Hugo Tucker and Olivia Stone, formerly of HR recruiter Bullet Search, have left the business to set up on their own.

The new firm - Tucker Stone - recruits across all HR and change disciplines on a permanent and interim basis.

Tucker told Recruiter: “Last year was very tough but as we come out of recession, clients will require HR and change people.

“Clients are planning expansion. Everyone is trying to get the jump on getting the best in-house recruitment people. Lots of HR candidates had been biding their time but are now interested in opportunities.”