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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.

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

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 14-18 APRIL 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Greene King, Insights, Workday

IT/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.

14 April 2025

Californian master plan calls for new statewide collaborative to align education, training and hiring needs

In the US, the state of California is proposing to launch digital career passports for the labour market.

APPOINTMENTS: 7-11 APRIL 2025

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

Hays appointed to MSTAR2 framework

Global specialist recruiter Hays has been appointed to the new MSTAR2 framework, led by ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation), one of the UK's largest public services professional buying organisations.
Public sector 29 April 2015

G2V signs refinancing deal with RBS to support growth

Technology and engineering recruiter G2V Group has signed an £11m refinance deal with the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and RBS Invoice Finance to support UK and international growth.
IT/Telecoms, Engineering 29 April 2015

First Freelance joins REC business partnership scheme

Accountancy firm First Freelance has joined the Recruitment & Employment Confederation’s (REC’s) business partnership scheme.
29 April 2015

Recruitment marketers: align marketing message with consultants

Recruitment marketers need to align the message they spread about their company across social media with that of consultants on the ground, according to Alex Charraudeau, media solutions consultant at LinkedIn.

Staffline’s newly-acquired A4e is a “cracking business”, says Hogarth

Staffing services, outsourcing, training and employability organisation Staffline announced this morning it has acquired work programme provider A4e for a total consideration of £34.5m.
27 April 2015

HR should lead the change to flexible working, says Oakleaf

Research commissioned by HR recruiter Oakleaf Partnership has found an “ongoing reluctance” to commit to part-time hires.
HR 27 April 2015

Change Recruitment recruits former Hudson professionals

Scottish multi-sector recruiter Change Recruitment Group has hired three senior professionals from competitor recruiter Hudson.

Retail and manufacturing leads recruitment activity in France, Germany and the Netherlands

The trade/retail sector hired the most people in France and the Netherlands (17.1% and 21.9% respectively) in Q1 2015, while manufacturing led the way in Germany (25.9%).

Dillistone Group sees revenues rise

Recruitment software provider Dillistone Group’s revenues rose 6% year-on-year to £8.6m in 2014, according to its final audited results for the 12 months ended 31 December 2014.
IT/Telecoms 27 April 2015

Eversheds launches Eversheds Aspire apprentices scheme

Law firm Eversheds has launched an apprentice scheme for people hoping to develop a professional legal or business services career.
Legal 27 April 2015

WilsonHCG expands London EMEA resourcing centre

Global recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and human capital consulting firm WilsonHCG has expanded its London-based EMEA resourcing centre.

VMA Group opens first South African office in Johannesburg

VMA Group, the global recruitment and training specialist for corporate and marketing communications, has opened an office in Johannesburg, South Africa.

OPCOM Publishing introduces micro-blogging TechnologyNoise.com

OPCOM Publishing, a newly formed publishing company established by Opus Recruitment Solutions managing director Darren Ryemill and Ecom Digital managing director Mark Powney, has launched a micro-blogging platform, TechnologyNoise.com.

International Umbrella launches website

International Umbrella, which provides contractor payroll services, has launched a new website, marking its transition from SJD International.
27 April 2015

Patel launches idyllis Recruitment Solutions

Following a 15-year career in engineering and construction, including as head of utilities for Crossrail, Sanjay Patel has launched his own recruitment business, idyllis Recruitment Solutions.

Freelancer.com refines search options to include location

Freelancer.com, the online services marketplace, has refined its search options to include location.
IT/Telecoms 27 April 2015
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