Manpower UK appoints new head of commercial staffing to support growth drive

Manpower is pleased to announce that Jason Greaves has been promoted to the position of Head of Commercial Staffing at Manpower UK. Taking up his position with immediate effect, Jason will report directly to Manpower UK Managing Director Mark Cahill.

In his new board level position, Jason will be in charge of overseeing the Manpower UK branch network of over 80 branches. Jason takes up his new position after most recently heading up Manpowerís London business.

Jason will have key responsibility for driving service and quality across the business as well as developing and implementing the companyís commercial staffing expansion plans. Jason will oversee recruitment and staff development of the companyís 300 commercial consultants and managers.

Manpower UKís Managing Director Mark Cahill, says: ì2006 has been an important year for us. We have a new look to our corporate identity and a commitment to being the leader in the recruitment industry. Jason has a wealth of experience to help drive our business forward to meet our ambitious business targets.î

Commenting on his appointment, Jason says: ìThe commercial business is the heart of Manpower UK. Weíve enjoyed substantial growth over the last few years working with clients both large and small across both the public and private sectors.

ìThese are exciting times for us as we continue to aggressively grow our permanent business as well as expanding our temporary offering. To do this, we need to work with the most talented people in the industry and Iím lucky that I am surrounded by some of the best people. As we continue to grow we will continue to need to attract and retain quality staff by offering some of the best career opportunities and reward packages around.î

Jason brings over eight yearsí experience in the recruitment industry having joined Manpower as a temporary consultant in 1998. He has worked at every level of the business and across different areas of the UK helping to develop innovative recruitment solutions for some of the companyís leading clients.