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Based on the latest data, this report provides a snapshot of hiring trends, staff availability, and pay pressures across the UK labour market in July 2025.

A leading multi-national education provider needed a reliable recruitment partner to support thousands of students sitting exams across the UK. Gordon Yates was tasked with year-round recruitment and compliance checks, the creation of bespoke systems to manage hundreds of simultaneous bookings, and the hiring of internal support staff to maintain service quality.

As a European manufacturing and design firm launched its UK operations, securing the right early hires was critical. The client had struggled to find an experienced candidate with the right blend of sales, project management, customer support, and operational skills. Gordon Yates was brought in to find that rare hybrid talent - someone who could bring these varied skills to the table, while being able to thrive in a small, fast-paced team.