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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.

3 December 2019
Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Public sector, Education, Executive search, IT/Telecoms, HR, Accounting/Finance

NEW TO THE MARKET: 2-6 DECEMBER 2019

• Recruitment process outsourcing provider Cielo has opened a full-service recruitment delivery centre in Manila, Philippines, following new global and regional client wins.

• Digital accountancy agency Crunch has launched an IR35 solution for contractors, businesses and recruitment agencies. The new service helps ensure compliance can be met for the new IR35 rules taking effect from April 2020, when the IR35 off-payroll rules will be extended to the private sector.

• Cybersecurity recruitment firm EliteCyber has launched a rebrand refresh supported by launch of its new website.

• Tenancy referencing firm FCC Paragon has launched a new service, RECREF, enabling the company to perform pre and post-employment screening and background checks to both recruitment agencies and direct employers alike.

• Experienced education recruiter Katie Leng has set up First2Education, an agency covering a range of roles including primary and secondary school teachers, newly qualified teachers (NQT), senior leadership positions, SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) specialists and education support staff.

• Scottish recruiter HRC Recruitment welcomes Tony Baker as information technology team manager to lead its new, dedicated technology division.

• Global workforce management solutions provider Humanforce has launched a workforce management solution app designed to be fully compliant with accessibility recommendations, in a bid to make the workplace more inclusive for people with disabilities and an ageing population.

The app complies with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 AA rating. This means it meets 100% of the recommendations for making content accessible to people with disabilities – including colour-blindness and low vision.

• Indian staffing agency Suna Solutions has launched a recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solution alongside a new office in India. The new office will be Suna’s ninth location and will be led by Melvin Singh, director of recruiting and operations.

• Jessica Heagren has launched That Works for Me, a new online flexible working platform. Offering both freelance and permanent opportunities across the UK, the platform aims to bring open minded businesses and professionals in need of flexible working opportunities together.

• Leeds-headquartered financial search and selection consultancy Woodrow Mercer Finance has launched a new division specialising in recruiting credit control professionals.

Credit control specialist Jodie Lazenby has joined the firm to manage the new division across Woodrow Mercer Finance’s offices in Leeds and Hull, working alongside Georgia Dutton. They will focus on the search and selection of entry-level positions through to senior management roles within credit control throughout Yorkshire, the Humber and the North-West regions.

25 November 2019
Marketing, Executive search, Interim recruitment, IT/Telecoms, Apprentices/Grads/School leavers

NEW TO THE MARKET: 25-29 NOVEMBER 2019

• The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) – in partnership with specialist training provider Recruitment Juice – has unveiled a new initiative, which enables members to share unused Apprenticeship Levy funds for the benefit of the wider recruitment profession. The scheme sees a number of suppliers to the sector donate a portion of their pots to assist recruitment firms in sending delegates on level 3 team leader and level 3 recruitment consultant programmes from January 2020.

Due to funds gifted by companies, including Contractor Umbrella, Brookson, Giant, 6CATS, Paystream, Smartwork, Orbital Payroll Group and Optionis, up to 60 learners will be offered the opportunity to benefit from the initiative across London, Manchester and Birmingham. This is due to new rules introduced in April 2019, whereby employers who can’t use their entire pot to upskill their own people are able to donate 25% of their funds to other companies rather than it being absorbed by the Treasury.

• Growth management consultancy Chesamel has designed a new platform, DiscoverWork, which aims to help companies create engaging employer brand messages and videos by offering specific types of accounts depending on what is required. This includes: the Graduate, the Explorer, the Start Up, the Freelancer, the Fresh Start, the High Flyer, the Established Worker and the Cloud Worker.

• Circal, an HR resource offering networking and professional development opportunities for users through personalised news feeds, podcasts, videos and community forums, has launched.

Circal is an app and online platform built by Expedite, the company behind Working Futures, who have partnered with technology developers and consultants OJO Solutions on the project.

• Singapore-based tech company Indorse, which uses its blockchain-based platform and community of industry experts to help companies worldwide find the best tech talent, has opened new corporate headquarters in London.

• Finnish lead generation martech company Leadoo has launched in the UK. The firm uses chatbots including ModalBots, VideoBots and InpageBots to engage passive candidates to apply for roles in a bid to convert more qualified applicants. It also filters candidates through mini interviews before meetings.

• Recruitment group Resource Solutions Group (RSG) is to rebrand its four core companies. The privately-owned group, which includes Sanderson, Resource Management, FirstPerson Executive and Intelligent Consulting, will now be known as Sanderson.

The rebrand, delivered by Edinburgh-based brand agency Studio LR, includes all of the company’s current core services being brought under the new Sanderson brand. These are: Sanderson, specialising in IT, business change and professional services; Resource Management, specialists in recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and managed service provider (MSP) solutions; FirstPerson Executive, the research-based executive search and headhunting arm of the group; and Intelligent Consulting, which specialises in interim resourcing solutions.

• North Wales-based recruiter Supertemps has moved into a new office in Bangor, with plans to expand into North-East Wales.

19 November 2019
Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Creative/Digital/Media, Construction & property, Commercial & office support, IT/Telecoms, HR, Hospitality/Leisure, Accounting/Finance

NEW TO THE MARKET: 18-22 NOVEMBER 2019

• Hospitality expert Craig Prentice has launched mum, a new talent partner specialising in management and executive recruitment for the hospitality industry.

• Rhino Group Holdings, which includes multi sector recruiter Rhino Recruitment, has launched Rhino Contract Services creating 100 new jobs in The Maltings, Cardiff. The company, formed by Sian Pryce and Mark Cann, will be assisting businesses with outsourcing support and virtual contact centre teams.

• Financial services firm Shalchi & Partners has launched launched ‘Expat-Repat’ – a specialist advisory service for expat workers relocating to the UK from countries in the Middle East and Far East. The service helps workers negotiate an array of financial challenges involved in repatriating to the UK, including tax compliance, repatriation of foreign currency, mortgage broking and pension contributions.

• Buckinghamshire-based Stonor Recruitment as launched a new website featuring a simplified menu that is easier to navigate on a mobile and includes an improved chat function.

• Recruitment software provider Voyager has launched a new reporting portal, Voyager Business Intelligence. The tool is free with Voyager Infinity SaaS.

15 November 2019
IT/Telecoms, Accounting/Finance

Start-up of the Month: Storm2

A former managing director of global recruiter Phaidon International has set up Storm2, a recruitment agency dedicated to finding fintech talent.

Speaking to Recruiter, James Brown revealed his agency would only place fintech talent, and was prepared to walk away from any client demands to place talent outside of this sector requirement.

“The fintech sector is growing exponentially and it is only serviced by generalist technology recruitment companies or smaller boutiques, and one-man bands… It needs a dedicated, specialist recruitment solution on the agency side.

“All we do are fintech roles at senior or experienced level around the £100k mark on the technical side into London and Europe.”

Brown added the agency has mirrored its consultant core specialisms against the requirements of fintech companies. These core areas include machine learning, data science, data engineering, fullstack engineering, devops, site reliability, mobile and Android, and project management.

According to Brown, the agency has also benefited from £1m in seed funding from backers, which has enabled it to invest in an advanced technology platform, allowing the agency to find candidates much quicker than its competitors.

On future plans for the business, Brown added: “The plans are to double in size. We’ve gone from 0-20 in the first two months, so we’re growing at quite a rate of knots as it is. Ahead of that, we will start to look at international expansion.”

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