The recruitment market continues to show signs of recovery with the news that several key players are expanding their business.

Executive search firm Beaman Sims, based in Birmingham, has launched a retail search arm headed by associate Richard Annington.

Financial recruitment firm IPS Forsyth & Kayee has opened two new offices in Manchester and Birmingham to be headed by David Tyrell and Tim Woolman.

Reed Health Group is branching out with a new office in Bristol.

And finance and office recruiter Parker Bridge has announced plans to recruit nine new consultants by the end of the year, following an increase in turnover over the past three years.