A lack of awareness about jobs in the recruitment industry means many people are missing out on a promising career path, a leading business has claimed. Lee Gamble, managing director of Berry Recruitment, said part of the reason is because there are no compulsory formal qualifications. He also believes that the benefits of a...

Berry Recruitment has appointed a highly experienced new manager at its growing branch in Kent. Jane Baran has worked in the industry across the county and London in a 20-year career. She heads a team of seven which recruits both temporary and permanent workers. The Kent economy is producing a vast number of jobs...

One of the largest recruitment businesses in Portsmouth has become a ‘silver’ partner of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC). Wild Recruitment has been working in the town since 2001 and has found employment for hundreds of service veterans. But it wanted to do more than that and by becoming a ‘silver’...

The wearing of ties at work and even for job interviews could be on the way out, according to a leading recruitment business. Berry Recruitment Group (BRG), which operates from 35 locations across the country, said the trend has accelerated in the last year. And it is not only blue collar workers who are...

Berry Recruitment Group (BRG) celebrated another year’s success at its annual awards ceremony which was held at the Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel in London. Almost 200 of its staff from its 35 locations across the country gathered at the iconic venue and heard how the group’s turnover has risen to a touch under £70m. BRG...

Berry Recruitment Group (BRG) has seen its turnover increase by more than six per cent to a touch under £70m, its latest accounts show. The business that works from 35 locations across England and Wales recorded a profit of £1.6m before taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA*). It made two acquisitions last year including Southampton-based...

A leading recruitment business in South Wales has said the abolition of tolls on the two bridges has increased job applications by around 30 per cent. Berry Recruitment, based in Cardiff, campaigned for the charges to be scrapped and is now benefiting from the increased traffic. Previously, the recruitment business saw almost no applications...

The recruitment business London Staff Bureau (LSB) has been acquired by Berry Recruitment Group (BRG) for an undisclosed fee. Staff at the long-standing company, including manager Iroda Babadjanova, have joined BRG’s Wild Berry Associates brand, which is based in the West End. The acquisition will add around £1m to BRG’s turnover and is the...

Berry Recruitment in Northampton has promoted Regine Coulter to run its new catering and hospitality division. Manager Rachel Murphy saw an opportunity to develop the branch that already recruits workers for the office and industrial sectors. The new department will source staff for all kitchen and front of house roles including chefs, waiters, kitchen...

More professional drivers will be on the road in the run-up to Christmas than ever before, according to a Poole-based recruitment agency. Wild Recruitment has said that all classes of driver are in demand as people purchase more goods online. Kate Foley, who manages the branch, said that this year the rush had begun...