Our Four Nominations 

Recruitment Team of the Year

As the UK's only specialist recruiter of school estate staff, we're proud to be shortlisted for Recruitment Team of the Year. This recognition reflects the success of our restructure project of ‘Fixing, Building, Thriving’, which strengthened collaboration across the business, empowered our teams and improved the way we support our clients.  Built around our core values of: 'People First, Always', 'Growth Through Learning' and 'Together We Go Further', it's a testament to what can be achieved when everyone works towards a shared goal. 


Community Impact

Our Community Impact nomination recognises our commitment to giving back through hands-on volunteering. Working alongside our network of skilled school estate professionals, we've supported local hospices including Rainbows Hospice, St Andrew's Hospice and Zoe's Place by carrying out essential maintenance and refurbishment projects. By donating our time, skills and resources, we've helped these charities focus more of their funding on the vital care they provide while making a lasting difference to the communities they serve. 


Impact on a Client's Business

Our nomination recognises how our specialist approach to recruiting school estate professionals has transformed the recruitment process for Astrea Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest multi-academy trusts. By introducing a dedicated recruitment model, we've reduced vacancy times, taken pressure off school leaders and helped ensure schools have the right people in place to keep their sites operating effectively.


Best Newcomer in Recruitment - Emma Foers 

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We're delighted that Emma Foers, one of TIB's Senior Account Resources, has been shortlisted for the Best Newcomer in Recruitment award.

Since joining TIB Services in 2024 with no previous recruitment experience, Emma has quickly established herself as a trusted and valued member of the team. Through her genuine commitment to supporting professionals, building lasting relationships, and taking the time to understand each schools goals, she's helped many schools find the right candidates.


 

 

Building on Our Award-Winning Record

These latest nominations are another milestone of recognition for TIB Services. It reflects the dedication of our team to supporting candidates like you, helping you find roles where you can thrive and make a real difference. We’re proud that our approach continues to be celebrated across the industry, building on a growing list of accolades, and we’re committed to putting your personal growth at the heart of everything we do.

  • September 2024: Won Recruitment Agency of the Year (10–19 employees) at the Recruiter Awards for our strong social impact and commitment to prioritising people over profits.
  • October 2024: Won the Business Scale-Up Award at the Soldiering On Awards, celebrating our success in supporting military veterans into meaningful, rewarding work.
  • November 2025: Highly Commended in two categories at the British Recruitment Awards 2025 – Candidate Experience of the Year and Specialist Recruitment Agency of the Year!

 

A Message from Our Managing Director

"We're incredibly proud to be shortlisted for four REC Awards. These nominations reflect the dedication, passion and expertise of the entire TIB Services team, who work tirelessly to support our clients, candidates and the communities we serve. To be recognised by the REC across multiple categories is a fantastic achievement, and we're looking forward to celebrating alongside so many outstanding businesses and individuals."

Nick Orde-Powlett, Managing Director, TIB Services

 

Why choose TIB Services for your recruitment needs?

As the UK’s only specialist school site staffing solution, we focus on recruiting reliable caretakers and site managers for schools, trusts, nurseries, colleges, and universities on both a short-term cover and permanent hire basis. Unlike general recruitment agencies, we have unique insight into the challenges associated with recruiting for these roles and know what makes an excellent candidate.

Here’s how we deliver the best candidates:

  • Targeted recruitment:  We attract community-minded individuals with backgrounds in the emergency services, military, engineering and trades with a can-do attitude.
  • Rigorous interviews: Our Vetting & Safeguarding Specialists, all retired police officers, conduct in-depth interviews to assess their suitability for the roles.
  • Pre-vetting: Successful candidates complete thorough KCSIE vetting, including referencing, right-to-work checks, and an Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List.
  • Onboarding: Training in safeguarding, compliance, and health & safety ensures they’re ready to start from day one.

Contact us today to discover how our school caretaker recruitment services can make a difference to your site team.

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