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  • Apply Gateway Appoints Mitchell Liddell as Chief Operating Officer

    Apply Gateway Appoints Mitchell Liddell as Chief Operating Officer

    Apply Gateway, parent company of Hire Intelligence and Cassie AI, has appointed Mitchell Liddell as Chief Operating Officer, strengthening the leadership team alongside CEO Ewan Stark and Co-Founder Rhys Maddocks. Mitchell joins the business with over two decades of experience in recruitment strategy, operational leadership and talent acquisition within the health and social care sector.…

  • The Intelligent Hirer: Matt Gilchrist

    The Intelligent Hirer: Matt Gilchrist

    For Matthew Gilchrist and the team at Care Concern Group, recruitment in 2026 looks very different to just a decade ago. Having expanded rapidly from a family-run group of 30 to 40 homes to a significantly larger organisation, the challenge is no longer just about hiring. It’s about hiring intelligently, sustainably and at scale. A…

  • Case Study: Burger King

    Case Study: Burger King

    Burger King UK have seen their recruitment go from strength to strength since partnering with Hire Intelligence, and we’re thrilled to share the success of our collaboration in an exclusive interview with Paul Walsh, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Burger King. Paul gives us a detailed look into the challenges they faced before working with…

  • Apply Gateway recognised by Financial Times as one of Europe’s fastest growing companies

    Apply Gateway recognised by Financial Times as one of Europe’s fastest growing companies

    Apply Gateway, parent company of Hire Intelligence and Cassie AI, has been named in the Financial Times Top 1000 Fastest Growing Companies in Europe. The business has also achieved a series of standout rankings that include: The recognition reflects Apply Gateway’s rapid growth across the UK and Europe, driven by its technology-led approach to solving…

  • Case Study: The Belfry

    Case Study: The Belfry

    Winning the Recruitment Game: A case study on how Hire Intelligence helped The Belfry improve specialist hires When The Belfry, named in the Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality in 2025 by The Caterer and named Best Employer Award at the 2024 Springboard Awards, approached Hire Intelligence to help address their recruitment challenges,…

  • Case Study: Akari Care

    Case Study: Akari Care

    How Akari Care Cut Registered Nurse Vacancies by 75% For Akari Care, a growing operator with 31 homes across the UK, the challenge wasn’t attracting interest, it was turning high application volumes into the right hires, fast enough to keep services running smoothly. “We never struggled to get applications,” says Michelle Morley, Recruitment Manager at…

  • The Intelligent Hirer: Gemma Tracey

    The Intelligent Hirer: Gemma Tracey

    My 2026 non-negotiables: speed, authenticity, and smarter reach In conversation with Gemma Tracey MCIPD, FIH, HR Director, Champneys When Gemma Tracey reflects on recruitment in 2026, one word stands out: intentional. “Compared to two years ago, candidates are applying with more thought she explains. “They’re looking for a reputable, credible employer, somebody that matches with…