Recruitment Specialist Takes On Advisors To Aid Growth

PwC Appointed; Ex- United Industries Chairman Takes Role

Leading recruitment solutions provider Sherwood Recruitment Group has appointed Nicholas Jeffrey as non-executive director and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) as advisors.

The Sheffield-based company, which has offices in London and Leeds as well as sites in Doncaster, Hull and Newcastle, specialises in providing regional, national and international outsourced recruitment services for businesses in a range of industries covering engineering, social housing, cleaning, building maintenance, construction, civil engineering and utilities.

PwC has been appointed as strategic business partner and corporate advisors while Nicholas Jeffrey, who has a successful track record in the strategic development of businesses, becomes non-executive director.

Robert Sykes, Chairman of Sherwood, said: ìWe have enjoyed more than 20 yearsí success in the recruitment sector and our growth has been centred around providing innovative outsourced solutions to clients.

ìWe have identified a growth strategy to move the business onto the next level and we believe the appointment of both Nicholas and PwC, with the skills and expertise each bring, will help the Group achieve its goals.î

Nicholas Jeffrey, the former United Industries Chairman, said: ìSherwood is a well-run business with a portfolio of contracted clients. It has a history of providing intelligent solutions to the recruitment sector and prides itself on good customer service.

ìI look forward to bringing my expertise and experience in the strategic development of large organisations to Sherwood and help the board achieve their plans for growth.î

Ian Morrison, Northern head of assurance, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, said: We are delighted to be appointed as auditors and tax advisors by Sherwood Recruitment. The company is at an exciting stage in its development and we look forward to its continued success. Advising entrepreneurial lead companies such as Sherwood is at the core of our business in the region.

Sherwood has database exceeding 10,000 active candidates across the UK, placing personnel ranging from temporary site workers through to senior managerial and board-level positions.

Nicholas Jeffreyís previous directorships include Nightspeed Holdings Ltd, Maccess Ltd, Eurocity Properties plc, United Industries plc, Harveys Furnishings plc, Neepsend plc, Hallamshire Investments plc and Cantors plc. He is currently a non-executive director of Robinsons Healthcare Ltd, Templeton Insurance Ltd and FMG Support Ltd.