Astute People Wins NORA Best SME Employer Award 2025
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A Landmark Victory for Candidate-Centric Excellence in Recruitment
We are thrilled to announce that Astute People has won the NORA Best SME Employer Award at the 25th annual National Online Recruitment Awards (NORAs) 2025 in London.
This accolade demonstrates our commitment to delivering an outstanding candidate experience and continued digital innovation in recruitment. This win follows our earlier shortlisting as a finalist across two NORA categories in September.
Dedicated to the Candidate Experience
Best SME Employer recognises SMEs excelling in attracting and recruiting top talent through strong digital platforms and a clear employer brand.
As specialists in power, renewables and nuclear recruitment, our platform and processes meet high modern candidate standards.
This win validates our investment in creating a seamless, supportive and engaging online experience for everyone interacting with Astute — from first click through to placement.
Double the Recognition: A Finalist in Two Categories
We were also shortlisted as a Finalist in the Best Small Recruitment Agency category. Recognition across two categories highlights the consistent quality of our internal recruitment and online client services.
Matt Dickens, Managing Director, said: “Winning this award is a monumental moment for the Astute team. It reflects our ‘people-first’ ethos. Every interaction, from first click to placement, is transparent, professional and positive. Being recognised by the NORAs validates our strategy. Coupled with our shortlist for Best Small Recruitment Agency, it reinforces Astute’s market leadership.”
NORA Academy: A Commitment to Continual Improvement
As a previous Finalist, Astute is proud to be a long-standing member of the NORA Academy, committed to maintaining the highest standards and continual improvement across our digital candidate journey. See our full awards and recognition history for the complete picture.
Partner with an Award-Winning Team
This recognition is a promise to our candidates and clients: partnering with Astute People means a superior online recruitment and employer brand experience, backed by specialist expertise across power generation, renewable energy and nuclear.
If you are seeking a role in the power, renewables or nuclear sectors, view our job vacancies. Employers can register a vacancy and experience the difference of working with an award-winning recruitment partner.