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​Ganymede Supports Future Talent at Littleover School Mock Interview DayHelping Year 11 Students Build Confidence for Their Future Careers​Ganymede is proud to support future talent through meaningful community engagement. As part of our volunteering opportunities, Lauren Bradford, Head of Compliance and Assurance, visited Littleover Community School to take part in their Year 11 mock interview day.​​Lauren found the conversations uplifting. Many of the pupils had never taken part in a formal interview before, and for some it was one of the first times they had spoken to an unfamiliar adult in a structured environment. Even so, the students approached each conversation with maturity, curiosity, and a genuine willingness to learn. Their confidence grew quickly as they settled into the discussions and began expressing their interests and ambitions with increasing ease.​The day highlighted something we see across the industries we support. When people are given space, guidance, and the chance to try something new. Potential becomes progress. The students’ openness made the experience rewarding and demonstrated how impactful early career support can be. It also reflected the values that guide how we work at Ganymede, where people sit at the centre of everything we do and where our commitment to supporting local communities plays a role in helping young people prepare for their future careers.​​Lauren described the students as a credit to the school. Their honesty, enthusiasm, and readiness to embrace the experience made the day memorable. Taking part in the mock interview event was time well spent and reinforced why volunteering remains an important part of how we contribute to the communities we work within.

Spreading festive joy through Revive’s Secret Santa Appeal​Ganymede is delighted to share that the team has once again taken part in the Revive Healthy Living Centre Secret Santa Appeal. A group from Ganymede joined together to put together gifts for ten children from three families. Each child had created a personal wish list, and the team took great pleasure in matching those wishes with presents that will help make their Christmas feel a little brighter. ​The appeal supports children in Derby who are facing incredibly tough circumstances, so it remains a privilege for Ganymede to play a part in this effort. Referrals are still coming through to Revive even in December, and they are working tirelessly to reach as many children as possible. It is already clear that the number of children they will be supporting this year is set to be higher than ever.Thank you to everyone involved for their enthusiasm and generosity. Taking part in Secret Santa has become a tradition the team genuinely looks forward to, and this year has been no exception. A brilliant team effort, and a great way to begin the festive season.​​

Understanding the Upcoming Umbrella Company Legislation and Joint & Several Liability​​On 6 April 2026, new rules under the Finance Bill 2025-26, introduced through the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003, will come into force, changing how responsibility for PAYE and National Insurance Contributions (NICs) is shared across labour supply chains. The legislation introduces joint and several liability, meaning that liability for unpaid tax can extend beyond the umbrella company to include recruitment agencies and, in some cases, end clients.​Implications for Agencies and ClientsWhile the legislation aims to raise standards and reduce non-compliance across the umbrella market, it represents a significant change in risk allocation. HMRC will have discretion to pursue any party in the chain, whether the umbrella, agency, or client, for unpaid PAYE and NICs. This creates a strong incentive for all parties to maintain oversight and ensure compliance throughout the supply chain.The position for clients is also important, as liability can extend to an end client if the umbrella company is engaged directly, or where the umbrella is engaged through a connected person. This might include a parent company, subsidiary, or another entity with shared ownership or control. In other words, liability may arise even where the contractual structure appears at first glance to sit elsewhere in the chain.​Ganymede’s ApproachAs an FCSA Recruiter Partner, Ganymede is working closely with its umbrella supply chain to maintain transparency and oversight. The focus is on due diligence, compliance monitoring, and collaboration across the supply chain to strengthen accountability. These measures are designed to ensure that all parties in the chain operate in line with the new legislation, helping to safeguard both Ganymede and our clients from potential exposure under the joint and several liability rules.​We have also sought the perspective of the FCSA to reflect the wider industry approach. Deb Murphy, Head of Operations at the FCSA, said:“Joint and several liability makes one thing absolutely clear, every link in the supply chain needs to be confident in who they are working with and how compliance is being managed.Using accredited providers is more important than ever, and FCSA Accreditation gives agencies and clients independent assurance that the umbrellas they engage meet the highest standards. In addition, tools like veriPAYE and Diligence Hub add an extra layer of transparency, allowing agencies to evidence payslip compliance, review financial stability, and maintain clear oversight. Strong partnerships, open communication, and consistently checking the basics will make all the difference as the new rules come into force.”This reinforces the importance of awareness across the supply chain and careful preparation ahead of the new legislation.​More information on the draft legislation can be found here.

​​The Winter 2025 edition of Safety First, Ganymede’s quarterly safety newsletter is now available to read.​In this edition we focus on:​Spotlight on Safety Lessons LearntProtecting Rail Workers from Industrial DiseasesClose callsNetwork Rail Life Saving RulesWinterisation: Be Prepared, Stay Safe​Key messagesSentinel Logbook - Quick guide to the new processDeclaration of Secondary EmploymentSubcontractor Forum​Read the Winter 2025 Safety First Newsletter here​As always, we trust you will find the newsletter useful and engaging. If you have any questions or feedback after reading this edition of Safety First, please don't hesitate to get in touch using the form below.​​​

Ganymede are excited to welcome Becca to our growing water sector team​Over the next 5 years as part of the AMP8 cycle, the UK’s water sector is going to experience its greatest levels investment ever seen, with over £100bn outlined to be spent by 2030. Due to these unprecedented levels of investment, and with Katie Townend leading the charge in the sector to date, Becca Stanton has joined the Ganymede team as Client Relationship Manager with the specific task of capturing this growth within the water sector. ​Becca joins us with over five years of recruitment experience and a proven track record within the rail sector. Having previously operated within the same market as our Recruitment team, we are pleased to welcome her expertise and look forward to the contributions she will bring to our organisation.​Mark Lamb, Head of Client Development said: “having met Becca previously and knowing how strong a reputation she has built in her industry, it is amazing to have her join the business. I know she will inject a load of enthusiasm, skill and passion into her work and have no doubt that she will succeed in growing our water capabilities.”​With a background in rail recruitment, Becca brings extensive industry connections and experience across a variety of specialist roles, many of which are highly relevant to the water sector. Her knowledge and network will support her as she transitions into this new market, enabling her to connect with high-quality candidates and build strong client partnerships.​Becca said: “I recently joined Ganymede to take on a new challenge and grow within a sector that’s playing a vital role in the UK’s future. Having built my career in rail recruitment, I’ve developed strong industry contacts and worked with a wide range of skillsets; many of which transfer seamlessly into the water sector. With the UK water industry undergoing major transformation, driven by sustainability, innovation and long-term investment, it felt like the right time to specialise in this area. I chose to join Ganymede because of their strong reputation across the infrastructure sector and their commitment to a quality-over-quantity approach, which really aligns with my own values. I’m looking forward to supporting both candidates and clients, drawing on my experience in rail while helping the water sector build the teams it needs to meet the challenges ahead.”​​Connect with BeccaBecca.Stanton@ganymedesolutions.co.uk07773 208 421Connect with Becca on LinkedIn

​Ganymede Subcontractor Forum - October 2025​On Wednesday 1st October, the Ganymede Rail team welcomed our valued supply chain partners to our head office at the Derby Conference Centre, for another successful Subcontractor Forum, reinforcing our ongoing commitment to collaboration, transparency and growth across the rail industry.Hosted by our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) team alongside operational leaders, the day brought together colleagues from across our subcontractor network to share knowledge, challenge thinking and continue building a safer, stronger and more connected supply chain.​A Day Focused on Safety, Wellbeing & Shared LearningThe forum opened with a warm welcome from Suzanne Thorpe (HSE Manager) and Oliver Wright (Operations Director), setting the tone for an open, solution-focused day.Key sessions included:Single Approach to Isolation 750:Daniel Webb, Network RailDC Engineer A detailed look at the latest isolation safety practices, ensuring a consistent, robust approach across all worksites.Recent Events & Incident Review: Gary Lobue, Head of HSEQ, Ganymede An interactive workshop where partners shared insights and learnings from recent events to strengthen proactive safety management.Unsafe Behaviour is Inevitable - Managing it is a Skill: Jules Reed, Behavioural Safety Specialist A thought-provoking session exploring human behaviour, practical techniques to address risk, and how leadership can influence safe outcomes.Fatigue & Workforce Wellbeing: Suzanne Thorpe, HSE Manager A review of our latest workforce fatigue survey, with open discussion around fatigue management and hotel usage to support wellbeing.CIRAS - Confidential Safety Reporting: Katie Johnston, CIRAS An overview of CIRAS’s reporting channels and how we can strengthen a culture where people feel empowered to raise safety concerns.New Communications Standards: NR/L2/OPS/301 & NR/L3/OPS/301: Gary Lobue & Suzanne Thorpe, Ganymede A collaborative discussion on how new Network Rail communications standards will impact operations and how we can adapt effectively together.​Throughout the day, the conversation was lively and solutions-focused. Our partners openly shared their experiences, asked challenging questions and discussed practical steps to improve safety and efficiency across the supply chain.​Oliver Wright, Operations Director at Ganymede Rail, said: “Our Subcontractor Forum is an important space for honest conversation and shared learning. By bringing our supply chain together, we’re not only strengthening safety and wellbeing across our projects, but also building the trust and collaboration that drives long-term success. It’s inspiring to see how these events have progressed since we launched this initiative back in 2023, with so much passion and commitment to making our industry safer and stronger."​We closed with an open floor discussion, where attendees could raise any other business and share ideas for future focus areas. Thank you once again to everyone who attended and contributed. We’re proud to work alongside such dedicated partners and look forward to continuing the journey together.