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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Staying with one employer outdated, says hiring expert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

My Brilliant Recruitment Career: Lee Walker

We look into the background of people working in recruitment to see what their aspirations were when they were younger – and what makes them tick today...

PeopleExecutive search, HR 19 July 2017

Don’t ignore business in Brexit debate, Cook warns

The group CEO of specialist recruiter nGAGE has warned the views of business need to be heard in the current debate about Brexit.

Engineering, Banking/Financial services 19 July 2017

JobsOutlook reveals positive news sector-wide

Employers across all sectors are seeking to hire for permanent roles, according to the latest JobsOutlook by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).

19 July 2017

AG Outsourcing creates nearly 500 jobs in Scotland

A call centre firm is to create around 500 new jobs in Scotland.

Creative/Digital/Media, Commercial & office support 19 July 2017

The English top the interview honesty list – so they say

The English are the most honest UK candidates at interview – well, at least they claim to be.

Lighter Side 19 July 2017

Social recruiting August 2017

From skydiving to karting, It’s a Knockout-ing to gunging, recruiters have certainly been busy over the summer…

Lighter Side 19 July 2017

GLAA boss seeks to allay Brexit fears

The executive director of the GLAA (Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority) has sought to allay fears that Brexit will hamper its ability to tackle people trafficking, labour exploitation and modern slavery.

LegislationRetail, Transport & logistics 18 July 2017

Take a break but make it later if you want to contact candidates

Do you take your lunch at 1pm sharp? You may want to rethink the timing of this, particularly if you’re seeking to contact a candidate with the perfect opportunity.

Lighter Side 18 July 2017

New build in Northern Ireland creates 750 jobs

Around 750 new jobs are to be created as a result of a new housing development in Derry, Northern Ireland.

Transport & logistics, Engineering 18 July 2017

Remarkable feet of loyalty by Be-IT Resourcing manager

An operations manager at an Edinburgh-based agency Be-IT Resourcing has become the latest recruiter to tattoo his company logo about his personage.

Lighter SideCharity & not-for-profit, IT/Telecoms 18 July 2017
Michael Huttl

Start-up of the Month

Start-up of the Month: Secretary Affairs
 

New to MarketCommercial & office support 18 July 2017
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EASI remit could escalate

The Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate's remit could expand.

Legislation 18 July 2017

APPOINTMENTS: 17-21 JULY 2017

This week’s appointments include: DP Connect, Genesis Employment Services, Harper Harrison, National Locums, Sky Recruitment Solutions, Woodrow Mercer

PeopleEngineering, Construction & property 18 July 2017

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 17-21 JULY 2017

This week’s contracts and deals, including: Genesis Employment Services, Hays Talent Solutions, National Locums, NonStop Recruitment, TAPFIN, Workday Human Capital Management

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Life sciences 18 July 2017
Paul Annis

Annis is proud of his Purple Halo

Former SALT Asia-Pacific Paul Annis leads new digital recruitment agency Purple Halo
 

New to MarketBanking/Financial services 17 July 2017
CREDIT : istock

Recruitment barometer set fair

The UK recruitment industry is taking all the uncertainy in its stride, according to the latest Sector Barometer.
 

17 July 2017

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