Simon Noakes Elected Chair of the REC

 

Co-founder and director of Bespoke Recruitment (Construction) Ltd Simon Noakes has been elected chair of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) council, replacing Neil Smith MBE.

 

Simon has worked in the recruitment industry for 18 years, including 14 years as director of Bespoke Recruitment (Construction) Ltd which he co-founded in 2001. Simon has been a member of the REC council since 2008, and has been joint vice-chair since 2012. In addition, Simon has been chair of the REC construction sector group since 2010.

 

Simon Noakes, co-founder and director of Bespoke Recruitment (Construction) Ltd and chair of the REC said:

 

“The REC has an impressive track record and as chair I’m looking forward to helping the organisation achieve even more. As the professional body for the industry the REC has a vital role to play in professionalising recruitment and representing our members’ interests. I’m delighted to take up this role because it means I can help shape an industry that I am passionate about.”

 

REC chief executive Kevin Green said:

 

“The REC has worked with Simon for years; he’s proven he has the ability, enthusiasm and vision to lead the organisation and we’re delighted to welcome him as our new chair. We have set ourselves ambitious targets for the next few years. We want to position the REC and our members at the heart of labour market debates, and we will continue to drive up standards in our industry. As chair of our council Simon will play a central part in helping us achieve those goals.”

 

The election was the first act of the new REC council, following the appointment of six new non-executive directors at the organisation’s AGM yesterday. Jeannette Barrowcliffe, finance director, Meridian Business Support Ltd was elected vice-chair of the council.

 

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Notes to editors:

 

1. The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) council consists of up to 17 directors who are representatives of corporate members and up to seven directors who are representatives of individual members of the IRP, appointed either by the membership at the Annual General Meeting of the REC or by the council itself during the course of the year as vacancies arise. One quarter of the directors will stand down each year at the AGM, and any member can be nominated for election, in accordance with the articles.

 

2. For more information, contact the REC Press Office on 0207 009 2157/2192 or pressoffice@rec.uk.com. An ISDN line is available for interviews on 0207 021 0584.

 

3. The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) is the professional body for the recruitment industry. The REC represents 3,349 corporate members who have branches across all regions of the UK. In addition, the REC represents 5,759 individual members within the Institute of Recruitment Professionals (IRP). All members must abide by a code of professional practice. Above all, the REC is committed to raising standards and highlighting excellence throughout the industry. Find out more on www.rec.uk.com.