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NRG Welcomes Back Catherine Hingston to Launch HR Recruitment & Consultancy Service

  • Publish Date: Posted 13 days ago
  • Author:by Julie Mordue

Press Release- Tuesday 7th May 2024

"I'm thrilled to be back at NRG during this exciting period of transformation and growth," said Catherine Hingston, Associate Director at NRG. "I've always been immensely proud of the NRG brand, and I look forward to contributing to the company's ambitious growth plans and the future of talent acquisition.”

Catherine brings over 20 years of recruitment experience across finance, corporate services, and business support, specialising in HR & Development for the past 5 years. She previously spent nearly a decade at NRG.

NRG is delighted to announce the return of Catherine Hingston as Associate Director. In this role, Catherine will spearhead the growth of NRG's HR recruitment team and develop and launch the company's new HR Consultancy service.

"Catherine's return to NRG marks a pivotal step in our strategic growth plans," said Leanne Chambers, Managing Director "Her deep industry knowledge, proven expertise, and expansive network, combined with our new HR Consultancy services, allow us to deliver truly comprehensive talent solutions. We can now offer strategic guidance and tactical execution across the entire talent lifecycle - from talent strategy and workforce planning to recruitment process consulting, employer branding, recruitment marketing, HR compliance and policy, and organisational development. Of course, Catherine and her team will also focus on directly recruiting top HR talent for businesses throughout the UK - spanning advisor and mid-level roles in specialist HR functions, all the way up to director and C-suite HR leadership appointments."

NRG has recently undergone a transformative period, strategically integrating two of the UK's leading recruitment brands - the iconic North East firm NRG and national recruitment process outsourcing provider Greenbean. The driving force behind this integration is Managing Director Leanne Chambers. The combined entity now offers clients a comprehensive, full-service talent solution nationwide. It uniquely blends NRG's respected sector specialisms and strong regional brand with Greenbean's agile, scalable outsourcing capabilities and nationwide operational capacity. This powerful combination allows NRG to deliver flexible, partnership-based talent solutions tailored to each client’s needs across the UK.

In her role, Catherine will focus on expanding NRG's HR recruitment capabilities while developing the HR consultancy service. The move bolsters NRG's unique solution helping clients acquire talent from the ground floor to the C-suite through a partnership approach and a suite of services to support businesses at each stage of their talent strategy. 

As NRG embarks on this exciting new phase, the company is actively seeking to hire experienced recruiters across several of its teams. The integration with Greenbean and the launch of the HR Consultancy service have unlocked new opportunities for seasoned recruitment professionals. Even if you think you know NRG, take a fresh look at the enhanced proposition and full-service solution. NRG now provides an unparalleled platform to expand your expertise. Professionals passionate about redefining how exceptional talent experiences and outcomes are achieved are encouraged to explore the rewarding career paths available during this exciting phase. Further information about current job opportunities can be found by contacting Nicole Aspell here.

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