Opus People Solutions

Happy New Year! 🎉 We wish you a bright and successful start to 2026. Thank you to everyone who worked with us and supported us throughout 2025. We’re excited for the opportunities ahead and what we can achieve together in the year to come.

From all of us at Opus People Solutions, we would like to wish you and your families a Merry Christmas! 🎄💫 To our partners, clients, and colleagues, we hope you enjoy a wonderful festive break.

November was a month of recognition! We celebrated at @VertasGroup’s Making the Difference Awards, where Victoria Butcher won Colleague of the Year, and @OpusTeach took Team of the Year. 👏 Alongside the celebrations, we kept busy at careers fairs in Rugby and Northampton.

It was a privilege to attend the @VertasGroup Making the Difference Awards on Friday 7th November. 👏 We're thrilled to share that Victoria Butcher, Recruitment Lead, was named Colleague of the Year, and @OpusTeach was awarded Team of the Year! Read more: bit.ly/4qZZ7Zb

October was full of events! We hosted an event with expert speakers on #LocalGovernmentReorganisation, exhibited at the @WMJobsUK Careers Expo, and attended the Local Government East event, where we delivered a talk on temporary recruitment during transition. 🔍💼

Two weeks on, we’re still reflecting on the powerful insights from our event. With expert voices from @WestNorthants, @N_CTrust, and @CambsCC, the event provided real lessons and guidance on Local Government Reorganisation. Thank you to all who joined. Here's how it went!🎬

September kicked off a busy month! We launched our latest cohort with @labcuk, recruiting Trainee Building Inspectors across England & Wales. @OpusTeach welcomed schools back, plus career talks, job fairs, an awards ceremony and a trip to Newmarket Races. Here’s the recap! ✨

Last week, we visited the Aaina Community Hub in Walsall to deliver a careers session on local government roles, the value of temporary work, and emotional intelligence in today's job market. 💼 Ready to start your career journey? Get in touch: bit.ly/3PsTrF1

Looking to start your career in building control? We’re recruiting Trainee Building Inspectors for the fully funded LABC Academy programme in England and Wales. Find out more and apply: bit.ly/42dKvuq bit.ly/4nlqsT6 @labcuk

On Saturday, colleagues came together for our annual trip to Newmarket Races! 🙌 Despite a few grey clouds, the team enjoyed a great day out, sharing laughs and making memories away from the office. It was the perfect chance to unwind and celebrate another great year together.

Best of luck to our Director of Operations, Selena Ayling, as she attends the APSCo OutSource Awards for Excellence 2025 in London today! 🙌 Selena has been shortlisted for Leader of the Year, a testament to her outstanding leadership and people-first strategies.

🍂 Autumn has arrived, and so has our August round-up. Last month was all about #givingback as @OpusTeach volunteered at local schools, and our qualified social work team delivered over 100 food parcels to council-run Family Hubs in Walsall. Here's what else we got up to!

Best of luck to our colleagues Sam and Kev as they take on the @PubSecChallenge #PeakPursuit today! 🚶‍♀️ They’re joining over 800 participants to hike an impressive 26 miles through the stunning landscapes of the Peak District, all in support of @CRUK and the @TheBHF. 👏

Our qualified social work team recently delivered over 100 food parcels to council-run Family Hubs in Walsall, supporting local families with essential food and personal care items. 🎥 Here's how the day went! Read more: bit.ly/463Hs9i @WalsallCouncil @WRight4Children

On Tuesday, our qualified social work team travelled to Walsall to deliver more than 100 food parcels to council-run Family Hubs, helping ensure local families have access to vital food and resources. 📦🥫 A huge thank you to everyone who donated!

Good luck to all students collecting their A-Level results today! 🎓 💼 If you are thinking about your next steps, regardless of the results you got, here are some great options to consider: bit.ly/3Utosvl #ResultsDay #ALevels #Careers #Opportunities

In July, we delivered engaging sessions to secondary and sixth form students across Suffolk and Walsall, cheered on our colleagues in @VertasGroup's fourth Exec Experiences challenge, had a special visitor for our Opus Teach team, and more! Here are our highlights:

🎬 In this video, Senior Consultant Victoria discusses her Q2 predictions and the importance of soft skills as AI reshapes the workplace. 💼 Read our full article for more details and find out how we can support your journey: bit.ly/4l0isoP bit.ly/4l0isoP

With Q1 over, Senior Consultant Victoria shares the standout insights, an overview of the current market, and explains why recruiters matter more than ever. Ready to explore new roles? Visit: bit.ly/4lFRxQ2 Stay tuned! Our Q2 predictions are dropping tomorrow. 🎬🔍

Last week, our Director of Operations, Selena Ayling, participated in @VertasGroup's Coast to Coast Exec Experience challenge. 🚴‍♀️ The team cycled an incredible 223km from Whitehaven to Tynemouth, climbing over 10,000 feet in elevation across 3 days. A huge well done to everyone!