THE Exeter branch of Concept Staffing collected the pick of the awards at the company's annual conference after producing the highest net profit of any office in 2010.

Staff at the recruitment firm's base in Southernhay West landed the Branch of the Year accolade at the awards ceremony in Woolacombe.

Regional sales manager Noel Hoare said: "The Exeter branch has continually exceeded our expectations. The team is a vibrant and close group of individuals who are prepared to jump in and help one another at a moment's notice."

Exeter branch manager Rosie Morris said: "I am delighted that our branch has received credit for the work we've done throughout the year."

The branch has long term contracts to provide temporary workers to both Exeter City Council and Devon County Council among other clients.