A recruitment agency has invested £1.2 million into its Birmingham operation which is creating 60 new jobs in the city.

Gleeson Recruitment Group has expanded its head office in Newhall Street by 6,310 sq ft and launched the fresh recruitment drive to add to its 100-strong team in the city centre.

The new office space includes themed meeting rooms, a moss wall to reduce noise levels and improve air quality, break-out areas, a new kitchen and bar for hosting events.

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It said the expansion followed two years of growth which had seen revenue double and a move into the European tech market.

It was now planning to be active on every continent by 2025, the firm added.

Co-founder Jason Blakey said: “We’ve expanded our office space by over 30 per cent at a time when many businesses are scaling back and we’re pleased to be able to offer our team a vibrant space to work and meet clients when they choose to work from the office.

“We’re growing as a business at a phenomenal rate and the future’s looking really exciting.”