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Technology and advanced engineering recruitment specialist, Fruition Group, is to open a significantly expanded Manchester office.<\/span><\/p>\n

Founded in Leeds in 2008, Fruition Group has evolved from a regional technology recruiter into an international specialist operating across the UK, Ireland and the US.<\/span><\/p>\n

The group secured private equity investment in 2023, merged with Irish recruitment firm Eolas, and rebranded in March 2025 to reflect its expanded service offering across technology and advanced engineering.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Manchester office was originally launched in March 2024 with a team of two.<\/span><\/p>\n

The newly expanded office, opening on February 23, 2026 in Blackfriars House, St Marys Parsonage, will seat 18 staff, housing both Fruition Group\u2019s high performing US specialist team, led by Josh Ripley, and its Manchester tech consultants, led by Matt Wood.<\/span><\/p>\n

The US team, launched from Manchester in 2023, was the group\u2019s top performing division in 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n

Building on this momentum, Fruition Group is actively recruiting across all levels to support further international growth.<\/span><\/p>\n

As part of its commitment to the local ecosystem, Fruition Group has also become a member of Manchester Digital, embedding the business within the city\u2019s thriving technology community.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sarah Pawson<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

Founder and CEO, Sarah Pawson, said: \u201cManchester\u2019s tech landscape continues to grow at pace, with start-ups scaling rapidly and major organisations establishing technology hubs in the city.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cExpanding our presence here allows us to work more closely with clients, deliver highly specialised recruitment solutions, and invest in long term growth in one of the UK\u2019s most dynamic tech markets.\u201d<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Matt Wood, practice lead for Northern tech in Manchester, said: \u201cHaving a strong on-the-ground presence enables us to build deeper relationships with local clients and candidates.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cManchester\u2019s energy and innovation make it the ideal location for expansion. Following the success of our community-led events in Leeds, we\u2019re excited to launch a dedicated Manchester event series later this year.\u201d<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

The Manchester expansion forms part of a wider growth strategy, with plans under way for a second Irish office in Dublin, expected to open in the first quarter of 2026. Once launched, this will bring Fruition Group\u2019s total office count to four, representing a 300% increase in under two years.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Sarah Pawson added: \u201cOur focus has always been on combining deep sector expertise with innovative recruitment solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis expansion enables us to scale our teams while continuing to support clients with specialist talent, all while fostering an inclusive and high performance workplace.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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