It happened, the brightest and best in the UK’s recruitment industry gathered together at Lio London – an exciting and atmospheric venue in the heart of the capital city – to celebrate the success of the recruitment industry and in particular, to recognise the companies and individuals who have delivered stand-out performances in the UK’s recruitment world.
Hosted by The Global Recruiter’s Gary King, and with floor filling entertainment from the IT Girls and IDolls, this was a chance for the recruitment industry to let down its hair and party like never before.
And the celebrations were all in a good cause. Faced with some huge challenges over the past few years, the industry is in good shape, still turning in a healthy contribution to the economy and delivering the talent required by businesses to succeed and thrive as conditions improve – or at least become more predictable.
“I am so proud of the team at Oliver Sanderson for all they have achieved this year, and I am so honoured that our efforts have been recognised with this award,” said Natasha Makhijani, Group CEO of Oliver Sanderson who scooped best Employer Brand. “To be commended by the judges on our focus on pioneering ED&I, the use of cutting-edge technology, our deep HR sector knowledge, and inspirational leadership is amazing as they are the key elements of the Oliver Sanderson brand. To see that these elements are becoming synonymous with our brand really means a lot and I couldn’t be happier. We will continue to break ground in these areas moving forward and are just as committed as ever.”
Rohan Shah, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Reuben Sinclair was similarly thrilled with his company’s success in the category of Best Specialist Recruitment Business, saying the win underscored their “unwavering commitment to excellence in our field.
“This recognition validates the dedication of our team, who consistently strive to match exceptional talent with unique opportunities,” he added, “carrying an incredible understanding of and dedication to their markets. Winning this prestigious award affirms our position as a leader in specialised recruitment, showcasing our ability to provide tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and candidates.”
It was not just a night for businesses, however. Richard Shorrock’s personal achievement came to the fore as he walked away with top position for Best Temporary Consultant: “I was truly humbled just to be nominated for this award but to win is beyond my wildest dreams,” he said. “I’m so proud to be recognised for our approach to candidate care as it underpins everything which we stand for at Spencer Clarke Group. I’d like to say a massive thank you to all my hard-working team as I genuinely couldn’t have won this award without them. I’m on cloud nine!”
Jennifer Robinson, VHR’s Marketing Manager also spoke of how their award for Best Client Service was the result of the efforts of their entire team: “VHR are proud to fly the flag for Great Britain in over 52 countries across the world and our team work extra hard to provide the best service possible to our clients,” she said. “With ethics at the heart of our business we believe in doing things right. Awards like this prove to us that we are heading in the right direction.”
As the industry partied into the night it was good to know recruiters and recruiting businesses are committed and determined to deliver excellence to their clients and candidates. Buoyed up by this fantastic event, which in some ways is the first sign of the oncoming New Year, everyone in attendance could reflect on a successful 2023 and anticipate even better things in 2024.
So look out – entries for next year’s Awards open April 2024
