If you work in HR or procurement at a university, you’ll know how important it is to get recruitment right. It is not just about finding someone with the right skills. It is about being fair and making sure the whole process reflects the standards your institution sets.
We have been working with public sector clients for nearly 40 years, so we know what matters when it comes to university recruitment. You need to follow proper procedures, treat every candidate fairly and keep things well documented. You also need a recruitment partner who understands how public sector hiring works and can support you through the whole process without cutting corners.
That is where we come in. Our team works with HR departments, hiring managers and procurement leads to deliver a service that is straightforward. We take your systems seriously and we’re used to working within framework agreements, preferred supplier lists and formal tender processes.
Many universities in the region use formal tenders and procurement processes to choose recruitment suppliers. That might feel like a box-ticking exercise to some agencies, but to us, it is a key part of how we work.
At Express Recruitment, we are completely comfortable with documentation, reporting and framework agreements. We keep everything clean, compliant and easy to audit. If your university uses a tender process to bring suppliers on board, we are happy to get involved. We know the pre-qualification paperwork, understand the scoring system and make sure the service we provide fits exactly with your expectations.
Our job is not just to find good candidates. It is to do that while working in a way that is fair, transparent and reliable.
Every university has its own internal structure and way of working. Some have centralised HR teams. Others give individual departments more control over who they hire. We get to know how your institution runs and shape our service to fit.
We are experienced in working across a wide range of academic and administrative departments, including professional services, research teams, student support and estates.
Communication is a key part of what we do. We provide regular, clear updates and ensure you have a consistent point of contact throughout the process.
Ethical Hiring That Reflects University Values
Recruitment in higher education has to be ethical. You are dealing with public money and operating in a sector where fairness and equality are rightly seen as non-negotiable. We take that seriously.
We have built our service around clear communication, fair treatment of candidates and consistent standards. We do not just aim to fill roles quickly. We focus on doing it properly.
We also make sure our advertising and shortlisting processes are inclusive and unbiased. If you have specific goals around diversity and inclusion, we are happy to support them. We can help you run recruitment that reflects your university’s values, not just your vacancy list.
Ready to Work Together?
If you are looking for a recruitment partner who fits with your values and understands how universities work, we would love to hear from you. No pressure, no jargon, just a quick conversation to see how we can help.
Get in touch with our team and discover how we can support your university with compliant, ethical and effective hiring.
