Global People Solutions is a Sutherland-based recruitment firm that aims to become a global player in the UK oil and gas industry. The company was launched in 2009 and has already expanded internationally while also working with schools to promote energy sector careers. Founder Darren Peattie sought help from Business Gateway to help plan the launch and secure funding. He hopes to boost the local economy in Skerray by locating the business there and opening satellite offices elsewhere in the Highlands.

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In tandem with the core recruitment business
Darren is also working closely with schools,
colleges and universities across the country
to promote careers in the energy sector.
“It is vitally important that young people have
access to the most up to date and relevant
career advice,” says Darren. “There are huge
opportunities in the energy sector and we
have been working with some of the leading
figures in the oil and gas industry to develop
a system that will ensure that pupils have all
the information they need to make the right
career choices.”
While Darren was planning the launch
of Global People Solutions he sought help
from Business Gateway’s Sutherland adviser,
David Knight, who advised the company
on a range of business planning issues and
helped secure some much needed funding
to help with website costs.
“Although Darren is quite clear about where
Clive Grewcock the business is going he understood that some
specialist support could help him achieve those
With clients in Australia, Canada and Russia, goals,” says David. “Darren is working hard to
and development progressing on an industry both build the business and create employment
leading careers advisory service, Sutherland opportunities in the Highlands and I have
based recruitment firm, Global People no doubt Global People Solutions will continue
Solutions, is certainly making a name for itself to build on its success in the years to come.”
in the UK oil and gas industry.
Darren adds: “I could have located the business
Launched in November 2009 by entrepreneur, in any number of locations but I wanted to bring
Darren Peattie, the Skerray business the company to Skerray to try and help boost
(www.global-people.co.uk) is expanding rapidly the economy in the area.”
with the young entrepreneur already looking
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“The business is doing well but it’s important your local office on 01863 766128.
to keep the momentum going and continually
look for opportunities for growth,” says Darren.
“Our industry knowledge of the energy sector
whether it be in our Subsurface, Engineering
or Renewable disciplines allows us to confidently
create a recruitment process that fits with
our clients needs.”
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