Careers at Acorn

Acorn’s mission is to be a trusted recruitment service delivered with honesty and integrity.

Our vision: For us it’s about more than simply filling roles, we want to provide supportive recruitment which develops careers, grows businesses, fulfils ambitions and changes lives.

We’re leaders in our industry, and we're always looking for talented people to join us and contribute to our success. With big plans to expand and grow, Acorn is an exciting place to be — so if you’re hardworking, entrepreneurial and passionate, we want to talk to you.

You could;

work with our professional recruitment teams based in branches across the UK
join our specialist sector divisions located at our Head Office in Newport, South Wales
become a member of our expert back-office support teams such as HR, IT, Finance and Marketing

No matter where you fit in, we’ll provide you with the opportunity to learn, develop and make a difference every day.

What do you need to join us?

We recognise talent when we see it, so you don’t necessarily need to have experience in recruitment, training or sales to join us. In fact, many of our best performing resourcers, advisors, consultants, managers and directors have come from a variety of backgrounds, including professional sports, the fire service and the armed forces.

Thrive on our culture

People create value, and we have no doubt that every single one of our 160 colleagues plays a significant role in our success. Fast-paced, demanding, and unpredictable, yet fun, progressive and effective — these are just a few words used to describe Acorn’s culture by our own employees. Recruitment can be a hard business, but at Acorn you'll get all the support you need to thrive — we're a family after all.

The numbers say it all

6% of employees have been with us for a remarkable 20 years! 16% have been with us for over 10 years and 22% for over 5 years.

Company values

The support we provide to all our colleagues, clients and jobseekers is responsive, versatile and effective. Our commitment is based on our core values:

Self-worth

Be the best you can be

Have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude, believe in yourself and be a role model for others.
Use your initiative and creativity to work more efficiently & effectively. We can always improve how we do things.
Embrace all learning and development opportunities, adding to your knowledge and skills.

Team spirit

Strong communication and collaboration

Has someone helped you out today? Tell them! Prioritise praise and feedback.
Encourage co-workers to express opinions and ideas freely and fairly and share good practice across the business.
Help others — we are all working towards a common goal.

Accountability & integrity

Take responsibility for your actions and stand by your promises.

Be honest, trustworthy and reliable.
Make responsible decisions and take responsible actions; always considering the impact on others.
Carry out your activities in a compliant and lawful manner at all times.

Respect

For each other, our communities, and our environment

Treat people how you’d like to be treated and use empathy and patience — think before you act considering body language, tone of voice and expression.
Treat all people equally to encourage inclusiveness and avoid discrimination.
Be mindful of our social, economic and environmental impact.