ProGroup Recruitment, a specialist recruitment agency operating across the UK, is proud to mark its fourth year of business, celebrating significant milestones in 2024 and maintaining steady growth since its founding in 2020.
Founded on the core values of expertise, honesty, accountability, and a commitment to excellence, ProGroup has established itself as a trusted leader in passive fire protection and property services recruitment. In 2024 alone, ProGroup successfully completed 430 placements, welcomed 18 new clients, and received 24 five-star reviews on Trustpilot and Google, all reflecting the company’s dedication to delivering unrivalled recruitment services.
“Our growth has been driven by staying true to our core values,” said Toby Mackay, Director of ProGroup Recruitment. “By focusing on expertise and accountability, we’ve been able to thrive in a highly competitive market. This has also earned us a strong reputation, with clients now coming to us for senior management hires when they struggle to find the right talent.”
While ProGroup Recruitment has seen steady growth, the broader UK recruitment industry has faced significant challenges. According to a some reports, there has been a 14 per cent increase in insolvencies among recruitment agencies, driven by economic pressures, slower hiring, and rising debt. ProGroup’s continued success in this turbulent environment highlights its resilience and adaptability.
“ProGroup’s ability to grow in such a challenging environment is a testament to the strength of our team and our unwavering commitment to finding the best talent for our clients,” said Jack McArthur, Director of ProGroup Recruitment. “The recruitment landscape is tough right now, but we see these challenges as opportunities to innovate and better serve both our clients and candidates. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished and excited about what lies ahead.”
The fire protection sector has experienced exponential growth in recent years, evolving from a niche market to one with hundreds of contractors offering fire safety services. “It’s encouraging to see more people taking fire safety seriously, though there’s still work to be done in educating building owners about their responsibilities,” Mackay noted.
ProGroup has adapted to this expanding market, shifting from a predominantly temporary recruitment model to meet the increasing demand for permanent roles. “Our focus on continuous training and exceptional client service has positioned us well to respond to this shift,” Mackay explained.
As competition intensifies, ProGroup’s in-depth industry knowledge has kept the company ahead of the curve. “There’s always room for improvement, and every challenge presents a new learning opportunity. In recruitment, there’s no finish line—constant growth and learning are essential,” Mackay added.
Looking to the future, ProGroup Recruitment remains committed to delivering first-class services to clients across the property services and fire safety sectors. “We’ll continue to focus on what we do best—providing outstanding recruitment services. Any new ventures we explore will build on the strong foundation we’ve created with our current clients,” McArthur said.
Since its inception, ProGroup has grown from a single employee to a team of seven, cultivating a unique and dynamic company culture. “We don’t fit the typical recruiter stereotype,” said Mackay. “We value our clients and candidates equally, and building those relationships has been central to our success.”
ProGroup also places a high priority on staff development, with each consultant receiving a dedicated training budget that has increased significantly over time. This focus on ongoing learning reflects ProGroup’s commitment to staying at the forefront of industry expertise. It is also one of the reasons why the company is a Charter Compliant member of Fire Aware, a membership organisation founded in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster to promote responsibility and safety in fire-related industries.
Gavin Skelly, Founder of Fire Aware, praised ProGroup’s dedication to cultural change in fire safety recruitment: “One of the unique aspects of the Fire Aware organisation is that it is open not only to those directly involved in delivering responsible fire safety, but also to the sectors that support the fire sector. This includes recruitment companies who have a duty of care to make sure the operatives they supply to their customers are the right candidates for the role.
“In fire safety this is vitally important as it only takes one mistake to cause a huge problem. ProGroup have joined Fire Aware because they understand this and work very hard to ensure they understand their clients requirements and send only those who are competent to provide the service. This allows ProGroup to stand alongside many fire related companies as they are demonstrating commitment to their duty of care to keep people safe.
“We are extremely proud to have this progressive company standing within our community leading the way in the recruitment sector.”
