Insights

Translational Sciences Recruitment in the UK: Q1 2025 vs Q1 2026

Looking at Talentmark data, our placements within UK translational sciences highlight a strong, focused market. While total placement volume has increased slightly year on year at Scientist level and below, the proportion of contract roles has risen from 57% of all scientific placements in Q1 2025 to 70% in Q2 2026.

What the new UK Employment Rights Act means for you

The UK’s new Employment Rights Act 2025 is the most significant overhaul of employment legislation in recent years. Aiming to reform the modern-day workplace, by putting in new protections for employees and improving job security for millions of workers across the UK.

We’re heading to the Advanced Therapies congress

Next week, our Client Partner – Naynesh Mistry, will be attending the Advanced Therapies congress on 17-18 March at ExCeL London.

We’re attending the ON Business Lead Generation at Events Seminar

Next week, our Client Partner - Jim Gleeson, and Client Development Manager - Georgia Barnes, are attending the Business Lead Generation at Events Seminar hosted by One Nucleus on Tuesday 17 March at Marks & Clerk, London.

Women in engineering – A timeline of innovation

This month, we celebrate both World Engineering Day and Women's History Month. Engineering and scientific discovery have always been connected, from process engineering in pharmaceuticals to sustainable chemical manufacturing. Yet the contributions of women in these fields have often been under-recognised, despite their transformative impact.

We’re hosting the OBN Science Social

Talentmark are proud to be hosting the upcoming OBN Science Social taking place at The Oxford Retreat on Thursday 12 March, 17:30 - 20:00.

Join our team at the LEAP HR: Life Sciences Europe conference

Next week, our team will be attending LEAP HR: Life Sciences Europe 2026.

CK Group Rebrands as Talentmark

CK Group has announced that it has rebranded to Talentmark, marking an important milestone following its acquisition by Talentmark in late 2021

Meet us at the BioInfect conference

This week, our Principal Recruitment Consultant, Mary Bolt, will be attending the Bionow BioInfect 2026 Conference.

We’re attending the One Nucleus BioCafe coffee morning

This week, our Client Development Manager, Georgia Barnes, will be attending the One Nucleus BioCafe coffee morning.

Top 5 membership organisations to join for Life Science Professionals

One of the best ways to stay connected, informed, and visible, is through membership in professional industry organisations. These bodies offer networking, professional development, and industry insight, as well as offering access new career opportunities.

Hiring in 2026: What candidates want vs What employers offer

As the job markets move into 2026, hiring is no longer just about filling roles, it’s about matching what candidates want with what employers are offering.

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We've rebranded!

CK Group is now known as Talentmark, following
 our recent acquisition by the globally-renowned Talentmark Group.

Although we may have a new name and a new look, we're still the same people.

Our teams will continue to work with clients and candidates as we always have, delivering the same quality expertise and service but now empowered by a single, internationally recognised brand across Europe and the U.S.

We can't wait to see what the future holds.