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About thesupport division

From recruitment funding to contractor payroll, our support services division and the brands operating within it provide some of the fundamental services the recruitment sector relies upon.

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Recruitment Funding Solutions (RFS) is a unique back-office and funding company working specifically in the recruitment industry with recruitment businesses.

APEX is a recruitment marketing specialist business that provides a full suite of marketing services to recruitment and staffing services companies. Whether it’s a high-performing recruitment website, social media management, or general marketing consultancy and support services, our team has the skills and experience to deliver.

Quest Pay Solutions provide a trusted payroll service to recruitment agencies throughout the UK, including fully-compliant CIS, PAYE and Umbrella payroll services.

Zircon IT Systems are recruitment IT specialists, experienced working with and supporting recruitment companies of all sizes throughout the UK.

Explore our divisions

Recruitment

Within our Recruitment Division we have five core sectors, within which there are 20 recruitment and staffing service brands that operate from locations throughout the UK.

Investment

Our Investment Division is primarily focused on recruitment start-ups and scaling businesses through 100% funding and operational support, with equity ownership and exit strategies being just a part of the picture.

Support

Our Support Division provides specialist recruitment funding and payroll services to recruitment businesses throughout the UK, operating across the full spectrum of industries and sectors.

Latest support news

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QPS Group achieves SafeRec certification

QPS achieves SafeRec certification, strengthening payroll compliance and transparency QPS Group, part of Bluestones Group’s Support division, has achieved SafeRec certification, reinforcing its commitment to

10/03/2025

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QPS launches new services and a bold brand refresh

QPS Group (formerly Quest Pay Solutions) has unveiled a comprehensive suite of services to empower recruitment agencies and contractors As part of the Bluestones Group

03/12/2024

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IT support business launches

We’re delighted to officially launch Zircon IT Systems – a trusted IT support partner of the recruitment industry. With its focus on providing, clear, bespoke

09/02/2024