Recruitment Manchester & North West — Nigel Wright Group
Nigel Wright Group: Recruitment Track Record in Manchester and the North West
Nigel Wright Group is a recruitment agency in Manchester that helps Northern mid-market businesses build leadership teams and specialist talent. We deliver executive search and specialist recruitment across finance, technology, HR, marketing, operations and supply chain. Employers including Warburtons, Castore and HSS Hire have trusted us with appointments that shape their next stage of growth.
Why North West Employers Choose Nigel Wright Group
A senior hire carries real weight. One delayed appointment can stall an investment, slow a product launch or leave a change programme without an owner. Our role is to lower that risk with sound advice and a well-tested shortlist.
The North West works as several markets. Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside each have their own talent pools, pay norms and business rhythms. Every search starts from that local insight.
What sets our approach apart:
- Consultants with long-standing networks across Greater Manchester and the wider region
- Executive search and specialist recruitment delivered by one joined-up team
- Open, collaborative partnerships focused on the right long-term answer
- Links to our Leeds and Newcastle teams, plus European reach, for wider searches
Our Go Further mindset means asking the extra question. We test the brief, challenge assumptions and look beyond the obvious candidate pool.
Roles We Recruit Across the Region
Our consultants place professionals from experienced specialists through to board members. Common appointments include:
- Chief Financial Officer, Finance Director and Financial Controller
- Chief Technology Officer, IT Director and data leads
- HR Director and senior People Partner
- Marketing Director and e-commerce specialists
- Operations Director, Supply Chain Manager and Procurement Lead
- Managing Director and general management roles
Each search is led by a consultant who knows the function in depth.
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Sector Expertise in the North West Economy
The regional mid-market is broad and fast-moving. Our teams recruit across:
- Food manufacturing and FMCG
- Retail, fashion and consumer brands
- Financial services and specialist lending
- Engineering, industrial services and equipment hire
- Professional and business services
Sector knowledge sharpens every shortlist. It helps us judge cultural fit, spot transferable skills and advise on realistic salary levels.
Client Proof: Organisations We Have Supported
Our client base reflects the range of the regional economy.
Consumer Brands and Retail
Warburtons, Footasylum, Castore and The Little Greene Paint Company all compete on brand strength and customer loyalty. For businesses like these, we focus on leaders who can protect heritage while driving commercial growth.
Financial and Professional Services
Together Money and Morson Talent operate in regulated, people-driven markets. Our searches for organisations in this space prioritise commercial judgement, governance experience and strong stakeholder skills.
Industrial and Technical Businesses
HSS Hire and Minicam Group depend on operational excellence and technical know-how. Here, we source specialists and managers who balance efficiency with safety and service quality.
Across all eight clients, our aim stays the same: secure talent that accelerates growth and builds resilience for what comes next.
How Our Recruitment Process Works
- Discovery: We explore your strategy, culture and the outcomes the role must deliver.
- Market mapping: Our consultants identify active and passive talent across the region and beyond.
- Assessment: Candidates are interviewed in depth against agreed criteria.
- Offer and onboarding: We manage negotiation and stay close through the first months.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Nigel Wright Group do in the North West?
We provide executive search and specialist recruitment for mid-market employers across the region. As a recruitment agency in the North West, we pair regional insight with access to a wider Northern network.
Where is the team located?
Our North West consultants are based in Manchester. From there, they support employers across Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside.
Can candidates register with Nigel Wright Group?
Yes. Job seekers can share their CV and speak with a consultant about their goals. We offer confidential, practical support throughout your job search. You can also browse jobs in Manchester and across the North on our website.
Which sectors do you cover?
Our consultants recruit across FMCG, retail, financial services, industrial businesses and professional services.
Talk to Our Manchester Team
Successful recruitment in the North West depends on trust, local knowledge and honest advice. We build lasting relationships with clients and candidates. Speak to our Manchester consultants today and find out how Nigel Wright Group can help your business go further.
Manchester Office
Telephone: +44 (0)161 552 5027
Email: marketingdept@nigelwright.com
Address: The Lincoln, Lincoln Square, Brazennose Street, Manchester, M2 5AD