Our story
We have a vision to become the nations leading recruitment partner in the education sector and we are on a mission to achieve it! Follow us throughout our journey and get a real sense of what life entails inside Link3 Recruitment.
August 2, 2017
The Link3 Inception
Ryan, Max & Charlie developed a business plan, concept and vision before the trio settled on a name and incorporated the company.
December 20, 2017
Welcome to Pavilion Rd
After viewing a few serviced offices, Max views an abandoned taxi rank on Pavilion Road and has a vision that nobody else could see. Of course we accept the challenge!
January 1, 2018
Link3 HQ 1
Overnight we became renovation experts, after weeks of plastering, painting & decorating Link3 Headquarters (which would later be known as “HQ 1”) was brought to life.
January 4, 2018
Trade Commences
Link3 opens its doors for trading for the first ever time in the first week of January 2018. The company receives an overwhelming amount of enquiries from new candidates and clients.
March 31, 2018
The Momentum Builds
Within the first 3 months of trading the momentum starts to snowball and our reputation is building. We secure a strong portfolio of new clients including 3 Multi Academy Trusts.
April 8, 2018
First Recruits
Through a good working relationship with Nottingham Trent University we were able to advertise & recruit 2 of their finest media and marketing graduates. Sharnah & Jack start their journey with Link3.
July 20, 2018
No Rest For The Wicked
The Link3 team sacrifice their summer holiday and commit to 6 weeks of solid hard work in order to double the staff base in preparation for the new academic year.
September 29, 2018
The Gold Standard
In less than 1 year of trading Link3 Recruitment are awarding with REC Audited Award, known as the ‘Gold Standard’in the recruitment sector for implementing and maintaining the highest level of safeguarding clearance and vetting.
October 6, 2018
Indi Joins The Team
Indi joins the Link3 as the company videographer, she has the big task of bringing our concepts to life and there are a lot of concepts!
January 3, 2019
Office Management
After a handful of successful placements working for Link3 as a school administrator, we were delighted to offer Gina a role as our office manager. This appointment would transform the business forever.
February 17, 2019
Framework Supplier
After a successful tender process, Link3 are selected for the CCS Framework for Supply Teachers allowing for further expansion.
May 21, 2019
And The Winner Is…
Link3 are crowned winners of the Startup Business Of The Year award at the Nottingham Post Business Awards.
July 31, 2019
Office Expansion
After a successful 18 months, the team had doubled in size since its inception and in order to keep up with our ambitions we needed a bigger office space. We were fortunate enough to secure a bigger office in the same building and operate in the same location.
August 4, 2019
No Joe Bloggs
After working as an English Teacher in a well respected secondary school, Joe joins the team as a Primary Phase consultant.
October 30, 2019
And The Winner Is…
Director, Ryan Miller wins BAA Black Businessman of the Year Award 2019 – Proud is an understatement!
December 31, 2019
Ambassadors Assemble
Link3 hold recruitment drive for new ambassadors to work with our schools, pupils and communities. Nottingham Forests Joe Worrall, Carl ‘Bomber’ Booth & Hamza Choudhury join the team.
February 10, 2020
New Beginnings
Justine takes a leap of faith and leaves the beauty industry to join Link3 as an Administration Apprentice.
March 20, 2020
The Coronavirus Pandemic
The Coronavirus pandemic hits the world and schools shut their doors to the masses. Link3 provide help & support to schools delivering a response to COVID-19.