Oil & gas/Energy

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.

Energy recruitment firm launches in Aberdeen

Specialist recruitment firm Agilient Talent Partners has launched in Aberdeen, focusing on permanent hiring within the energy sector.

International manufacturer invests £170m in North Wales facility

Around 140 jobs will be created in North Wales after Knauf Insulation unveiled plans to invest £170m in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

Morson advances with technical specialist buy in the US

Morson Group has strengthened its position as a global talent solutions leader with the acquisition of US-based technical recruiter PTS Advance.

Granger Reis appoints natural resources expert Phendler

Global executive search firm Granger Reis has announced the appointment of Rowan Phendler (right) as partner.

Cross-continent MoU could boost environmental health profession amid recruitment struggles

An agreement has been signed, which could help boost recruitment of environmental health officers (EHOs) globally.

FINANCIALS: Gattaca bucks trend in first half of 2025

Engineering and infrastructure recruiter Gattaca has reported a “robust” financial performance for the first half of 2025.

Associated British Ports names Parr new group HRD

Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, has appointed Rachael Parr (pictured) as its new group HR director.

Airswift expands board with two industry non-exec directors

Airswift, a global workforce solutions provider, has appointed Melody Meyer and Don Sloan as independent non-executive board members.

Impact on employment and recruitment expected in King’s Speech

King Charles III is set to give the King’s Speech, outlining the UK government’s legislative agenda for the new parliamentary season, later this morning [17 July 2024] at the State Opening of Parliament.

Legislation/Regulation 17 July 2024

Metric Search secures BGF investment to drive US growth

Specialist recruitment company Metric Search has secured a multi-million-pound investment from BGF, a major growth capital investor in the UK and Ireland.

QX Global Group receives £100m growth investment from Long Ridge

QX Global Group, a provider of business process management (BPM) and offshore recruitment services, has received a £100m investment from US-headquartered Long Ridge Equity Partners.

TXM acquisition of Petroplan builds on North American strength

Engineering, healthcare and technology specialist TXM Group has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of energy recruiter Petroplan.

mselect acquires specialist defence, space, security agency FIFE

International workforce solutions specialist mselect has announced the acquisition of FIFE, a UAE-based recruitment agency specialising in the defence, space and security sectors.

Smart Solutions secures invoice facility from Cynergy Business Finance

Cardiff-based recruitment services business Smart Solutions (Recruitment) has secured an £18m aggregated confidential invoice discounting facility from Cynergy Business Finance (CBF).

APPOINTMENTS: 3-7 JUNE 2024

This week’s appointments include: Calibre One, Constantine Law, Ennis & Co Group

Bluestones Group announces multi-brand acquisition

Bluestones Investment Group has announced a multi-brand acquisition deal for the PACE Investments Group’s recruitment businesses.

nGAGE Talent acquires Xcede Group's South African Sales Operations

Privately-owned UK recruitment group nGAGE Talent has acquired the South African operation of Xcede Group.

APPOINTMENTS: 1-5 APRIL 2024

This week’s appointments include: Ably Resources, Accurate Background, NPAworldwide

Manchester opening for Fruition IT heralds start of growth phase

Following a significant investment in November 2023, Leeds-based recruitment company Fruition IT and sister company Fruition Consulting have opened a new office.

Minister gives more power to the North for job creation

Jobs were on the agenda at last week’s Conference of the North [1 March 2024] as Levelling Up secretary Michael Gove made a series of announcements in Leeds.

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The Last Word March/April 2024: Dr Cath Sleeman

Greening the job market.

APPOINTMENTS: 26 FEBRUARY-1 MARCH 2024

This week’s appointments include: Astute, Heidrick & Struggles

Your recruitment business 27 February 2024

Granger Reis appoints Dargan to lead new digital infrastructure practice

International executive search firm Granger Reis has appointed Steve Dargan to lead its new digital infrastructure (DI) practice.

APPOINTMENTS: 27 NOVEMBER-1 DECEMBER 2023

This week’s appointments include: Calibre One, Foyne Jones, Pertemps Network Group, Samuel Knight International

Your recruitment business 28 November 2023
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