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 & DEALS: 15-19 JULY 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: In2Dialog

Metric Search secures BGF investment to drive US growth

Specialist recruitment company Metric Search has secured a multi-million-pound investment from BGF, a major growth capital investor in the UK and Ireland.

Co-op first retailer to publish socioeconomic pay-gap report

The UK’s largest consumer co-operative, Co-op, has published its first socioeconomic pay-gap report highlighting the difference in pay between colleagues from different socioeconomic backgrounds.

Retail 15 July 2024

FINANCIALS: Norman Broadbent profits down but company positive

Executive search and interim management firm Norman Broadbent has announced net fee income of £4.5m, down 14% from H1 2023 and up 36% on H1 2022 in its unaudited trading update for the six months ended 30 June 2024, or H1 2024.

Ex-Eximius CEO launches PE firm Recruitment Portfolio model

Recruitment Portfolio (RP), an investment firm specialising in the recruitment sector, has launched a new partnership model.

New to Market 15 July 2024

Bath is tops in the UK to find night-shift workers

Ever wondered where the highest percentage of night-shift workers in the UK can be found?

15 July 2024

APPOINTMENTS: 15-19 JULY 2024

This week’s appointments include: Cezanne

PeopleIT/Telecoms, HR 15 July 2024

NEW TO THE MARKET: 15-19 JULY 2024

This week’s new launches include: WilsonHCG

REC AGM: New government set to create industrial strategy council

A new industrial strategy council that will set targets and monitor progress across government is likely to be created under the new Labour government.

REC AGM: Membercentricity key for REC going forward

“The state of the union is strong”, the CEO of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) told members on Wednesday [10 July 2024].

People 12 July 2024

Vantage Consulting hires David Berks as new MD

Vantage Consulting has appointed David Berks (above left) as new managing director as the recruiter expands across the STEM market.

Government investigation will create training and job opportunities says Streeting

An independent investigation has been ordered into the state of the NHS to provide “a raw and honest assessment” of issues facing the health service.

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 8-12 JULY 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: G&E Partners, Goodall Brazier, Harris + Co

QX Global Group receives £100m growth investment from Long Ridge

QX Global Group, a provider of business process management (BPM) and offshore recruitment services, has received a £100m investment from US-headquartered Long Ridge Equity Partners.

Sponsored: Talent Journey - Revolutionising the Way Businesses Scale with a Founder-Focused Platform

Talent Journey, founded by renowned industry leader Hugo Sugden, is excited to announce the launch of its groundbreaking platform, designed to empower founders and business leaders.

11 July 2024

Dragon Steven Bartlett invests in tech talent agency Chapter 2

Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett has invested in disruptive recruitment tech and talent agency Chapter 2.

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