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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.

Human skills as important as ‘oven-ready’ tech skills

The UK skills landscape is experiencing rapid and regular turnover as employers look for “oven-ready talent” with much in-demand technical skills.

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”.

Staffline secures large contract win with logistics provider

Recruitment group Staffline has secured a significant strategic partnership with one of the UK’s leading food and drink supply chain management and logistics providers.

NHS SBS partners with health-tech firm to transform workforce across NHS

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) and health-tech company ImproveWell have announced a partnership aiming to drive workforce transformation across the NHS.

Social care, IT/Telecoms 15 May 2025

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.

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Org Group acquires Manchester-based tech recruiting firm

Multinational professional services provider Org Group has acquired Manchester-based technology recruiting firm Venturi.

Aligra restructures at the top with promotions

UK-based recruiter Aligra has announced a key leadership restructure that reflects the company’s strategic vision for the future.

14 May 2025

Sonovate raises £14m funding for expansion

Recruitment finance provider Sonovate has raised a £14m Series B funding round led by Global Founders Capital, the investment vehicle of Rocket Internet, and supported by Dawn Capital.
IT/Telecoms 12 October 2016

Relink secures funding for its software

Three Norwegian entrepreneurs have secured venture capital funding for their job-matching software.
IT/Telecoms 12 October 2016

gap Personnel appoints Ryecroft Glenton

National staffing and training group gap Personnel has appointed Ryecroft Glenton Corporate Finance to support its acquisition strategy.

When I say Honey, you say… Really?!

Rapping recruiter Honey G has made it through the first stage of the ITV X Factor live shows.
10 October 2016

Harrington Starr appoints Marshall to head executive search division

Tony Marshall has joined Harrington Starr Executive Search, which launched last month, as managing partner, bringing 25 years of experience in global markets to the company.
IT/Telecoms, Executive search 10 October 2016

Primestaff opens Edinburgh office, takes on five

Glasgow-based recruitment consultancy Primestaff has opened an office in Edinburgh, while expansion in Dundee is imminent after identifying opportunities in the Scottish market.
10 October 2016

Entelo launches mobile Stack

Entelo, which provides enterprise software for data-driven recruiting, has launched its Stack Mobile App companion to its desktop-based Stack.
IT/Telecoms 10 October 2016

Eden Scott launches new digital division

Scottish recruitment experts Eden Scott have launched a new division, ES Digital, to meet the growing demand for specialist digital roles across Scotland.

Brazen upgrades chat software

Brazen, a technology start-up that provides real-time chat software for hiring and networking, has launched enhancements to improve how companies make meaningful connections with talent.
IT/Telecoms 10 October 2016

Appcast launches premium publishers aid

Pay-per-applicant job advertising exchange Appcast has launched Appcast Premium Publishers, to help employers put their job ads in front of the right candidate, on the right site and at the right time.
IT/Telecoms 10 October 2016

247 Professional Health unveils website

247 Professional Health has unveiled a new website following a surge in national nursing vacancies, according to the company.
IT/Telecoms, Public sector 10 October 2016

Robots could zap up to a million jobs

Recruiters of financial front office staff will have their work cut out for them after two of the UK’s biggest high street banks unveiled robots designed to replace human counter staff.

Hickmore becomes managing director of Norman Broadbent Interim

Executive recruiter Norman Broadbent Group has appointed Angela Hickmore as managing director at Norman Broadbent Interim.

Model agency adverts whip up storm in a C-cup

A West London recruitment agency has been accused of making a bit of a boob after it advertised jobs for attractive women only, including specifying their bra size and hair length.

Provide Education takes on five

Yorkshire and Midlands-based Provide Education has responded to growing demand in the sector by appointing five new members of staff.
Engineering, Public sector 7 October 2016

Parity appoints Firth as audit chairman

Parity Group said Neal Ransome has stepped down from the board and David Firth, who joined the board in September, will take over from him as chairman of the audit committee.
Executive search 7 October 2016
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