Your Textile Talent Partner

Young happy tailors working in clothing design studio and looking at camera
Woman sewing with professional machine at workshop, clothing manufacturing factory

Our Story

  • Wanted to start a recruitment business where partnerships are everything
  • Named after our kids—because family matters
  • 20+ years experience in textiles recruitment
  • Famous for textile recruitment across the UK
  • Also experienced in manufacturing and engineering recruitment

Our Crusade

Arming UK Textiles Against the Skills Crisis.
The UK textile industry is facing its biggest talent challenge in decades. We're not going to sit back and watch it struggle. Every placement we make strengthens this proud industry—and that matters to us.

The Bowmay Way

We're a people business and we believe in building long-lasting business relationships.

Our Approach

Rest assured that when you work with us, we will be:

  • On-site to learn about your business and its culture.
  • Taking the time to get to know what fits... and what doesn't.
  • Finding the best people for your business—not only by skills and experience, but character fit too!
You will get a thorough and professional service with lots of laughter along the way. We believe that you deserve the best service.
textile factory employee working with fabric at production line

Relationships First

Partnership

We're a people business. We believe in building long-lasting business relationships that go beyond placements.

We Genuinely Care

Passion

This isn't just a job to us. We're passionate about textiles and committed to your long-term success.

Straight-Talking Northerners

Simplicity

We keep it simple and say it as it is. No jargon, no nonsense—just honest, clear communication.

Ready to work with a recruiter who actually gets textiles?

Let's talk about your talent challenges. No pressure. Just an honest conversation with someone who understands your industry.

Meet The Team

Louise Dougall

Marketing Executive
Louise joined the team here at Bowmay in November 2024 as our marketing executive. With 10...
Jessica Dean-Percy

Jessica Dean-Percy

Managing Director
Jessica is the founder of Bowmay Consulting and started her recruitment career in 2000. Wi...

Lucy Bailey

Senior Recruiter
Lucy joined Bowmay late 2017, and has 20 years recruitment experience across the textile, ...