People

Former royal nanny offers training to next generation

Alice Romero Drever (pictured), founder of specialist agency Nanny & Governess, is developing an online academy to train the next generation of VIP nannies.

Transport & logistics, Education, Hospitality/Leisure 5 June 2025
New to Market

Green energy firm aims to bring skilled jobs to Kent

A green energy company is set to create more than 100 jobs by 2027 with the proposed opening of a £120m plant in Kent.

Oil & gas/Energy, Life sciences, Engineering, Graduates/Apprentices/School leavers 4 June 2025
Legislation

REC CEO hits back at government cuts to agency spend

Government calls to eliminate agency spend at the NHS have received a fiery response from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.

Public sector, Social care, HR, Healthcare/Medical 3 June 2025

Government health leaders threaten ‘rip-off temporary staffing agencies’

NHS trusts and integrated care boards (ICBs) are being urged by government health leaders to eradicate agency spending to build on a £1bn fall in spending in 2024-25.

LegislationPublic sector, Social care 3 June 2025

Portfolio Payroll partners with CIPP to drive industry evolution

Payroll recruitment agency Portfolio Payroll is part of a newly unveiled strategic partnership with The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP).

ContractsHR 3 June 2025

Hays appoints new CEO UK and Ireland

Recruitment and workforce solutions specialist Hays has appointed Thomas Way (pictured) as CEO of Hays UK and Ireland.

PeopleLife sciences, Engineering 2 June 2025

£1.5bn defence spending will create highly-skilled jobs in the UK

The UK government is to create more than 1,000 new jobs as a result of a £1.5bn defence investment.

LegislationPublic sector, Engineering 2 June 2025

BBC Studios appoints new director of HR

The BBC has appointed Jermaine Daw (pictured) as director of HR for BBC Studios, effective in June. 

PeopleCreative/Digital/Media, HR 28 May 2025

Staying with one employer outdated, says hiring expert

A leader of the newly launched UK Hiring Taskforce sees a future short-term employment environment similar to the so-called gig economy in which organisations themselves are not long-lived because of rapidly changing technology.

People 27 May 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 15-19 JULY 2024

This week’s new launches include: WilsonHCG

New to MarketExecutive search, IT/Telecoms 15 July 2024

REC AGM: New government set to create industrial strategy council

A new industrial strategy council that will set targets and monitor progress across government is likely to be created under the new Labour government.

New to MarketPublic sector, Transport & logistics 12 July 2024

REC AGM: Membercentricity key for REC going forward

“The state of the union is strong”, the CEO of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) told members on Wednesday [10 July 2024].

People 12 July 2024

Vantage Consulting hires David Berks as new MD

Vantage Consulting has appointed David Berks (above left) as new managing director as the recruiter expands across the STEM market.

PeopleLife sciences, Engineering 12 July 2024

Government investigation will create training and job opportunities says Streeting

An independent investigation has been ordered into the state of the NHS to provide “a raw and honest assessment” of issues facing the health service.

PeopleLife sciences, IT/Telecoms 12 July 2024

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 8-12 JULY 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: G&E Partners, Goodall Brazier, Harris + Co

ContractsEngineering, Construction & property 12 July 2024

QX Global Group receives £100m growth investment from Long Ridge

QX Global Group, a provider of business process management (BPM) and offshore recruitment services, has received a £100m investment from US-headquartered Long Ridge Equity Partners.

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Retail 11 July 2024

Sponsored: Talent Journey - Revolutionising the Way Businesses Scale with a Founder-Focused Platform

Talent Journey, founded by renowned industry leader Hugo Sugden, is excited to announce the launch of its groundbreaking platform, designed to empower founders and business leaders.

11 July 2024

Dragon Steven Bartlett invests in tech talent agency Chapter 2

Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett has invested in disruptive recruitment tech and talent agency Chapter 2.

ContractsCreative/Digital/Media, Executive search 10 July 2024

Robert Walters unifies brands globally

Robert Walters is unifying its three brands – Robert Walters, Walters People and Resource Solutions – into a single brand, Robert Walters.

New to MarketRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Executive search 9 July 2024
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Be ‘hungry, humble and smart’

The MDs of Carrington West and Sanderson spoke to the audience at REC Live 24.

9 July 2024
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Rebuild economy with workforce strategy, says Reed

James Reed, chair and CEO of Reed, addressed the REC Live 24 conference.

9 July 2024

Ex-Rethink CEO launches transactional recruitment firm

Mark Lee left recruiter Rethink back in January and has launched a new business.

9 July 2024
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Industry mourns tragic passing of Odro’s McCabe

Recruitment industry tributes have poured in for Ryan McCabe, founder and CEO of video interview platform Odro, following his death on 22 June.

9 July 2024

TXM acquisition of Petroplan builds on North American strength

Engineering, healthcare and technology specialist TXM Group has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of energy recruiter Petroplan.

ContractsOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 8 July 2024

Legal experts predict swathe of employment changes

Employment lawyers are predicting sweeping legal changes to the workplace under the new Labour government as ministers set out plans for their first 100 days in office.

Legal, HR 8 July 2024

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