Public Sector

Acorn supplies the NHS and other wider public-sector bodies with approved temporary and permanent recruitment solutions.

Of more than 30,000 UK registered recruitment agencies, Acorn is consistently listed within the top 15 agencies for services to the public sector. For years we have met the needs of public sector clients from UK-wide NHS contracting authorities, public sector bodies, local government, universities, charities and blue light services.

We're accustomed to your procedures and processes and can complete all due diligence either direct supply or in accordance with CCS’s Non-Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff framework as we are an official supplier to Crown Commercial Services.

Thank you for your part with bringing Mayur to us, he has been fantastic since he first joined us and he is constantly receiving praise from the clinical team and patient relatives. We are more than happy to have him with us as permanent. - Logistics Coordinator, NHS Leicester

What can we supply?

We're delighted to be able to support you for all your temporary and fixed-term staff within:

Lot 1 – Admin & Clerical
Lot 2 – Corporate Functions
Lot 3 – IT Professionals
Lot 6 – Ancillary Staff

Domestic Services

Catering staff
Chef / cook
Domestic services staff
Housekeepers
Linen services staff
Cleaning

Corporate services

Event staff
Asset Management
Stock Coordinators
Call Centre staff
Administration and Clerical

Estate services

Caretaker
Ground Maintenance
Painter and decorator
Building Services
Handy persons
Trades Assistants

Admin Services

Front of House
Help Desk
Post Management
Patient & Ward
Ambassadors
General Services Managers
Medical secretaries
First Aiders
Vaccine staff

Support services

Porters
Stores and distribution staff
Waste Management
Warehouse
IT help desk
Logistics
Stewards
Passenger drivers
Marshalls

Acorn has also been approved to supply staff under the Permanent Recruitment 2, Lot 2 Non Clinical General Recruitment framework.

The type of permanent roles we can supply:

Analysis
Commercial & Procurement
Communications
Counter Fraud
Digital, Data & Technology
Finance
HR
International Trade & Negotiation
Knowledge & Information Management
Legal
Operational Delivery
Policy
Project Management & Delivery
Property

Crown Commercial Service

As an official supplier to Crown Commercial Service (CCS), Acorn supplies the NHS and public-sector bodies with approved temporary recruitment solutions.

Case Studies

Recruiting during Covid-19

During the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic we have worked, and continue to do so, closely with a number of NHS services, as well as retailers, suppliers / logistics providers (food / medical supplies) across the UK to provide urgent key worker staff immediately.

Lucy Nathan

Recruitment Consultant - Public Sector (South Wales)

Lucy is a Recruitment Consultant for our Public Sector Division. Lucy joined in November 2021 and has now taken on board the Aneurin Bevan Health Board Account and is working hard with our client to provide the best service possible. Lucy has over 10 year’s experience in a variety of industries including public sector, rail and recruitment.

01633 760 123

Email Contact

lucy-n-b2a00b203

Melissa Skoczek

Associate Recruitment Consultant - Public Sector (Newport, Monmouth, Chepstow)

Melissa has joined Acorn in July 2022 as an Associate Recruitment Consultant for the Public Sector team. This is her first job in recruitment, and she is excited to start building her career with Acorn. She has previously worked in logistics and retail, so this is a new challenge. Melissa is looking forward to meeting new people and building new relationships. She covers all Public Sector within Newport, Cwmbran, Monmouth, Chepstow and surrounding areas.

01633 760 123

Email Contact

Laura Pinnock

Recruitment Consultant – Public Sector - (South Wales & West)

Laura is an Associate Recruitment Consultant for our Public Sector Division. Laura joined in January 2022 and has been a great addition to the team. Previously worked as a sales manager for the last 17 years so Laura has a lot of customer service experience and with her passion to succeed she is excited for the future. Laura covers from Cardiff through to Carmarthenshire and other surrounding areas for various roles.

01633 760 123

Email Contact

laura-pinnock-54b3ba19a/

Get in touch

To discuss your needs within any of the above, please contact our team on 01633 760123 or by emailing our NHS team or Public Sector team.