A Landmark Year of Recognition for VHR
VHR is proud to announce two major accolades from the 2025 Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) Awards, a benchmark of excellence within the UK’s recruitment industry.
We have won the Impact on Client’s Business Award, a prestigious honour that recognises recruitment companies who have gone above and beyond in delivering measurable improvements to their clients’ success. This award celebrates our ongoing commitment to ethical recruitment, delivering skilled talent globally, and empowering business transformation across Aerospace & Aviation, F1 & Automotive, and Engineering & Manufacturing sectors.
Adding to this achievement, Paul Robinson, VHR’s Chief Operating Officer, has been shortlisted for Business Leader of the Year (Over £10m Turnover). This recognition reflects Paul’s two decades of leadership, during which VHR has grown from a small team to a globally recognised recruitment company operating in 57 countries.
Visionary Leadership: Paul Robinson
Paul’s journey with VHR spans over 20 years, during which he has led the company through global expansion, economic shifts, and innovation within highly technical industries. His leadership has helped establish VHR as one of the most awarded technical recruitment companies in the UK.
Under Paul’s direction, VHR has not only grown in turnover and headcount but also strengthened its commitment to ethical recruitment. His passion for building fairer employment systems has earned trust from clients and candidates alike, resulting in long-term partnerships and sustainable staffing solutions.
“Winning Business Leader of the Year is an incredible honour and a proud moment in my career. It’s a reflection of the hard work, resilience, and dedication of the entire VHR team. Over the past 20 years, we’ve grown from a small technical recruiter to a global business by staying true to our values, putting people first, challenging the status quo, and striving to do recruitment the right way. I’m grateful to the REC for this recognition, and more importantly, to our clients, candidates, and colleagues who make our work so meaningful.” Paul Robinson, COO, commented.
About the REC Awards
Organised by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation, the REC Awards are the only honours exclusively dedicated to REC members. The awards celebrate innovation, leadership, and excellence in recruitment, offering the highest form of recognition within the industry.
Winning at the REC Awards underlines VHR’s dedication to client success, candidate wellbeing, and the development of global recruitment practices that are fair, compliant, and future-focused.
A Year of Milestones: VHR’s Award-Winning 2025
2025 has been a landmark year in VHR’s journey, marked by a string of national and international awards that reflect the strength, resilience, and innovation of our global recruitment teams.
This year, VHR has been recognised across multiple platforms for excellence in international trade, ethical recruitment, leadership, and overseas growth. These awards not only affirm the quality of the work we deliver every day but also underline our long-standing commitment to creating a recruitment industry that works better for clients, candidates, and communities.
Global Expansion Acknowledged at the Global Recruiter Awards
At the Global Recruiter Awards 2025, VHR was named Best UK Overseas Operation, a recognition of our continued expansion into new territories and ability to provide seamless staffing support in complex and highly regulated markets. Operating across 57 countries, we’ve developed tailored solutions that meet the exacting needs of technical industries worldwide — from Aerospace & Aviation in the Middle East to Engineering & Manufacturing in Central Europe.
Read more here: VHR Named Best UK Overseas Operation
Celebrating Leadership: Danny Brooks MBE
VHR’s CEO, Danny Brooks MBE, was named IoD Global Director of the Year 2025, a triple honour recognising his leadership in steering the business through economic uncertainty, geopolitical disruption, and industry transformation. Danny has remained dedicated to VHR’s ethical mission while driving forward international business growth and industry innovation.
Read more here: Triple Honour for Danny Brooks MBE
A Legacy of Royal Recognition
This year, VHR maintained its status as the UK’s only double Royal Award-winning recruiter, a distinction that recognises long-term excellence in international trade and sustainable business growth. These awards, including the Queen’s Award and the King’s Award, highlight our work in elevating standards across the global recruitment landscape, especially in the movement of skilled workers in technical industries.
Explore the story: The UK's Only Double Royal Award-Winning Recruiter
Wins at the TIARA Recruitment Awards
At the TIARA Recruitment Awards UK & Ireland, VHR was celebrated for innovation and excellence in client service. These awards evaluate recruitment businesses based on their ability to deliver real value, sustainability, and ethical practices, all core pillars of VHR’s mission.
More details: VHR Wins at TIARA Recruitment Awards
Recognised Again at the Recruiter Awards 2025
Our success continued with additional wins at the Recruiter Awards 2025, where we were recognised for our operational excellence, strategic impact, and ethical recruitment practices. These awards are among the most respected in the industry and serve as a benchmark for the highest recruitment standards.
Full article: VHR Wins at the Recruiter Awards
Why These Milestones Matter
Collectively, these accolades reflect more than just industry recognition; they represent the trust our clients place in us, the talent and dedication of our teams, and the positive impact we create globally. They validate VHR’s unique approach: combining technical expertise with human insight and placing ethical recruitment at the heart of everything we do.
From compliance-led workforce solutions to international visa sponsorship and relocation support, VHR’s global reach and people-first culture make us the recruitment partner of choice for technical industries.
The Staffing Impact
Our success at the REC Awards isn’t just about recognition, it’s about demonstrating how recruitment, when done ethically and strategically, can transform businesses. From increasing productivity to reducing time-to-hire, VHR partners with clients to deliver recruitment solutions that create lasting value.
We also support candidates around the world to find high-quality roles, build long-term careers, and relocate safely and legally with full Right to Work compliance.
Whether you're hiring for a high-growth engineering project or seeking your next contract in F1 or Aviation, VHR’s award-winning team is here to help.
Why Choose VHR?
· Global reach across 57 countries
· Specialist recruiters from within technical industries
· Ethical recruitment practices based on the Dhaka Principles
· Track record of award-winning innovation
· Compliance-focused solutions for both permanent and contract hiring
We are committed to delivering Doing Recruitment Right, connecting world-class talent with world-leading organisations.
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· The UK’s Only Double Royal Award-Winning Recruiter
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Visit our Aerospace & Aviation recruitment page to learn how we support global technical talent and companies in this critical sector.
