Contracts: Encore Personnel wins Chesapeake deal

Chesapeake, a specialist packaging company, has appointed technical recruiter Encore Personnel as its strategic recruitment partner.

Chesapeake, a specialist packaging company, has appointed technical recruiter Encore Personnel as its strategic recruitment partner.

The supplier of cartons, labels and leaflets and specialist plastic packaging will be creating 20 new jobs at its new logistics site in Swadlincote, Derbyshire.

The jobs will be roles in warehouse and administration, as well as a number of driver positions.

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.

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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.

Legislation 3 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.

Legislation 2 June 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 27-30 MAY 2025

This week’s appointments include: ECMS, Madison Berkeley, The Education Network

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