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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 5 June 2025

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 4 June 2025

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 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.

Public 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).

HR 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.

Life 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.

Public sector, Engineering 2 June 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Staying with one employer outdated, says hiring expert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.

27 May 2025

Government’s apprenticeship budget refocuses to ‘rebuild Britain’

The government has made radical changes to skills and training, including a refocus away from higher-level apprenticeship funding.

Engineering, Construction & property 27 May 2025

Halka becomes new CFO at Adecco UK & Ireland

Recruitment giant Adecco UK & Ireland has appointed a new chief financial officer.

7 January 2019

Recruiters help get consultants raring to go for the New Year and beyond

Recruiters are seeking to banish the back to work January blues by encouraging consultants to get more active through fit clubs, online courses, and boosting wellbeing through improved diet and exercise.

3 January 2019

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 2-4 JANUARY 2019

This week’s contracts and deals include: Key Capital Partners, Siamo Group

Retail, Transport & logistics 3 January 2019

Encore Personnel ramps up recruitment for Pets at Home

Pet supplies retailer Pets at Home is ramping up recruitment for its training academy in 2019.

Retail, Transport & logistics 2 January 2019

PE firm Permira takes majority stake in Cielo

Recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) firm Cielo has announced a definite agreement with global private equity firm Permira, which will see Permira take a majority stake in the RPO.

Recruitment Process Outsourcing 21 December 2018

Immigration salary threshold ‘would kill care sector’

Any minimum salary threshold for workers eligible to apply for a visa introduced as part of the UK’s post Brexit skills-based immigration system “doesn’t make any sense” and would “kill the care sector”, according to a care sector recruiter.

Social care, Hospitality/Leisure 19 December 2018

Recruiters warned of potential liability even when party moves off-site

Recruiters who plan to enjoy the holiday season with colleagues at a party or two should take a tip from a recent court case that suggests the party isn’t necessarily over even when off-site or out of the formal work environment.

13 December 2018

Alcohol tops addiction list for recruiters

Alcohol, methamphetamine and heroin are the top three addictions for which recruitment professionals are treated at a leading addiction facility in Thailand.

HR 13 December 2018

View from the top

How to make your mark as a new MD.

Public sector, Legal 13 December 2018

Soundbites January 2019

What is the most important characteristic recruiters will need throughout 2019?

13 December 2018

Letters/Web chat: January 2019

Readers’ responses to stories on recruiter.co.uk.

Interim recruitment, IT/Telecoms 13 December 2018

Ask the expert: January 2019

I hate budgeting. With such uncertainty around Brexit is it even worth doing?

13 December 2018
Alan Furley

Alan Furley: Trust is for life – not just for Christmas

As we try to move through numerous Christmas parties and make a plan into 2019, PR and marketing teams of growing companies across the country will no doubt be looking at raising their employer brand propositions.

13 December 2018

Legal update: Opting out of Conduct Regulations

What to do if limited company contractors (LCCs) opt out of the Conduct Regulations.

Legal, HR 13 December 2018
Karla Keating-Nel

IRP January 2019: Giving something back

Karla Keating-Nel, operations manager at HumanOne, on giving something back.

13 December 2018
Kathy Doran

IRP January 2019: Top tips for success

Kathy Doran, director at Morestaff & AllenDay Recruitment, on what makes a sustainable business.

13 December 2018
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