Draft:Pertemps Network Group
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Pertemps Network Group is a recruitment agency based in the United Kingdom.[1] Founded in 1961 by Constance Watts, it is recognized as one of the largest independently owned recruitment agencies in the country.[2] The company provides recruitment and staffing solutions to both private and public sector clients.[3] As of 2023, Steve West serves as the company's CEO.[4]
In 2024, Pertemps was included in the Financial Times' list of 154 UK’s Leading Recruiters, receiving a gold rating.[5] The company has also been listed in the Best Companies To Work For Top 100 List for 17 consecutive years as of November 2023.[6]
In 2022, Pertemps reported a turnover of £1.17 billion.[7]
The company has seen in-depth coverage in the Birmingham Business Journal, and Coutts & Co's Pertemps publication on the company's history.
History
[edit]1961-1981
[edit]Pertemps was established in 1961 by Constance Watts with an initial loan of £500.[8] The first office was located on Temple Street in Birmingham, and the company generated a turnover of £50,000 in its first year.[9]
Tim Watts, Constance’s son, joined the company in 1971, following the opening of a branch in Wolverhampton in 1970.[9]
1982-2010
[edit]In 1982, Tim Watts took over the leadership of Pertemps from his mother and currently holds the title of Lifetime President.[10] Under his leadership, the company established an Employee Benefit Trust in 1994, which allowed employees to own shares in the company.[9]
2012 merger
[edit]In 2012, Pertemps merged with Network Group, resulting in the formation of what is considered the largest privately owned recruitment agency in the UK.[11]
2013-present
[edit]Pertemps marked its 60th anniversary in 2021. That year, Tim Watts stepped back from daily operations, and Steve West was appointed Group Chief Executive Officer, with Carmen Watson becoming Chair of the Group.[12]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Pertemps secured a contract to employ staff at testing sites across the UK.[13]
Sponsorship
[edit]Horse Racing
[edit]Pertemps has been involved in sponsorship within the horse racing industry, notably sponsoring the Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle at The Cheltenham Festival since 2002.[14] In 2023, the company became the sponsor of the Group 1 July Cup.[15]
Dragon Boat Race
[edit]Pertemps has participated in the Birmingham Children's Hospital’s Dragon Boat race since 2022. In 2023, the company joined the BCH Changemakers, a group of companies committed to raising £1 million annually for the hospital.[16][17]
Blind Dave
[edit]Pertemps has sponsored various challenges undertaken by Dave Heeley, also known as Blind Dave. This includes support for his 2017 Great Run Series challenge and his 800-mile "Escape from Colditz" ride.[18][19][20]
Awards
[edit]| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Ministry of Defence Gold Award Status[21] |
| 2017 | ISE Partners Global Supplier Award for Service[22] |
| 2018 | Business in the Community Best Employer for Race[23] |
| 2019 | IMC European Awards: Bronze for Innovative Idea, Silver for Sponsorship, Silver for Integrated Communications[24] |
| 2020 | Recruiter Investing in Talent Most Effective Business Continuity and Resilience Programme Award |
| 2021 | Insider Media Midlands 500 Top 500 Midlands Businesses List Leading Employer Award |
| 2022 | REC Awards People Development Businesses of the Year (Learning and Development division)[25] |
| 2023 | Princess Royal Training Award[26]
Investors in People Diversity and Inclusion Award |
| 2024 | Purpose Coalition Awards Breaking Down Barriers |
References
[edit]- ^ "Pertemps". The Scoop. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ Boyden, Matthew (2005). Pertemps. Coutts & Co.
- ^ "Best Companies | Pertemps Recruitment Partnership". www.b.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ "Steve West - Managing Director & CEO of Pertemps Network Group at Pertemps Managed Solutions". THE ORG. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ "The UK's Leading Recruiters 2024: the ratings". Financial Times. 2023-11-03. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ Pertemps (2023-11-14). "Pertemps named one of the best places to work". www.pertemps.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ "Insider Media: Year of growth at recruitment giant".
- ^ Griffin, Jon (August 2021). "The irrepressible Mr Watts". Birmingham Business: 22.
- ^ a b c "Pertemps: The Face of Recruitment – for 60 years". The Business Magazine. 2021-06-30. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ Benham, Emily (2021-04-06). "Tim Watts DL". Art4Charity. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ "Pertemps and Network Group to merge after MBO | TheBusinessDesk.com". West Midlands. 2012-02-03. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ Pertemps (2022-03-15). "Key Board Changes As Pertemps Turns 60". www.pertemps.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ Citizens, Sam Bright, Hardeep Matharu and Katie Tarrant for Byline Times, and Max Colbert, Daisy Bata and Iain Overton for The (2021-03-29). "Mapping the Pandemic: £1 Billion in Contracts Awarded to Conservative Donors". Byline Times. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "PERTEMPS NETWORK ANNOUNCED AS NEW SPONSOR OF GROUP ONE JULY CUP". www.thejockeyclub.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ Burn, James (2023-06-29). "Cheltenham Festival sponsor Pertemps back in the top-level fold on the Flat as new backers of July Cup". www.racingpost.com. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ "Meet Our Partners". Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity. 2023-03-21. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ Pertemps (2023-03-27). "Pertemps becomes Changemaker to help save children's lives". www.pertemps.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ "'Blind Dave' on 'fantastic' fundraising exploits | West Bromwich Albion". www.wba.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ Pertemps (2022-06-14). "Charity Cyclist". www.pertemps.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ Smith, Adam (2021-12-23). "Blind Dave Heeley locks away OBE and is concentrating on escaping from Colditz". www.expressandstar.com. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ Pertemps (2024-06-28). "Pertemps listed as a top employer of ex-service personnel". www.pertemps.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ "ISE Partners win Global Supplier Award - UK News Group". 2018-06-19. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ Pertemps (2022-03-17). "Pertemps Named As A Best Employer For Race". www.pertemps.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ Solutions, Pertemps Managed. "Pertemps receive three awards at the IMC European Awards 2019 | www.pertempsmanagedsolutions.co.uk". Pertemps Managed Solutions. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ Triance, Louise (2022-11-25). "Winners of REC Awards 2022 announced". UK Recruiter. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ GBCC. "Recruiter wins Royal approval for people development". www.greaterbirminghamchambers.com. Retrieved 2024-07-15.