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28 April 2025
Life sciences, Engineering

NEW TO THE MARKET: 28 APRIL-2 MAY 2025

• Jobmatch Sweden, a leader in occupational psychological testing, is expanding in Norway through a new partnership with consulting firm Sund Raad. Sund Raad, which focuses on enhancing employee engagement for small and medium-sized businesses, will integrate Jobmatch’s DNV-certified Talent test into its services. This marks Jobmatch’s second partnership in Norway, following its 2022 collaboration with Hapro Jobb og Karriere. Jobmatch Talent is a scientifically validated tool used for recruitment and employee development, according to the company press release.

• STEM recruitment specialist Matchtech has launched STEM Futures, a free, on-demand employability platform aimed at helping young people break into engineering and technology careers. The programme includes expert-led sessions on job search strategies, CV writing, interviews and personal development, and is part of Matchtech’s broader initiative to address the STEM skills gap and support emerging talent.

In addition, Matchtech has awarded the first two grants from its Materna Fund, a £2.5k bursary created to support engineering students facing financial hardship. The inaugural recipients, Sergio Carreno Vargas and David Sarembock from the University of Portsmouth, are using the funds to focus on their studies and development without the added pressure of financial strain.

• Meet Life Sciences has launched Synergy, a new standalone service designed to tackle people capability challenges in the life sciences sector that go beyond recruitment. As part of Meet’s evolution into a full-service talent solutions partner, Synergy offers tailored support in areas like workforce planning, leadership development, skills mapping, culture embedding and organisational design. Led by vice-president Kirsty Wilson, the service is built specifically for the life sciences industry and is focused on delivering measurable, outcome-driven solutions. Unlike traditional consulting, Synergy provides hands-on support from design through to implementation, helping clients build the capability needed to grow, adapt and lead in a competitive global market.

• Right Management, part of ManpowerGroup, has launched a refreshed brand strategy called ‘The Right Way’. It’s a human-centred, data-backed framework that aligns workforce development with business strategy. The new identity centres on ‘The Right Way loop’, a distinctive visual element with modern colours and typography that will be used across all brand touchpoints.

25 April 2025
Construction & property, Graduates/Apprentices/School leavers

National student lettings agency launches apprenticeship scheme

In a bid to support young people and grow skilled and knowledgeable individuals for the student lettings sector, loc8me recently launched its 18-month programme, which is open to anyone aged 16-18. The scheme will offer hands-on experience, mentorship and the opportunity to engage in paid work.

Raffaele Russo, founder of loc8me, said: “We’re thrilled to launch this apprenticeship programme, giving young professionals a real chance to learn, grow and begin building a career in an exciting industry.

“Now more than ever, young people are seeking opportunities, guidance and goals to pursue. With this programme, we’re investing in their future – and in the future of the lettings sector.”

Apprentices will have the chance to study the theoretical and practical elements of the lettings industry, and on starting, they will be given a mentor from the loc8me team to support their development via regular meetings throughout the course.

loc8me now operates in 13 major university cities across the UK, including Loughborough, Durham, Nottingham, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff, Newcastle, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leicester, Hull, Bath and Bristol.

Freya Watson-Russo, academy co-ordinator, said: "At loc8me, we’re committed to nurturing the next generation of letting agents. … We’re giving young people the chance to build a future, gain confidence and carve their own path.”

Founded in 2008 by Russo, loc8me manages more than 2,500 properties and employs more than 75 staff members.

(L-r) Apprentice Ollie Coe, loc8me's marketing assistant and academy co-ordinator Freya Watson-Russo and apprentice Isabel Tebbutt ©loc8me

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14 April 2025
Creative/Digital/Media, Engineering

NEW TO THE MARKET: 14-18 APRIL 2025

• Manufacturing and engineering specialist Busy Bee Recruitment has relaunched its website. The refreshed online platform has a modern design and enhanced user functionality, offering an intuitive browsing experience that makes it easier than ever to explore current vacancies, submit CVs quickly and securely, access expert recruitment advice via a blog and submit vacancies directly online.

• Deel, a global payroll and HR provider, has launched a suite of AI-driven products to help companies hire, manage, and pay international teams. Deel will offer an all-in-one global workforce platform integrating payroll, HR, and IT, designed to support compliant operations across borders. Key updates include: Real-Time Payroll in over 53 markets (expanding to 130+ by 2027), offering instant calculations and faster processing; Deel PEO for offering top-tier benefits without enterprise-level costs; Benefits Admin for simplified, compliant benefits management across countries; Deel Talent for streamlined recruitment via trusted agency networks; Workforce Planning, Compensation, and Engage tools – powered by AI – for smarter headcount strategy, global pay management, and employee development; IT Lifecycle Management features like MDM, IAM, and EPP, supporting global device and security control.

11 April 2025
Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms

Spotted Zebra merges Interview Intelligence and Assessment in one platform

This is technology that transcribes, analyses and evaluates conversations through an AI-powered lens. The merger connects assessment results with interview data, addressing the growing challenge enterprise talent leaders face: making confident, objective hiring decisions when candidate information can be fragmented across multiple tools.

In a statement, Spotted Zebra says that enterprise talent acquisition teams are facing twin pressures from AI-generated candidate applications and deepening skills shortages. 

The launch responds to a critical market challenge, the statement continues; while more than three in four businesses report widening skills gaps, employers are inundated with applications with around half of all jobseekers using AI tools to apply for roles. Current solutions force companies to choose between expensive, disconnected systems or compromise on either assessment breadth and depth, or a scalable interview process and structure.

“We’ve integrated Interview Intelligence with Assessment because our enterprise customers are facing unprecedented challenges in talent acquisition,” said Ian Monk, co-founder and CEO of Spotted Zebra. “By unifying these previously siloed technologies, we’re enabling talent teams to make data-informed decisions based on a complete picture of each candidate’s capabilities.”

Unlike standard Interview Intelligence tools that primarily transcribe conversations, Spotted Zebra’s implementation establishes a data framework that truly connects skill measurements across different evaluation methods:

  • Real-time skill evidence mapping: Comprehensive role skills profiles are automatically created thanks to AI-powered intake meetings between recruiters and hiring managers. 
  • AI-assisted interview questioning technology: The AI-powered Interview Guides automatically generate targeted question paths for specific role skills profiles and each candidate.
  • Consolidated hiring evidence dashboard: The Decision Kit combines summarised skill data from both assessment scores and interview evidence, weighting each source appropriately based on predictive validity for specific skill types. 

According to the company statement, AI in Spotted Zebra enhances human decision-making, ensuring the final call on a candidate’s suitability for a role is objective, data-backed and always in the hands of the hiring team.

Headquartered in the UK, Spotted Zebra was launched in 2020 by Monk and co-founder and chief commercial officer Nick Shaw.

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14 March 2025
Creative/Digital/Media, Engineering, Construction & property, Executive search, IT/Telecoms, HR, Apprentices/Grads/School leavers

NEW TO THE MARKET: 10-14 MARCH 2025

• Cisco has expanded its Networking Academy to equip young people in the EU with digital skills. By 2030, the company aims to provide basic digital education to 1.5m individuals, focusing on digital literacy, cybersecurity, AI and data science. This initiative supports the European Commission’s 2030 Digital Decade targets. In addition to training learners, Cisco will prepare 5,000 instructors over the next five years to teach AI, cybersecurity, and networking skills. The company will also introduce an Industrial Networking curriculum to address digital transformation in industries like manufacturing and automotive.

• Glasgow recruitment business Clarkson Owens is launching its specialist recruitment arm Retainer Recruitment in response to increased demand from clients to support international and senior appointments. The firm specialises in recruiting for the construction and civil engineering sectors.

• Remote has introduced Recruit, a new hiring platform designed to simplify and accelerate global talent acquisition. Recruit gives companies access to the largest talent intelligence dataset, a global search engine for sourcing top candidates, and a one-click compliant hiring process. Remote has also partnered with Apriora to offer AI-powered video interviews at scale, providing recruiters with a pool of talent. Key features of Recruit include smart sourcing, allowing searches across 800m global candidate profiles with advanced filtering, and talent insights, which provide real-time data on salary trends and market conditions. Recruit integrates directly with Remote’s HR platform, enabling one-click hiring with automatic compliance management for local labour laws.

• Schneider Electric has announced plans to double its recruitment of veterans to help tackle the UK’s skills shortage. The digital transformation for energy management and automation business’s Veterans Talent Programme provides former military personnel with the industry knowledge and technical expertise needed for critical operational and senior management roles in the energy and electrical sectors. Applications are now open for early registration. The 12-18-month programme, which offers a full salary, combines specialist classroom-based learning with hands-on training, making it accessible to veterans from all backgrounds. Candidates are selected based on their motivation and interests rather than existing skillsets. Powered by Redeployable, an AI-driven career transition platform, the programme is designed to unlock the full potential of veteran talent. 

13 March 2025
HR

nGAGE unveils first Social Value Report to highlight contributions to society

“This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to placing social value at the heart of everything we do,” says an nGAGE statement.

Over the past year, nGAGE’s initiatives have enabled nearly £24m in social and local economic value across the UK. This stems from the recruiter’s focus on:

  • Local employment and breaking down barriers to employment.
  • Community volunteering and career support that supports local communities.
  • Employee wellbeing programmes that prioritise health and resilience within its workforce.

From hiring and retaining 570 staff locally to support disadvantaged communities, “our focus on local employment and community engagement is making a lasting impact across the UK”, continues the statement.

According to the company, the Social Value Report highlights the transformative effect of nGAGE’s activities on people, communities and wider society.

“Social value is at the core of our mission,” says Claudia Dommett-Noehren, group head of ESG at nGAGE. “We’re proud to contribute meaningfully to the local communities in which we operate, and this report showcases the tangible outcomes of that effort.”

The nGAGE Group, also known as nGAGE Talent, offers tailored recruitment services across sectors, including the built environment, STEM, health & social care, and professional and financial services UK-wide and globally. 

The Social Value Report is available online here.

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11 March 2025
Banking/Financial services, Accounting/Finance

Campbell Muir launches with backing from Davidson Gray

The new talent acquisition venture is backed by recruitment start-up investor Davidson Gray.

Campbell Muir aims to connect top-tier professionals with leading organisations, using a tailored approach and commitment to building lasting relationships to set it apart in a competitive market, according to a company statement.

Lewis Campbell, managing director of Campbell Muir, brings industry knowledge in financial services and insurance: “We are thrilled to launch Campbell Muir and provide a specialised service to the insurance and financial services sectors.”

Campbell Muir joins Davidson Gray’s expanding portfolio. Rhys Jones, founder of Davidson Gray, said the new partnership aligned “perfectly with our investment philosophy”.

Recruitment start-up investor Davidson Gray provides strategic support and investment to innovative recruitment businesses. 

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11 March 2025
Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms

Recruitment specialist Novexar launches in tech and AI sectors

Backed by recruitment start-up investor Davidson Gray, “Novexar aims to disrupt the industry with its deep expertise and client-centric approach”, according to a company statement.

From early-stage start-ups to established enterprises, Novexar provides tailored, flexible solutions based on company size, maturity and specific requirements. 

Ben Carrigan, managing director of Novexar, emphasised the company’s in-depth knowledge of the emerging tech and AI space to the recruitment market: “Our team possesses hands-on experience within this sector, allowing us to understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing our clients and create bespoke solutions that are effective, efficient and cost-effective.”

Nicola Sands, MD of Davidson Gray, added: “At Davidson Gray, we are constantly seeking out innovative businesses within the recruitment sector. Novexar’s deep industry expertise and client-centric focus make them a perfect fit for us.”

Novexar’s services encompass a wide range of roles, including data scientists, machine learning engineers, AI researchers, software developers and cybersecurity specialists. 

Recruitment start-up investor Davidson Gray provides strategic support and investment to innovative recruitment businesses.

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