different experiences and background to the other members of the Exec team…”

Having spent time diligently understanding our requirements, Folk provided a number of super high-quality candidates, which meant we embarked on one of the most rewarding recruitment processes that we have ever had. This ultimately led us to making a first-class appointment!”

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Richard Hargraves

Managing Director

“I have worked with Folk for many years and they are exceptional recruiters, both individually and collectively. They have an excellent understanding of my skills and experience, the HR landscape and l have always been very well matched with the contracts they have placed me on…”

I would not hesitate in recommending Folk to anyone who is either looking for permanent or fractional HR resource or if you need assistance finding your next role or contract. They will never let you down.”

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Rachel Dixon

Interim HR Consultant

“I partner with the team at Fólk whenever I’m either hiring into my own People team or even searching for a new role myself because they operate with integrity and transparency and also because of the strength of their reputation and network in the HR and wider business community…”

During my recent appointment to the board at First Event, I had a superb candidate experience. They are knowledgeable, professional and client centric, as well as being a really fun team to work with.

All my interactions with Helen, Neil, and Jonathan are engaging and positive. They have never failed to deliver the outcomes I need, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone in my network.”

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Samantha Ambler

People Director

“I have partnered with Fólk on both sides of the fence – as an HR professional and to recruit into my own team. Neil and the team spend lots of time ensuring they understand you, what you want and need from your next career move and how you can achieve these goals. As a candidate, I had great help preparing for and being given insights into the business I was interviewing with, which allowed me to perform at my best on the day.

Likewise, you can also rely on them to find great talent when you engage with them on a role.”

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Laura Gawthorpe

Senior HR Business Partner

“I could not be more grateful to Helen for seeing potential in me and giving me the opportunity to step into my first HR role, despite not having an official “HR” role previously. She took time to get to know me and recognised the value of my transferable skills from an operational background into HR. She saw how my people management expertise would benefit HR to understand the business and align the function. That initial opportunity has been a springboard for my HR career, and I’ve since progressed into further HR roles where I’m continuing to grow and thrive. Her experience in recruitment and belief in people truly make her stand out as a recruiter.“

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Erin Scott

HR Business Partner

“Working in partnership with an agency that is close to the local job market and community was very important to us to align with our business values. It was an absolute pleasure to work with the team at Fólk as they were very honest & knowledgeable, and it was refreshing to work with amazing people who clearly put people at the heart of what they do.”

Claire Allcock

HR Director

“Neil placed me in a Senior HR role during lockdown in 2021 and was very professional and helpful during the interview process. He knew the business stakeholders well, and I could tell he was genuinely interested in securing the right person for the client and the right role for me, which I valued greatly. This ended up being the best role I’ve had in my career to date, so I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Neil (and Fólk) to other HR professionals.”

Emma Eustace

Senior HR Business Partner

“I can’t thank Neil from Fólk Recruitment enough for the outstanding support I received throughout my recent job search. From our very first conversation, Neil took the time to truly understand my career goals and aspirations. Neil’s proactive communication and personalised approach were incredibly reassuring. He went above and beyond to provide valuable insights and guidance every step of the way…”

Thanks to Neil’s expertise, I secured a role as a CPO that aligns perfectly with my background and career ambitions. I’d highly recommend Neil to anyone looking for professional and effective recruitment support. He truly made a significant impact on my job search journey!”

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Laura Pierce

Chief People Officer

“Neil always provides great insights on market trends and tailors his approach to the brief. He provides an objective sounding board and takes the time to really understand the culture and requirements of a role to ensure the match between candidates and the business is right.

He is hugely proactive, has a great network, and genuinely cares about delivering a great outcome for all involved in the hiring process!”

Helen Coyle

Reward Director

“I’ve used many recruitment firms, but Fólk have been the best by far for all of my HR recruitment.

They intuitively know the market and candidates so well that as soon as you explain what you are looking for, they already have an idea of who might be suitable…”

“I’ve used many recruitment firms, but Fólk have been the best by far for all of my HR recruitment.

They intuitively know the market and candidates so well that as soon as you explain what you are looking for, they already have an idea of who might be suitable. They work as true business partners, with a high support/high challenge approach, helping you refine what you are looking for to ensure the successful candidate hits the ground running, making an immediate business impact.”

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Katie Justin

Group People Director

“I had the pleasure of working with Helen recently when she helped me secure my new role in London, and I can honestly say that her professionalism, expertise, and genuine care stood out at every step of the process. Helen took the time to fully understand my career goals and personal aspirations fully, ensuring that the role she recommended was a perfect fit for both my skills and my long-term vision…”

Her communication was clear, timely, and thorough, providing valuable insights and guidance that made the entire recruitment process smooth and stress-free. I felt supported and informed every step of the way.

Helen brings a level of integrity and a personal touch that sets her apart in her field. If you are looking for someone who truly understands both the employer’s and candidate’s needs, I would highly recommend Helen without hesitation.”

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Zoey Iwuala

HR Business Partner

“I cannot recommend Folk highly enough. Jonathan and Helen have been incredibly supportive over the last few years, helping me not only secure my current role as Head of HR but also found an amazing People Administrator to join my team. Their service truly goes above and beyond – they take the time to listen, make you feel valued and ensure they understand your needs completely. Their dedication and expertise have been instrumental in helping me to build a strong HR function, but in addition, they have also helped me with my confidence and my belief in my own professional ability and for that, I am truly grateful.”

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Gemma Quinn

Head of HR

“It’s always been important for me to work with a supplier who aligns with our ethos and values as a business. I’ve always been impressed with the quality of the shortlists we’ve received, the communication throughout the process and how easy they are to deal with as a team. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone looking to recruit in the HR space.”

Martin Clark

People Director

“I met Helen at Fólk when I was previously looking for a role. A few years later, in my capacity as Head of HR at Dechra, we’d been struggling to hire an HR Business Partner for several months. Having tried to hire directly, as well as via one of our larger global recruitment suppliers, I contacted Helen to see if she could use her in-depth knowledge of the local HR market to help us find a suitable candidate. Sure enough, she did! We appointed a fabulous candidate who is still with us today. “

Louisa Trowbridge

HR Director

“I’ve known the team at Folk Recruitment for many years, however, I haven’t worked with them on a client basis before, based on an assumption that we needed a more local partner. However, having had challenges recruiting for HR Advisors in the past, I contacted Neil about a new vacancy in our team, wanting to try a different approach. From the offset, working with Neil has been extremely refreshing. He took the time to understand the dynamics of our company, considering this alongside his knowledge of our industry and how HR operates within construction. Most importantly, Neil also moved at pace, which I needed on this placement. He asked questions throughout to ensure he was shortlisting the right candidates. The result has been a fantastic Senior Advisor joining our team. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with Folk again and would wholeheartedly recommend them to others.”

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Kathryn Galtress

Group HR Director

“I have worked with Neil, Jonathan and Helen for years, both as a candidate and as a client. I enjoy working with them as they always bring a personal approach to the relationship, but also because they are honest, reliable, and exceptionally knowledgeable about the market. They listen and find candidates that are a strong match to our needs using their extensive experience…”

I’d highly recommend Folk Recruitment to anyone who wants to deal with great people who know their stuff.”

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Shelley Lawton

Head of Talent Acquisition

“Neil at Fólk truly listened to my job preferences and requirements, taking time to get to know me and my personality, ensuring the roles I was put forward for were the right fit for me. Neil is thorough and passionate about his work and knows his HR stuff. Fólk would always be my first port of call when looking for HR roles. First class Fólk!“

Nadine Murrell

HR Manager

“The team at Folk Recruitment were incredible in finding the right role for me and Neil truly listened to my needs and aspirations and took the time to understand my skills and matched me with a company that was a great fit. Neil kept me informed every step of the way, provided excellent interview preparation, and offered invaluable advice. From a candidate’s perspective, the whole process was seamless...“

My new role as Head of HR is exactly the kind of challenging and rewarding position I was looking for. I genuinely believe I wouldn’t have found this opportunity without Neil and the team at Folk Recruitment. I can wholeheartedly recommend them.“

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Ross Moss

Head of HR

HR recruitment across the UK, with a personal touch.

Recruiting great HR talent for businesses of all shapes and sizes

Latest jobs

HR Assistant

Interim Payroll & Benefits Admin Project Lead

HR Advisor

HR Manager

Employee Relations Consultant

Senior HR Manager

Head of HR

Learning & Development Manager

HR Operations Team Leader

Helen Easter

Neil Smith

Meet our

Jonathan Kirby

Quite simply, we help our clients grow and thrive with the best HR talent

Our clients stories

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Richard Hargraves

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Samantha Ambler

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Laura Gawthorpe

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Louisa Trowbridge

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