Life sciences

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.

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.

UK Hiring Taskforce launches to develop new hiring strategies

A UK Hiring Taskforce was launched on Friday [16 May 2025] at the Houses of Parliament to develop strategy, technology and policy for “the end-to-end process of hiring in as new a way as possible”.

NEW TO THE MARKET: 28 APRIL-2 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Jobmatch Sweden, Matchtech, Meet Life Sciences, Right Management, Synergy

BIP UK appoints Darling director TA, learning & development

Consulting firm BIP UK has appointed Matt Darling as its new talent acquisition, learning & development director.

DEI, Your business 25 February 2025

FINANCIALS: SThree profits down due to challenging conditions

STEM recruiter SThree reports that its net fees were down 9% year-on-year (YoY).

Circle appoints Pirate Kelly as chairman

Recruitment organisation Circle has appointed Dean Kelly (left), co-founder of RDLC Pirates, as chairman.
 

Your recruitment business 3 February 2025

Life sciences recruiter Hartmann Young targets growth following MBO

International life sciences recruitment firm Hartmann Young has completed a management buyout (MBO) with founder Andrew Buxton.

DEI, Your recruitment business 22 January 2025

Owen Daniels acquires STEM specialist GK Search

Owen Daniels Group, a provider of STEM recruitment solutions, has acquired specialist STEM recruiter GK Search.

Your recruitment business 13 December 2024

Funding from Santander helps BOSS Professional Services expand in Europe/Africa

Recruitment firm BOSS Professional Services has unveiled plans to expand its business in the renewable energy sector in Europe and Africa following funding from Santander UK.

Financials: SThree results show profits up by 25%

STEM recruiter SThree’s group net fees increased by 25% in the first half of 2022, compared with a non-Covid affected period.

Recruitment firm bridges economic and gender gaps in STEM at inner city school

Recruitment firm develop has partnered with Canon Barnett Primary School in Tower Hamlets to see business growth directly impact the education and prospects of local children.

APPOINTMENTS: 6-10 JUNE 2022

This week’s appointments include: Biotech Rec, Davidson Gray, Engineer Rec, Forsyth Barnes, Randstad, VIQU

Acorn’s new group head HR Meredith tasked with future proofing infrastructure

UK recruiter Acorn has promoted Emily Meredith to group head of HR.

LHi Group gives staff stake part ownership of business

International recruitment specialist LHi Group has moved to an employee ownership structure where all employees have a stake in the company.

SThree appoints Lehne as CEO permanently

Global STEM recruiter SThree has announced the appointment of Timo Lehne (pictured) as permanent CEO with immediate effect.

APPOINTMENTS: 21-25 MARCH 2022

This week’s appointments include: Acorn, Encore Personnel, Entrust Resource Solutions, First Hydrogen UK, Hamilton Forth, Sixty Eight People

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 14-18 MARCH 2022

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Brindley Medical, Kingdom Medical Services

Arrows Group partners with Unibeez to train emerging talent

Global technology talent specialist Arrows Group and Unibeez, a SaaS platform specialising in Gen Z talent, have announced a strategic partnership.

Recruiter’s HOT 100: HOT 10 Engineering/Technical/Science Recruiters

There are 21 technical/engineering specialists included in the Recruiter 2021 HOT 100, including three public sector-categorised built environment/technical recruiters.

Engtal founders Atiyah and Znowski launch Biotal for life science sector

US technology staffing firm Engtal has launched a brand-new company to support clients with life science talent solutions.

Your recruitment business 16 February 2022

NEW TO THE MARKET: 14-18 FEBRUARY 2022

This week’s new launches include: APSCo, Charlie Bigham, FDF, Hartmann Young, Hays, Inventum Group, Nexford University, Tiger Recruitment

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 7-11 FEBRUARY 2022

This week’s new contracts & deals include: APSCo OutSource, Rowan Executive Search, The Marketing Junction, WTT Legal

Recruiter’s HOT 100: HOT 10 Technology recruiters

Once again in the HOT 100 it has become even harder to separate between Technology (traditionally described as IT/Telecoms), STEM and Technical (mainly Engineering) skillsets and job roles.

HOT 100 3 February 2022

NEW TO THE MARKET: 24-28 JANUARY 2022

This week’s new launches include: Charlton Morris, Deel, HiBob, Leap29, ValueStaff

Supplier, Your business 25 January 2022
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