Bluestones Group launches Bluestones Support Partners to deliver operational excellence to recruitment agencies
We are pleased to announce the launch of Bluestones Support Partners, a newly established division within the Bluestones Group that unifies our comprehensive operational support services under one dedicated, market-facing brand.
The creation of Bluestones Support Partners represents a strategic expansion of the Group’s offering, enabling recruitment agencies both inside and outside the Bluestones portfolio to access tailored, scalable operational support that enhances efficiency, drives profitability, and enables growth.
Delivering flexible, end-to-end operational support
Bluestones Support Partners offers a wide range of services, including marketing, IT, HR, payroll, finance, and offshore resourcing. Agencies can access these services individually, combine them to create bespoke packages, or opt for the Recruit Ready solution — an all-in-one platform designed for start-ups and scaling agencies seeking integrated support.
Led by experienced recruitment professionals
The division is led by Elizabeth Pringle, a highly experienced recruitment professional with a successful track record of launching, scaling, and exiting agencies. She brings first-hand insight into the challenges recruiters face when transitioning into business ownership, and is passionate about removing the operational barriers that can hold them back.
“I am so excited for this division! The market is a challenge right now, but this means that agencies are now looking for cost-effective and efficient outsourcing options to enhance their profitability and ensure that their employed in-house staff are billing heads creating revenue. Plus, the solo-recruiter market is growing rapidly. With a shift in mind-set since COVID, recruiters are looking for more flexible, adaptable and remote ways to be recruiters on their own terms. There has been a surge in the numbers of new recruitment companies registered on Companies House. Our experience as a Group allows us to take opportunity of this growing market and be their experienced back-office support partner.”
Elizabeth is supported by a senior leadership team comprising:
Julie O’Leary, Partnership Development Manager – overseeing partner engagement and onboarding
Robert Arnold, Managing Director of QPS Group – responsible for payroll, finance, and compliance services
Caroline Kemp, Head of Bluestones Offshore Partners – delivering scalable offshore recruitment solutions
A team of dedicated Heads of Department across Marketing, IT, and HR, providing day-to-day delivery and strategic support
Supporting the Group’s “All Things Recruitment” mission
Bluestones Support Partners joins the Group’s existing Talent, Funding, and Investment divisions, reinforcing Bluestones Group’s broader “All Things Recruitment” strategy — designed to support recruitment businesses throughout every stage of their lifecycle.
The launch of Bluestones Support Partners formalises the operational capabilities that have long underpinned many of the Group’s internal brands, and now opens those services to the wider market. This move reflects growing demand for reliable, cost-effective back-office support, particularly among solo recruiters and new start-ups.
To learn more about Bluestones Support Partners, visit their website:
www.bluestonessupportpartners.co.uk
