Female-led recruitment company to grow workforce following contract win
A female-led recruitment company is set to grow following a significant contract win supported by business finance provider UKSE.
Solihull-based KC Group, formally Kate & Co, has secured £100,000 in investment from UKSE to support the delivery of a four-year contract which is anticipated to grow the workforce from 13 to 21 in the next 12 months.
Established in 1997 and led by managing director Sarah Grace, the planned growth represents a major milestone for the business which specialise in the recruitment of business operation, HR, accountancy and finance roles across the UK.
The new contract will see the business providing operational roles across 122 universities, colleges and higher education providers on behalf of two university procurement consortiums, Northwestern Universities Purchasing Consortium and South Universities Procurement Consortium.
In addition to growing the workforce, the business will also upgrade its technology, including the investment in Paiger, a business development platform for recruiters to automate and streamline processes.
In addition, KC Group will upgrade their phone system to automatically update call records via their existing CRM system.
KC Group managing director Sarah Grace said: “The investment from UKSE has come at the perfect time. We needed to look at how we could futureproof the business and the two university procurement contracts is how we will achieve that goal.
“To get the contract off the ground we needed more people and new technology. It was my first time speaking to a company like UKSE and their approach was so refreshing. We worked in partnership and my business will grow and flourish because of the funding.”
UKSE regional executive Mike Lowe added: “We are delighted to be able to support KC Group with their growth plans. Sarah and the team perfectly illustrate how UKSE support can have a positive impact on job creation and the long-term prosperity of a business.”
Providing strategic loan and equity packages of up to £1m to generate growth, create jobs and bolster the economy, UKSE’s team based in Keys Business Village, Cannock, supports SMEs across Birmingham, the Black Country, Coventry, Staffordshire and Telford.
Celebrating 50 years of building relationships and supporting communities, UKSE makes equity investments, ensuring management stays in control and offering a flexible exit policy. Unsecured loans up to £200,000 are also available, often without the need for personal guarantees.
