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We are a team of friendly and enthusiastic recruiters lead by John Mansell with a depth of contacts and knowledge in the sectors Insurance, Financial Services & Wealth Management and Sales & Marketing sectors.
John Mansell – Director & Founder
As Director & founder, John ensures the growth and development of JM Recruitment while providing training and development to the staff across the business.
John Mansell has built strong relationships throughout the years providing him with a unique and insightful knowledge into the insurance, financial service & wealth management and the sales & marketing recruitment sector. Having the ability to be highly responsive and accurate when meeting specific client recruitment needs.
Before founding JM Recruitment John Mansell has been in the recruitment industry for nearly 25 years providing him with a unique insight into recruiting key candidates. Who We Are
John Mansell has built strong relationships throughout the years providing him with a unique and insightful knowledge into the insurance, financial service & wealth management and the sales & marketing recruitment sector. Having the ability to be highly responsive and accurate when meeting specific client recruitment needs.
Before founding JM Recruitment John Mansell has been in the recruitment industry for nearly 25 years providing him with a unique insight into recruiting key candidates. Who We Are

How We Help You Grow
We pride ourselves on our commitment to our most important assets – our team. Our values underpin everything we do and are reflected by our team.
Testimonials From Our Customers
General Manager
I have had the pleasure of working with John over many years. He is a professional individual who balances his focus on the clients requirements as well as that of his candidates.
Sales Manager
I was approached by John at a time when I was considering my options and was at a cross road as to what I wanted to do and where I wanted to go. A short conversation face to face with John led to an interview in a brand new industry, insurance. I obtained a team lead position, quickly moved to sales manager and am now sales manager for the largest name globally in insurance. All because of a quick conversation with John.
A personal touch, a genuine interest, a wealth of knowledge and expertise and an individual who is worth keeping in your black book!
A personal touch, a genuine interest, a wealth of knowledge and expertise and an individual who is worth keeping in your black book!
Senior Manager
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Senior Manager, Presidents Club - Leading a team of rockstars to achieve everything possible. If we start the day with a good attitude, we're already 80% there.Senior Manager, Presidents Club - Leading a team of rockstars to achieve everything possible. If we start the day with a good attitude, we're already 80% there.
November 20, 2014, Robert was John’s clientNovember 20, 2014, Robert was John’s client
John Mansell is an absolute pleasure to deal with, I found John's knowledge and experience in recruitment top class!
John is professional and efficient and I highly reccomend his services.
John is professional and efficient and I highly reccomend his services.
Client Success Leader
John secured a position for me working with Sage. I found him very efficient and professional.
Fund Manager
John is an excellent recruitment professional. He is very proactive, responsive and efficient in his approach. John is very focused and target-driven. It is very rewarding to work with him as he is focused on his clients needs and provides a first class service. I therefore warmly recommend John as a business partner.
Development Manager
I worked with John during the recruitment process for my new job. He was extremely professional, always available and kept me updated on any developments. He was also very friendly and personable and gave me some excellent advice which helped me immeasurably. I would reccomend him strongly to anyone who is looking for work or for employers who may be seeking someone to fill a position.
Business Coach
John worked with me on a significant recruitment project. I found John personable and knowledgeable throughout. He found some great candidates for me and, importantly for the recruitment industry, I always felt that John had my interests at heart. This is unusual and very valuable. I would strongly recommend John and the team at Abrivia.
Vice President Sales
John has provided us with 5 excellent sales canditates in the last year.
I would highly recommend his services.
SVP
Hi have worked with John on a number of occasions across different companies. Throughout all my dealings with John I have found him exceptionally professional, with an excellent business understanding enabling him to match the right candidate to the right company. I have no hesitation in recommending John and his achievements to date.
Director of Talent
John is a seasoned and professional sales and marketing recruiter. In my time working with John, he displayed a clear understanding of his market and always delivered/exceeded on the expectations of his clients. I would have no hesitation in recommending John to any client or future employer.
Director
John is a hard working and client oriented recruiter with excellent contacts and market knowledge above and beyond any of his competitors.
I would aggressively recommend John to any companies seeking to expand their sales or marketing remit.
I would aggressively recommend John to any companies seeking to expand their sales or marketing remit.
Vice President
I have worked with John to fill a number of high-end sales positions over teh past 5 years. John is among the best recruiters in the business. He is professional, meticulous, personable and always gets results.