We’re a Finalist in the British Recruitment Awards 2025
We’re a Finalist in the British Recruitment Awards 2025
We are delighted to announce that we’ve been named a Finalist in the British Recruitment Awards 2025.
With a range of categories including ‘AI in Recruitment Initiative of the Year’, ‘Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year’ and ‘Leader of the Year’ the British Recruitment Awards sets out to discover and celebrate the individuals and teams who are passionate about recruitment’s role in building a thriving organisation.
This year, over 340 entries were received from organisations across the UK, and so competition to be named a Finalist proved to be especially tough. Firms taking part range from start-up pioneers to public sector heroes, tech superstars, global titans and everything in between.
The British Recruitment Awards 2025 judges include:
Yasar Ahmad, Global VP of Talent at HelloFresh | Laura Callaghan, Global Talent Acquisition Leader at Western Union | Rob Davies, Head of Recruitment at Grant Thornton | Julia Days, Head of Resourcing at EDF | Simon Gomez, Founder & Director at GMZTAlent | Louise Gregory, VP of Talent and L&D at Anglo American | Tom Hadley, Independent Workforce Consultant and Future of Work Activist | Claire Hamilton, UK Head of Talent Acquisition at Capgemini | Martin Haywood, Director of Recruiting at Sainsbury’s | Suzie Huggan, Head of Talent Acquisition at Cancer Research UK | Jenna Hurley, Director of Talent at Harrods | Claire Hyams, Head of Talent Acquisition at Zopa | Sharlene John, Head of DE&I, Recruitment & Onboarding at Selfridges | Gordon Macfarlane, Head of Resourcing at SSE | Ben Murphy-Ryan, Senior Director, Talent Acquisition | Emma Parry, Head of Changing World of Work Group at Cranfield School of Management | Glen Rate, Head of Talent Acquisition & Employer Brand at Kier Group | Anne Tolfree, Head of Functional Resourcing at DHL Supply Chain
“We are absolutely thrilled to be named a Finalist in the British Recruitment Awards 2025. This recognition reflects the dedication, heart, and innovation our team puts into everything we do—from championing diversity and inclusion to redefining recruitment excellence. Being shortlisted among such esteemed organisations is a proud moment for us, and it reinforces our mission to make a genuine impact in the recruitment space.”
— Dawn Bannister, Managing Director, KSB Recruitment
We’ll find out if we’ve won at an awards ceremony in Central London on the 12th November 2025.
Nate Harwood, Founder of New Possible, said: “Talent acquisition is central to building thriving organisations, and we’re proud to celebrate the individuals and teams who make it happen. Congratulations to all the Finalists.”
The British Recruitment Awards is powered by New Possible, a next-generation employee insight platform. New Possible helps leaders build healthier organisations by providing meaningful insight that can drive real change.
