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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Staying with one employer outdated, says hiring expert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

Apostle Accounting owes thousands in tax rebate scheme investigation

A company at the centre of a tax rebate scandal owes tens of thousands of pounds after being fined for not complying with money laundering regulations, according to news sources.

Accounting/Finance 23 May 2024

Parkhouse Bell transitions to employee-owned company

Global executive talent research firm Parkhouse Bell has moved to a 100% employee-owned company.

Executive search 23 May 2024

Stride’s speech to ‘Put Brits First’ just one initiative to solve worker shortages

In a major speech to business leaders today [21 May 2024], work and pensions secretary Mel Stride (pictured) has hailed the “huge opportunity” to fill vacancies with unemployed Brits.

21 May 2024

HBM Learning secures loan from Rosebud Finance to blossom

Lytham-based specialist recruitment agency and training provider HBM Learning has secured a £15k loan from Lancashire County Council’s Rosebud Finance.

Public sector, Education 21 May 2024

APPOINTMENTS: 20-24 MAY 2024

This week’s appointments include: Acorn by Synergie, Adria Solutions, Remote

Public sector, Marketing 21 May 2024

NEW TO THE MARKET: 20-24 MAY 2024

This week’s new launches include: Buchanan Law, Robert Half

Legal, Executive search 21 May 2024

Reed acquires Code Nation to improve tech talent solution

Reed Global has acquired Code Nation, a fast-growing independent digital and technical training provider.

Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 16 May 2024

REC and IES highlight employers’ needs to recruit and retain the right people

Employers suggest that any changes to public sector employment services should prioritise reform of financial support for new recruits.

16 May 2024

HMRC adds three firms to tax avoidance shame list

HM Revenue & Customs has added today three companies to the existing list of tax avoidance schemes, promoters, enablers and suppliers aiming to ply contract and self-employed workers with their products.

16 May 2024

Bluestones Group announces multi-brand acquisition

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

Oil & gas/Energy, Engineering 16 May 2024

APPOINTMENTS: 13-17 MAY 2024

This week’s appointments include: APSCo, Baltimore Consulting, Gi Group, Heidrick & Struggles, VIQU

Marketing, Social care 15 May 2024

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 13-17 MAY 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Apsa, Jobmatch Sweden, Kelly, Mach Recruitment

Retail, Commercial & office support 15 May 2024

NEW TO THE MARKET: 13-17 MAY 2024

This week’s new launches include: BSA Group, Engineering @ 365, Hays, jobsforschools, Talentheads

Public sector, Education 15 May 2024

The Last Word May/June 2024: Alan Furley

Inclusion: as agents of change we must create braver spaces.

IT/Telecoms 8 May 2024

My brilliant recruitment career: Andrew Welsh

Andrew Welsh is CEO and founder of Meraki Talent

Banking/Financial services, Legal 8 May 2024

Social recruiting March/April 2024

Recruiters and staff continue to help charities. Here are some examples we’ve seen since the previous Recruiter…

Public sector, Construction & property 8 May 2024
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