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Private equity-backed diversified recruitment group Specialist People Services (SPS) has appointed Neil McManus as M&A (mergers & acquisitions) director as it targets new acquisition opportunities.

McManus joins the Yorkshire-based business from online bathroom retailer from Victoria Plum.

McManus will work closely with SPS chief executive Chris Chidley as the group seeks to identify and acquire complementary businesses in niche recruitment and business support services both in the UK and overseas.

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