Birmingham-based financial recruitment specialist Greenwell Gleeson has undergone a management buy-out. Managing Director Rob Lawton acquired the business from its parent company Amadeus FiRe Group and is now planning further UK and international expansion. Two consultants have been appointed to support an increase in client numbers.

Totaljobs Group has redesigned its specialist IT recruitment website, CWJobs.co.uk to help extend its lead in the online recruitment market. Site functionality has been enhanced with improved search and navigation and distinct community areas for jobseekers and recruiters. 2010 turnover £35m, 311 employees.

Recruitment company Harvey Nash recorded a 35% increase in pre-tax profits to £8.5m in the year to January 2012, helped by strong activity in building mobile apps and online retailing and marketing, where there is a skills shortage. The company is optimistic that permanent recruitment in financial services will start to expand in 2012.

G2 Recruitment has taken a ten-year lease on a 3,465 sq ft office in Broad Quay House, Bristol, as part of its ongoing expansion. New jobs could be created at the office, which is owned by Standard Life Investments. G2 also has offices in Manchester, Amsterdam and Houston. 2011 turnover £25.8m, 55 employees.