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12 Years!

12 years of Permanent People…where did the time go!

Today marks a milestone in the company’s history, as we celebrate our birthday (nearly a teenager 😊).

Back in 2013, I set the company up as a general permanent recruitment business with the aim of working across a few different sectors, basically to see where I could make placements.

Due to my previous role, which involved internal recruitment and dealing with Rec2Rec’s, I kept naturally moving back to this and found there was a demand for it out there.

Two weeks in, made my first placement, thought this is a piece of cake and we were off and running. 🚀

Little did I know that it would be another 2 months before I made my next one – a reality check.

The plan was to focus on South Wales and London, but I quickly realised that we were working in a candidate led market, so I reversed things to focus on finding great recruiters and take them to clients to build business that way.
This evolved to speaking with people who wanted to look for a new recruitment role in Amsterdam, Manchester, Bristol then places like Dubai, Australia, Singapore and the US. Making us a global business 🌍

At each stage, I had to learn about new markets, the differences, currencies, trends and where the demands where in terms of sectors.

There’s been many challenges along the way, especially Covid, when we gave up our office and moved to becoming a fully remote working business. It’s worked for us and as a service led business we believe that people should be treated the way we’d want to be.

And I’m really proud of all the people we’ve helped find new jobs and the relationships we’ve maintained and developed over the years. Each one has been a stepping stone and learning experience for me and the team here.

Speaking about people, we’ve had some great people in the business over the years, and our current team of Louise Reid, Gemma Hill Cert RP and Beth Long have the perfect balance of caring about what we do, whilst getting results.

We’ve built great relationships along the way and still have close ties with some great people in the industry – notably the likes of Aaeysha Shawket, Brad Thomas, Bill Holloway, Mark McLoughlin, George Yeadon, Sebastian Osborne, Jon Carey, Lisa Trapman, Matte Andrews, Paul Heard, Cian Pritchard amongst others, who we count as great friends of the business.

Starting my recruitment career at Draig Personnel, with Ross Porter, gave me a great grounding in recruitment and I learned so much there over the years.
Then moving on to New Directions working alongside, Howard Burge, Gary Williams, Kelly Storer and so many others, gave me insight into new industries and back-office structure.

I really don’t want to take over the world, I just want to run a business that makes the recruitment industry better whilst enjoying what we do and being true to our values.

Here’s to the next 12!

To find your next recruitment job – look at our latest vacancies here

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Today we celebrate PP turning 12 years old 🎈 

Back in 2013 we opened the doors for the first time, and since then have gone on to become a company that recruits all over the world 🌎 

We have an amazing team in place, and are super proud of what we’ve built over the years!!

Here’s to the next 12!! 

#rec2rec #recruitment #recruitmentagency #recruiterlife #birthday #permpeople
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🎉 Happy Birthday to our amazing colleague and friend Gemma Hill! 🎉

Gem, enjoy a well-earned break, some time off to celebrate - you deserve it! 

You’re not just one of the most talented recruiters we’ve ever worked with (and we really mean that), but also one of the kindest, most caring and downright hilarious people to be around. A total workhorse when you’re in the zone, but always with people at the heart of everything you do - colleagues, clients, and candidates alike 💜

We’re so lucky to have you as a teammate and a friend. Have the best birthday! 🥂🎂🎉

#HappyBirthdayGemma #RecruiterGoals #Rec2Rec #Recruitment #recruitmentagency #recruiterlife #birthday #TeamGem 🎈
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Introducing the recruitment guru’s that make up our talented Rec2Rec team here at Permanent People 👋

From the left we have our superstar red head Beth Long, the kindest soul and most meticulous recruiter. Beth manages our North England region and offers attentive and personalised support, making a huge impact on recruiters she works with 🐝⭐

Next we have our Amsterdam based Louise Reid, bringing energy, positivity and creative insights. Louise heads up our EU recruitment and has built an excellent reputation within the market, becoming the go to for expats and local recruiters 🌍🥳

Then the man himself, Paul Reid MIRP, our Founder and our Gandalf of recruitment. He’s the fountain of knowledge when it comes to local insights in London & International markets. Paul’s honest, adaptable and approachable style is why he’s thrived in over 20 years in recruitment 🧙🏻‍♂️🥇

Last but most definitely not least Gemma Hill Cert RP. Passion oozes from Gemma and you can’t help but be uplifted after speaking with her. Gemma’s impeccable track record, hilarious anecdotes and 5 star service is why she has become THE person to speak with in South Wales & West of England 🦄✨

You can reach out to any of our team for local tips to help you find the best recruitment role for you 🙌

#permpeople #rec2rec #meettheteam #recruitment #recruiters #recruiterlife #workfamily
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Starting the week off with some fully remote, WFH recruitment options in the UK 🏠 

If you’re an experienced, 360 Recruiter, get in touch with the PP Team today to discuss in more detail!

#rec2rec #recruitment #recruitmentagency #recruiterlife #recruitmentconsultant #WFH #remoteworking #UK
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🎄✨ Merry Christmas from Permanent People! 🎄✨

As the festive season is upon us, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our amazing clients and candidates 🌟

Thank you for trusting us with your journeys this year – whether it was finding the perfect role or the ideal addition to your team, we’ve been honoured to be part of your success.

Your support means the world to us, and we’re excited to continue building incredible futures together in 2025.

From all the team here at Permanent People Rec2Rec , we wish you a joyful Christmas filled with love, laughter, and happiness 🎁🎅

🎉 Here’s to a bright and prosperous New Year! 🎉

#MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear #ThankYou #Rec2Rec #Recruitment #recruitmentagency #Christmas #recruiterlife #recruitmentconsultant
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🎉 We’ve hit 30,000 followers! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who’s been part of our journey so far. Your support, engagement, and trust mean the world to us. 🥰

This milestone is not just a number; it’s a reflection of the incredible connections we’ve built with candidates, clients, and industry professionals over the last 11 years. Here’s to continuing to grow, innovate, and make a positive impact together!

⭐Permanent People Rec2Rec ⭐

Thank you for being with us every step of the way 💼💪
#Recruitment #Milestone #ThankYou #30KFollowers #LinkedIn #rec2recagency #recruitmentagency #linkedinfollowers #local #global #recruiterlife
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Happy Birthday 🥳 to Louise, who runs our Amsterdam office!

Hope you have a great day celebrating 🎉 

#Rec2Rec #recruitmentagency #Amsterdam #Birthday #Cake
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Today marks Permanent People's 11th year in business, a milestone we're very proud of.

Since we opened our doors back in 2013, we've been through lots of ups and downs, learned a lot and developed some great relationships throughout the recruitment industry.

We now operate across the globe, and have helped lots of recruiters find their new roles over the years. Some are now clients, others have relocated to a new country and we've also seen people get married and grow their families, which has been great to see!

The way we've always wanted Permanent People to be, is to take things personally and care about the people we work with, and we're extra proud that this still runs through our DNA today. 

If we treat people as we would want to be treated, give great service and actually, genuinely care about what we do - then I believe this is what has set us apart over the years.

Personally and professionally, this year has been a tough one, so we're really glad to have a great team in place that have been able to support each other and get on with things!

A company is only as good as the people that work within it, so on that basis, with Gemma Hill, Beth Long and Louise Reid in place, we are a world class business, and I'm very lucky to work with all 3 of them.

Here's to the next 11 years!!

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