The Employment Rights Act: Why food manufacturers are turning to interim hires to navigate new day one rights By Denis O’Driscoll MD at Corvin Fox Recent changes to day one rights under the Employment Rights Act are leaving employers with far less margin for error when it comes to permanent hires. Workers now [...]
Production Team Leader - Fresh Produce Salary: Up to £38,000 Location: Cambridgeshire Benefits: Plus Bonus This role is Permanent Posted on: 12/06/2026 Develop the Department and Leave Your Mark On A Culture-Led Operation. You’ve led teams on the shop floor, kept production moving, and know how to get the best out of people [...]
Reducing time to hire in critical food manufacturing roles Food manufacturers are under growing pressure to fill management vacancies quickly. Vacancy rates in food and drink manufacturing reached 3.9% in 2025, compared to 2.1% across manufacturing and 2.4% across the UK workforce. At the same time, skills shortages are becoming more severe, with 75% [...]
How to Prepare for an Interview: Expert Tips for Success Over the years, we’ve interviewed many candidates; some excellent, some not, however this isn’t down to luck. In most cases the difference came down to preparation. A well prepared candidate will always stand out, so we’ve put together a few simple tips to help [...]
Case study: Corvin Fox secures transformation director to lead the recovery at major UK chilled food manufacturer Role placed: Interim transformation director Time to hire: Three weeks from brief to hire Duration of placement: 16 months (2024-2025) Impact on client’s business: Reversed financial decline; built a stronger leadership team; transformed organisational culture Background Corvin [...]
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