A Legacy of Recruitment Excellence

Founded in 1976 by Lorna Dinning (now Moran), the business started as Geordie Job Finders in Newcastle city centre. Shortly after launch, we secured our first major contract with Bristol Myers, setting the foundation for decades of success.

By 1983, after rapid growth and increasing demand for our expertise, the business evolved into Northern Recruitment Group (NRG), working with major brands such as Samsung.

​Pioneering Milestones in Recruitment

NRG has always been a leader in volume and project recruitment, taking on ambitious challenges with confidence:

  • 1997: Secured a contract with London Electricity to recruit 100 staff, structured so that unless all roles were filled, the client wouldn't be charged—a bold testament to our delivery confidence.

  • 1997: Lorna Moran became the first woman in the UK to successfully list a recruitment business on the London Stock Exchange, as NRG became a plc.

  • 1998: Expanded into Scotland with the acquisition of KFJ Scotland.

  • 2001: Moved to Grey Street, Newcastle, recognised as "the most beautiful street in Britain" by TripAdvisor.

  • 2003-2008: Led high-profile national recruitment campaigns, including:

    • 10,000 placements at Inland Revenue (now HMRC)

    • 400 hires for Home Office Immigration

    • Contracts with Marine Management Organisation and Highways Agency

Evolving with the Market

  • 2008: NRG returned to private ownership and launched LEO (Leadership Enterprise Opportunity) and Talent Challenge, supporting redundancy outplacement and leadership development during the economic downturn.

  • 2010: Won a national contract with Santander Operations (formerly Geoban) to recruit 800+ hires per year.

  • 2013: Supported the launch of Atom Bank, the UK's first digital bank, placing their first 170 roles.

  • 2017: Launched Greenbean RPO, NRG’s dedicated volume recruitment brand, with its first contract at Durham University.

​The Future of NRG​

Leanne Chambers - Managing Director

In 2019, Galago Group acquired NRG and Greenbean, providing greater investment, technology, and reach to enhance our services across the UK.

Recognising the shift towards flexible working, we relocated to Quorum Park in 2020, ensuring a modern, collaborative, and digitally enabled workspace to better support our clients and candidates.

With an unwavering commitment to innovation, agility, and exceptional service, NRG continues to grow. In 2023, Leanne Chambers was appointed Managing Director, leading our brands into an exciting future of recruitment transformation and talent solutions.

​​​​​​Why Choose NRG?

✅ Expertise in Permanent, Contract & Executive Recruitment
✅ Proven Success in High-Volume & Specialist Hiring
✅ Deep Industry Insights & Consultative Approach
✅ Agile, Tech-Driven Recruitment Solutions

Let’s shape the future of talent together. Get in touch today.

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