About Me
Jamie Rafferty is the founder and driving force behind The Job Office Ltd, bringing over 40 years of recruitment experience and more than two decades specialising in Rec2Rec.
His career journey, from trainee consultant in 1983 to multi-site leader and business owner, has shaped him into one of the UK's most trusted Rec2Rec advisors. Jamie's philosophy centres on honest conversations and relationships built on trust, not transactional interactions.
His nationwide network and reputation for confidentiality provide access to exclusive opportunities and high-performing recruitment talent. Jamie is known for his calm leadership and integrity, matching people with roles that genuinely elevate their careers.
My Posts
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October 5, 2026
How to Master Time Management for Busy Recruiters in 2026
This guide provides a practical, immediately usable framework built around how a recruitment desk actually works, drawing on our 40+ years of industry experience.
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October 2, 2026
Recruitment Challenges
Why Your Specialist UK Roles Stay Vacant: Uncovering the Real Hiring Bottlenecks in 2026
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October 2, 2026
How Search Recruitment Finds the Best Candidates, Not Just Applicants
Job boards primarily reach active job seekers. Our proprietary data, compiled from over 43 years in recruitment, demonstrates that a strategic search campaign identifies and engages the entire market, including passive candidates. This approach ensures access to the strongest talent, rather than limiting selection to those actively applying. We have successfully placed multiple senior professionals in 2026 alone using these methods.
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