A COMPANY restructure is under way at a recruitment agency amid a surge in demand.

Poole-based TeamJobs has a new set-up as part of a five-year growth plan.

Jason Gault who formed the company in 2001, takes up the new position of chief executive. Hannah Sills becomes TeamJobs managing director and Lisa Payne takes the role of operations director.

Mr Gault said: “In the last 20 years we have built a respected recruitment consultancy and one that I have been immensely proud to start and lead from. The restructure will help progress the business in a positive direction that is guided by the gifted staff we have.

“The new structure is to support businesses but also an emphasis on the people who work for TeamJobs. It’s not just growth for the company but also our employees and to allow them to step up and progress their careers. Everyone can make an impact both professionally and personally. The time is right.”

TeamJobs has pointed to predictions by the UK forecasting group EY Item Club, showing gross domestic product was expected to increase by 7.6 per cent – the fastest annual growth in national income since 1941.

Mr Gault said: “Businesses have recognised how difficult it can be to recruit talented people. By having a team of skilled recruiters who know their marketplace and have supported so many people, this is the perfect opportunity to deliver for the future.”

Hannah Sills said: “TeamJobs has predominantly relied on strong and successful women to achieve its success over the years. As a woman in business, it is a privilege to be given the role as managing director and to be recognised for the achievements we have all made.”

The company said it was seeing demand from a regional level rather than just locally.

Lisa Payne said: “TeamJobs is broadening business opportunities for people, not just employers, but candidates too. Our reach has grown in the past year and alongside the country becoming digitally enabled our geographical reach has meant growth within other areas too. Leading the operations side provides an exciting opportunity to develop the partnerships we are forming and growing.”