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Connecting the best HSEQ talent with leading employers since 1986.

  • 35+

    Years in business

  • 10,000+

    Candidates placed

  • 3500+

    Clients worked with

  • 96%

    Satisfaction rate

It's all about people

Principal People is a leading Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality, Sustainability and CSR Recruitment organisation in the UK. Crafting long-term relationships is what we’re good at, and as the name suggests, we’re all about people.

For over 35 years, we’ve been at the forefront of the safety industry, connecting exceptional talent with great businesses.

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Where we specialise

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Health and Safety

Recruit Health and Safety professionals with confidence by partnering with an agency backed by 40 years of expertise in the industry.

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Environment, Sustainability & CSR

Our commitment is to work with great organisations that share our vision for a more environmentally sustainable world.

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Quality Assurance

Be assured we have the capability to hire the best quality assurance professional tailored to your business needs.

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Real people, real experiences

  • Working with Principal People has been such an easy process, mainly because Lauren Alsop-Elsmore was super helpful, going above and beyond. From each step in the application process, to securing the role and beyond Lauren has always been a phone call or an email away, with guidance shared on each part of the process. I would 100% recommend Principal People and Lauren!
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  • I was recently made redundant and Principal People came to the rescue. Dominic Barnard and Waldo Grobler reached out to me and put me forward for two Health and Safety Advisor roles. Dominic and Waldo were very helpful and supportive during the interview process and were both really good at providing feedback from their clients following both interviews. These aren't people who are just trying to put bums on seats, these are people who really care and strive to find the right roles for the right people. I'm happy to share that I have landed my second job role through Dominic Barnard at Principal People and it's all thanks to the support and guidance from this fantastic team. Dominic and Waldo, thank you both for everything you've done for me. It means a lot to me and my family. I would give you both ten stars if I could. I would also like to extend my gratitude to Michael McPhilemy, George and Elliott who supported me while Dominic was on annual leave. You guys are all a fantastic bunch of people.
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  • My experience with Principal People was second to none. They were very thorough, understanding, and informative. I believe their drive and determination secured me my role. Although I’m happy in my new position, I wouldn’t hesitate to use Principal People in the future. Thanks, I owe you one!
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  • Absolutely couldn't ask for anything more. Special thank you to Freya and Shelby who helped me through the whole process which was simple from start to finish. 100% real support and help from the start and they were always there for questions and help. Thank you again I got my dream job all because of you.
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  • I cannot express my gratitude enough to Principle People - Recruitment Specialists for their invaluable assistance in finding a job that I truly enjoy. A special thank you goes to Waldo Grobler, whose assistance, support, and guidance have been beyond commendable. The professionalism displayed from the beginning and throughout the entire recruitment process was outstanding. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Keep up the excellent work!
    Five yellow stars in a vertical line
  • Principal People provided me with great amount of help and support. I am now in a job I really love.
    Five yellow stars in a vertical line
Working with Principal People has been such an easy process, mainly because Lauren Alsop-Elsmore was super helpful, going above and beyond. From each step in the application process, to securing the role and beyond Lauren has always been a phone call or an email away, with guidance shared on each part of the process. I would 100% recommend Principal People and Lauren!
I was recently made redundant and Principal People came to the rescue. Dominic Barnard and Waldo Grobler reached out to me and put me forward for two Health and Safety Advisor roles. Dominic and Waldo were very helpful and supportive during the interview process and were both really good at providing feedback from their clients following both interviews. These aren't people who are just trying to put bums on seats, these are people who really care and strive to find the right roles for the right people. I'm happy to share that I have landed my second job role through Dominic Barnard at Principal People and it's all thanks to the support and guidance from this fantastic team. Dominic and Waldo, thank you both for everything you've done for me. It means a lot to me and my family. I would give you both ten stars if I could. I would also like to extend my gratitude to Michael McPhilemy, George and Elliott who supported me while Dominic was on annual leave. You guys are all a fantastic bunch of people.
My experience with Principal People was second to none. They were very thorough, understanding, and informative. I believe their drive and determination secured me my role. Although I’m happy in my new position, I wouldn’t hesitate to use Principal People in the future. Thanks, I owe you one!
Absolutely couldn't ask for anything more. Special thank you to Freya and Shelby who helped me through the whole process which was simple from start to finish. 100% real support and help from the start and they were always there for questions and help. Thank you again I got my dream job all because of you.
I cannot express my gratitude enough to Principle People - Recruitment Specialists for their invaluable assistance in finding a job that I truly enjoy. A special thank you goes to Waldo Grobler, whose assistance, support, and guidance have been beyond commendable. The professionalism displayed from the beginning and throughout the entire recruitment process was outstanding. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Keep up the excellent work!
Principal People provided me with great amount of help and support. I am now in a job I really love.

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    • Job Seekers
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