Peacock to oversee Reed in Partnership’s employer links
Welfare to work employment agency Reed in Partnership has appointed George Peacock to the newly-created role of national employer services manager.
In his role designed to focus on employer engagement strategies, Peacock will be responsible for overseeing Reed in Partnership’s relationships with a wide range of employers across the UK, from SMEs to large companies and organisations. His role will also include setting up nationwide customer accounts to bolster Reed in Partnership’s local and national business.
Chris Melvin, chief executive of Reed in Partnership, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome George to the team. He brings a wealth of experience to the role and will be pivotal in leading our engagement with employers to delivery-targeted job opportunities for our members.”
Peacock added: “I am delighted to be given the opportunity to play a key part in Reed in Partnership’s growth over the next few years. I hope to build on the organisation’s reputation for professionalism and delivery.”
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Correction
In Recruiter, 26 November, we stated that Hugo Middleton had joined La Crème Recruitment. This information, provided by a former colleague, was inaccurate.
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