Cobalt Recruitment appoints new UK managing director

Cobalt Recruitment has announced the appointment of Maria Sinclair as the new managing director of its UK operations.

National student lettings agency launches apprenticeship scheme

A student lettings agency based in Loughborough is helping young professionals kickstart their careers with a new apprenticeship scheme.

Sheffield director of umbrella company banned for VAT fraud

The boss of an umbrella company that failed to pay more than £2.5m in VAT has been banned as a director.

HR, Accounting/Finance 24 April 2025

Robert Walters promotes three senior managers globally

Global talent solutions recruiter Robert Walters has made three senior appointments across its business.

APPOINTMENTS: 14-18 APRIL 2025

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

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 14-18 APRIL 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Greene King, Insights, Workday

ContractsIT/Telecoms, HR 14 April 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 14-18 APRIL 2025

This week’s new launches include: Busy Bee Recruitment, Deel

Cheshire-headquartered Gap Personnel acquired by Rcapital

Cheshire-headquartered recruitment agency Gap Personnel has been acquired by Rcapital in a corporate carve-out.

Businesses need to be patient for OPW rules to change

Small businesses will need to wait a few more years before being relinquished of their off-payroll working obligations.

Legislation 14 April 2025

CONTRACTS & DEAL: 23-27 SEPTEMBER 2019

This week’s contracts and deals include: Cronofy, CV-Library, EVA.ai, GradTouch, Groomfield Recruitment, Heidrick & Struggles, Hireserve, Infor, Mackenzie Stuart Group, Reed.co.uk, Smart Resourcing Solutions

Recruiters rally round to assist staff following Thomas Cook collapse

Thousands of UK workers affected by the collapse of Thomas Cook may have to relocate or retrain in order to land new jobs.

Retail, Transport & logistics 23 September 2019

Govia Thameslink and The Prince’s Trust extend joint training programme

UK rail operator Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) and young people’s charity The Prince’s Trust have extended a joint training programme by a further two years.

Former MD of recruitment agency jailed for cocaine dealing

The former managing director of a Portsmouth-based recruitment agency has been jailed for having £14.5k worth of cocaine in his desk drawer.

People 23 September 2019

APPOINTMENTS: 23-27 SEPTEMBER 2019

This week’s appointments include: APSCo, Beamery, Brightwater Group, Claremont Consulting, Coople, Costain, Jurek Talents, Major, Lindsey & Africa, Oscar, Samuel Knight International, Vibe Recruit

NEW TO THE MARKET: 23-27 SEPTEMBER 2019

This week’s launches include: BookAchef.com, BTA, Camino Consultancy, CO3 Chief Officers 3rd Sector, Engage Executive Talent, Few & Far, First Advantage, Frank Recruitment Group, Hortor, HRC Recruitment, REED, Smart Resourcing Solutions, Vantage Consulting

New to MarketRetail, Sales 23 September 2019

Firms need to have more decisive hiring managers

Organisations simply cannot afford to run their businesses with indecisive hiring managers, according to Vitorio Bretas, senior principal advisor in Gartner’s HR practice.

20 September 2019

FINANCIALS: Parity Group results reveal revenue is rising

Parity Group has seen revenue climb 3% year-on-year, according to half-year results for the six months ended 30 June 2019.

FinancialsPublic sector, Marketing 20 September 2019

Manufacturing and cyber security jobs on offer

A Scottish leather manufacturer is to open a new factory in Renfrewshire next year, creating 100 jobs.
 

Waiting staff required au naturel for naturist wedding

A Berkshire couple is looking to hire waiting staff for their wedding and is willing to pay £30 an hour – however, there is a catch.

Social recruiting October 2019

Summer may be over, but that hasn’t stopped you from getting on your bikes or pulling on your pumps for a good cause...

Lighter Side 19 September 2019

AI gives access to jobs for those excluded from labour market

Rather than seeing it as a threat, resourcing departments should consider how artificial intelligence (AI) can create access to jobs for people locked out of the labour market.

IT/Telecoms 19 September 2019

IR35 raises more questions as BBC presenters lose test case

Three BBC presenters have lost an IR35 case against HM Revenue & Customs.

Lib Dems make bid to be the party for business: REC reports from Conference

The REC will be on the ground at all the major party conferences. First up is the Liberal Democrats in Bournemouth.

19 September 2019

GLAA detain Romanian national at airport for modern slavery offences

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of modern slavery and human trafficking offences after returning to the UK from Romania.

Once more with meaning

The CV gets a makeover

19 September 2019
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