Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Kent
Established in 1975, New Appointments Group has built a reputation as Kent's most well-known independent employment agency. Our consultative approach combines extensive sourcing capabilities with tailored support for both employers and jobseekers. We specialise in permanent, interim, and temporary recruitment across diverse sectors including engineering, healthcare, education, and logistics. Our proprietary STARS training system ensures continuous professional development for our consultants, while our 72% client retention rate reflects our commitment to long-term relationships. With two Kent-based offices and a dedicated business development team, we provide dynamic recruitment solutions supported by cutting-edge software.Our performance management programmes reward excellence, and our high staff stability record demonstrates our investment in team expertise. We offer competitive remuneration packages including monthly commissions, pension schemes, and customer engagement awards. Our 48-year track record of connecting talent with opportunity underscores our market leadership. We prioritise transparency in candidate sourcing and maintain rigorous quality control throughout the recruitment process. Our clients benefit from our deep local market knowledge and industry-specific insights.
Services
Permanent Recruitment
Temporary Staffing
Executive Search
Candidate Training
Client Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer 48 years of recruitment expertise in Kent's local market
- Our proprietary STARS training system ensures consultant excellence
- We maintain a 72% client retention rate through consistent delivery
- Our dedicated business development team enhances client relationships
- We utilise advanced recruitment software for efficient candidate matching
What people say
Unrivalled in Kent marketplace
Prompt administration handling
Meaningful candidate feedback
Effective interview management
High-quality candidate sourcing
Services
Permanent Recruitment
We specialise in permanent recruitment solutions connecting employers with qualified professionals. Our consultative approach identifies candidates matching technical requirements and company culture. With 48 years' experience, we deliver placements across engineering, healthcare, education, and logistics sectors.
Temporary Staffing
Our temporary staffing services provide flexible workforce solutions for short-term needs. We supply skilled workers across manufacturing, logistics, and administrative roles. Our rigorous vetting ensures immediate productivity while maintaining compliance standards for both employers and workers.
Executive Search
We conduct targeted executive search assignments for senior management positions. Our approach combines industry expertise with extensive networks to identify strategic leaders. We manage salary negotiations and transition processes to ensure seamless appointments for critical organisational roles.
Candidate Training
Our STARS training system supports continuous professional development for consultants. The programme includes client relationship management, negotiation techniques, and industry-specific knowledge. This structured approach ensures our team maintains recruitment excellence and client service standards.
Client Consultation
We provide strategic recruitment consultation to optimise talent acquisition processes. Our consultants offer market insights, salary benchmarking, and workforce planning expertise. This advisory service helps businesses develop effective resourcing strategies aligned with organisational goals.
Questions
How do you match candidates with employer requirements?
We combine advanced recruitment software with consultant expertise to identify candidates meeting technical criteria and cultural fit through rigorous screening processes.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We operate across engineering, healthcare, education, logistics, finance, and administrative sectors with dedicated consultants providing industry-specific expertise.
Do you offer temporary staffing solutions?
Yes, we provide temporary workers for short-term requirements across manufacturing, logistics, and administrative roles with appropriate compliance checks.
How do you support professional development?
Our STARS training system provides structured development programmes covering client management, negotiation skills, and industry knowledge for continuous professional growth.
What areas do you cover?
We primarily serve Kent with offices in Sandwich and Sittingbourne, supporting both local businesses and organisations requiring regional talent acquisition.
Reviews (4)
Paul Christie
May 26, 2021
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Thank you to Amanda Barnett & everyone at the new appointments group for getting me a temporary position back in january, this has led to a permanent position with one of the biggest companys in the country, thank you so much
Milda Potancok
Apr 26, 2021
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Thanks to Lucy at NAG for her help, support and encourage me to find a new job. Great and professional communication. I am very excited.
Paul Anthony Christie
Jan 23, 2021
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Register with them if you want to find work, I've done this twice in the last 10yrs, both times they've found me a decent job, thank you.
Kat Barry
May 22, 2020
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They helped me find my past job, so I came back to them as they always provide; Brilliant service, with understanding staff who work towards finding you the best job to suit your skills and help you achieve your dreams. I'm grateful to have worked with them this time as a temp and during that Alix worked hard to find me the right job, which she did and I could not be happier! Even in these uncertain times, there are places to work and this is the agency that can help you find what you are looking for. Many thanks, NAG you're the best.
