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

Engtal founders Atiyah and Znowski launch Biotal for life science sector

US technology staffing firm Engtal has launched a brand-new company to support clients with life science talent solutions.

SSQ transfers 100% ownership to employees

Global legal talent provider SSQ has converted to being 100% employee owned by an Employee Ownership Trust, the company has announced.

FinancialsLegal 15 February 2022

QX Global acquires 80% stake in US Chazey Partners

Business process outsourcing firm QX Global Group has announced the acquisition of an 80% stake in Austin, Texas-based Chazey Partners.

APPOINTMENTS: 14-18 FEBRUARY 2022

This week’s appointments include: Hortor, JSA Group, tml Partners

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 14-18 FEBRUARY 2022

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Inchcape, Sellick Partnership, SkillsNow

NEW TO THE MARKET: 14-18 FEBRUARY 2022

This week’s new launches include: APSCo, Charlie Bigham, FDF, Hartmann Young, Hays, Inventum Group, Nexford University, Tiger Recruitment

Recruiter’s HOT 100: HOT 10 Professional Sector Recruiters

This group covers the main professional candidate segments – accounting, finance, legal, HR, sales & marketing, media etc. and now includes four professional recruiters previously categorised in the HOT 10 as public sector specialists.

Marketing & Sales, Public sector 14 February 2022

Lords’ Sub-committee urges finance minister to take ‘coherent approach’ to employment status

The government must take “a coherent approach” to employment status if it is “truly committed” to fairness in the workplace.

Legislation 10 February 2022

‘Opportunities’ for to HMRC to improve on IR35 customer experience

HM Revenue & Customs has an opportunity to improve its customer experience and compliance in putting IR35 reforms into practice.

Legislation 10 February 2022

Cake manufacturing firm BBF appoints Stafforce to find production staff

Ambient cake and dessert manufacturer BBF has appointed Stafforce to manage its recruitment of production personnel.

NRL Group acquires Newcastle-based CD Group

Engineering recruitment and contracting specialist the NRL Group has acquired CD Group.

Moore comes to the Big Table as head of HR

The Big Table Group, operator of Las Iguanas, Bella Italia and Cafe Rouge, has appointed Debbie Moore (pictured) as the company’s new HR director.

PeopleRetail, HR 9 February 2022

Triller joins with Job.com to update hiring process with AI video integration

AI-powered ‘open garden’ technology platform Triller is partnering with recruitment platform Job.com in the US.

ContractsIT/Telecoms, HR 9 February 2022

Wren Kitchens offers more than 100 apprenticeships for 2022

Wren Kitchens has scaled up its apprenticeship programme to offer opportunities in several areas of the business located in the Humber area and around the UK.

Redwigwam partners with hospitality software firm eviivo

Flexible staff platform redwigwam has signed a partnership with hospitality software company eviivo to help employers better navigate staff shortages and deal with other post-pandemic issues.

ContractsIT/Telecoms, HR 8 February 2022

New report shines spotlight on future of SME recruitment industry

More than two-thirds of UK SME recruiters say their revenues have returned to pre-Covid levels, and more say they expect their revenues to return to pre-pandemic levels in Q2 2022.

8 February 2022
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