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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
Legislation

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Staying with one employer outdated, says hiring expert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

All aboard for a steam train driver job down under

Ever wanted to drive your own steam train? Well, Recruiter could have the dream job for you.

Lighter SideTransport & logistics, Hospitality/Leisure 28 July 2017

Harvey Nash shares moves to AIM from LSE

Harvey Nash has moved from the main market of the London Stock Exchange to AIM (Alternative Investment Market).

FinancialsCreative/Digital/Media, Banking/Financial services 28 July 2017

Migration system must be evidence-based, say recruitment bodies

Recruitment trade bodies have called on government to ensure the UK’s new migration system is based on evidence about the skills the country needs to thrive post-Brexit.

LegislationPublic sector, Social care 27 July 2017

InterQuest independent director Higgins opposes Chisbridge bid

Chisbridge’s bid to delist technology recruiter InterQuest from AIM is facing opposition from one of its independent directors.

ContractsIT/Telecoms 27 July 2017

Ex-recruiter Honey G back in da tabloid spotlight

Recruitment’s second most famous X Factor contestant has become the subject of a racy photo shoot with a UK tabloid.

Lighter Side 27 July 2017

FINANCIALS: Impellam Group shows slight rise in revenue and profits

Impellam Group has reported a marginal increase in revenue and profits amid challenging conditions for the managed services and specialist staffing provider’s UK business.

FinancialsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Life sciences 27 July 2017

Employment tribunal fees ruled unlawful

The Supreme Court has ruled that fees for those bringing employment tribunal claims, which could also include claims brought against employers and recruiters for discrimination during the recruitment process, are unlawful.

26 July 2017

Robert Walters sees leap in fee income

Robert Walters has reported a 20% increase in UK net fee income in the six months ended 30 June.

26 July 2017

Amazon doubles London high-tech requirement

Amazon plans to double the number of high-tech staff from 450 to 900 at a new London development centre.

26 July 2017

Staffline confirms NHS Professionals bid

Staffline’s chief executive has confirmed it has bid for a controlling stake in NHS Professionals and expects to find out this autumn if this bid has been successful.

Public sector 26 July 2017

Government gets tough on labour abuse and online job scams

The government is getting tough on labour exploitation and online job scams, with both the employment minister and director of labour market enforcement highlighting the issue today.

Legislation 25 July 2017

Chisbridge offer for InterQuest receives 50+% backing

The board of Chisbridge has achieved the shareholder backing it needs to acquire technology recruiter InterQuest.

ContractsIT/Telecoms 25 July 2017
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FINANCIALS: Heidrick & Struggles sees slight rise in revenue

Global executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles has seen a marginal increase in revenue for the quarter ended 30 June 2017.

FinancialsPublic sector, Life sciences 25 July 2017

Panda cuddler: best job in the world?

Is professional panda cuddler the best job in the world? It’s an actual job, apparently, as the BBC revealed this morning to a cooing audience.

Lighter Side 25 July 2017

FINANCIALS: ManpowerGroup results reveal revenues up

ManpowerGroup has seen a marginal increase in revenues, according to results for the three months ended 30 June 2017.

Financials 25 July 2017

FINANCIALS: Randstad reveals increase from UK business

Randstad has seen revenue from its UK business increase 2% year-on-year, according to results for the second quarter of the 2017.

FinancialsCreative/Digital/Media 25 July 2017

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