Smith steps up following seven years leading Lorien’s recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and managed service provider (MSP) portfolio of clients.

She comes to the role with 18 years’ industry experience, including 11 years specialising in the design, implementation and delivery of complex outsourced recruitment models at Lorien and Guidant Global.

As MD for Lorien Managed Solutions, Smith takes on Lorien’s outsourced division at a pivotal time in its evolution, according to the company, with rising demands from clients every year for managed solutions that can support digital transformation in an evolving market.

Lorien is one of the UK’s largest technology staffing brands. With tech talent demand currently at a 10-year high, organisations are increasingly turning to specialist recruitment organisations to support talent acquisition. Meanwhile, the global RPO market is predicted to grow by 18.5% between 2020 and 2027, and Smith’s new role will support Lorien’s further growth.

Smith’s experience is also set to be harnessed across the wider Impellam Group. In addition to her new role, Smith will also be acting as subject matter expert for the Group’s broader strategy as it continues to build on its position as a major UK staffing organisation.

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