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12 June 2025
Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms

NEW TO THE MARKET: 9-13 JUNE 2025

• Lattice has announced its next generation of AI agent functionalities aimed at streamlining HR operations and improving workplace productivity. Key updates include voice input for hands-free interaction, automated 1:1 meeting summaries, and a dashboard delivering proactive management insights. A new ‘Coach’ feature offers real-time guidance to managers and employees, while expanded integrations bring the AI Agent into tools like Slack and Microsoft Teams. Overlaying these new functions, Lattice’s new AI Agent Platform allows companies to build their own agents. Employees will be able to create their own AI agents that can be customised to their data, roles and systems.

• IT blog makethehire.com has launched to explore and share insights on how tech is shaping the recruitment world – from applicant tracking systems and AI tools to sourcing automation and candidate experience platforms.

4 June 2025
Oil & gas/Energy, Life sciences

Green energy firm aims to bring skilled jobs to Kent

Hydrogen TE (UK) is seeking planning permission from Kent County Council to build the UK’s first waste-to-hydrogen base at a 10-acre site in Manston, near Ramsgate. The project aims to convert household and commercial waste into clean hydrogen, significantly cutting landfill and carbon emissions.

According to a report from news site BDaily, bosses say the jobs would include skilled and graduate roles, alongside a training centre to foster local talent. The hydrogen produced will supply commercial heavy vehicle fleets and waste management operations, helping meet UK net-zero targets.

Michael Engsted, Hydrogen TE managing director, says: “This area of Kent has seen a huge depletion in jobs over the past few decades, which has forced many skilled workers and graduates to relocate.

“We are determined to help revitalise the local community by giving talented individuals a reason for staying here. We are committed to prioritising local recruitment for positions including finance, engineering and science.”

According to BDaily, the company also has plans to expand with a second plant near Newport, Wales. Joint MD Jeremy Parkin adds: “We are keen to establish the standard for plants like this, which will one day become a familiar sight across the UK.”

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27 May 2025
Creative/Digital/Media, Industrial/Manufacturing

NEW TO THE MARKET: 27-30 MAY 2025

• Aston University has announced a new initiative, guaranteeing all full-time master’s students a professional internship as part of their studies. Launching in September 2025, the Postgraduate Guaranteed Internship Scheme will be available to students enrolled in MSc, MA and MBA programmes at both the Birmingham and London campuses.

This scheme is designed to enhance employability by providing high-quality industry placements lasting between one and six months. These internships may be conducted in-person, remotely, or in a hybrid format, and will be facilitated through Aston’s global network of employers. The initiative is available to both UK and international students.

• Worcestershire-based Four Squared Recruitment has launched its new Recruitment Academy, a strategic initiative aimed at developing early careers and entry-level talent. The Academy supports new entrants with structured training, mentorship, and hands-on experience to prepare them for the demands of a competitive job market. Three new team members have also joined Four Squared as a result of the programme. The initiative helps close the gap between emerging candidates and evolving industry needs.

• Gi Group UK, part of global company Gi Group Holding, is strengthening its position in the recruitment and HR sector by delivering forklift and material handling equipment (MHE) training. With warehouse operative roles in high demand across the UK, the company provides essential upskilling opportunities to meet the growing needs of the logistics sector. The MHE training programme supports up to three candidates daily and is RTITB-approved, ensuring high standards of safety, compliance and operational efficiency.

• Technology recruitment provider itris has launched itris X, a cloud-based CRM and applicant tracking system (ATS) built specifically for recruitment agencies and staffing professionals. The new platform is designed to streamline the entire talent acquisition process with a focus on automation, scalability, and ease of use. itris X addresses core operational challenges in recruitment by offering AI-powered automation to reduce repetitive tasks, advanced reporting tools for performance insights, and personalised candidate communication features. The system is accessible across devices and integrates with a wide range of recruitment tools and platforms. Key features include lead and marketing management, user-friendly design and comprehensive customer support. itris X is scalable for use by both small agencies and large global firms, maintaining performance and usability regardless of company size.

• ManpowerGroup has launched the Work Intelligence Lab, a new global initiative designed to help employers and workers understand and adapt to the impact of AI on jobs and skills. With over half of employers (53%) already using AI in hiring and onboarding, the Lab provides real-time insights into how automation is transforming the labour market. The Lab leverages Manpower Group’s workforce data, drawn from millions of placements over 70 countries, and integrates real-time hiring trends, employer demand and worker sentiment. It aims to give organisations clearer visibility into emerging skill requirements, role changes and workforce dynamics.

27 May 2025
Oil & gas/Energy, Engineering

Energy recruitment firm launches in Aberdeen

Founded by Alan Golightly (pictured), an experienced recruitment professional with more than 27 years in the industry, the company targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) requiring tailored support for complex hiring needs. 

The firm provides permanent recruitment solutions for technical and engineering roles, as well as short-term internal recruitment assistance to help businesses manage hiring fluctuations without increasing fixed costs. Agilient also offers custom recruitment strategies that align with clients’ specific values and growth plans.

Golightly previously worked for, among other oil & gas recruiters, NES Fircroft, and launches Agilient from global energy recruiter Simpson Booth.

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24 May 2023
HR

NEW TO THE MARKET: 22-26 MAY 2023

• The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) has launched a contractor payslip review initiative to educate and protect contractors and give them a voice in the industry. Umbrella employees can upload their payslip and reconciliation statement, which will be checked by FCSA via an independent payslip verification service. This will tell them if the calculations are correct, and ensure contractors are properly informed of the deductions their umbrella provider has made. As a result, they’ll be assured that they’re meeting their tax obligations.

It’s available to employees of any umbrella company, not just those who are FCSA Members. The service is also completely confidential, and the user’s identity will never be disclosed to umbrella companies without prior permission. Initially, results will be aimed to be given within seven working days.

16 May 2023
Sales, Life sciences, Creative/Digital/Media, Engineering, IT/Telecoms, HR, Hospitality/Leisure, Graduates/Apprentices/School leavers

NEW TO THE MARKET: 15-19 MAY 2023

• Tech recruiter 5Values Consulting Group has opened its new headquarters in Bristol. The expansion will create numerous job opportunities for graduates, experienced consultants and salespeople in Bristol. The recruiter rebranded last year from Paratus People to 5Values Consulting Group.

The group encompasses three sub-brands: 5V Tech, 5V Video and 5V Media. At the core of 5Values Consulting Group lies its commitment to five fundamental values: inclusive, sustainable, authentic, attentive and considerate.

• London-based recruitment consultancy Alexander Lyons Solutions (ALS) has launched its specialist biotechnology team, which will be led by managing consultant Paul Shaw. Shaw is an experienced recruiter with 15 years’ experience in the consolidation of executive leadership teams within the biotechnology industry. The new team will focus on supporting the hiring efforts of clinical development within biotechnology companies and global pharmaceutical companies with a key strategic focus across the EU and Switzerland.

• CandidateX, a UK-based provider of a DEI-centred hiring platform, has launched to tackle recruitment bias in the labour market. Founded by a team of ex-frontline London recruiters, CandidateX reduces unconscious bias in the recruitment process, widens access to career opportunities for under-represented groups and elevates the jobseeker experience.

The CandidateX platform uses AI to anonymise the job application process by removing identifying factors such as gender, ethnicity and even socio-economic background. CandidateX’s platform ensures candidates have the confidence of knowing their talent is doing the talking. The anonymised diversity data generated from the CandidateX community – registered jobseekers within the platform – provides vital insights to employers from their talent pools, enabling them to constantly improve inclusion within their hiring practices and talent attraction strategies.

• Part of the SThree group of companies, Global Enterprise Partners (GEP) has launched its first office in Japan. The launch of the Tokyo office sees GEP, a specialist enterprise technology staffing agency, capitalise on the strong opportunities it has identified across Japan and the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.

• Staffing AI company Globus.ai has launched its ChatGPT-powered staffing feature. The latest addition to its AI-first offerings, the platform is built to streamline the recruitment process for both talent and recruiters. This includes automatically generating compelling campaigns and suggesting the best timing for campaign launch, ensuring they reach candidates at the most opportune moment.

• As the hospitality staffing shortage continues to dominate the news, Manchester-based hospitality recruiter Sixty Eight People has opened a new office in Euston, London. Founder Abi Dunn and managing director Charlotte Kemp are heading up a five-strong team, who are talent managers Matt Powell and Jack Bradfield, and talent consultants Oliver Beetlestone, Katie Thompson and Jack Perry.

Dunn told Recruiter: “Our move to London has been incredible. What a city! We have been inundated with project requests, clearly highlighting the industry’s need for something new. With a new team of five people, we are delighted to finally be able to support existing and new clients in the city and deliver a support network for the sectors incredible talent. Our purpose remains to revolutionise the industry through people, and we have some exciting plans that work towards that over the next 12 months. Watch this space!”

11 May 2023
Creative/Digital/Media, Executive search, IT/Telecoms, Graduates/Apprentices/School leavers

AI-technology recruiter Ocho launches in Belfast

Spearheaded by Phil Gamble, Ryan Quinn and Aaron Somers, who have almost 50 years of combined technology and recruitment experience, Ocho places the latest AI technology at the core of its operations.

Ocho’s AI platform automates the recruitment process and provides personalised journeys, status updates and scheduling tools. The company enters the market having secured a number of partnerships and an international partnership that will be revealed over the coming weeks, a statement from Ocho said.

Ocho’s team includes Naomi Jackson and Kamila Pas, who bring a wealth of technology recruitment experience to the company.

Ocho provides permanent, embedded and contract recruitment solutions for all types of roles in the technology industry, from C-suite level to graduates and intern placements. Ocho is also looking forward to expanding its team of technology recruiters in the coming months.

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11 May 2023
Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Creative/Digital/Media, Commercial & office support, IT/Telecoms, HR

NEW TO THE MARKET: 9-12 MAY 2023

• By leveraging its newly-launched Clu’d Up toolkit, employers using skills-based inclusive hiring platform Clu can now also identify weak points around recruitment inclusion and accessibility, and correct them before they impact the selection process. According to a statement from Clu, it has helped almost 7,000 jobseekers from marginalised groups to find work in the UK job market.

• Recruitment agency Connect Appointments has launched a new job search app, helping to streamline the recruitment process and offering a user-friendly experience for jobseekers across Scotland. The app is available on both iOS and Android platforms. Paired with its user-friendly interface, the app also includes interview preparation advice, CV tips and tricks, industry insights and a career advice section to help jobseekers make informed decisions.

• Tech provider of recruitment solutions HireBuddy has launched HireBuddyGPT, an AI integration for its all-in-one recruitment CRM. The technology empowers recruitment agencies to streamline their operations while providing a “superior” experience for both clients and candidates.

• Kura, a customer service outsourcing business, has announced a new partnership with Scottish Friendly, creating new careers in Glasgow. Kura will work with the friendly society to provide call centre outsourcing services to its customers, utilising their expertise in the insurance and financial sector.

• McGregor Boyall has launched its new global recruitment website featuring application technology and integrated AI automation components to support the application process. The website includes Recite Me assistive technology, which removes barriers for those with neurological conditions from engaging with McGregor Boyall’s content online. The website hosts a comprehensive library of supportive documentation and market insights for clients and a contractor hub to support McGregor Boyall’s current and future contractors.

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