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Outsourced Recruitment Solutions

Workforce solutions
built around
your business.

Independent RPO, MSP, and neutral vendor recruitment for energy, infrastructure, and beyond. UK headquartered. In-country across West Africa. Part of First Recruitment Group.

Part of First Recruitment Group
Proven track record
320+
Contractors managed globally
270+
Permanent placements
90%
Direct fill rate achieved
56
Countries in network
"The support provided to HR teams and hiring managers was second to none, and it became an integral part of our operations."
HR Director, Energy Sector
100+
Years combined experience
320+
Contractors managed
270+
Permanent placements
56
Country partner network
What We Do

One partner. Every workforce solution.

We are not a recruitment agency. We are an independent managed solutions business, meaning every decision we make is in your interest alone. We earn nothing from placing candidates ourselves.

01
Recruitment Process Outsourcing
Full or partial ownership of your permanent hiring. From briefing to onboarding, acting as an extension of your HR team.
RPO solutions
02
Managed Service Provider
Complete management of your contingent workforce and agency supply chain. Cost control, compliance, full spend visibility.
MSP solutions
03
Neutral Vendor Solutions
Truly unbiased supply chain management. No agency database to place from. Every decision is in your interest alone.
Neutral vendor
04
IR35 and Compliance
end to end IR35 status assessments, compliant supply chains, and audit ready documentation for energy and infrastructure.
Compliance
Why Operam

Independent advice.
No hidden agendas.
Measurable results.

Most outsourced recruitment providers have a conflict of interest. They want to fill your roles from their own candidate pool. Operam is structurally different.

01
Genuinely independent
No candidate database we are incentivised to place from. Every decision guided solely by what is best for your business.
02
Global with local depth
Registered offices in the UK and West Africa. In-country teams embedded with clients. Strategic partners across 56 countries.
03
Built for demanding sectors
Track record in energy, oil and gas, and infrastructure, where compliance, speed, and quality are non-negotiable.
04
Scalable through First Recruitment Group
As part of FRG, we mobilise at scale when your programme demands it, without compromising our neutrality.
90%
Direct fill rate
Achieved on a 45-person Statement of Work in just 8 months. No agency dependency required.
"The experience brought to the change management project was a key component behind its success. The buy-in from within our organisation and down into the supply chain was a credit to the team."
Supply Chain Manager, Infrastructure
Sector Expertise

We know the sectors
we work in.

Oil platform
Primary
Energy, Oil and Gas
Upstream exploration, engineering, HSE, supply chain. In-country West Africa. Proven MSP and RPO for major oil operators.
Explore
 Engineering blueprints
Core
Infrastructure and Engineering
Major programmes, rapid mobilisation, multi-discipline sourcing and rigorous compliance.
Explore
 Professional services team
Active
Professional Services
RPO and MSP programmes for high volume permanent hiring and complex contractor supply chains.
Explore
Where We Operate

Not remote. In-country.

🇬🇧
United Kingdom
Registered office, HQ
Our Warrington headquarters serves all RPO, MSP, and neutral vendor programmes. Serving clients nationally and internationally since 2016.
Est. 2016
🇬🇭
West Africa
Registered office, In-country
Fully registered with the Ghana Petroleum Commission. In-country team embedded within client operations since 2021.
Est. 2021
🇱🇾
Libya
Active market
Workforce solutions for energy and infrastructure operators. International supply chain management and local content expertise.
Expanding
🇰🇪
Kenya
Active market
Supporting operators in Kenya's growing energy sector with RPO, MSP, and in-country recruitment capability.
Expanding
Client Perspectives

What our clients say.

"When presented with a challenge to support our permanent recruitment, the response was comprehensive and cost effective. The support to HR teams and hiring managers was second to none, and it became an integral part of our operations."
HR
HR Director
Energy Sector
"The experience brought to the change management project was a key component behind its success. The level of buy-in from within our organisation and down into the supply chain was a credit to the team."
SC
Supply Chain Manager
Infrastructure
"I have worked with Simon as a supplier for nearly 20 years. He instils the right balance for both the client and supplier, fair, open, and responsive. There is no doubt that the client and supply relationships are the focus."
MD
Managing Director
Recruitment Agency
"Simon has a very comprehensive understanding of procurement and the managed service process, which has allowed him to manage some very successful implementations. A great asset to any organisation."
MS
MSP Operations Lead
Facilities Management
"When presented with a challenge to support our permanent recruitment, the response was comprehensive and cost effective. The support to HR teams and hiring managers was second to none, and it became an integral part of our operations."
HR
HR Director
Energy Sector
"The experience brought to the change management project was a key component behind its success. The level of buy-in from within our organisation and down into the supply chain was a credit to the team."
SC
Supply Chain Manager
Infrastructure
"I have worked with Simon as a supplier for nearly 20 years. He instils the right balance for both the client and supplier, fair, open, and responsive. There is no doubt that the client and supply relationships are the focus."
MD
Managing Director
Recruitment Agency
"Simon has a very comprehensive understanding of procurement and the managed service process, which has allowed him to manage some very successful implementations. A great asset to any organisation."
MS
MSP Operations Lead
Facilities Management
Free Consultation
Ready to rethink your recruitment?
We offer a free, no obligation workforce assessment. No hard sell. Just an honest conversation about your challenges and what a tailored solution looks like for your business.
Get Started

Your workforce.
Our expertise.

Book a free, no obligation consultation with Clare Miles, our Global RPO Senior Program Manager. We will propose a tailored solution within 5 working days.

orenquiry@operamms.com
Workforce solutions
Our Solutions

Every workforce
solution you need.

From full RPO to neutral vendor MSP. Tailored to your business, your sector, and your geography. Always independent. Always in your interest.

01
Recruitment Process Outsourcing

We take full or partial ownership of your permanent hiring process. Your brand, our expertise. We embed within your business, understand your talent needs and commercial pressures, then manage everything from briefing through to onboarding.

  • end to end permanent hiring management
  • Dedicated programme managers and talent acquisition specialists
  • ATS access and management information reporting
  • Supply chain management: sourcing, screening, shortlisting
  • Hiring manager support and training
  • Compliance: right to work, GDPR, sector specific requirements
  • Scalable resource aligned to your hiring volumes
02
Managed Service Provider

We take control of your contingent workforce and agency supply chain. Supplier relationships, performance tiers, compliance, time and expense, payroll coordination, and management information , all managed under a single programme with one SLA and one invoice.

  • Full supplier management: onboarding, review, tiering
  • VMS selection, implementation, ongoing support
  • IR35 assessments and compliance management
  • MI dashboards: spend, time to fill, quality, attrition
  • Dedicated onsite MSP presence during implementation
  • Neutral vendor, hybrid, and master vendor models available
03
Neutral Vendor Solutions

As an independent business with no agency ties, we give you completely unbiased access to a curated supplier network. Vacancies distributed to your PSL on an agreed tier structure. No placement bias, ever.

  • Single point of contact for all recruitment suppliers
  • PSL management: preferred, approved, and niche tiers
  • Supplier performance tracking against agreed KPIs
  • Managed shortlisting: one brief, not a flood of CVs
  • Single invoice, single SLA, complete spend visibility
  • We never fill roles from our own candidate database
04
IR35 and Compliance

IR35 and the off payroll working rules have fundamentally changed how organisations manage contractor workforces. Misclassification carries serious tax and reputational risk. We manage this on your behalf from requisition through to payment.

  • IR35 status assessments at point of engagement
  • Compliant supply chain structures: PAYE, umbrella, limited company, SOW
  • audit ready documentation for all contractor engagements
  • Supplier compliance management across your supply chain
  • Hiring manager training on compliant engagement practices
  • Ongoing monitoring as roles and working practices evolve
Sectors We Serve

Built for the most
demanding environments.

Oil platform
Primary
Energy, Oil and Gas
Upstream exploration, engineering, HSE, supply chain. In-country West Africa presence.
 Engineering blueprints
Core
Infrastructure and Engineering
Major programmes, rapid mobilisation, multi-discipline sourcing.
 Professional services team
Active
Professional Services
high volume permanent hiring and complex contractor supply chains.
Free Consultation
Not sure which solution fits?
We offer a free, no obligation workforce assessment. No hard sell. Just an honest conversation about your challenges and what a tailored solution might look like.
Operam team
About Operam

Independent workforce
solutions, built on experience.

Over 100 years of combined experience. UK and West Africa offices. Part of First Recruitment Group. Built on integrity, independence, and results.

Our Story

Built by practitioners.
Proven in the field.

Operam Managed Solutions UK opened in 2016, co-founded by Simon Woodhouse and First Recruitment Group CEO John Urpi, a combined 60 years of recruitment experience brought together to build something genuinely different.

We are not a recruitment agency. We are an independent managed solutions business. No placement bias, no hidden incentives, no conflict of interest when we recommend solutions.

In 2021, Operam West Africa opened in Ghana, fully registered with the Ghana Petroleum Commission, to provide embedded in-country workforce support for energy sector operators.

2016
Operam Managed Solutions UK opens. Independent RPO and MSP services from day one.
2018
First global MSP agreement secured with a leading oil operator. Contingent workforce management across multiple countries.
2020
Entrusted with full RPO for permanent staff. 270+ placements managed across multiple regions.
2021
Operam West Africa opens. Fully registered with the Ghana Petroleum Commission.
2023
Operam represented at First Oil milestone at Jubilee South East Area, attended by the President of Ghana.
Energy operations West Africa
100+
Years combined experience
The Team

The people behind
your programme.

Simon Woodhouse, Global Managed Services Director
Simon Woodhouse
Global Managed Services Director
30+ years in outsourced recruitment. Implemented one of Europe's first MSP programmes in 1996, covering 125 agencies and 1,500 contractors. Deep expertise across energy, utilities, nuclear, and automotive sectors.
simon.woodhouse@operamms.com 01925 907008
Les Toop, Global MSP Senior Program Manager
Les Toop
Global MSP Senior Program Manager
26+ years in recruitment, 16 years specialising in oil and gas MSP. Expert in managing global supplier networks across all continents, from requisition to payroll and full compliance.
les.toop@operamms.com +44 (0)7871 850644
Clare Miles, Global RPO Senior Program Manager
Clare Miles
Global RPO Senior Program Manager
20+ years in global end to end recruitment, including 10 years specialising in Oil and Gas across Engineering, HSE, and Geoscience disciplines. First contact for all new enquiries and consultations.
clare.miles@operamms.com +44 (0)1925 907026
Richard Schembri, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Richard Schembri
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
30+ years across agency, in-house, and outsourced environments. 20+ years in Oil and Gas with deep subsurface expertise. Leads permanent recruitment strategy. Strong Diversity and Inclusion advocate.
richard.schembri@tullowoil.com 01925 912195
Kwame Ampong, Ghana Talent Acquisition Partner
Kwame Ampong
Ghana Talent Acquisition Partner
10+ years in project management and talent acquisition across the UK, France, Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Nigeria, and Ghana. In-country representative embedded within client operations in Accra.
kwame.ampong@operamms.com
Joshua Dinku, Ghana Recruitment Business Partner
Joshua Dinku
Ghana Recruitment Business Partner
12+ years in Human Capital Management. Specialises in payroll and compliance for expatriate and local staff. Manages all regulatory relationships across the Petroleum Commission, Ghana Immigration Service, and statutory bodies.
joshua.dinku@tullowoil.com
320+
Contractors managed
270+
Permanent placements
56
Country network
100+
Years experience
Oil and gas careers
Current Vacancies

Live roles
managed by Operam.

We manage recruitment for some of the world's leading energy and infrastructure operators. Below are the current live roles within our managed programmes. All applications are handled directly by our team.

Ask Nova about any role. Our AI assistant can answer detailed questions about job requirements, the application process, working locations, or what it's like to be placed through Operam. Click the chat button in the corner.
Live Roles

Current live vacancies.

Roles within our managed programmes. All managed by Clare Miles and the Operam RPO team.

Live Now Tema, Ghana Human Resources Permanent
HR Manager
Lead end to end HR strategy and operations for a major shipping and logistics employer in Tema. Drive talent management, succession planning and employee engagement, ensure compliance with Ghanaian labour law, and partner with leadership on structure, performance, and culture. Strong multinational background required, ideally from shipping, logistics, or other complex international environments.
Apply by 6 June 2026
Apply now
Live Now Aberdeen, UK Oil and Gas Contract
Senior Drilling Engineer
Senior Drilling Engineer required for a 12 month contract supporting upstream exploration activity on behalf of a major operator. Responsibilities include well design, drilling programme delivery, operational risk management, and stakeholder reporting. Offshore experience essential. Day rate negotiable based on experience.
Apply by 30 May 2026
Apply now
Live Now Accra, Ghana Oil and Gas Contract
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Embedded Talent Acquisition Business Partner role supporting major operator activity across West Africa. Responsibilities include local and international sourcing, stakeholder management, compliance with Ghana Petroleum Commission regulations, and full cycle hiring across engineering and operational disciplines. Excellent local market knowledge required.
Rolling programme
Register interest
Live Now United Kingdom Energy Contract or Permanent
HSE Advisor, Energy Sector
Health, Safety and Environment Advisors required across our UK energy MSP programmes. Supporting both onshore and offshore operations across multiple client sites. Candidates should hold NEBOSH or equivalent and have demonstrable experience in complex, high hazard environments. Multiple vacancies, contract or permanent depending on profile.
Ongoing requirement
Register interest
Live Now International Oil and Gas Permanent
Subsurface Engineer (Reservoir or Geoscience)
Permanent subsurface professionals sought across our global oil operator programmes. Disciplines include Reservoir Engineering, Geoscience, Petrophysics, and Production Technology. Locations vary by project, including West Africa, UK, and wider international portfolio. Strong technical credentials and operator side experience preferred.
Ongoing requirement
Register interest
Live Now Ghana and UK Supply Chain Permanent
Supply Chain and Procurement Specialist
Supply chain and procurement professionals required across multiple client programmes. Roles span contract management, vendor management, logistics coordination, and local content compliance. Experience in oil and gas or infrastructure sectors strongly preferred. Particular interest in candidates with Ghana local content expertise.
Ongoing requirement
Register interest
Live Now London, UK Life Sciences Permanent
Senior Talent Partner, Life Sciences
Senior Talent Partner role supporting a fast scaling life sciences client through Operam's RPO programme. Drive permanent hiring across commercial, regulatory, clinical, and R&D functions. Background in life sciences talent acquisition essential. Hybrid working, London based with occasional travel to client sites in the South East.
Apply by 13 June 2026
Apply now
Live Now Manchester, UK Infrastructure Contract
Senior Project Manager, Infrastructure
Senior Project Manager required for a major UK infrastructure programme. Manage multi disciplinary teams across design, engineering, and delivery phases. APM or PMP certification required. Significant programme delivery experience essential, ideally within rail, highways, or energy infrastructure.
Apply by 20 June 2026
Apply now
Don't see your role? We manage a wide range of positions across our MSP and RPO programmes that aren't always advertised publicly. Send your CV and area of expertise to Clare Miles and we'll flag relevant opportunities as they arise.
Send your CV
Hiring Through Operam

Do you need to hire?

If you are a business looking to improve your recruitment process or need help filling roles, Operam can help. We are not a traditional recruiter. We manage your entire hiring function on your behalf, independently and without bias.

RPO for permanent roles
We manage your entire permanent hiring process end to end, embedded within your business.
MSP for contingent workers
We manage your agency supply chain, compliance, and contractor workforce under a single programme.
Neutral vendor approach
We manage your PSL and distribute roles without any placement bias. Completely independent.
Operam consultation
Get In Touch

Book your
free consultation.

No hard sell. Just an honest conversation with Clare about your challenges and what a tailored solution might look like. We propose within 5 working days.

Your First Contact

Speak with
Clare Miles.

Phone
+44 (0) 1925 907026
Ask for Clare Miles
Email Clare directly
clare.miles@operamms.com
General enquiries
enquiry@operamms.com
UK Office
Warrington, England
West Africa Office
Accra, Ghana
Clare Miles
Clare Miles
Global RPO Senior Program Manager
20+ years in global recruitment, 10 years in Oil and Gas. Clare is your first point of contact for all new enquiries, consultations, and programme discussions.
Send us an enquiry
Proven Results

Real programmes.
Measurable outcomes.

Every case study below is drawn directly from our live client programmes. No fabricated figures. No anonymous examples. These are Operam's real results.

320+
Contractors managed globally
270+
Permanent placements facilitated
90%
Direct fill rate, 45-person SOW in 8 months
262+
Hires for a life sciences start-up in 12 months
Client Case Studies

What we have
delivered.

Operam team at Tullow Oil First Oil ceremony Ghana 2023
MSP + RPO, Energy

Global Oil Operator: MSP from 2018, RPO from 2020, West Africa

In 2018 Operam secured its first global Managed Service Provider agreement for contingent workers with a leading international oil operator. The programme's success led the client to entrust Operam with their full RPO for permanent staff in 2020. Operam then established a dedicated in-country office in Accra in 2021, becoming fully registered with the Ghana Petroleum Commission.

320+
Contractors managed
216
Local Ghanaian staff
108
Expatriate contractors
270+
Permanent placements

"The support provided to the HR teams and the hiring managers was second to none, and it became an integral part of our operations."

HR Director, Energy Sector
First Oil ceremony Jubilee South East Ghana September 2023
Project Management

Tullow Ghana: First Oil Ceremony, Jubilee South East, September 2023

On 8 September 2023, Tullow Ghana commissioned First Oil at the Jubilee South East Area, attended by the President of Ghana. Operam's Kwame Ampong was appointed Project Manager, leading all Tullow departments to execute this national milestone seamlessly, while maintaining his full recruitment responsibilities throughout.

Sept 2023
Delivered on time
4+
JV partners coordinated

"Allow me to single out Kwame Ampong for his exemplary dedication, impeccable organisational skills, and for going over and beyond expectations. I had received unsolicited and brilliant feedback regarding his exceptional delivery."

Kwame Afreh, HR Manager Ghana, Tullow Oil
Local workforce Ghana Statement of Work
Statement of Work

45-Person Ghanaian SOW: 90% Direct Fill in 8 Months

Operam completed a Statement of Work to hire and onboard 45 local Ghanaian employees for an energy operator, achieving a 90% direct fill rate in just 8 months. The majority of roles were filled by the Operam team directly, without agency dependency, significantly reducing cost per hire and ensuring full local content compliance with the Ghana Petroleum Commission.

45
Roles in the programme
90%
Direct fill rate
8
Months to complete

"The experience brought to the change management project was a key component behind its success. The buy-in from within our organisation and down into the supply chain was a credit to the team."

Supply Chain Manager, Infrastructure
Life sciences start-up RPO hiring
RPO, Life Sciences

Emerging Life Sciences Start-Up: 262 Key Hires in Under 12 Months

Operam supported the rapid scale-up of an emerging life sciences business, delivering over 262 key hires across multiple disciplines in under 12 months. Operam embedded an RPO team directly within the client, managing the full hiring cycle from job design and sourcing through to offer and onboarding, without placing pressure on their internal HR function.

262+
Hires delivered
<12
Months duration
Embedded
RPO team
Permanent recruitment restructuring programme UK
RPO, Permanent Workforce

Major Restructure Support: Retained as Permanent RPO Partner

Operam was engaged to support a major organisation's permanent recruitment during a complex restructuring exercise. The solution was so effective that when the initial phase concluded, the client chose to retain Operam on an ongoing basis. Operam embedded directly within the client's HR and hiring manager teams, providing process infrastructure, sourcing, and compliance support.

Retained
Post initial campaign
Embedded
Within HR function

"When presented with a challenge to support our permanent recruitment, Simon responded with a very cost effective and comprehensive solution that we relied heavily upon during a major restructuring exercise. So much so, that once the initial phase came to an end we retained the service."

HR Director, Major UK Organisation
Tender Ready

Built for tenders.
Proven on programmes.

Operam regularly supports clients through formal procurement processes, framework agreements, and competitive tenders. Our compliance credentials and programme track record make us a credible, audit-ready partner for complex procurement exercises.

Formal Tender Experience
Experienced in responding to RFPs, ITTs, and framework tenders across energy, infrastructure, and professional services. We understand the commercial, compliance, and methodology requirements procurement teams look for.
Compliance and Audit Ready
Fully registered with the Ghana Petroleum Commission. IR35 compliant programmes delivered. Part of First Recruitment Group, providing financial stability and governance assurance for enterprise procurement teams.
Rapid Mobilisation
Demonstrated capability to mobilise RPO and MSP programmes quickly. Our West Africa office went from decision to embedded operation within months. We propose a tailored solution within 5 working days of a briefing.
Measurable KPIs and Reporting
All programmes are managed against agreed KPIs with regular reporting on time-to-hire, fill rates, cost per hire, supplier performance, and compliance metrics. We provide the data procurement teams need to demonstrate value internally.
Technology Neutral
We work with your existing ATS and VMS, or help you select the right technology. Not tied to any single vendor, a key differentiator for tenders that require platform flexibility and vendor independence.
Global Reach, Local Knowledge
UK headquarters, West Africa registered office, and active presence in Libya and Kenya. Where local content requirements or in-country representation are tender criteria, we have a proven track record.

Preparing a tender or RFP? We can provide a written capabilities statement, case study pack, or credentials document tailored to your requirements.

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