IT & Comms
The constant objective of the IT and Comms Executive members, working closely with REC staff, is to provide continuous improvement in the value that our Members’ derive from their involvement in the Sector. The Executive is a group of people with many years experience in the IT and Comms recruitment space and, as such, have an excellent understanding of what owners need to achieve their goals and develop their businesses. With over 160 members we represent a large proportion of the recruitment companies in the country that have a focussed approach to the provision of IT and Communications specialists throughout the UK.
We actively seek new Members to increase the strength of our voice and to develop shared experiences and learning opportunities in this very exciting recruitment sector and hope you will add to our ranks in the future.
Many thanks,
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Jeff Brooks
Established in its current form in September 1993, the IT & Comms Sector Group currently has over 150 members committed to raising standards across the industry.
Membership of the sector group is subject to strict membership criteria and procedures.
The IT & Comms Sector Group's Mission is:
- To represent the IT and Communications recruitment industry, both within the REC and more importantly to the IT community, including organisations who use IT, individuals who work in IT and IT recruitment companies.
- To set increasingly high standards of professional practice and ethical values throughout the industry;
- To be the focal point for the communication and supply of information throughout the industry;
- To ensure our policies reflect the views and needs of our members;
- To promote our views to both government and industry;
- To continuously improve the value members derive from the sector;
- To strengthen our standing as the recognised representative body for the IT and Communications recruitment industry.
Latest News
17 Sep 2008
Unemployment figures are up, but the UK’s job machine is still working, says REC
Figures released today show the current number of people unemployed has increased to 1.72 million. However, the REC stresses that despite a more competitive labour market, employers are still recruiting.
09 Sep 2008
Government must listen to the Migration Advisory Committee to meet skills shortages
The REC welcomes the balanced report from the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) on shortage occupations. However as the economic picture changes rapidly the MAC will need to keep a sharp eye on labour market developments if its advice is going to remain up to date.
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