About Us

Redefining recruitment through exceptional service

Our mission is simple:

To redefine recruitment excellence, consistently delivering exceptional service. Guided by integrity, driven by innovation, we’re committed to your success.

THOMAS Professional

Our purpose is impactful:

We elevate talent, transform teams and build futures.

At THOMAS Professional, we believe outstanding recruitment is built on quality, trust, and partnership. We aren’t looking to reinvent recruitment, we’re here to refine it, through meaningful relationships and a synergistic, people-first approach.

Founded in 2017, THOMAS Professional is proudly part of The THOMAS Recruitment Group, with offices in Cheltenham and Cardiff. We’re an award-winning, B Corp-certified recruitment partner committed to redefining recruitment excellence.

More Than Recruitment: A True Partnership

At THOMAS Professional, quality of service isn’t a promise, it’s how we operate.

The strongest businesses are built on great teams. We don’t just fill roles; we take the time to understand your people, your culture and your goals, ensuring every hire strengthens your team.

Our approach is consultative, solutions-led, and quality-driven. We support organisations by:

Helping you scale faster through streamlined processes and clear hiring timelines.

Through salary benchmarking and benefits package reviews.

Reviewing role specifications and tailoring attraction strategies to reach wider talent pools.

Using strategic talent pipelining to access the vast passive candidate market.

Providing rigorous screening so you only meet candidates who match your brief and your values.

Building strategic talent pipelines so you have qualified professionals ready before a vacancy even opens.

Our Areas of Expertise

Recruitment isn’t easy, that’s why our sector specialists understand the realities of your industry and how to hire effectively within it.

We support organisations at every stage of growth, combining market insight with extensive talent networks to connect ambitious businesses with the right people.

Our Values

Everything we do is guided by our values, as we’re looking to RAISE expectations.

Relationships

Building trusted, long-term partnerships.

Ambition

Striving for the best outcomes, every time.

Integrity

Operating with honesty, transparency, and fairness.

Synergy

Working collaboratively to achieve more together.

Excellence

Raising standards, delivering service that exceeds expectations.

Meet the team

Meet the THOMAS Professional team members

Our Journey

Since 2017, we’ve helped shape careers and businesses through people. The best is yet to come.

2017

The business was founded originally as Hooray Recruitment

2018

Became REC Members

2022

Won So Glos Small Business of the Year Award

2024

Became B Corp Certified

2024

Won Circle to Success Small Business of the Year Award

2024

THOMAS Recruitment Group Acquired Hooray Recruitment

2025

Rebranded to THOMAS Professional

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