HARRIS LORD RECRUITMENT
Helping Sussex businesses build great teams since 1997
Recruitment isn't just about filling vacancies. Every person you hire changes your business. The right hire brings new ideas, strengthens your culture, supports your customers and helps your business grow. The wrong hire costs time, money and momentum.
For almost three decades we've been helping businesses across Sussex and Surrey make better hiring decisions.
As an independent, female-founded recruitment business based in Horsham, we've built long-term relationships by taking the time to understand our clients, our candidates and the people behind every business.
We recruit across office support, customer service, finance, HR, marketing and manufacturing, providing both permanent and temporary recruitment solutions that help businesses continue to grow with confidence.
We believe recruitment should feel personal, honest and straightforward.
That's why many of our clients have worked with us for years and many of our candidates return to us throughout their careers.
Recruitment Built Around People
We know every business is different.
Some organisations need urgent temporary support to keep operations moving. Others are making an important permanent hire that will shape the future of their business.
Some need one exceptional person. Others need to build an entire team.
Our role isn't simply to send CVs.
We listen first, challenge where needed and help clients make informed hiring decisions based on experience, market insight and a genuine understanding of their business.
What We Recruit
Office & Administration
The people who keep businesses organised and running efficiently.
Customer Service
Professionals who represent your brand and create exceptional customer experiences.
Finance
Accounts Assistants through to Finance Managers who provide financial control and commercial support.
HR
People professionals who build engaged, productive workplaces.
Marketing
Creative and commercial marketers who help businesses grow.
Manufacturing, Production & Warehouse
Reliable people who keep production moving safely and efficiently.
More than recruitment
Rather than simply advertising vacancies, we help businesses solve hiring challenges. Our services include:
- Permanent Recruitment
- Temporary Recruitment
- Executive Search
- Multi-hire Projects
- Recruitment Campaigns
- Salary Benchmarking
- Talent Mapping
- Recruitment Process Advice
- Payroll Services for Temporary Workers
Built on values, not volume
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Collaborative – We work as an extension of your business, sharing responsibility for achieving the right outcome.
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Respect – Every client and every candidate deserves honesty, professionalism and individual attention.
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Exceed – We aim to deliver more than a shortlist by providing advice, market insight and support throughout the hiring journey.
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Advocate – We care about people, because successful recruitment creates stronger businesses and better careers.
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Transparent – Clear communication, honest feedback and realistic expectations underpin everything we do.
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Evolve – Recruitment changes constantly. We invest in learning, technology and market knowledge so our clients benefit from fresh thinking.
Why companies choose us
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Sector-specific expertise – Over 30 years in life sciences search, across Europe and the UK
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Strategic insight – We guide you beyond recruitment, helping shape the team behind your vision
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Long-term thinking – We act with integrity, only taking on work we believe in
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Embedded value – We help you build not just a leadership team, but a stronger business
Who we work with
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We specialise in retained search for growth-stage and investor-backed companies in:
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Biotech – Early-stage to post-Series B, often placing Founding and Executive Teams
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MedTech – Scaling technical and commercial functions across global markets
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Diagnostics – Building strategic, cross-functional teams to commercialise precision health solutions
Our focus is senior hires – C-Suite, VP, Strategic Leadership Roles and Team Builds
Built on values that guide every decision
Our work is grounded in six core values that shape how we lead searches, support talent, and grow businesses:
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Collaborative – We act as true partners, aligning with your mission and owning outcomes together.
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Respect – We honour each person's journey, goals and potential.
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Exceed – We go further than a shortlist. We challenge assumptions and aim for lasting fit.
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Advocate – We promote wellbeing, balance and support – because sustainable careers and cultures matter.
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Transparent – Candid, clear, and honest – always.
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Evolve – We learn continuously, so our clients and candidates benefit from fresh thinking and future-ready talent.
The Life Sciences Team
Our Brands
Harris Lord is made up of three divisions. To find out more about the Harris Lord group and our other brands, visit our parent website.
