2003 Scores 163% Growth for 1st contact recruitment

Online and offline recruitment agency 1st Contact Recruitment had record levels of expansion in 2003 according to figures released today. Their newly restructured education, medical and social work departments registered 121% growth in terms of candidate recruitment and a phenomenal 163% growth of their client base. The recruitment agency which launched in 2000 scored a number of high profile new business wins last year with several key London boroughs.

2003 was a record year for 1st Contact Recruitment. Our medical department expanded to include cardiologists, radiographers, physiotherapists and occupational therapists, the education department doubled its candidate base and our recruitment seminars in New Zealand, Australia and South Africa captured unparalleled numbers of professionals planning to work in the UK.

By focusing our efforts solely on delivering the highest quality candidates to the public sector 1st Contact Recruitment is increasingly becoming a permanent fixture on preferred suppliers lists, said Mike Kaye, MD 1st Contact Recruitment

1st Contact Recruitment expansion looks set to continue with the development of a BPO/MSP (Business Process Outsourcing/Managed Service Provider) department providing human resources and payroll outsourcing for corporates
and public sector bodies.

2004 will be a hugely exciting year for 1st Contact Recruitment. We have sourced key personnel to help expand each departments areas of expertise and our reputation of providing superior candidates continues to drive new
business.