Helen Horton

In the world of public sector, leisure, and padel recruitment, Helen is the name that clients and candidates trust above all others. Her knowledge of this market is unmatched, her relationships run deep, and her commitment to the people she works with is at the heart of everything she does.

Helen leads the Public Sector, Leisure & Padel lane at Love Recruitment, a specialism that requires not just sector knowledge, but genuine empathy and care. She puts the client and candidate experience at the centre of every single search, ensuring that both sides feel heard, supported, and well-served throughout the process. It's why people come back to her, and why they recommend her.

If you work in leisure trusts, local authority fitness, padel, or the wider public sector — or you're looking to hire in these areas — Helen is the expert you've been looking for.

What our candidates have to say about Helen:

★★★★★

"My experience with Love Recruitment has been exceptional from start to finish. They’re far from an ordinary recruitment agency, the level of care and attention they show to both their clients and candidates is truly outstanding.

Helen, in particular, has been incredibly kind, thoughtful, and supportive throughout the entire process. She guided me through each stage, kept me fully informed and updated, and even took the time to check in after every step.

Thanks to Helen’s encouragement and coaching, I was fortunate enough to secure the role I applied for and I genuinely don’t think I could have done it without Helen’s help.

I can’t recommend them highly enough to anyone looking to recruit or explore a new career opportunity."

★★★★★

"I had a fantastic experience with Love Recruitment. From start to finish, the process was smooth, supportive, and really well managed. Helen was absolutely brilliant – professional, approachable, and genuinely committed to helping me find the right opportunity. She kept me updated every step of the way and gave great advice that made the whole experience stress-free. I couldn’t recommend Helen and the team at Love Recruitment highly enough!"

★★★★★

"Amazing team! I have worked with a few recruiters during my search but none compare to the Love Recruitment team! My main point of contact was Helen and she was very communicative, happy to help with interview prep and answer any questions I had. She also kept me updated when waiting to hear on any news which I have found other recruiters don't. So massive shout out to the amazing Helen! Would definitely use again :)" 

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