The PA Forum is delighted announce a new partnership with Solihull based recruitment agency KC Group. Formerly known as Kate + Co, KC Group originally formed in 1997 and has been a familiar fixture in the recruitment sector in the West Midlands particularly for PAs, EAs, VAs and other business support staff. Their core purpose is to place people at the heart of recruitment which very much aligns with our people first approach here at The PA Forum.
KC Group are coming on board as partners of the Learning & Development conference taking place on 16 June at the National Conference Centre as well as category award sponsors at the Midlands PA Awards taking place at The Belfry in November. The synergy between the organisations makes it an ideal partnership and we hope to develop a long term strategy that involves us
working together for a long time to come. To be involved not just in the Learning & Development conference but in the Midlands PA Awards too means that our members will see KC Group in high profile positions at our two biggest events of the year which will help to give them the platform with The PA Forum members and fellow partners. It will also be a really useful resource to have on board for our members who could be looking for a new position or have a position to advertise.
Speaking about the partnership, Sarah Grace, Managing Director of KC Group Recruitment said::
“We’re absolutely thrilled to be partnering with Daniel Skermer and the incredible PA Forum. Over the past 30 years, we’ve had the privilege of supporting and placing outstanding EA and PA professionals across the Midlands, so it’s especially exciting to officially become part of a network filled with so many talented, inspiring, and supportive members – many of whom we’ve already had the pleasure of working with throughout the years.
The PA and EA community is built on collaboration, professionalism, and strong relationships, and this partnership feels like a natural fit for us. We’re genuinely looking forward to connecting with members, supporting the network, and continuing to champion the amazing talent within the profession.
Exciting times ahead, and we can’t wait to be part of the journey.“
Founder of The PA Forum, Daniel Skermer added:
“This is such an exciting partnership and we are all delighted here at The PA Forum to be working with Sarah and the team at KC Group Recruitment. The opportunities for our members will be amazing and we hope that we can bring the energy for KC Group and their requirements. I feel that there are a lot of similarities between our organisations and we complement each other very well so I can’t wait to see where the partnership takes us.
To have KC Group on board as supporters of both the Learning & Development Conference and the Midlands PA Awards is great for everyone involved especially as we celebrate our 10th year of the awards. Without supporters like this, our events would be very difficult to put on so it really does mean a lot.“
PA Forum members and delegates will be able to meet and chat with the team from KC Group Recruitment at the Learning & Development conference on 16 June and you’ll also see them at the Midlands PA Awards at The Belfry on 5 November. Make sure you visit their stand at conference and find out more about what they do.

