Richard East is the founder of RE Recruitment, based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. His expertise started with hospitality and now covers all areas of recruitment. Learn more about him on our About page!

The RE in RE Recruitment

Our founder

In 2001, Richard East opens the business with a minibus and a loan from a friend. We start out as a specialist hospitality agency and our first year is a success!

Shortly afterwards, we open our first branch in Cheltenham, on Imperial Square.

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Multi-branch and multi-sector

In 2003, RE Resource Group (as we are then known) wins its first industrial contract supporting a national food supplier. We now supply temporary production labour, adding another string to our bow.

In 2004 we open our second branch in Hereford, Richard’s hometown. We source drivers, warehouse and production staff for local businesses.

In 2005, James Gibbs joins Richard as an Operations Director. His knowledge of recruitment alongside his passion for the industry is invaluable.

James Gibbs is the Group Managing Director of RE Recruitment, with a wealth of recruitment experience in Gloucestershire and across the UK. Learn more about him on our About page!
Mark Norton is Head of Operations, with a wealth of recruitment experience managing large on-site, overseas and seasonal solutions to agricultural, food production and farming businesses. Learn more about him on our About page!

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Hospitality, food production and more...

Our client base grows: from global blue chip companies to local businesses, many of whom are still our clients today. We are now a multi-discipline agency with temporary and permanent divisions.

In 2007 we win our first major contract working for the NHS. We also support more food production companies across Gloucestershire, Worcester and Herefordshire with the vital staff they need to pick and pack throughout the seasons.

Our hospitality division now supplies large numbers of staff to support events at the O2 arena, the Olympics, Cheltenham Racecourse, Ascot and Silverstone.

Supporting the Christmas season

We open in Worcester

In 2014, we open our Worcester branch.

In 2016, Ambrose Recruitment becomes a part of the RE Resource Group. We are now truly multi-disciplinary, now supplying engineers through our Engineering division and permanent and temporary office and administrative staff through our Professional Services division too.

In 2017 our overseas division is launched, which sees us recruiting large quantities of staff from Romania to support the Christmas season for farmers across the UK. One year we charter a plane to bring 200 workers over to help with the supply of turkeys!

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Going global

On-site support

In 2018, Gallant Recruitment joins the group, supplying permanent office and administrative staff in businesses across Gloucestershire.

We take on another global production business and implement an on-site programme with a team of 200 fully managed by an RE Account Manager based on site. This is the first of many, and still one of our key areas of expertise today.

We’re passionate about reducing our negative impact on the environment and start our sustainability journey. First up in 2021 we are accredited by Green Mark. We review our performance to save energy, reduce waste and become more sustainable and we establish an environmental policy that is used to ensure future business decisions are made sustainably. We also plant trees through Ecologi.

Award-winning

Looking forward

In 2021 we also top the list in The Recruiter’s Fast 50 - a list of the fastest-growing private recruitment companies in the UK, with a growth rate of 71%.

2024 is a big year for us. In early 2024, Truly Tailored Recruitment becomes a part of RE, with Abi Howell joining the Professional Services team. Abi shares our commitment to providing an exceptional recruitment experience for jobseekers and clients. We are also recognised as one of the UK’s Leading Recruiters by the Financial Times, a prestigious accolade and one we are incredibly proud of.

Going into 2025, the company has over 70 team members, from Marketing to Accounts, Recruitment Agents to IT and Compliance to HR. We provide permanent, temporary and on-site recruitment solutions across the UK. As a multi-sector agency, we support a wide variety of businesses, and we continue to grow. Watch this space!

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Meet our re:cruitment team

How we give you more:

We've been providing recruitment solutions for over 20 years. Sticking to our core values is what makes us stand out.

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Expect more than a recruitment agency
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Talent & roles tailored to you

Our mission

Whether you're looking for temporary, permanent or contract placements, our recruitment consultants are trained to look for more than just skills and experience. We find the right opportunities based on company culture and values.

Our mission statement is simple - "Helping our customers succeed by providing best in class recruitment solutions."

Our vision

The RE Group has grown year on year, by building long term strategic partnerships and building a reputation for commitment and service excellence.

Our success has been based upon a sound, ethical and compliant approach to all employees, clients and workers. Which means you can focus on other priorities, safe in the knowledge that an utterly reliable partner is sourcing the best possible people on your behalf.