Business Details
17 Years
experience
Expert Retail Recruitment Services in England
Retail Jobs UK is an independent recruitment agency specialising in the retail sector. Established in 2009, we provide tailored recruitment solutions for lifestyle brands seeking senior staff. Our dedicated account directors ensure clients work directly with knowledgeable experts, offering full UK and Ireland coverage across all retail disciplines. We prioritise transparency, flexibility, and relationship-building, treating every vacancy with the utmost respect. Our founders, Barbara King and Keri Levan, bring extensive retail management and recruitment experience, having launched brands and conducted high-volume campaigns for major retailers.We focus on understanding client needs to deliver exceptional service and value, with a commitment to diversity and inclusivity in recruitment. Our approach combines executive search methodologies with industry contacts to find ideal candidates, avoiding generic database trawling. Testimonials highlight our personal service, successful placements, and adaptability to client requirements. We operate with integrity, ensuring candidates and clients are treated fairly regardless of background. Our decade-long presence in the sector underscores our expertise and dedication to evolving retail recruitment needs.
Services
Retail Recruitment
E-commerce Recruitment
Senior Staff Placement
Executive Search
Diversity Recruitment
UK & Ireland Coverage
Fashion Recruitment
Store Management Recruitment
Digital Retail Recruitment
Head Office Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We have over 10 years of experience in retail recruitment.
- We provide full UK and Ireland coverage across all retail disciplines.
- Our service is custom-made for each vacancy.
- We operate with complete transparency and respect for all candidates.
- We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in recruitment.
What people say
Personal and outstanding service
Highly professional and attentive
Flexible approach
Caring professionals
Successful results
Services
Retail Recruitment
Retail Jobs UK specialises in placing senior retail professionals across store operations, management, and support functions. We utilise executive search methods and industry contacts to match candidates with client needs. Our decade-long expertise ensures tailored solutions for luxury brands, fast fashion giants, and emerging retailers.
E-commerce Recruitment
We recruit for digital retail roles including e-commerce, online marketing, and technology-driven retail solutions. Our focus is on future-ready skills for evolving consumer demands. Services cover permanent, contract, and temporary placements in digital transformation and project leadership.
Executive Search
Our executive search service identifies senior leaders like Heads of Retail and Shopping Centre Directors. We prioritise understanding business culture to find candidates with strategic vision. This includes high-level recruitment for HR specialists, buyers, and merchandisers across the UK and Ireland.
Diversity Recruitment
We promote inclusive recruitment practices ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. Our policy focuses on competencies rather than background, supporting clients in building diverse teams. This approach applies to roles ranging from store assistants to executive positions in retail and wholesale sectors.
UK & Ireland Coverage
Our services span the entire UK and Ireland, covering urban and rural locations. We handle placements from flagship stores in London to regional management roles. This includes specialist recruitment for local market needs in fashion, beauty, homeware, and hospitality sectors.
People
Barbara King
Co-Founder
Barbara King co-founded Retail Jobs UK in 2009 with extensive retail management and recruitment experience. She specialises in understanding client needs and matching candidates with suitable roles. Her expertise spans luxury brands and high-volume recruitment campaigns.
Keri Levan
Co-Founder
Keri Levan co-founded Retail Jobs UK, bringing deep industry knowledge from both client and candidate perspectives. She focuses on building long-term relationships and delivering tailored recruitment solutions. Her experience includes launching retail brands and senior-level placements.
Questions
What retail sectors do you specialise in?
We cover all retail disciplines including fashion, beauty, homeware, luxury brands, fast fashion, and digital retail across the UK and Ireland.
How do you find candidates?
We use executive search methods, industry contacts, and headhunting rather than database trawling to find candidates matched to specific role requirements.
Do you operate outside the UK?
Our primary coverage is the UK and Ireland, with experience in international placements through our industry networks and partnerships.
Are there fees for job seekers?
No, our services are free for candidates. We work with employers to fill vacancies while providing career guidance to job seekers.
