Recruiters, support programmes and accelerators helping Leeds companies hire, train and grow.
Leeds talent and skills pages cover how companies in the city find people, develop them and grow. They bring together the recruiters, the support programmes and the universities that supply many of the city's graduates.
Recruiters and executive search lists the agencies and search firms with a Leeds office that fill roles for Leeds businesses, from permanent and interim staff to board and senior appointments.
Support programmes and accelerators lists the accelerators, incubators and structured growth programmes open to Leeds businesses, with whether each is open, between cohorts, full or closed.
Universities are a large part of the city's labour market. Higher education institutions based in Leeds include the University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds Trinity University, Leeds Arts University and Leeds Conservatoire. Their pages cover placements, apprenticeships, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and graduate recruitment. Each university has its own page on our register, listed under Universities and research on the Institutions pages, with the contact for employers and every story we have written about it.
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A report commissioned by Leeds Bradford Airport puts its value to West Yorkshire at £737m a year and backs a £65m parkway station on the Harrogate line.
Policy and infrastructureFirstGroup sells five depots and 330 buses to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority for £109m and wins the Bramley franchise covering Leeds.
A.MacGregor · 2 Nov 2026
Funding, deals and investmentCo-founder Sam Hameed has bought SPG Resourcing from The Solution Performance Group. The Leeds tech recruiter is targeting £11m turnover and a team of…
A.MacGregor · 2 Nov 2026
Policy and infrastructureCR Reynolds will start £1.1m public realm works on Queen Street and Commercial Street in Morley on 9 November, with completion targeted for March…
A.MacGregor · 4 Nov 2026The recruitment agencies and executive search firms hiring for Leeds companies.
SSSFIn the news: SPG Resourcing, Starfish Search and 2 moreSee all 18 recruiters 16 accelerators · 12 in the news this yearThe accelerators, incubators and support programmes helping Leeds companies grow.
PIn the news: Leeds City Council, West Yorkshire Combined Authority and 10 moreSee all 16 accelerators Independently compiled. No company can pay to be added.
| Company | Milestone | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSPG Resourcing | Acquisition | Nov 2026 | |
| SStarfish Search | Funding round | Oct 2026 | |
| SSPG Resourcing | Expansion | Sep 2026 |
From the company records and our coverage. Values as reported; blank where not disclosed.
In the news Morley town centre £1.1m revamp to begin on 9 November
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In the news Leeds Bradford Airport makes £737m case for parkway station
See their latest news →In the news SPG Resourcing targets £11m turnover after management buyout
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In the news Jigsaw Equity reinvests in 40-strong Starfish Search
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In the news adsilico raises £10m to test medical devices on virtual patients
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In the news University of Leeds ranks second of 146 for AI readiness
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In the news 75-year-old Wetherby textiles firm Arville turns to its data to drive growth
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In the news Maven Capital Partners opens Leeds office to back Yorkshire growth firms
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In the news Leeds Accelerator Backs Nine Women-Led Firms to Scale Up
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In the news Why a Growing Bank Is Betting on Leeds’ Fintech Strength
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In the news £400k Drive to Protect Yorkshire Manufacturers From Cyber Attacks
See their latest news →| Company | Type | Where | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAaron Wallis | National | 2 Wellington Place | |
| AAugment Equity | Independent | active in Leeds · Ilkley | |
| Business and IP Centre Leeds | Leeds headquartered · Leeds Central Library | ||
| CCalibre Search | Independent | Leeds headquartered · 7 Brewery Place | |
| FFruition Group | Independent | Leeds headquartered · 1 York Place | |
| GGatenbySanderson | Independent | Leeds headquartered · 14 King Street | |
| GGC Angels | Independent | active in Leeds | |
| HHarvey Nash | International | Marshalls Mill | |
| HHays | International | Broad Gate | |
| HHealth Innovation Yorkshire and Humber | Independent | Huddersfield-based · active in Leeds | |
| HHenderson Scott | National | Suites 3.1 to 3.4 | |
| HHW Global | Independent | Leeds headquartered · 14 King Street | |
 Leeds Trinity University | Leeds headquartered · Brownberrie Lane | ||
| MMackenzie Stuart | Independent | Leeds headquartered · 6 Wellington Place | 2005 |
| MMichael Page | International | Kings Court | |
| NNatWest Accelerator Leeds | Leeds headquartered · NatWest Bank | ||
| NNigel Wright Group | National | 6 Wellington Place | |
| OOdgers | International | 10 South Parade | |
| PPage Executive | International | 1 Whitehall Riverside | |
| RRobert Half | International | 21-23 Wellington Street | |
| SStratum Partners | Independent | Leeds headquartered · Arena Park | |
| UUMi | National | Durham-based · active in Leeds |
Those in our news in the last 12 months come first, most recent first, then A to Z. No company pays to be listed or to change its place.
Leeds offices from the addresses on each company's record.
Monthly morning networkingOur monthly morning for people who buy, sell and deliver across Leeds. Coffee, a short editors' briefing on Leeds business, then hosted introductions.
Independently compiled by Leeds Today from our coverage, company filings and research. No company can pay to be added. Last reviewed 3 November 2026.
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