Factotum Group Completes Third Acquisition of 2022

Factotum Group LLP has acquired the talent acquisition business of Sydney Tyler Limited. The deal adds recruitment, executive search, and head-hunting capabilities to the rapid expansion trajectory of Factotum, the national outsourcing group.

Factotum is a multi-disciplinary outsourcing practice offering accounting, HR, IT, and marketing services. Earlier this year, the business of R3 IT Services and Modus Analytics was acquired.

Sydney Tyler’s Managing Director Lucie Jeffries joins Factotum as Talent Acquisition Partner. Joining with her team, this purchase brings almost fifty years’ combined expertise in building domestic and international teams for technology and digital businesses. The team acts for a select portfolio of global digital transformation consultancies, international software vendors and multinational businesses wishing to set up new offices overseas.

The team’s competitive edge lies in its function to act as an indispensable growth partner fulfilling clients’ strategic goals. They resource a broad spectrum of companies across many sectors including start-ups, FinTechs, digital disruptors, and established FTSE listed companies.

The deal adds to Factotum’s core HR support capabilities including compliance, performance management, employee engagement, dispute resolution, contracts and handbooks, HR administration, staff wellbeing, training, and rewards and benefits.

Bobby Lane, CEO of Factotum said “Adding talent acquisition to the Factotum range of services means our clients can continue to count on us to support their domestic and international growth. This deal means we now offer 360-degree support to help our clients manage and grow their teams, allowing them to get on with their core business activities, whilst we look after business support aspects.”

“I’ve always admired the achievements of Lucie and her team, especially the way they immerse themselves in clients’ strategic planning, turning tactical plans into reality for so many dynamic businesses. I’m delighted to welcome the Sydney Tyler team to the Factotum Group.”’

Lucie Jeffries, Founder, Sydney Tyler Limited said ‘We’re really excited to be joining forces with the Factotum Group. The deal allows us to grow at an accelerated pace to keep up with the expanding needs of our combined client base.”

“We can’t wait to start helping Factotum’s clients with their growth plans, as well as offering our existing clients access to a broader range of services to support their growth.’