Gillespie Recruitment settles into new Northeast BIC office in Sunderland
Gillespie Recruitment has moved into a modern office at the Northeast Business and Innovation Centre (BIC) in Sunderland, reinforcing its commitment to permanent recruitment across the city and the wider North East. The relocation keeps the team local while offering improved facilities for clients and candidates.
Strengthening Sunderland’s hiring market
Remaining in Sunderland gives Gillespie Recruitment closer access to employers across commercial and professional sectors. The agency focuses exclusively on permanent placements, helping businesses reduce turnover and improve long-term performance – outcomes linked to higher productivity in stability-focused hiring strategies.
What the new base offers
The Northeast BIC location provides flexible meeting rooms and collaborative spaces. These practical improvements support more efficient screening and onboarding, which research shows speeds time-to-hire and improves candidate experience.
Local partnerships and thanks
Gillespie Recruitment thanked Stephanie Drinkald and the Northeast BIC support team for a smooth move, and L&L Braines for removal services. The in-house team – Laura Gillespie, Emma Bailey, Natalia Lamb and Del Rowbotham – managed the transition to avoid disruption to clients and candidates.
How Gillespie Recruitment helps employers and candidates
Services include strategic workforce planning, targeted candidate sourcing and long-term placement support tailored to Sunderland businesses. Permanent hires remain the core offering, aligning with evidence that well-matched permanent staff deliver better retention and business continuity.
- Based at Northeast BIC, Sunderland – practical location for local employers and jobseekers.
- Specialists in permanent recruitment across commercial and professional roles.
- Contact team for tailored recruitment support and candidate advice.
