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The best talent for the culture of your business
Lighthouse Executive is a trusted, quality-focused recruitment company based just outside of London in Colchester, Essex. With over 20 years’ experience working in the HR, Talent and Recruitment industry with a wide variety of organisations from Start-ups to Global Corporations, we provide a true advisory service to our clients on not only hiring the best talent in the market in terms of skills and experience, but also offering DiSC personality profiling to achieve the best culture fit for the team and company.
By combining this approach in the search and selection process, we are able to improve the success rates for our clients when hiring whilst minimising the risk of hiring the wrong ‘fit’ for the business and increase employee retention once the new hire starts.
Our team have extensive experience in Professional Services recruitment at a Senior and Executive level. We have specialisms in HR, Sales and Communications recruitment, search and selection and with our extensive experience provide a full consultative approach to both our clients and candidates.
Our service is built around our EQUIP method, designed to provide recruitment for the future.
- Enhance - providing the necessary tools for your continual growth
- Quality - striving to offer the best recruitment service
- Unity - operating from a collaborative recruitment environment
- Integrity - delivering through honest and transparent communication
- Partnerships - being your trusted recruitment partner
Videos
Our YouTube channel, otherwise known as Getting the Employee ‘FIT’ right with DiSC offers viewers a variety of information, hints and tips on how Recruitment and DiSC Personality Profiling can benefit both candidates and clients in building strong professional relationships across the whole employment life cycle, from recruitment to management and leadership.
It is also a platform to bring you the latest news and updates relating to people management, leadership and running a business
Why should I use a professional recruitment agency?
In today’s highly competitive job market it can be difficult to hire the ideal candidate for your business. A professional recruitment company can help to streamline this process – sourcing candidates through proactive search, vetting interviewing to assess their suitability and making recommendations based on skills and culture fit (with DiSC personality profiling).
At Lighthouse Executive, our extensive experience allows us to offer expert support and advice to help successfully guide you through the recruitment process.’


Hire the right candidate, first time, every time!
We take the time to really get to know and understand our candidates – ensuring they are the perfect fit for your business. We source, we headhunt, we vet, we profile and we provide aftercare to all our placements. It’s something we love to do. It’s about building lasting relationships and careers – and we strive to get it right the first time.
If you are looking for an expert recruitment partner who truly cares about helping you recruit successfully – why not get in touch to see how we could add real value to your recruitment process.
Simply click the link opposite to upload your details and let us find your next candidate.
EXCELLENT Based on 90 reviews Tony Degun25/09/2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Gerard was brilliant at engaging and raising the aspirations of our with our students in the Sixth Form at Colchester Royal Grammar School and providing plenty of helpful CV & Interview advice. I always learn something from Gerard's sessions- would highly recommend. John Price18/07/2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sam and Gerard were great. Sam took a lot of time on our initial call to understand my skills and what I was looking for. Found a good role for me - would definitely recommend. Timothy Piper17/07/2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Gerry contacted me with an interesting role he was recruiting for. Suffice to say, he held my hand through the selection process, and I was delighted to be offered the position. A massive thank you to both Gerry and Sam for all their help and guidance. Would completely recommend. Admin20/05/2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have been working with Lighthouse for a few years now, their attention to detail and screening process is so professional and detailed that we have managed to secure a number of high caliber professionals with their help and guidance. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lighthouse personnel to any other businesses. Feedback from our employees who we recruited through lighthouse has been equally positive too. Paul Norton20/05/2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sam was very helpful in my finding of a new role. Lighthouse are not your typical recruitment company for all the right reasons. If you want to be cared and not just a number or a sale then Lighthouse are who you need to find you a new role! Josh N20/05/2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sam was very helpful, providing guidance on the upcoming interviews and what to expect. Several years later I am still with the same company so they must be doing something right! Ed Bennett20/05/2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience with Gerard and the Team, efficient and professional service. Aren Webb15/04/2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had the pleasure of working with Gerard during my job search, and I can't recommend him highly enough. From the moment we started working together, he made the entire experience feel personal and tailored to my needs. Not only was he incredibly helpful throughout the process, but he also went above and beyond to ensure that I found a position that was the perfect fit for me. His dedication and commitment to finding the right opportunity for his clients truly set him apart. I'm grateful for his expertise and would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking employment assistance. Michelle Tennens08/01/2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I highly recommend Lighthouse Personnel. They are knowledgeable, considerate and detailed in their candidate assessments. They go the extra mile every time ensuring that candidates and clients receive excellent service and outcomes.
Here at Lighthouse Personnel, we’re extremely proud to be a member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).
The REC prides itself on driving industry standards and empowering recruiters to be the best they can be. All members of the REC are recognised for their professionalism and the value they provide to clients and candidates.
As a quality-focused recruitment agency, our values align with those of the REC and we ensure that we adhere to the REC’s Code of Professional Practice.

We’re honoured to have been named as one of the top three recruitment agencies in Colchester!
With trust, transparency, reliability and talent at the heart of everything we do, we’re passionate about helping both candidates and employers with their recruitment journeys.
Our commitment to providing exceptional customer service, building strong, long-lasting relationships and our dedication to going the extra mile is always a real stand out for our clients and candidates.