Jake May heads up FIRE Healthcare Division

Mike Carter • 7 October 2026

FIRE Group Relaunches Healthcare Recruitment Division

with Jake May at the Helm

FIRE Group is excited to announce the relaunch of its dedicated Healthcare recruitment division, led by newly appointed Director of Healthcare Recruitment, Jake May.


The move marks an exciting new chapter for FIRE Group as we expand our specialist recruitment offering and strengthen our commitment to supporting organisations and professionals across the healthcare sector.


A new chapter for Healthcare recruitment at FIRE Group

Healthcare recruitment is about more than filling vacancies. It is about people, trust and finding the right fit — particularly in a sector where the quality of the workforce can have a direct impact on the people being cared for.


With the relaunch of our Healthcare division, FIRE Group is bringing a dedicated focus to connecting talented healthcare professionals with organisations that share their commitment to delivering high-quality care.


Leading this division is Jake May, who has recently joined FIRE Group as Director of Healthcare Recruitment. Jake brings a strong background in healthcare recruitment and a relationship-led approach to the sector. His focus is on understanding the needs of both clients and candidates, creating meaningful connections and developing partnerships that go beyond the initial placement.


Putting people at the heart of recruitment

For Jake, effective recruitment starts with understanding people. Every organisation has different requirements, culture and ambitions, while every candidate has their own experience, aspirations and career goals. Finding the right match means taking the time to understand both.


Jake will be responsible for developing FIRE Group’s Healthcare recruitment offering, building long-term relationships with healthcare organisations and supporting professionals as they take the next steps in their careers.


“Successful recruitment is about more than simply filling a vacancy. It’s about understanding what an organisation needs, understanding what a candidate wants from their career, and bringing those two things together in the right way.”

Supporting healthcare organisations

The relaunch of the Healthcare division will provide organisations with a dedicated recruitment partner focused on helping them attract and retain the people they need. From identifying the right candidates to developing long-term recruitment partnerships, FIRE Group aims to provide a personal and straightforward service built around quality, integrity and relationships. We understand that recruitment can be challenging, particularly when organisations are competing for experienced and talented professionals. Our role is to make that process simpler, more effective and more personal.


Supporting candidates throughout their careers

For candidates, our approach is equally relationship-driven. Rather than simply matching people with available roles, we want to understand where they are in their career, what they are looking for and what matters to them when considering their next opportunity.


Whether someone is looking for their next permanent position, considering a career move or exploring new opportunities within healthcare, Jake and the FIRE Group team are committed to providing honest advice and ongoing support throughout the recruitment journey.


Looking ahead

The relaunch of FIRE Group’s Healthcare division represents an important step in the continued growth of the business. With Jake leading the division, we’re looking forward to developing new partnerships across the healthcare sector and creating opportunities for talented professionals and forward-thinking organisations.


If you’re a healthcare organisation looking to strengthen your team, or a healthcare professional considering your next career move, we’d love to hear from you.


Get in touch with Jake May, Director of Healthcare Recruitment, to find out more about how FIRE Group can support you.


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