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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
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Staying with one employer outdated, says hiring expert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

FINANCIALS: SThree’s overseas business offsets 16% fall in the UK

Overseas revenue growth has helped international SThree offset a 16% drop in year-on-year gross profits in the UK, according to interim results for the half year ended 31 May 2017.

FinancialsLife sciences, IT/Telecoms 24 July 2017

Recruiters press for longer freedom of movement

Recruiters have called on government to extend freedom of movement for a further four years after Brexit.

LegislationRetail, Transport & logistics 24 July 2017

Public finds hospitality sector has most intimidating professionals

Recruiters could carve out a niche for themselves by supplying non-intimidating candidates to hotels and bars, if new research is anything to go by.

Lighter SideBanking/Financial services, Industrial/Manufacturing 24 July 2017

Quorn Foods looks to hire 300 as it doubles production

A food manufacturer is to create 300 jobs in the North-East. The BBC reports Quorn Foods will create the new roles over the next five years, as it doubles production at its main plant in Teesside.

Retail, Industrial/Manufacturing 24 July 2017

APPOINTMENTS: 24-28 JULY 2017

This week’s appointments include: Eames Consulting Group, H1 Healthcare, Korn Ferry, McGregor Boyall, Mondelez Business Services, Sphere Digital Recruitment, SRi, Visibility Software, ZRG Partners

PeopleRetail, Life sciences 24 July 2017

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 24-28 JULY 2017

This week’s contracts and deals, including: Aasaanjobs, Boxington Corporate Finance, Boyd & Moore Executive Search, Ganymede Energy, Horton International, Invenias, PayStream, Phaidon International, Robert Walters, SSE, TechnoPro

ContractsOil & gas/Energy, Transport & logistics 24 July 2017

NEW TO THE MARKET: 24-28 JULY 2017

Latest new launches, openings or products within the recruitment industry, including: Accountancy Recruitment Group, Backline Logistic Support Services, Celtic Manor Resort, Consilium Recruit, Credas, ESG, PMP Recruitment, Vidu Recruitment, WSG Careers Connect

New to MarketTransport & logistics, Engineering 24 July 2017

Recruiters spill the beans on candidates’ worst CV lies

Ever jumped out of the window to escape the porkies you’ve told on your CV catching up with you at interview?

Lighter SideIT/Telecoms 21 July 2017

Husband of Belfast actress banned from running recruitment agency

The husband of actress Alexandra Ford, best known for playing Dympna in the BBC Northern Ireland comedy series Give My Head Peace, has been banned from running a recruitment agency for 10 years.

PeopleCreative/Digital/Media 21 July 2017

Recruiters warned not to ignore ASA guidance on gender ads

Recruiters have been warned not to place recruitment adverts featuring stereotypical gender roles on behalf of clients, or risk sanction from the Advertising Standards Authority.

Rec-to-rec, Marketing 21 July 2017

FINANCIALS: Empresaria results show strong trading in the UK

Empresaria reports strong trading in the UK, with group net fee income up 26% year-on-year, according to a trading update released this morning.

Financials 21 July 2017

FINANCIALS: Sellick Partnership sees turnover up 10%

Sellick Partnership has seen turnover increase 10% year-on-year, according to the company’s annual results.

FinancialsBanking/Financial services, HR 21 July 2017

Recruiters should review the gender pay gap

Employers have been urged to review the roles they recruit for to ensure there are strong reasons for any gender pay gap that exists or risk being brought to tribunal.

20 July 2017

Recruiters call for clarity over Scotland post-Brexit

Scottish recruiters have called on the government to develop a clear, coherent approach to immigration post-Brexit, regardless of whether Holyrood successfully secures different arrangements to the rest of the UK.

LegislationRetail, Hospitality/Leisure 20 July 2017

Co-op creates jobs in Manchester with two new stores

Manchester’s retail sector is to be boosted to the tune of 35 new jobs as a result of a £1m investment in two new stores.

Retail 20 July 2017

Neurovalens creates new jobs to develop weight loss product

Technology firm Neurovalens is creating seven new jobs as it develops Modius, a wearable weight loss device, which combines neuroscience & technology to solve health issues.

Marketing & Sales, Retail 20 July 2017

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