Whether you're just starting out, looking for a career change or returning to work, Basingstoke and Deane offers a wide range of opportunities across sectors. While recruitment agencies are a great starting point, there are many other ways to boost your job search and increase your employability.
1. Start with local recruitment agencies
Basingstoke and Deane is home to several reputable recruitment agencies that specialise in everything from admin and finance to hospitality and IT. They can help match your skills with local employers and often have access to roles that aren’t advertised elsewhere. Well known names like REED, Hays and Office Angels have offices in the borough along with smaller ones like 1-1 Recruitment and Tate Recruitment. Register with more than one agency and keep your CV updated.
2. Explore job boards and listings
National platforms like Indeed, TotalJobs, and LinkedIn will have jobs within the borough. If you are looking for a role in retail or hospitality you’ll find a job board with vacancies in Festival Place.
3. Check the websites of large local employers
Employers like Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, Hampshire Hospitals and Festival Place often advertise their jobs on their own websites.
4. Consider apprenticeships and entry-level roles
Apprenticeships aren’t just for school leavers—they’re available to people of all ages and offer a great way to earn while you learn. Local employers in sectors like construction, IT, healthcare and business administration are often looking for apprentices. Take a look at apprenticeships.gov.uk for information or one of the local apprenticeship providers: BCoT or Basingstoke ITEC.
5. Boost your employability
There are lots of free or low-cost courses are available locally in person or online, together with some national providers like the government backed Skills Toolkit. Take a read of our Employability and Skills page for an in depth look at what is available. If you are looking to get back into work then the M3 Job Club offers a programme of training and support. Some housing associations also offer employment supports to their residents.
6. Network locally
Attend local business events and networking meetups. Follow local employers and business groups on LinkedIn and social media to stay in the loop. You never know who you might bump into.
Job hunting can be tough, but persistence pays off. Keep track of your applications, tailor your CV and cover letter for each role and don’t hesitate to ask for feedback if you’re not successful. It is also important to look after your mental health. There are courses to help on our free training platform SEEDL or you can reach out to organisations such as Mind.
You can also visit Jobcentre Plus to find out what support is available and how to access it.
Updated June 2025
Recruitment agencies
There are a number of recruitment agencies in the borough who could help you secure your perfect role. These are listed below together with the sectors they specialise in.
1-1 Recruitment – Commercial, Human Resources, Finance, Industrial
Abacus Employment Services – Industrial, Environmental, Distribution, Commercial and Hospitality.
Adecco Basingstoke – covers a wide range of sectors.
Hays – Accountancy and Finance, Audit, Risk and Compliance, IT, Marketing, Office Support, Social Care, Telecoms.
Office Angels – temporary and permanent office professional roles.
Pertemps Basingstoke – permanent, contract and temporary roles across all sectors and industries.
Priority Appointments – Office, Commercial, Industrial and Technical.
Red Top – Technology and Information Security.
REED – Accountancy, Business Support, Hospitality and Leisure and Sales.
Tate Recruitment – HR, Admin, Marketing and Receptionist jobs.