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Former royal nanny offers training to next generation

Alice Romero Drever (pictured), founder of specialist agency Nanny & Governess, is developing an online academy to train the next generation of VIP nannies.

Transport & logistics, Education, Hospitality/Leisure 5 June 2025
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Green energy firm aims to bring skilled jobs to Kent

A green energy company is set to create more than 100 jobs by 2027 with the proposed opening of a £120m plant in Kent.

Oil & gas/Energy, Life sciences, Engineering, Graduates/Apprentices/School leavers 4 June 2025
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REC CEO hits back at government cuts to agency spend

Government calls to eliminate agency spend at the NHS have received a fiery response from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.

Public sector, Social care, HR, Healthcare/Medical 3 June 2025

Government health leaders threaten ‘rip-off temporary staffing agencies’

NHS trusts and integrated care boards (ICBs) are being urged by government health leaders to eradicate agency spending to build on a £1bn fall in spending in 2024-25.

LegislationPublic sector, Social care 3 June 2025

Portfolio Payroll partners with CIPP to drive industry evolution

Payroll recruitment agency Portfolio Payroll is part of a newly unveiled strategic partnership with The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP).

ContractsHR 3 June 2025

Hays appoints new CEO UK and Ireland

Recruitment and workforce solutions specialist Hays has appointed Thomas Way (pictured) as CEO of Hays UK and Ireland.

PeopleLife sciences, Engineering 2 June 2025

£1.5bn defence spending will create highly-skilled jobs in the UK

The UK government is to create more than 1,000 new jobs as a result of a £1.5bn defence investment.

LegislationPublic sector, Engineering 2 June 2025

BBC Studios appoints new director of HR

The BBC has appointed Jermaine Daw (pictured) as director of HR for BBC Studios, effective in June. 

PeopleCreative/Digital/Media, HR 28 May 2025

Staying with one employer outdated, says hiring expert

A leader of the newly launched UK Hiring Taskforce sees a future short-term employment environment similar to the so-called gig economy in which organisations themselves are not long-lived because of rapidly changing technology.

People 27 May 2025

Contractors call time on PSCs due to IR35 changes

Limited company contractors are saying ‘enough is enough’ as they call time on their personal service companies (PSCs), according to an insolvency practitioner who works in the contractor sector.

13 February 2020

Scale up your recruitment business with digital marketing

Improving your conversion rate among candidates and clients is the key to unlocking the potential of recruitment agency’s websites and digital marketing, recruiters have heard.

People 12 February 2020

MML invests in Spencer Ogden for next phase of growth

International private equity firm MML Capital Partners has taken a controlling stake in Spencer Ogden.

ContractsOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 12 February 2020

Return to certainty should spark more deals, says BDO’s M&A Review

The recruitment sector remains attractive and 2020 should see an increase in recruitment deal activity, according to the managing director of M&A at accountancy and business advisory firm BDO.

Contracts 12 February 2020

Recruiters ready to supply HS2 workforce but fear short-term skills gap

Northern Powerhouse recruiters stand ready to help deliver HS2 following government’s decision to give the controversial rail project the green light.

LegislationTransport & logistics, Engineering 12 February 2020

Technology helps recruiters in China keep calm and carry on

As the number of cases of coronavirus continues to rise, recruiters in China say that homeworking and technology is allowing them to continue their operations.

11 February 2020

Gi Group launches Grafton Recruitment brand in UK

Gi Group is to launch its Grafton Recruitment brand in England, Scotland and Wales.

New to MarketMarketing & Sales, Engineering 11 February 2020

FINANCIALS: Randstad results reveal small drop in revenue

Recruitment giant Randstad has reported a slight decrease in revenue year-on-year, according to results for Q4 2019.

Financials 11 February 2020

APSCo calls for nominations for strategic Representative Committee

Nominations are now open for positions on the Association of Professional Service Companies (APSCo) Representative Committee.

11 February 2020

Etihad Airways on recruitment drive for cabin crew

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is hosting a recruitment day in Manchester in search of cabin crew.

Transport & logistics, Hospitality/Leisure 11 February 2020

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 10-14 FEBRUARY 2020

This week’s contracts and deals include: Entrust Resource Solutions, HR GO, Mai Day Recruitment Services, Resource Solutions, SD Worx, WorkIndia

ContractsMarketing & Sales, Recruitment Process Outsourcing 11 February 2020

Recruiters urged to resist routine NDA use as Acas publishes new advice

As Acas publishes new advice aimed at demystifying non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and preventing their misuse, recruiters have been urged to resist routine use of such agreements to cover up unsavoury behaviour.

Legislation 10 February 2020

Fraudulent professional applications highest in healthcare

The highest number of fraudulent professional document verification applications has been for allied health professionals and nurses.

Public sector, Healthcare/Medical 10 February 2020

Ex-military guaranteed interviews for some government jobs

Military veterans are to guaranteed interviews for some government jobs under a new pilot scheme aimed at boosting their job prospects.

Public sector 10 February 2020

PRS latest recruiter to bring in four-day week

London-headquartered PRS is the latest recruitment agency to switch to a four-day working week.

10 February 2020

Recruitment drive for Buff Boyz in the London area

York-based buff butler service Buff Boyz has launched a recruitment drive for “fit, fun and friendly” men from around Greater London.

Lighter SideHospitality/Leisure 10 February 2020

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