Fusion People Swoop to Acquire HERA Recruitment

Continuing their meteoric rise, technical recruitment specialist Fusion People today sent shockwaves through the industry by announcing its acquisition of HERA Recruitment for an undisclosed sum.

Based in Central London, HERA Recruitment is a long established agency working exclusively in the housing sector since 1986. HERA focuses its activities in the Greater London region and serves the permanent and contract staffing needs of Local Authorities, Registered Social Landlords, Housing Organisations and Charitable Trusts.

Paul Metcalfe, Managing Director of Fusion People enthused ìHERAís strong client base which includes 36 preferred supplier agreements will not only compliment our own Social Housing business but will also open doors for our other specialist divisions to supply.î

This exciting news is yet another major step forward in the impressive growth of Fusion People. Just six months after opening for business, the company now employ 72 staff from six offices in the UK, South Africa and Australia. The decisive purchase of HERA further strengthens Fusion Peoples market position and creates an abundance of exciting career opportunities in all areas of the company.

Metcalfe added ìThe board of Directors will continue to pursue a strategy of growing Fusion People quickly both organically and through acquisition of complimentary businesses.î

Kate Hargreaves founder and former Managing Director of HERA will provide consultancy services to Fusion People for six months.