Rullion receives 'Highly Commended' at the 2025 APSCo OutSource Awards for Excellence

NEWSBy Rullion on 19 September 2025

We’re proud to share that Rullion has been recognised with a Highly Commended award at the 2025 APSCo OutSource Awards for Excellence, in the Outsource MSP of the Year category.

This recognition reflects the strength of our Managed Service Programme (MSP) delivery and our long-standing partnerships with clients such as E.ON, Siemens and Northumbrian Water. These are complex, regulated environments where trust, compliance and responsiveness are critical – and where our recruitment outsourcing solutions are making a measurable difference.

Why the APSCo Awards Matter

APSCo’s OutSource Awards for Excellence are highly respected in the staffing industry, celebrating organisations that deliver innovative, compliant and scalable workforce solutions.

Recognition from APSCo highlights the value of strategic MSP services in a market where organisations face skills shortages, tighter regulation and growing reliance on contingent workforces to keep operations running.

Lindsay Harrison, Chief Customer Officer at Rullion, said:

“Judges recognised Rullion for its ability to deliver recruitment outsourcing programmes that combine scale, compliance, and exceptional service. With a 90% client retention rate and partnerships spanning decades, Rullion has proven its ability to build long-term trust with organisations across critical infrastructure.”

We’re grateful to APSCo and the judging panel for this recognition and extend our congratulations to the winners. We’re proud to be part of a community that celebrates excellence in recruitment outsourcing.

What the Judges Said Lindsay Harrison, Chief Customer Officer at Rullion, said:

In their announcement, APSCo shared:

“Judges recognised Rullion for its ability to deliver recruitment outsourcing programmes that combine scale, compliance, and exceptional service. With a 90% client retention rate and partnerships spanning decades, Rullion has proven its ability to build long-term trust with organisations across critical infrastructure.”

They also praised our NPS of 93, innovative direct sourcing strategies, and ability to manage complex transitions without disruption. Clients consistently describe Rullion as a true extension of their teams.

A Proven MSP Model

Our Managed Service Programme is built to handle the challenges of contingent workforce management at scale. Whether it’s sourcing highly skilled engineers for the energy sector, managing compliance for regulated utility environments, or ensuring rapid deployment of contractors across infrastructure projects, our MSP model gives clients the confidence that every aspect of workforce delivery is covered.

We’ve invested in direct sourcing to improve quality, reduce time-to-hire and deliver cost savings. At E.ON, for example, we achieved 100% direct hires, cut time-to-hire by 15%, and improved interview-to-offer conversion rates by 25%.

People-First, Insight-Led Delivery

Our success isn’t only about processes and metrics. It comes from a people-first approach that prioritises partnership, communication and cultural alignment. We know that managing a contingent workforce is not just about filling vacancies, it’s about creating a seamless experience for hiring managers, contractors and stakeholders.

We support this with an insight-led model that measures five key areas: compliance, cost savings, operational excellence, innovation, and social value. This allows us to track impact and continuously improve our MSP delivery. Alongside business results, we embed ESG principles into our programmes, from inclusive recruitment practices to supporting local supply chains and delivering social value in the communities we serve.

Looking Ahead

The demand for agile and resilient workforce models is only increasing. Organisations across energy, utilities, and infrastructure face rising pressure to balance compliance with innovation while securing scarce skills. As an MSP service provider, we’re committed to helping clients adapt, scale effectively, and unlock long-term value from their contingent workforce.

Winning this recognition at the APSCo OutSource Awards highlights the ongoing commitment of our teams to deliver MSP solutions that make a measurable difference for clients.

For us, this commendation is about more than a single programme. It reflects the day-to-day commitment of our people to deliver people-first, insight-led MSP solutions that evolve with our clients' needs.

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