>> Nominations are now closed and Finalists will be announced 18th September. Register for updates. <<
>> You can still take part in the 'Candidate Experience of the Year' and 'Best Place to Work in Recruitment' categories, learn more below. <<
New Possible is on a mission to help every leader unlock the competitive advantage of their people. We do this by turning employee feedback into the kind of meaningful insight that can build a more engaged workforce.
We also want to highlight the successes of organisations that are truly passionate about recruitment’s role in building a thriving organisation, and following a mighty British Recruitment Awards 2023 campaign, we’re delighted to announce that our quest to find Britain’s recruitment all-stars is back!
Firms previously taking part include start-up innovators, tech unicorns, global giants, not for profits and everything in between. However big or small, we’d love to hear how your initiatives are helping to create a better working world.
Nominations are now closed and Finalists will be announced 18th September. Register for updates.
Nate Harwood, Founder of New Possible said: “Our 2023 campaign showcased many of the incredibly talented, committed, and passionate teams and individuals who are flying the flag for talent acquisition. We’re excited to kick off our latest search for recruitment's all-stars and look forward to revealing the Finalists and Winners in due course.”
Below you can find out more about the British Recruitment Awards, including key dates, why you should consider getting involved and how to get started.
Key Dates
Nominations Open: 1st July 2024
Nominations Close: 23rd August 2024
Finalists Announced: 18th September 2024
Winners Announced: 5th November 2024
Why get involved?
- Promote your organisation to a wide audience: Being named a Finalist or indeed a Winner will help to raise the profile of your organisation across customers, partners, and potential employees.
- Recognise the work of your people: Highlight the individuals and teams that are helping to power your organisation forward.
- Receive great PR: We’ll be profiling our Winners and issuing a press release to help promote the Winners of the British Recruitment Awards 2024.
- Promote the UK as a recruitment leader: By taking part and sharing your success stories you’ll be helping to showcase the UK as a global leader.
- No cost: There’s no cost to take part. One of our core principles is to be accessible to every firm and that’s why we’re encouraging entries from a wide range of organisations.
Meet our expert Judging panel
- Yasar Ahmad, Global VP of Talent, HelloFresh
- Julia Days, Head of Resourcing, EDF
- Liz Dowling, Chief People Officer, VIOOH
- Simon Gomez, Founder & Director, GMZTAlent
- Louise Gregory, Head of Global Talent Acquisition, Anglo American
- Claire Hamilton, UK Head of Talent Acquisition, Capgemini
- Sharlene John, Head of Recruitment & Onboarding, Selfridges
- Martin MacPhail, HR Director, RBH Hospitality Management
- Paul Maxin, Founding Director, Max Intalent
- Ben Murphy-Ryan, Sr Director, Talent Acquisition, LinkedIn
- Rebecca Oldham, Director of Talent Acquisition, Mastercard
- Prof Emma Parry, Head of Changing World of Work Group, Cranfield School of Management
- Anne Tolfree, Head of Functional Resourcing, DHL Supply Chain
- Richard Waite, People & Culture Director, Grant Thornton
- Nate Harwood, Founder, New Possible
Categories available
Overall Awards (open to in-house recruitment teams, agencies and partners)
- Candidate Experience of the Year*
- Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year
- Talent Acquisition Strategy of the Year (sponsored by K.A.G Recruitment)
- Recruitment Campaign of the Year
- Innovation of the Year (sponsored by Areti)
*Decided by candidate feedback, learn more below.
People Awards
- Leader of the Year (In-House)
- Rising Star of the Year (In-House)
- Leader of the Year (Agency)
- Rising Star of the Year (Agency)
The 'Leader of the Year' categories are sponsored by Evidenced.
The 'Rising Star of the Year' categories are presented by The Talent Community.
Supplier Awards
- Marketing Partner of the Year
- Technology Partner of the Year
In-House Awards
- In-House Recruitment Team of the Year (<500 employees)
- In-House Recruitment Team of the Year (500-1,000 employees)
- In-House Recruitment Team of the Year (1,001-5,000 employees)
- In-House Recruitment Team of the Year (>5,000 employees)
- Employer Brand of the Year
- Onboarding Initiative of the Year
- Early Careers Employer of the Year
Agency Awards
- Best Place to Work in Recruitment*
- Agency Recruitment Team of the Year (<25 employees)
- Agency Recruitment Team of the Year (25-50 employees)
- Agency Recruitment Team of the Year (>50 employees)
- Best New Recruitment Agency of the Year
- Executive Recruitment Agency of the Year
- Temporary Recruitment Agency of the Year
- Financial Services Recruitment Agency of the Year
- Technology Recruitment Agency of the Year
- Public/Third Sector Recruitment Agency of the Year
- Engineering Recruitment Agency of the Year
*Decided by employee feedback, learn more below.
Take part in the ‘Candidate Experience of the Year’ award
The ‘Candidate Experience of the Year’ award is decided by candidate feedback captured using a short survey. Individual responses are anonymous, and feedback is only shared with you. To receive a personalised feedback link, email us at hello@newpossible.io. Feedback can be collected until 5pm on 11th September.
After Winners have been announced, New Possible will provide you with a copy of responses and a free summary report.
Take part in the ‘Best Place to Work in Recruitment’ award
The ‘Best Place to Work in Recruitment’ categories are decided by employee feedback captured using New Possible’s next generation NP360 assessment. To receive a personalised feedback link, email us at hello@newpossible.io. Feedback can be collected until 5pm on 11th September.
NP360 is a short survey that gathers a 360-degree view of your people experience across seven themes, including satisfaction, wellbeing, work-life balance, relationships, culture, purpose and engagement. Individual responses are anonymous, and feedback is only shared with you.
After Winners have been announced, New Possible will provide you with a copy of responses and a free summary report.
Getting started
Nominations are now closed and Finalists will be announced 18th September. You can still take part in the 'Candidate Experience of the Year' and ‘Best Place to Work in Recruitment’ categories until 5pm on 11th September - learn more above and email hello@newpossible.io to request a feedback link.
To discuss our awards further, email hello@newpossible.io, or call us on 0161 706 0618.
Good luck to all nominees in this year’s British Recruitment Awards!
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