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Darren Ryemill

Founder

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What makes me different

I am passionate about the relationship between people and work. In fact, I would say it is something that I obsess about. I founded Opus in 2008 with a clear aim: To become a Global Leader in Niche and Innovative Talent Solutions. I was proud of my background in Recruitment and really felt there was so much more to give to the talent space by expanding our offering to cover the full Talent Lifecycle – from defining an organisation’s talent strategy, building a strong and relevant employer brand, attracting and recruiting the right people, managing people to thrive, developing them and their careers, retaining good people and then positively impacting people when they exit the organisation.

Whilst Opus today is unrecognisable from the day we set up, our aim is still as clear and as relevant as ever as we embrace and create so many new exciting technologies, methodologies and innovative ideas! Most of my time is now spent working with innovators in the industry, focusing on projects that address ‘the future of work’ and other exciting challenges and opportunities.

I’m very fortunate to work with some of the most amazing people on the planet and as such we have been fortunate enough to win a number of very significant awards and accolades over the years. For me personally, these include being named The Sunday Times Best Leader on two occasions (2015 and 2016) as well as numerous ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ awards.

Outside of work I am a proud father of three amazing children. I enjoy watching and playing sport and love reading books on my favourite topics – wellness, motivation, management theories and business.

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Sam Jenkinson

Practice Director

“I love the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit that runs through the whole organisation, it makes it incredibly fun and an environment that always challenges.”

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Jack Rawcliffe

Managing Director of JD Ross Energy London

“I find the group is always changing in a positive way. Since I have been here, there have been three evolutions that have drastically changed the game for the good.”

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Lucy Powell

General Counsel

“I love being an in-house lawyer as it throws up such variety of work but, more importantly, it means I work with people throughout the business. Everyone at Opus has a laser-like focus on the future and success - it’s such an exciting time to be here! ”

Meet Lucy

Craig Harman

Regional Managing Director of Opus RS APAC

“It’s not easy to continually be the best in the industry, but we manage to do that year on year.”

Meet Craig

Nigel Ramana

Group Managing Director

“I love the endless opportunities, career progression and exposure to new things that have come from being here.”

Meet Nigel

Garry Watts

Head of Business Operations

“The phenomenal growth at Opus attracted me to the business.”

Meet Garry

Natasha Masters

Finance and Operations Director

“Opus is the most driven, passionate and hardworking company I have ever come across.”

Meet Natasha

Alex Crass

Marketing Director

“Opus truly is an entrepreneurial organisation: new ideas are encouraged, heard and often implemented, quickly with full backing.”

Meet Alex

Rory McGowan

Regional Managing Director of Opus RS London

“I joined Opus in the summer of 2016 to run their contract and perm IT business and it’s fair to say I have found everything I was looking for - autonomy, high standards and a genuine learning opportunity.”

Meet Rory

Paul Mahoney

Group Financial Director

“I’m a chartered accountant. I made the move from London to Bath and entered the world of recruitment at Opus.”

Meet Paul

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We’re not only active in your marketplace or sector, we’re in your area. So we not only have local presence, we have local knowledge too. Get in touch to find out what else makes us different – and how we can make a difference to your talent lifecycle.