Recruitment in Woking and Guildford
Woking and Guildford sit at the heart of Surrey’s commercial landscape, attracting a diverse mix of businesses across technology, engineering, financial services and gaming. Their proximity to London, combined with strong transport links and a skilled workforce, creates a highly active and competitive hiring market.
A well-connected and diverse market – Both towns benefit from excellent connectivity, with direct rail links into London and strong road networks. This accessibility has helped attract a mix of global organisations and growing SMEs, creating demand across a wide range of roles, from specialist technical positions to finance, HR and business support.
How recruitment is evolving – With multiple industries competing for the same talent, employers are focusing on building balanced teams that support both innovation and day-to-day operations. There is continued demand not only for technical expertise, but also for professionals who can support growth, efficiency and commercial performance.
What this means for employers and candidates – Competition for talent remains high. Employers offering flexibility, progression and a strong working environment are best placed to secure candidates. For job seekers, the variety of sectors provides access to diverse opportunities across both specialist and non-technical roles.
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The People Behind March Recruitment: The Finance Team
Behind the scenes at March Recruitment is a finance team that keeps everything running smoothly, bringing consistency, accuracy and experience to the business.
Experience across the function – Julia, Finance Manager, has developed a strong understanding across all areas of finance and now oversees payroll, reporting and compliance. Carol supports payroll and accounts, ensuring processes run accurately day to day, while Julie, Payroll Specialist, brings long-standing experience and ensures payroll is delivered smoothly and reliably.
A team that works seamlessly – Together, the team provides dependable support across the business, helping maintain a steady and well-managed finance function that underpins both client and candidate delivery.
Supporting the Education Sector in Surrey
Education is one of the UK’s largest employment sectors and plays a key role across Surrey, supported by a strong network of schools, colleges and specialist providers.
A system under pressure – With competition from London and ongoing skills shortages, many education providers face continued challenges in attracting and retaining staff. This has led to greater reliance on flexible and interim staffing solutions.
The wider workforce behind education – Beyond teaching, schools rely on professionals in administration, finance, HR and IT to operate effectively. As operational demands increase, these roles are becoming increasingly important.
How March Recruitment can help – March Recruitment supports education providers across Surrey with responsive, consultative recruitment solutions, helping organisations build reliable teams that can adapt to changing needs.
12 Years at March Recruitment
Julia has been a constant within the business, playing a key role in keeping everything running smoothly. Her knowledge, attention to detail and steady approach have made a lasting impact over the past 12 years.
Thank you, Julia, and congratulations.