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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.

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

Public sector, Social care 14 April 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 7-11 APRIL 2025

This week’s appointments include: Aspen, Eames Consulting, Sydney Mitchell, the rec hub

Stott and May promotes MD for the Americas to group CEO

Stott and May, a provider of talent and project solutions to high-growth technology businesses, has appointed Laura Beavis as group CEO.

HR and payroll firm UKG appoints new CIO

UKG, a provider of HR, payroll and workforce management solutions, has appointed Prakash Kota chief information officer (CIO).

Former Apprentice stars call for greater government support for entrepreneurs

A group of Apprentice stars have called on the government to do more to help small businesses facing the double-whammy of new tax hikes and a stagnated economy.

Associated British Ports names Parr new group HRD

Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, has appointed Rachael Parr (pictured) as its new group HR director.

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].

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.

Life sciences, Engineering 12 July 2024

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.

Life sciences, IT/Telecoms 12 July 2024

Home Secretary Cooper seeks to recruit border security commander

Recruitment begins today [8 July 2024] for a border security commander reporting directly to the UK home secretary as a new UK Border Security Command is established.

APPOINTMENTS: 8-12 JULY 2024

This week’s appointments include: Calibre One, Freshminds

Forsyth Barnes appoints Shadwell executive VP to lead New York office

Global talent partner Forsyth Barnes has appointed Jack Shadwell as the executive vice president of its New York City office.

Retail, Executive search 3 July 2024

Sellick Partnership appoints Tehrani to associate director, promotes wellbeing

Recruitment specialist Sellick Partnership has promoted Rayhaneh Tehrani to associate director after joining the business in 2010 as resourcing consultant, specialising in public sector legal recruitment.

Public sector, Legal 1 July 2024

APPOINTMENTS: 1-5 JULY 2024

This week’s appointments include: Sumer

HR, Accounting/Finance 1 July 2024

MCG Group introduces new leadership team

MCG Group, a provider of recruitment, consultancy and project solutions, has appointed a new leadership team.

Public sector, Education 1 July 2024

APPOINTMENTS: 24-28 JUNE 2024

This week’s appointments include: Heidrick & Struggles, Robert Half, The SR Group

Former nGAGE CEO USA Bowler joins Andersen James as group CEO

Former nGAGE CEO USA Jason Bowler has joined specialist recruiter Andersen James Group as CEO.

Death announced of Odro founder Ryan McCabe

Video recruitment software company Odro yesterday [24 June 2024] announced the sudden death of founder and CEO Ryan McCabe.

REC Live 24 Conference: Change starts with us, says Carberry

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) is holding its first full in-person conference today [25 June 2024] in London, following four years of online events prompted by the global Covid-19 pandemic.

25 June 2024

Quest Pay Solutions appoints Arnold as MD

Quest Pay Solutions (QPS) has appointed Robert Arnold as its new managing director.

IT/Telecoms, HR 25 June 2024

Dorman joins Hays to lead group’s people & culture

Global recruiter Hays has appointed Deborah Dorman as chief people officer, to lead the group’s People & Culture department and join its executive leadership team.

Executive search, HR 14 June 2024

Mohtashami succeeds Sanderson as UK head at Russell Reynolds

Global leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates has named Nanaz Mohtashami as head of the UK, succeeding Laura Sanderson.

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