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The Recruitment Group Announces Strategic Acquisition of Ethero Ltd
We are pleased to announce the acquisition of Ethero Ltd, strengthening our position in the UK recruitment sector and reinforcing our commitment to people-first recruitment and long-term growth.
As an established UK recruitment business committed to placing people at the heart of the recruitment journey, this acquisition marks a significant milestone in our continued growth and development following our management buyout in December 2025.
The acquisition represents an important step in our ongoing ambition to strengthen our offering, build on our existing expertise and explore new opportunities within the recruitment sector. Underpinned by our Powered by People ethos, we remain focused on building meaningful relationships, delivering effective recruitment solutions and helping businesses and individuals thrive.
About Ethero Ltd
Established in 2009, Ethero is a UK recruitment business providing temporary, permanent and contract staffing solutions across a wide range of sectors, including industrial, manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, engineering, commercial and construction.
Through its specialist brands, Ethero supports businesses with everything from sourcing skilled tradespeople and temporary workers to delivering tailored workforce solutions. With a strong presence across the Midlands, the company focuses on overcoming recruitment challenges through people, technology and compliance, combining sector expertise with an emphasis on ethical recruitment to help businesses find the right people for their needs.
A Shared Vision for the Future
The acquisition reflects our commitment to sustainable growth, expanding our capabilities and continuing to invest in the people, expertise and services that drive our success.
By bringing our two organisations together, we can build on existing strengths, share valuable expertise and create new opportunities to deliver even greater value to our clients and candidates while extending our presence across the Midlands.
Our recruitment services span temporary, permanent and contract recruitment, alongside workforce planning and managed recruitment support. By combining our experience and expertise with Ethero's established sector knowledge, we aim to strengthen our offering and create further opportunities to connect businesses with the talent they need.
This acquisition represents an exciting step forward in our growth journey, strengthening our position in the market while continuing to place people at the heart of the recruitment journey.
Gareth Hughes, Managing Director of Ethero, who will remain with the group, said:
“I am pleased that Ethero is integrating with a business that operates as we have and shares our ambition for long-term growth and development. I will do everything I can to help drive future growth for both Ethero and the wider group.”
Paul Hipkiss, Managing Director of The Recruitment Group, said:
“I am delighted to have got this deal over the line. Gareth is someone I am delighted to be working with and Ethero is an outstanding business that I have admired from afar for many years. I cannot wait to get stuck into the future, strengthen the overall group and expand our service offering. I am looking forward to a very exciting future.”
As we look ahead, we remain focused on building on our strengths, expanding our recruitment capabilities and delivering effective staffing solutions for businesses across the UK. With people at the heart of everything we do, this acquisition marks an exciting new chapter for The Recruitment Group and Ethero.