Discover Our Story
Learn more about BGI and our people powered possibilities
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We are Bright
BGI is a global multi-brand group committed to empowering people and businesses.
Since our origins, we’ve evolved into a leading brand, driven by our core values of community, opportunity, and people powered possibilities.
At BGI, we promote an environment where individuals can discover, grow, and thrive, making us a place where careers truly flourish.
Our Story
Founded in 2007 with a vision to connect talent with opportunity in Wales, we have since grown to a global brand servicing the UK, Europe, USA, and the Middle East, serving a diverse range of industries from Waste & Recycling to Artificial Intelligence.
Our Journey: From Humble Beginnings to Global Success
Established in 2007
BGI founded as a small recruitment agency in South Wales, called Smart Solutions Recruitment.
Expanding Reach 2018
Opened our first office overseas, with the opening of Smart Solutions Polska.
Diversification 2019
Expanded services to include sector specific recruitment solutions.
Global Recognition 2024
Evolved into a formal Group structure with business acquisitions and global expansion.
Meet the Team
Get to know the leaders behind our success.
Rob is a visionary leader with a proven track record.
Steve is our finance expert, steering all financial operations across the Group.
Jade is our people-focused leader, specialising in modern slavery and HR operations.
Hannah optimises people and back-office functions across the Group, maximising potential.
Samantha, with her extensive experience, excels in finding the perfect fit for our growing teams.
Our Brands
Eden Rose is a global legal and professional services talent recruiter, operating across the world's major commercial capitals of New York, London and Dubai.
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Smart Environmental Support Services are a leading service provider to the Waste, Recycling and Utilities industries, offering fully outsourced site solutions.
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Smart Solutions are one of the UK’s top recruiters, specialising in managed service provisions, flexible staffing solutions, and permanent recruitment.
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Smart International is the European side of our Group. With a presence in Poland, the business operations a ‘home’ and cross-country recruitment strategy.
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Bridgestone are a construction sector specialist recruitment agency, partnering with contractors nationwide to connect the best construction talent.
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Heat offers permanent and contractor recruitment, specialising in Legal, Financial Services and Insurance roles across the UK.
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Conformity Plus are a consultancy-based compliance business, focused on supporting organisations to make their businesses safer, more compliant and efficient.
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Quadzu is a labour management platform for recruiters that gives access to business and worker information, from registration and compliance through to timesheets and payroll.
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Boston Quantara is a specialist IA/AI talent consultancy servicing the UK and US in both software engineering and AI governance roles.
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Want to join a global community where your progression is powered through people, opportunity, and diversity?