About PeopleForward
People first. It’s in our name.
Since 2009 we have helped more than 90,000 people into work and supported 1,900 employers with staff they can rely on.
Our mission
We believe everyone deserves work that fits their life — and every business deserves people it can rely on.
Helen MarshChief Executive
- founded in Leeds
- 2009
- people helped into work
- 90k+
- branches across Great Britain
- 14
- average client rating
- 4.8/5
What makes us different
Three promises we keep
Local, not a call centre
Every candidate and client has a named consultant at a branch near them — and their direct number.
Checked, not rushed
Right-to-work, references and sector checks are done properly before anyone is introduced.
Fair pay, every Friday
Weekly pay, holiday pay from day one and never a fee for the people we place.
Our people
Leaders and consultants
A sample of the 180 people behind PeopleForward.

Helen Marsh
Chief Executive
Leadership
Abena Asante
Chief Operating Officer
Leadership
Laurence Bennett
Finance Director
Leadership
Jonathan Lim
Director of Healthcare
Leadership
Where we are
Fourteen branches, from Cardiff to Edinburgh
We open where our clients need us — and stay because the people we recruit live there too.
Find a branchAccreditations
- ISO 9001:2015Quality management
- ISO 27001Information security
- Cyber Essentials PlusCertified annually
- Real Living WageOn our own payroll
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