Greater London Enterprise Awards 2026/ 8 “We’re a business built on people, purpose, and trust.” Hollborn Recruitment began as a freelance recruitment consultancy more than ten years ago. Since its inception, its team has dedicated itself to building lasting relationships and creating opportunities that benefit candidates and employers alike. The consultancy focused on providing a personalised recruitment service in those early years, working closely with both employers and job seekers to understand their needs and build trust. As the business grew, so did the team’s understanding of the various challenges people face throughout their career journey. Hollborn Recruitment recognised that many individuals needed more than just access to job vacancies, also requiring guidance, confidence, skills development, and ongoing support. Employers, too, were looking for recruitment partners who understood their business and could provide long-term workforce solutions rather than simply supplying candidates. In August 2023, Hollborn Recruitment was officially established, marking an important milestone in the team’s journey. Becoming a limited company allowed the consultancy to expand its services, strengthen its partnerships, and support a wider range of clients across recruitment, employability, education, and workforce development. Over the years, the team has expanded its services to include career advice, employability training, student consultancy, business partnerships, and guidance for individuals looking to study or work internationally. “Today, we continue to evolve by embracing new opportunities, adapting to changes in the labour market, and developing services that meet the changing needs of employers and job seekers alike,” Karthikeyan told us. “While recruitment remains at the heart of what we do, our mission goes beyond simply filling vacancies. We are passionate about helping people build successful careers while supporting employers to find the right talent and grow their business.” The recruitment industry has seen significant evolution in recent years. The market no longer centres on simply matching someone to a job vacancy; now, employers are looking for people with the right skills, attitude, and potential, while candidates are searching for employers who share their values and can offer genuine career progression. This means that recruitment has become much more about building long-term relationships and understanding what success looks like for both sides. In a crowded market, this is precisely where Hollborn Recruitment’s core strength lies. Its team takes the time to understand each candidate’s goals, challenges, and aspirations, as well as the culture, values, and long-term needs of every business it supports. This approach is driven by the consultancy’s core ethos that a person should never feel reduced to just another CV for vacancy, and should instead feel that they have embarked upon their employment journey with a partner they can trust. This support does not stop once a vacancy has been filled; Hollborn Recruitment helps candidates build confidence through CV advice, interview preparation, and career guidance, while also working closely with employers to understand their wider workforce needs. This enables the team to offer long-term support instead of a one-off recruitment service, delivering ongoing aftercare that is directly tailored to their specific wants and needs. “Every placement we make represents someone’s future. It could be a person taking the next step in their career, someone returning to work after a difficult period, or a business finding the individual who helps them grow.” “For us, recruitment is about changing lives, not just filling jobs,” said Karthikeyan. “Whether we’re helping someone take the next step in Hollborn Recruitment is a UK-based recruitment and employability company dedicated to connecting talented people with the right opportunities. Rather than setting out to simply fill vacancies, the consultancy is on a mission to create opportunities, build confidence, change lives, and make a positive impact that lasts long after a placement has been made. We heard more about this mission from Talent Acquisition Specialist Karthikeyan Pethuswamy below, as Hollborn Recruitment is named in the Greater London Enterprise Awards 2026. Best Recruitment & Employability Support Consultancy 2026
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