A local recruitment agency supporting local businesses and job seekers.
Fast forward and today, we’re an award-winning recruitment agency offering outstanding recruitment services, across the North West.
We’re passionately committed to your needs – whether that’s discovering your dream job or perfect employees. And we’re consistently great at it.
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“Consisting of a near 90% female workforce, we are proud to lead the way for women in the workplace. Offering opportunities for an exciting career, with world class training, the Jobwise vision is of ‘A world where everyone loves their job’ and this starts with our own team.”
Leanne Finnigan
MD
Annually, we’re assessed by the Investors in People body and have achieved Gold standard status for the last 8 years. This accreditation is only granted to organisations that demonstrate a clear commitment to the people who make up an organisation. With an average length of service of 11 years, we’re doing the right things for our people, their careers and wellbeing.
Read moreCrown Commercial Services
Jobwise has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s RM6277 framework - Non Clinical Staffing – Lot 1 – Admin & Clerical staff up to band 5 and RM6229 framework – Permanent Recruitment 2 – Lot 2- Non-Clinical General Recruitment.
Read moreBusiness Connect Magazine
MD, Leanne Finnigan has featured in the Business Connect Magazine, showcased in their ‘Women in Business Feature‘. We have won the highly prestigious “Best UK Recruitment Agency” in previous years.
Read moreBest Companies
Jobwise was recognised as one of the "Best Companies to Work For" in the years 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009.
Read moreGreater Manchester Business Awards 2023
In 2019 we won a hat trick of awards at the Greater Manchester Business awards – including Employer of the Year, Business of the Year and Customer Service excellence.
Read moreForward Ladies Awards
Honouring some of the most amazing women in the region, our very own MD, Leanne Finnigan, won the Forward Ladies 'Women in Business' Award in 2015.
Read moreNorth West Business Awards
Managing Director, Leanne Finnigan won Business Person of the Year!
We believe in changing lives one job at a time, by providing a unique and personable recruitment service, exceeding all expectations by putting our customers’ needs and aspirations at the heart of everything we do.
Our ultimate ambition is to create a world where everyone loves their job.
We actively work to make businesses a more welcoming place for everyone – whether we’re hiring for you, placing you or welcoming you into our team.
Our pledgeWe’re constantly striving to positively influence the community we serve through giving back.
Our communityOur experienced team are based at our two offices across the North West; Bolton and Stockport.
Meet our leadership team
Leanne Finnigan
Managing Director
Mick Jones
Director
Jane Sturgess
Director
Adele Harper
Head of Public Sector
Gemma Chapman
Team Leader
We constantly have our eyes peeled for new talent (we’re recruiters after all!).