The expansion programme is aimed at capitalising on consolidation within the recruitment agency sector and to build on the growth of its first investment, Buildout Recruitment, a statement from the investment group said. 

Founded by James O’Donoghue and Jack Hurdley, the recruitment company specialises in senior white-collar hires along with delivering other HR resources.

Buildout Investment Group is chaired by recruitment industry entrepreneur John O’Sullivan, who also chairs Elite Leaders. Also on the BIG board is Mike Turl, co-founder and former managing director of MEARS Group, an AIM-listed construction services business.

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