Public sector

Government plans to re-wire the state with civil servant moves

Thousands of civil servants – including senior leaders – will be based in 13 towns and cities across the UK to work with frontline workers and local leaders.

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 12-16 MAY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Henley Business School, ServiceNow, The Curve Group, Think, UKG

Is immigration white paper the end of an era for low-skilled migration?

The white paper published yesterday [12 May 2025] represents the end of an era for low-skilled migration and an ambitious shift toward productivity-first immigration.

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.

NEW TO THE MARKET: 5-9 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Heidrick & Struggles, Matrix, ProdigyPB, Project Brains

Supplier, Technology 6 May 2025

Humly acquires London-based education recruiter

Digital education recruitment platform Humly has finalised the purchase of London-based supply agency Future Education.

NHS Trust plans to cut jobs and agency staff

The BBC reports today [30 April 2025] that the North-West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is planning job cuts, as well as cutting its expenditure on bank and agency staff.

APPOINTMENTS: 28 APRIL-2 MAY 2025

This week’s appointments include: Eames Consulting, Faststream Recruitment Group, Gi Group, Heidrick & Struggles, Oyster, Starfish Search, Sellick Partnership

Supplier, Your business 28 April 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 14-18 APRIL 2025

This week’s appointments include: Eventus Recruitment Group, Matrix, SPG Resourcing

Supplier, Your business 14 April 2025

Provide Education appoints Smith

Education staffing specialist Provide Education has appointed Laura Smith as administrator.
Your recruitment business 9 October 2015

Omni RMS claims of recruitment inefficiency ‘wholly misleading’ says Local Government Association

The body representing local authorities has hit back at claims that local government recruitment is inefficient, describing them as “wholly misleading”.

Council recruitment inefficiencies cost taxpayers millions

UK council recruitment inefficiencies are costing taxpayers hundreds of millions of pounds, with time-to-hire 93% longer than the country’s average.

AMN Healthcare completes buy of MillicanSolutions in the US

US-based AMN Healthcare has completed its acquisition of MillicanSolutions, a physician and executive leadership search firm focused on serving academic medical centres and children's hospitals nationwide.
Your recruitment business 7 October 2015

WAE launches intern academy programme to aid its recruitment

Global service design consultancy WAE has launched a 12-week intern academy programme to help fuel a recruitment drive.

SureCare Recruitment service begins for temp and perm

Care and home services company SureCare has launched its own recruitment service, which will specialise in both temp and perm placements.
Your recruitment business 5 October 2015

New Directions launches onlinedbs for DBS checks

Recruitment and training provider New Directions has launched a new corporate brand and logo specifically for its tailored disclosure service, which provides clients with criminal record checks.

British Army launches officer recruitment campaign

The British Army has launched a recruitment campaign to attract new officers for the first time in almost 10 years following a drop in applications, The Daily Telegraph reports

The Met looks to recruit more to cope with DBS checks

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has warned DBS checks may be delayed if they have to go to the Metropolitan Police, taking “much longer” than its 60-day target.

Loki takes the rap against violence for Scottish police

Scottish police have reportedly hired a ‘rapper in residence’ in an effort to fight violent crime.

Westbourne Partners appoints Palmer, takes on three consultants

Westbourne Public Sector, a division of recruiter Westbourne Partners, has appointed Joe Palmer as public sector client partner.
Your recruitment business 25 September 2015

Pedersen & Partners appoints Nathan in London

International executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has appointed Dan Nathan as principal within its London office.
Your recruitment business 25 September 2015

Class People brings in Fitzpatrick for new branch

Education recruiter Class People has appointed Steve Fitzpatrick to manage its new Worcestershire branch.
Your recruitment business 25 September 2015

CHG Healthcare Services promotes Law to COO

US-based recruiter CHG Healthcare Services has appointed Mark Law as chief operating officer.
Your recruitment business 25 September 2015

Experts appointed to increase diversity in civil service

Government has appointed four diversity experts to help increase numbers of people from under-represented groups in the civil service workforce.

Firefighting has changed - assessment should move with the times

Firefighting has changed - assessment should move with the times
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