South Hampshire: MP hails region’s entrepreneurial spirit as Baxter Hall unveils new offices

Meon Valley MP George Hollingbery hailed South Hampshire’s entrepreneurial spirit and the strength of the region’s economy as he opened specialist recruitment firm Baxter Hall’s brand new offices.

Hollingbery’s upbeat message came as he officially launched Baxter Hall Recruitment’s purpose-built new home in Shedfield – a crucial step forward as the firm, founded in 2012, continues to thrive and grow. 

At the reception for Baxter Hall’s contacts and colleagues, and representatives of local companies, Hollingbery spoke of his pride in the successful businesses in his constituency.

He said: “This is a fantastic launch event in a great building for a very exciting business. It’s a reflection of the strength of the economy of South Hampshire that I see new businesses all the time that are starting and growing and this is happening all over the area. 

“The recruitment market is enormously fast-paced and rapidly growing and Baxter Hall is in at the right place at the right time. They have a very particular niche which they have successfully built on.”

Baxter Hall, which specialises in recruitment in the fields of IT, project management and engineering with a particular focus on the automotive, aerospace and energy sectors, was in need of new premises for its rapidly-growing team.

The firm’s directors worked in close partnership with their landlord, Shedfield House Estate, as the new building took shape.

Baxter Hall was founded by directors Ed Wright, who leads the firm’s IT business sector, and Matt Salmon, who leads the engineering division. Between them they have more than 30 years’ experience in recruitment.

Welcoming guests to the event, Wright spoke of Baxter Hall’s plans for future growth and of the directors’ intentions to recruit new staff from Hampshire.

Three new employees who are due to start this week were present at the launch, and there are plans to support the Government’s apprenticeship scheme.

Wright said: “We are delighted with the move into our new office, which is the culmination of months of planning. It’s great to see the plans come together and we are grateful to all those who have helped us along the way.

“Our staff love Baxter Hall’s new home and we look forward to welcoming new members to the team as we continue to go from strength to strength.”