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Commercial Services Group (CSG) strengthens its commitment to education with acquisition of leading brands
CSG announces it has acquired the WF Education Group and its well established subsidiary brands – Maudesport, Timstar, Technology Supplies (TSL) and Gresswell.
Hackney Council partners with Commercial Services Group to revolutionise recruitment and boost local employment
Hackney becomes the first London council to embrace innovative in-house recruitment model
Programme prioritises staff retention, workforce development, and improved service delivery
Joint venture to deliver financial benefits to Hackney Council
November 2024 Premature Awareness Month Employer with a Heart Charter
Natalie Tugwell, part of our Laser team, came to CSG CEO, Matt Johnson after her personal experiences of premature birth to raise awareness of the challenges it creates for working parents.
Commercial Services Group expands portfolio with investment in an outdoor learning & play equipment innovator based in Wales
Commercial Services Group (CSG) is excited to announce its investment in Landscapes 4 Learning, an award-winning provider of handmade outdoor…
CSG hosts official opening of new Sevenoaks Waste Transfer Station
On Wednesday September 4th Commercial Services Group, in partnership with Kent County Council (KCC) hosted a memorable event to celebrate…
Connect2Halton launches
Connect2Halton – the 50/50 publicly owned joint venture established between Halton Borough Council and Commercial Services Group (CSG) to manage the recruitment of the Council’s flexible workforce – is now live.
Commercial Services Group is proud to sponsor Team GB Athlete
Commercial Services Group (CSG) is proud to sponsor one of it’s own – Dani Hayon, GB athlete and Brand Manager for Cantium Business Solutions – for her upcoming 2024 sporting season in artistic roller skating.
Dani holds an impressive record of 12 national titles across various disciplines including synchronised, solo, and, most recently, couples skating.
Halton Council partner up with Commercial Services Group in a new approach to recruit its flexible workforce
Halton Borough Council is teaming up with Commercial Services Group (CSG) – a company wholly owned by Kent County Council – in a new joint venture to manage the recruitment of the Council’s flexible workforce.
The new company, called Connect2Halton, will be a 50/50 publicly owned joint venture company between Halton Borough Council and Commercial Services Group (CSG).
Connect2Dorset Launch
Dorset Council and Commercial Services Group (CSG) are delighted to announce the launch of their Joint Venture recruitment company Connect2Dorset in April 2024. Connect2Dorset will provide the council with its contingent and interim workforce.
How a Council-owned Contingent Staffing model optimises the Workforce
How setting up the equivalent of a Managed Service Provider in-house, supported by a public to public, joint venture partnership,…
Commercial Services Group awarded Gold by Investors In People
Commercial Services Group (CSG), one of the largest local authority-owned trading organisations in the UK, has been awarded Gold accreditation…
CSG Welcomes New Chief People Culture and Communications Officer
We are delighted to announce that Dr Marcelle Moncrieffe has joined Commercial Services Group as Group Chief People Culture and…
30 November Roundtable – Local government recruitment and retention – a vision for 2030
We were delighted to hold another roundtable with our partners PPMA following on from London and Manchester earlier this year. …
Moving from social value to community wealth building
Steve Wilson looks at how adopting a new community wealth model can provide opportunities to put your local communities at…
CSG Recruitment Division Celebrate Win at British Recruitment Awards 2023
We’re delighted to announce that CSG Recruitment Division have been named a Winner in the British Recruitment Awards 2023, taking…
Dorset Council and Commercial Services Group announce a new Recruitment Joint Venture
In an exciting announcement, Dorset Council and Commercial Services Group (CSG) will be forming a joint venture (JV) recruitment company…
Innovative Partnerships – Commercial Solutions Website Goes Live
CSG is proud of the value it delivers to its public sector customers and no more so than our award-winning…
Lifecycle Management Group joins Commercial Services Group
Commercial Services Group (CSG) is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Lifecycle Management Group (LMG). Established in 1989, LMG is…
An Interview with our Divisional CEO of Strategic Services
Nicola Monk, Divisional CEO, Strategic Services joined Commercial Services Group in April this year from Luton Borough Council where she…
Introducing CSG’s Strategic Advisory Panel
We are delighted to introduce our new Strategic Advisory Panel, who will play a vital role in supporting CSG’s continued…
CSG Shortlisted for Recruiter Awards 2023
We’re delighted to announce that for the second year running, CSG has been shortlisted for two Recruiter Awards. The Recruiter…
The Workforce Crisis facing Local Government – PPMA, APSE and CSG
Following on from CSG’s successful roundtable in London earlier in the year, on the 8th of June we held the…
Calverley Cubs visits CSG Managing Waste in North Farm
On a very wet Monday, April 24, CSG Managing Waste were joined at their North Farm site in Tunbridge Wells…
Staff Retention – A Top Priority for Local Government
Steve Wilson, Commercial Director, CSG has written for the MJ this week on the importance of staff retention in Local…
Double Award-winning Joint Venture – CSG and Luton Borough Council – Connect2Luton
We were delighted at the PPMA Annual Conference in Birmingham, on 27 April to be the winners of the Best…
Workforce Crisis Roundtable with PPMA
28th February 2023 When we started planning our roundtable with the PPMA at the end of last year, we knew…
Meet our new portfolio CEOs
Following a year of exceptional growth, Commercial Services Group has expanded to 23 businesses servicing over 16,000 customers globally. The…
Kent and Medway Workplace Wellbeing Award 2022
We are pleased to announce that we have been bestowed with the Bronze Kent and Medway Workplace Wellbeing Award, in…
Wye National Nature Reserve Volunteer Work
Social Value is one of our key pillars, which is why we created a team dedicated to providing our 1600…
Local Government Executive Leadership Programme
Commercial Services Group (CSG) is a social values organisation at its heart. Being wholly owned by Kent County Council means…
Outdoor Schooling with Kent Wildlife Trust
LASER don’t just work with suppliers to provide successful energy solutions, we also encourage additional value to be delivered through…
Recruiters Awards 2022 – Success!
CSG Recruitment team success in the prestigious Recruiters Awards 2022. CSG was absolutely delighted that our recruitment teams across our…
CSG Shortlisted for Recruiters Awards 2022
We’re delighted to announce that CSG has been shortlisted for two Recruiter Awards. The shortlist for this year’s Recruiters Awards…
Connect2Dudley
Dudley Council and Commercial Services Group announce the set up of new recruitment joint venture for temporary staff. A new…
Commercial Services Group appoints new CDIO
Ian Daley appointed as Chief Digital Information Officer. Ian is a digital transformation leader and senior director experienced in defining…