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Trusted partners will matter more in future, says Carberry at RECLive25

Convincing clients and government that the recruitment industry delivers the value of specialism and specialists is key to making “trusted talent advice and fulfilment more essential”.

10 June 2025

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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

New to Market

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

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.

LegislationPublic sector, Social care 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

Nicoll Curtin backs talent-changing District4 recruitment solution

Fintech and change recruiter Nicoll Curtin is backing the formation of newly launched District4, a community-led talent solution to deliver technology specialists such as engineers, analysts, architects and leaders to firms in London and Berlin.

New to MarketEngineering, Executive search 17 January 2018

Gattaca offers reassurance over Carillion links

Responding to concerns about the recent 9.3% fall in its share price, Gattaca has released a statement to investors.

Engineering, Construction & property 17 January 2018

Blue Monday turned out to be a happy one for recruiters

While Blue Monday is regarded as the most depressing day of the year, recruitment consultants need not share in the misery.

17 January 2018

Beacon Broadband recruits in Northern Ireland for expansion South

A Derry-based wireless broadband provider has launched a recruitment drive as it seeks to expand South of the border.

Sales, Engineering 17 January 2018

Social recruiting February 2018

As the cold, dark days draw to a close, recruiters have been finding their own ways of brightening up winter…

Lighter Side 16 January 2018

Carillion receivers in talks with potential buyers for SkyBlue

The official receivers of Carillion are seeking potential buyers for its recruitment business SkyBlue.

FinancialsPublic sector, Transport & logistics 16 January 2018

Man arrested in collaborative anti-slavery operation in South London

A man was arrested in London last week in an investigation into suspected trafficking of Romanian nationals into the UK for labour exploitation.

LegislationIndustrial/Manufacturing 16 January 2018

BMW launches latest apprenticeship scheme

Automotive giant BMW is on the hunt for 60 new apprentices.

Engineering, Industrial/Manufacturing 16 January 2018

Prince Andrew seeks green-fingered assistant for Royal Lodge

Do you have green fingers, don’t fancy working inside and are a fan of the Royals?

Lighter SideAgriculture 16 January 2018

NEW TO THE MARKET: 15-19 JANUARY 2018

This week’s launches includes: Debut, Erecruit, ICG Medical, PCL, R_Block, Raffingers, Recruit My Job, Swanstaff Recruitment

New to MarketCreative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 16 January 2018

Question marks over recruiter SkyBlue as Carillion goes into liquidation

Carillion, owner of recruitment business SkyBlue, is to go into liquidation.

FinancialsPublic sector, Engineering 15 January 2018

Golding takes over rebranded Opus reins from Ryemill

International talent consultancy and recruitment firm Opus Talent Solutions Group has promoted Amy Golding to CEO.

People 15 January 2018

Westfield London hosts job show to fill 8,000 roles

Shopping centre giant Westfield is to host a job show at its London operation at the end of the month to fill up to 8,000 new roles.

Retail 15 January 2018

B&M looks for experienced taster for product range

Do you want to get paid to chow down on chicken nuggets, doner kebabs and fish fingers? Well, tuck your napkin into your shirt and step this way.

Lighter SideRetail, Hospitality/Leisure 15 January 2018

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 15-19 JANUARY 2018

This week’s contracts and deals: Capita, Fuel50, Graduate Promotions, Havas People, Jarell Group, Mercer, Nova Recruitment Services, Workday

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Marketing 15 January 2018

APPOINTMENTS: 15-19 JANUARY 2018

This week’s appointments include: BBR Services, Build Recruitment, Concilium Search, I-COM, iMultiply, Lorien, MBN Solutions, Monday at Nine, MOVE Guides, Pedersen & Partners, RIDI

PeopleMarketing & Sales, Retail 15 January 2018

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