A Cheltenham recruitment firm has been acquired by THOMAS Recruitment Group.

The Corporate team at Cheltenham-based BPE Solicitors acted for THOMAS Recruitment Group in its recent acquisition of Hooray Recruitment.

Hooray Recruitment describes itself as 'Gloucestershire's ethical recruitment agency'.

Joley Croft, associate at BPE, said: "It has been fantastic to work with Jason and the THOMAS Recruitment Group on this acquisition, which extends their recruitment offering into the South West of England."

Jason Thomas, managing director of THOMAS Recruitment Group, said: "Joley and BPE have been a great support during this acquisition, and it has been a pleasure to work with her and the extended team. Every part of the process was handled carefully and smoothly. We are looking forward to being able to support the Hooray Recruitment team within our growing group."

Founded by Richard Arthur in 2017, Hooray Recruitment supplies permanent and contract staff to businesses within the professional services, education and healthcare sectors.

It will now be working in partnership with Cardiff-based THOMAS Recruitment Group, which has branches across Wales and also in Birmingham, Redditch and Coventry.

Hooray Recruitment will continue to operate under its original brand and name as its own separate entity, but will benefit from the corporate backing of the group, as well as significant investment and support as an extended part of the THOMAS Group family.