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14 May 2025
Creative/Digital/Media, Engineering

NEW TO THE MARKET: 12-16 MAY 2025

• Global specialist recruitment company Eames Consulting has opened a new office in Philadelphia, focusing on technology and digital enablement. Located at the Wanamaker Building, 100 East Penn Square, this is the recruiter’s second US location, following its New York office, which opened in 2022. The Philadelphia team will be headed up by Steven Stahl, a highly experienced recruiter. Also joining are Sam Youngberg (managing consultant) and Callum Stainer (senior consultant), data and AI recruitment specialists.

• Eightfold AI, which helps organisations recruit and retain top talent, and upskill/reskill their entire workforce, has added two new foundational AI products to its portfolio. Expanding its capabilities in talent acquisition, Eightfold introduces AI Interviewer to automate candidate engagement and assessment, enhancing responsiveness and selection outcomes. The company has also launched Digital Twin, a personalised AI model that captures and applies employee knowledge across systems to drive real-time productivity and decision-making.

• SF Recruitment has opened a new East Midlands headquarters in Castle Donington, strategically positioned next to East Midlands Airport. The new hub unites the company’s Leicester and Nottingham teams, with the company broadening its expertise into STEM fields, including technology and engineering, alongside its core areas of finance, private equity and corporate services. Over 40 team members will be based at the new headquarters and plans for European growth are underway, according to the company statement.

13 May 2025
Transport & logistics, Graduates/Apprentices/School leavers

Aspiring pilots can apply to join fully-funded training programme

Flight training typically costs in excess of £100k.

The programme has been developed to support Jet2.com’s growth, enabling the leisure airline to fly more customers away to enjoy their holidays on an expanding fleet of aircraft.

Jet2FlightPath is open to candidates from all backgrounds (subject to meeting the application criteria) and aims to boost social mobility and promote diversity within the pilot community. To apply, candidates need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and a science subject, or equivalent qualifications – making Jet2FlightPath more accessible than other programmes.

The selection process, including assessments and interviews, will see successful candidates invited to take their place on a fully funded 18-month Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) training course in the UK, Spain or US, with courses starting this year. Upon completion of the ATPL course, trainees will then be offered Type Rating training on either an Airbus or Boeing aircraft, before becoming a Jet2.com pilot. Three partners set to deliver this training are Skyborne Airline Academy, Leading Edge and FTE Jerez.

When completing the Jet2FlightPath pilot training programme, trainees will also be fully immersed in the operation and culture at Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, “so that they can understand all the qualities that make up the businesses”, a company statement said. This includes gaining exposure to various customer-facing roles such as cabin crew and ground operations.

Jet2.com plans to put 60 pilots through Jet2FlightPath in the first year of the programme and then expand it to attract “even more” aspiring pilots in the coming years as the company continues to grow, the company said. 

The UK’s third largest airline currently employs over 1,800 pilots and will operate a fleet of up to 135 aircraft this summer, flying customers to sun and leisure city destinations across Europe, the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands from 13 UK airport bases.

The brand-new Jet2FlightPath programme opens for applications today [13 May 2025]. Pilots of the future can find out further information as well as how to apply by clicking here.

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6 May 2025
Public sector, Creative/Digital/Media

NEW TO THE MARKET: 5-9 MAY 2025

• Heidrick & Struggles has launched a new Government & Defense Tech Practice, aimed at serving the growing demand for technology leadership within public sector organisations. With governments estimated to account for 10% of global technology and IT services spending, the firm sees this as a significant market opportunity. The practice consolidates the company’s experience from over 200 engagements to provide leadership solutions for organisations delivering technology to national, state and local governments worldwide.

The new practice will support clients by offering leadership search, development and organisational effectiveness services. It brings together more than 30 experienced partners across sectors such as IT services, aerospace and defence, energy and private equity, operating globally across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. The initiative addresses the increasing reliance of governments on advanced technologies like AI, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity and robotics.

• Workforce management solutions firm Matrix has supported more than 10,000 individuals across the UK into employment between March 2024 and April 2025 through its Social Value team. The efforts focused on a wide range of community initiatives, including employability workshops, career guidance and volunteering opportunities. These programmes were designed to help students, jobseekers and public sector employees gain essential skills and access new career pathways.

• UK start-up Project Brains has launched ProdigyPB, an AI-powered platform designed to revolutionise job description creation and recruitment. Tailored for SMEs, growing businesses, and HR teams, ProdigyPB helps define precise hiring needs by aligning job roles with specific business challenges. The tool generates clear, bias-free job descriptions in seconds and enables users to engage with vetted fractional specialists from Project Brains’ talent pool, according to a company statement. ProdigyPB is currently available in Beta across the UK.

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.

5 August 2022
Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Construction & property, Commercial & office support, Hospitality/Leisure, Apprentices/Grads/School leavers

Programme helps adults with learning difficulties transition to employment

The programme aims to help people gain competitive, marketable skills to enter into paid work.

The project, which will take place in Flintshire, involves total workplace immersion, facilitating a seamless combination of classroom instruction, career exploration and hands-on skills training and is being run in partnership with national learning disability charity Hft, ClwydAlyn and Flintshire County Council.

DFN Project SEARCH is a business-led, one-year transition to employment programme for young people with a learning disability and autism or both.

Kicking off in September, the programme includes team building, workplace safety, presentation skills, jobseeking skills, money management and employer specific skills. The internships will be hosted in a variety of different job sectors including catering, administration, reception work, maintenance, construction and painting/decorating, organisers said.

“Nationally only 5.1% of people with these needs are in paid employment, yet 70% of those supported by DFN Project SEARCH secure paid roles,” the organisation said in a statement. “DFN Project SEARCH’s evidence-based model challenges misconceptions and changes the way society views and enables young adults with learning disabilities and autism to ensure that they reach their true and full potential.”

DFN Project SEARCH works to build a more inclusive society by helping to create improved career opportunities for those with learning disabilities and autism. Evidence shows that being in employment improves health and wellbeing and is central to individual identity, social roles and social status. It is widely recognised that people in work tend to enjoy happier and healthier lives than those who are not in work.

Transitioning people from education straight into competitive employment also saves money for health and social care by creating opportunities for people with learning disabilities to become net contributors rather than recipients of adult social care and health services.

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5 August 2022
IT/Telecoms

NEW TO THE MARKET: 1-5 AUGUST 2022

• Recruitment agency Connect Appointments has launched its new job search app for jobseekers across Edinburgh and the Lothians. The free Connect Livingston App sends job opportunities directly to mobile devices, which it says takes the stress out of the job search.

• Technology staffing specialist Primis has moved to a new office in Birmingham. The office, located on Temple Row and close to New Street station, will accommodate the firm’s growth plans. It features various meeting rooms for clients to hire, a rooftop terrace and bar.

27 July 2022
Hospitality/Leisure

Axiom Hospitality launches Truly Talented film to attract new staff

According to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), UK hospitality businesses recorded 83% more vacancies between March and May in comparison to the same period in 2019 before the pandemic.

Launching today [27 July], Axiom’s ‘Truly Talented’ campaign embraces a ‘reality tv’ approach to showcase employees whose devotion to service goes above and beyond. Over six months, a dedicated production team from Richer View Media worked with undercover actors who posed in both work experience and a variety of guest roles to engage with the staff and capture them in action at work using hidden on-body cameras.

Only the production team and three members of the Axiom Hospitality management team were aware of the project to film Axiom employees’ approach to their work – from receptionists, bartenders and waiters to housekeepers and department managers.

Truly Talented was revealed to Axiom Hospitality’s 836 employees across 13 hotels in the UK (Bath, Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, the Lake District and London) on Wednesday 20 July with the official launch on social media today.

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26 July 2022
Marketing, Life sciences, Education, Engineering, Executive search, IT/Telecoms, HR

NEW TO THE MARKET: 25-29 JULY 2022

• Recruitment firm Acorn has created a new marketing division. As its service delivery levels continue to rise, Acorn says its new marketing team will continue to support the expansion of services alongside head of marketing Danielle Haynes and others already working in the division. This includes innovation and development manager Chris Bromfield and digital marketing manager Christina Harris.

• The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has launched a new Level 5 CMI Management and Leadership programme designed for the recruitment sector. The programme has been developed to address the challenges recruitment leaders face at mid-to-senior level and equip them with the skills and confidence to take their management to the next level and effectively lead teams in a fast-paced environment. The new training is an extension of the Level 3 qualification the trade association has been running, though prior completion of Level 3 isn’t necessary for the new course.

• Bobcheck, a new platform that can identify missed/lost revenue for recruitment firms has launched. Bobcheck says it was able to help six recruitment firms identify almost £150k in missed revenue. The Bobcheck platform integrates through API with Bullhorn or can also be used via simple CSV upload. Once set up, the platform will continue to monitor actual hire activity with minimal maintenance and no further need for recruiters to conduct manual checks, saving time and focus for recruitment staff.

• Digitas has launched its free CV anonymisation tool, Anon CV, which automatically removes details from CVs that can trigger bias in the hiring process. Digitas says it has saved more than 500 hours on recruitment so far this year and is available to employers everywhere.

• Executive search firm Harper Fox Partners has opened a new head office in Blythe Valley, Birmingham. The firm’s new office will be located in Blythe Valley Business Park in Solihull, and adds to its other offices in London and Houston in the US.

• Tiger Recruitment has announced that it has received B Corp Certification. The certification demonstrates the London-based recruitment firm meets high standards of verified social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. To qualify as a B Corp, Tiger had to complete an in-depth audit, a series of interviews, and an evidence review that evaluated its performance across five core areas: governance, workers, community, environment and customers.

Initiatives contributing to its success include its support for staff wellbeing through flexible and hybrid working; the efforts of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) committee to engage with local communities; its promotion of hiring best practices by sharing expert advice and thought leadership, and its inclusive approach to decision-making that involves staff across the business.

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