The Protocol Group
Overview
The Protocol Group is a British recruitment and workforce solutions company specialising in the further education, higher education, skills, training, and prison education sectors. Founded in 1995, the organisation provides recruitment services to colleges, universities, training providers, and organisations involved in secure learning environments. Since 2025, it has operated as part of Affinity Workforce Solutions.
History
The Protocol Group was established in 1995 as a recruitment business focused on the education, training, skills, and employability sectors. The company subsequently expanded its services to include workforce solutions and compliance-related services, including its eSafeguarding platform. In June 2025, The Protocol Group became part of Affinity Workforce Solutions.
Services
The Protocol Group operates throughout the United Kingdom and works with colleges, universities, training providers, and prison education providers. Its activities include recruitment, workforce planning support, and safeguarding compliance services. Its services include:
- FE lecturer recruitment
- Higher education recruitment
- Skills and training provider recruitment
- Prison education recruitment
- Temporary staffing solutions
- Permanent recruitment
- Workforce planning support
- DBS and safeguarding compliance services via eSafeguarding
Community activities
According to company materials, The Protocol Group participates in employability initiatives and community engagement activities related to the education and training sectors.
Recognition
As part of Affinity Workforce Solutions, The Protocol Group was associated with the group's inclusion in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list in 2026.
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