Red 5 People

Red 5 People is a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to supporting social impact organisations find the right people to drive meaningful change. The company focuses exclusively on the not-for-profit and public sector, helping employers across employability, justice, and community support find talent from front-line delivery roles through to Director and CEO level positions. Red 5 People combines deep sector knowledge with a commitment to social impact, ensuring organisations can build teams that deliver real community benefit.

The company specialises in recruiting for employability and skills providers delivering major government contracts including Connect to Work, Restart, Apprenticeships, Adult Education Budget (AEB), and Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Employment Services. Red 5 People also recruits extensively within criminal justice, supporting prisons, probation trusts, and community settings, as well as community-based roles in mental health recovery, neurodiversity support, outreach, and youth work. This sector focus allows the company to understand the unique challenges and requirements of social impact recruitment.

Red 5 People operates from offices in London and Bedfordshire, serving organisations across the United Kingdom. The company's specialisation in social impact recruitment, combined with its understanding of government-funded programmes and community sector dynamics, makes it the preferred partner for employers seeking candidates who are genuinely committed to making a difference. Clients choose Red 5 People for its sector expertise, dedicated support, and track record of successful placements across the employability, justice, and community support landscape.