VHR Shortlisted for Two Prestigious British Recruitment Awards 2026
VHR is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted for two categories at the British Recruitment Awards 2026: Specialist Recruitment Agency of the Year and Temporary Recruitment Agency of the Year. The recognition highlights VHR's continued success in delivering specialist talent solutions across aviation, aerospace, defence, engineering, automotive, rail and energy sectors worldwide.
Organised by British Recruitment Awards 2026, the awards celebrate the recruiters, teams and organisations making an outstanding impact across the UK recruitment industry. This year's competition attracted 317 entries from organisations across the UK, with judges noting the exceptionally high standard of submissions.
VHR has been named a finalist in both the Specialist Recruitment Agency of the Year and Temporary Recruitment Agency of the Year categories, placing the company alongside some of the recruitment sector's most respected businesses.
These nominations reflect VHR's commitment to connecting highly skilled technical professionals with organisations around the world. With more than two decades of experience in global technical recruitment, VHR supports clients in sourcing critical talent for contract and permanent positions, helping businesses overcome skills shortages and deliver projects on time and within budget.
Commenting on the announcement, a VHR spokesperson said:
"Being shortlisted in two categories at the British Recruitment Awards is a fantastic achievement and shows our teams dedication, expertise and passion of our global team. We are incredibly proud to be recognised for both our specialist recruitment capabilities and our temporary workforce solutions, which continue to support clients and candidates across some of the world's most technically demanding industries."
The finalists were selected by an independent judging panel comprising senior talent acquisition, recruitment and people leaders from organisations including Nokia, Amazon, Capgemini, Paramount International, SSE and Workday.
The British Recruitment Awards 2026 judges include:
Paul Bowles, VP, Talent Acquisition & Development at Nokia | Lauren Bradley, Head of Talent Acquisition at Warburtons | Laura Callaghan, Global Talent Acquisition Leader at Western Union | Rob Davies, Head of Recruitment at Grant Thornton | Liz Dowling, Chief People Officer at VIOOH | Kiran Fraser-Neve, Head of Talent Acquisition (UK) at The HEINEKEN Company | Tom Hadley, Independent Workforce Consultant and Future of Work Activist | Claire Hamilton, UK Head of Talent Acquisition at Capgemini | Martin Haywood, Head of Talent Acquisition - EMEA at Digital Realty | Steve Jacobs, Managing Director at Alderson James Group | Sharlene John, Head of DE&I, Recruitment & Onboarding at Selfridges | Saqib Khan, Senior Director Global Talent Acquisition at Paramount International | Mark Kunaseelan, Head of Resourcing at University of the Arts London | Gordon Macfarlane, Head of Resourcing at SSE | Ben Murphy-Ryan, Talent Acquisition Director at evoke | Liz Oldridge, Head of TA EU Consumer and Retail at Amazon | Professor Emma Parry, Director, People, Skills & Leadership Theme at Cranfield School of Management | Ross Swan, Partner – Strategic Resourcing Solutions at BDO LLP | Oli Urpi, Head of Talent Acquisition and Employer Brand at Southern Water
According to Nate Harwood, Founder of New Possible and the British Recruitment Awards:
"As we navigate a profound industrial shift, it has become more important than ever for organisations to attract, develop and retain the people who will build tomorrow's economy. The British Recruitment Awards celebrate the visionary teams and individuals leading this transformation. Congratulations to all our Finalists."
Winners will be announced at the British Recruitment Awards celebration evening on 12 November 2026 at the Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden, London.
As VHR continues to expand its global reach and deliver specialist workforce solutions across international markets, this double shortlisting provides further recognition of the company's reputation for excellence, agility and expertise in technical recruitment.
