UK-based independent recruitment firm RE Recruitment announced it acquired Truly Tailored Recruitment.

Financial details were not disclosed.

Truly Tailored Recruitment, a boutique recruitment agency based in Cheltenham, focuses on supporting the SME market.

According to RE Recruitment, the collaboration will allow businesses and jobseekers to access an even larger network through RE, while benefitting from the same high level of industry knowledge and service.

Richard East, RE Recruitment founder, said, “We are delighted to welcome Truly Tailored Recruitment and managing director Abi Howell to RE. In the Gloucestershire region, Abi is a traditional and honest recruiter and she genuinely cares about both the customer and jobseeker’s experience. Her network in, and knowledge of, the local area is extensive and together our offering will be better than ever.”

Abi Howell, managing director of Truly Tailored Recruitment, said, “We are excited to merge with Richard, James (James Gibb, managing director), and the team at RE at such a pivotal time. I have over 24 years of experience in recruitment and I have always had a strong relationship with Richard and James. We have a collective passion for maintaining high standards in the industry and now is the perfect time to join forces.”

RE Recruitment, based in Cheltenham, specialises in the sectors of administrative & office, technical & engineering, industrial, hospitality, poultry seasonal worker scheme, food & agriculture, healthcare, on-site, and transport.