The Kingdom Group has completed the acquisition of South East-based company FPR Group, which specialises in providing temporary and permanent recruitment solutions across the industrial & manufacturing, food and horticultural, technical & engineering, and health & social care sectors.
FPR Group, with bases in Brighton, Havant and Bognor Regis, will be rebranded as Kingdom People to align with the existing brands within the group.
The senior leadership team at FPR will remain at the helm, ensuring continuity and smooth transition for 80+ customers and the new 1,000+ workforce joining Kingdom.
It is business as usual but with an exciting future ahead. Kingdom People will now offer an enhanced South-based proposition, leveraging combined expertise, operational synergies and tailored recruitment solutions.
Customers and colleagues will also benefit from Kingdom’s broader capabilities across security, cleaning, systems and training – backed by the strength of a group with over 11,500 colleagues and a turnover of £300m.
Terry Barton, CEO of The Kingdom Group, said: We work hard to find and get over-the-line acquisitions that match not only our CARE values but also our passion and aspirations as a group.
“FPR Group’s team immediately impressed our M&A team, and we now welcome them to The Kingdom Group.
“Our Southern recruitment business and market proposition is further strengthened by the addition of FPR Group. Together and united, we’re positioned to deliver even greater value and innovative recruitment solutions.”
Mark Foster, CEO of FPR Group, added: “After 20 incredible years of building and leading FPR Group, the time has come for me to take a step back from the business.
“It has been a privilege to work alongside such a talented and dedicated team, and I am immensely grateful to every member of staff, past and present, for their hard work, passion and commitment to excellence.
“We have created a business that has made a real difference, providing high–quality recruitment and staffing solutions.
“I now hand over to The Kingdom Group, the perfect partner to take FPR into its next chapter. Their vision, values, and expertise align perfectly with what we’ve built, and I am excited to see the opportunities this new partnership will bring for our colleagues and customers. Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey.”
