New Direction for North West Company

Absolute Recruitment UK Ltd has appointed Dr Gareth Osborne, former Chief Executive of the recruitment industryís trade body, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), to its Board as a Non-Executive Director.

Since its establishment in February 2003, the Crewe-based company has grown exponentially, and has become an invaluable asset to itís clients across the North West due mainly to itís ethical treatment of candidates and itís new approach to recruitment service provision. Garethís appointment is intended to further these services and aid the companyís goal to become the regionís leading supplier of temporary and permanent labour.

ìGarethís appointment is a real boast for the Company,î says Managing Director, Jessica Marshall, ìThere are now in excess of 11,000 recruitment agencies in the UK, so when we approached Gareth to join us we knew we would among an impressive group courting his attention. When he immediately agreed, we were thrilled. His recruitment and business experience at national and international level will be a priceless addition to the business as we develop and we plan to use them mercilessly.î

Gareth added, ìI first met Absoluteís Directors when they invited me to participate in a charity ëItís a Knockoutí event they held to support a local cause. I was impressed by their honesty, openness and professionalism and watched their progress during my time at REC. They were never afraid to ask when they needed support and take advice in a positive way. They have great ambition for the business and I can immediately see ways were I can help them achieve their goals. Above all I know they will be fun to work with. The whole team exudes a passion for helping their temporary workers find good work placements while ensuring their clients, the employees, get the right people for the job. I intend to support them in their desire to be the best in the North West.î

Dr Osborne is known throughout the recruitment industry for his tireless efforts to raise the profile of the industry and his passion for the importance of a flexible labour market in the UK. His revamp of the trade body included - amongst many other initiatives - the introduction of the new Code of Professional Practice, which demands high standards from Member agencies and ensures that candidates applying to a recruitment agency for work are treated fairly, and provided with the best possible assistance in finding suitable work.

ìWe are all looking forward to working with Gareth,î says Marketing Director, Dan Marshall, ìHe is a creative thinker and a tremendous addition to the team. His enthusiasm, experience and passion for business will enhance our own plans for dynamic growth across the North West region and into new market sectors. Watch this space.î