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What is Headhunting?

One of the first questions we’re all asked when we meet people is ‘what do you do?’ If I answer this question with ‘I’m a headhunter’ it’s often met with a blank look, or an enquiry about whether I can get the questioner a job. So, what is headhunting, and how does it differ from […]

Life After Waste: Closing the Loop of the Circular Economy

How our clients are contributing to the circular economy in the UK. The circular economy is a hot topic in the realm of sustainability. Many of the clients that I work with are involved in some way with furthering the development of the circular economy in fascinating and innovative ways. What do we mean by […]

Waste Management and Logistics: Synergies and a Shared Outlook

As a Director at Newman Stewart, I have a view over the whole industrial sector in the UK. But my specialism and passion lie with Waste Management and Logistics. At first glance, these two industries have very obvious differences, but I am seeing increasing synergies between the two, and am often able to apply learnings […]

Careers at Newman Stewart – The Consultants’ View

Last week, I shared why I think Newman Stewart is a great place to grow your recruitment career. But I wouldn’t expect you to take my word for it! Here are the views of some of the team here at Newman Stewart on why they chose to join us and why they choose to stay. […]

Why you should consider a career with Newman Stewart

Newman Stewart is a boutique, specialist, firm of head-hunters, serving clients in industrial sectors around the globe. After several years of solid performance and outperforming the market, we’re now looking to increase our growth trajectory over the next few years. That means we need to hire the best in the business to come and build […]

The Maturation of the Waste Management Industry

Why the Waste Management Industry is one of the most exciting UK sectors to work in If you are not familiar with the Waste Management industry, you’d be forgiven for thinking that it’s not the most exciting of sectors. And, although it may not be glamorous, I hope I can convince you that Waste Management […]

Newman Stewart appoints two new Operations Directors

Mike Pritchard-Howarth and Josephine Rust will lead the Delivery function as Newman Stewart looks to achieve ambitious growth plans in 2024 and beyond. Leeds, UK: Today, Newman Stewart, a boutique executive search and talent advisory firm based in Leeds, announces the appointment of two new Operations Directors to lead the delivery function of the growing […]

Why organisational learning and development can be a recruiter’s secret weapon

As part of Newman Stewart’s personal development programme, Charlotte Vass (Associate Director) is currently completing a CIPD Level 5 qualification in Organisational Learning and Development. Here, she discusses how the course is going, why it’s helping her navigate the hydrogen sector, the importance of learning and development in recruitment, and what it’s like to never […]

Why we train our managers, and why you should too

While Bart Schofield (Director) recently completed a CMI Level 5 qualification in Management and Leadership, Mike Pritchard-Howarth (Operations Director) is in close pursuit, studying for the Level 3 qualification. Here, the pair discuss what it takes to finish the course, why it’s important to be training recruitment managers, and how Newman Stewart has helped along […]

Congratulations to Helen O’Brien: Our First Ten Year Tenure

In January 2023, Operations Manager Helen O’Brien celebrated ten years at Newman Stewart. We spoke to her about her highlights from across the years, the trip she took to Rome as a reward, and what it takes to become a ten year tenure. NS: Congratulations on ten years, Helen. That’s quite the achievement? H: […]