Hamilton Bradshaw Careers

Investing in People with Passion

A Career WithHAMILTON BRADSHAW

Investing in people with passion.

Hamilton Bradshaw

- Introduction

- James Caan

- About the HB Group

- HB Portfolio Industry Sectors

- Our People

- Training

- Career Structure

- Remuneration

- Some of our Clients

- The Real Deal

- Get The Job You Really Want

- Corporate and Social Responsibility

Companies

- DRC Locums

- HB International

- Gemini

- Attenti

- Caritas

- Eden Brown

- EIC

- Synergy Group

- Resourcing Group

- Webrecruit

- Exsurgo

- HB Retinue

- En-Spiral

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Hamilton Bradshaw (HB) is a leading specialist mid-market private equity firm, based in Mayfair, London. We invest primarily in the human capital sector, with a specific focus and specialism in recruitment businesses. Our investment strategy is to identify opportunities for buyout and future capital.

We provide companies with a combination of financial investment as well as commercial expertise to facilitate growth and maximize shareholder value.

We seek strong management teams of profitable businesses looking to accelerate growth by partnering with a strategic investor.

Our investment management team comprise of highly experienced and professional entrepreneurial talent who are highly focused on adding value to our portfolio businesses.

The businesses joining our portfolio often seek talented individuals to join their teams; to support the growth planned by their partnership with us. Positions range from Junior Consultants to Managing Directors.

This book will provide you with more information about the Hamilton Bradshaw group, industry sectors of our current portfolio companies, training, career structure, clients and detailed information on each of our companies. Explore the information contained in this book to determine where your skills might be best matched and please apply to that company or companies.

Introduction

For more information:

T: 020 7499 5151www.hamiltonbradshaw.com

James Caan is one of the UK’s most respected entrepreneurs and a global name in recruitment. Since 1985, he has founded two global recruitment firms that today have a combined turnover of over £1 billion – Alexander Mann and Hamilton Bradshaw Human Capital. James set up Private Equity firm Hamilton Bradshaw (HB) in 2004, to specifically invest in recruitment businesses across all stages. The group now boasts a portfolio of over 30 companies.

James is passionate about investing in people not just businesses. He believes it’s important to work closely with his portfolio management teams to help develop and nurture support staff at all levels and guide them through their career paths.

James is well known as a UK expert and spokesperson for the employment sector. He is a frequent commentator in the media, and is an active advisor to the government on new policies for business. The recent launch of his book, ‘Get the Job You Really Want’, has reinforced his commitment to the employment sector and it has been extremely well received by both candidates and recruitment experts alike.

James is a keen philanthropist, having donated and raised money for various causes over the past 10 years. He established The JCF in 2010, a charitable foundation which has raised over half a million pounds for a variety projects in the UK and overseas.


T: 020 7499 5151www.hamiltonbradshaw.com

James CaanIt’s your attitude not your aptitude that determines your altitude.

About the HB Group

Now one of the Top 50 global recruitment businesses, HB is experiencing exciting growth in the UK.

Hamilton Bradshaw Portfolio Industry Sectors

ExsurgoFMCG

DRC LocumsHealth Care Locum Doctors HB International

Financial Services

GeminiDigital Media & Marketing

attentiPublic Sector Executive Search

CaritasSocial Care

Eden BrownThe Built Environment, Social Care & Public Sector

EICInternational Recruitment

Synergy Social Care & Public

Sector

Resourcing GroupThe Built Environment &

Public Sector

webrecruitOnline Recruitment

HB RetinueRPO

En-SpiralEnvironment & Engineering

Our People

Alastair has been part of Resourcing Group since March 2005 as part of the Public Sector Property Services Division and has successfully established himself as a leading professional in his field. In 2009 Alastair was promoted to Associate Director. Whilst building on his connections Alastair has established long term strategic partnerships and is leading the way in innovative solutions for the Housing Market. He was the top fee earner for the group in 2010/2011 as well as assisting in the growth of Resourcing Group’s brand within the market. He says, “Being part of HB Group has enabled me to realise my own potential as well as provide me with access to high quality individuals that constantly challenge and improve our business performance.”

Alastair MaynardAssociate Director

A selection of team members who work within our portfolio companies.

Being part of HB Group has enabled me to realise my own potential as well as provide me with access to high quality individuals that constantly challenge and improve our business performance.

Peter Milne is Group Financial Controller for HB Human Capital. After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in New Zealand he came to the UK and worked for a number of high profile organisations such as NatWest, RBS and Boots. During his time at Hamilton Bradshaw Human Capital Group, Peter has guided his Finance team through a transformation into a Group Finance function. His team now operates as a shared service centre for the seven HB Human Capital Group of companies and three external companies. Peter says, “Working as part of the HB group I have gained invaluable experience in the management of a large team. It’s an exciting time for us as the group is growing rapidly and our processes are evolving and improving all the time.”

Peter MilneFinancial Controller

Catherine Davis has been Group HR Director for DRC Group and a member of the Board of HB Healthcare since January 2010. Prior to this she was HR Services Director for PULSE Healthcare Limited. Catherine is a chartered member of the CIPD with a PG Dip HRM with over 11 years experience in the recruitment industry. Catherine feels that being part of HB has enabled her to realise her potential and gain invaluable experience at board level. She says, “The benefits of being part of the HB portfolio are numerous; a strong brand presence for starters. As an HR practitioner I now have access to a team of specialists within the HB portfolio to assist with problem solving, new initiatives and to share best practice ideas. More importantly, employees are not limited to opportunities within their existing company, there is scope for high performers to realise their potential in other HB companies too.”

Catherine DavisHR Director

Natashja started her recruitment career in 2004 in the private sector. In her spare time she volunteered for a charity and, on discovering an enthusiasm for the third sector, joined Eden Brown, a leading specialist in third sector recruitment. She gained valuable industry experience which resulted in a promotion in 2011 to Principal Recruitment Consultant. Now with six years of third sector experience, Natashja’s expertise has been recognised by clients and candidates, securing her excellent reputation within the industry. She says, “The HB group really invests in its staff by providing continual training opportunities. HB have really opened doors for Eden Brown in terms of clients and candidates but at the same time respects Eden Brown’s vision and brand.”

Natashja van der WesthuizenPrincipal Consultant

Anna started her recruitment career in 2006 within the commercial sector, building up a strong foundation of experience, as well as attaining her MREC qualification in 2008. Following this she moved into the social care market and quickly established herself as a leading professional in her field. After joining Caritas as a Consultant in Sept 2010, Anna built up a loyal book of working candidates and a strong network of clients across the UK. She has an in depth understanding of the market and the specialised requirements of clients within this sector.

Eliot Darcy joined Hamilton Bradshaw as an Investment Manager in June 2011. Previously he qualified as a Chartered Accountant at Pricewaterhouse Coopers before joining a technology venture capital fund, where he played an integral part in making new investments and supporting investee companies by sitting on their boards. Eliot has experience in a number of markets and sectors, and has been successful in all parts of the investment lifecycle, from originating new investments to exiting portfolio companies with an impressive return on investments. He says, “Being a part of the HB group gives you access to the very best people in the industry, and this combined excellence will help me, and the Group, grow from strength to strength.”

After reading economics in his native South Africa, David began his recruitment career with global giant Hays in Australia before a transfer to the UK allowed him to move swiftly into senior management at Shorterm Engineers, Resourcing Solutions and Beresford Blake Thomas. In early 2008, David became the first joint venture partner with HBHC when forming Lehman Ambrose, before moving on to Eden Brown as Sales Director. Currently a non-executive Director at Resourcing Group and CEO at Eden Brown, David has been an integral part of the rapid growth at HB Human Capital. He says, “Being part of HB allows you the flexibility to be extremely entrepreneurial, whilst providing the support of a larger, more corporate environment, the combination of which provides an excellent platform for sustainable growth and is, in my experience, unique.”

Anna JeffsRecruitment Consultant

Elliot DarcyInvestment Manager

David McLean ReidChief Executive Officer

Summer is the Group Marketing Manager for Hamilton Bradshaw Human Capital and delivers integrated marketing to help drive revenue and growth for the group. She has gained extensive experience from a number of leading global recruitment and professional services organisations, as well as high-end IT solutions providers. Her team implements all areas of marketing including branding and communications strategies, PR, research, advertising, events and fundraising for partner charities. She says, “I really enjoy the innovative culture of Hamilton Bradshaw. I feel it supports me in terms of cultivating highly creative, proactive and standout marketers – who ultimately consult and guide our Group’s MD’s.”

Summer RattiganGroup Marketing Manager

Being part of HB allows you the flexibility to be extremely

entrepreneurial, whilst providing the support of a larger, more

corporate environment.

TrainingOur companies pride themselves on being investors of people. As a group, we believe in attracting, developing and retaining top talent. Our people are our greatest asset and we focus on giving our people an edge by providing them with regular and practical training in order to enhance their careers and to help them achieve their full potential. Our training programs are designed to provide key skills to help enhance performance on the job. Our people’s success is our success.

There are various career paths in your journey at a Hamilton Bradshaw portfolio company and lots of opportunities for career development. The career structure is designed to guide you in the right direction for you, at the right time.

We use practical on the job training plus a variety of external industry leading trainers to ensure that your skills are always best in class. The training covers sales, management and leadership training, using audio, video and classroom based modules.

We focus on giving our people an edge by providing them with regular and practical training.

Career StructureOur companies attract top talent at every level and are constantly looking for dynamic and talented individuals who are driven to achieve success. The diversity and breadth of the group provides an unparalled opportunity for career progression.

Typically we hire people at the following levels:

Junior ConsultantConsultantSenior ConsultantTeam LeaderDirectorAssociate DirectorManaging DirectorJoint Venture Partner

People who have strong industry sector knowledge with a proven track record of performance, who are ambitious and who demonstrate a hunger for career development, generally achieve success within our structure.

The group has achieved phenomenal growth over the last 5 years despite the challenging conditions within the market. This has only been achieved through the passion and ambition of our people who have consistently pushed themselves to achieve greater success.

The diversity and breadth of the group provides an unparalleled

opportunity for career progression.

RemunerationHamilton Bradshaw companies offer attractive and market comparable salaries. We operate a meritocratic remuneration structure where performance is recognised.

Typically most consultants will earn a generous basic salary with a commission structure and will be incentivised through bonus schemes.

Our commission structures reflect our philosophy of awarding stellar performance with tangible financial reward. Some of our companies offer employee share schemes allowing for employees to participate in the success of the business they contribute value to.

A number of our businesses consistently reward their people above and beyond financial incentives, for example, travel abroad, entertainment and days out and gifts such as iPads.

Our peoples’ success is our success.

*The Hamilton Bradhsaw portfolio of companies work with a huge range of major brands and blue chip companies, as well as the public sector.

One of the UK’s top healthcare staff providers

With over 10 years’ experience and a team with unrivalled market knowledge, DRC Locums is one of the UK’s leading healthcare staffing providers to the NHS. Currently ranked in the top 3 medical staff suppliers in the country, they hold contractual relationships with the majority of NHS Trusts, thus allowing them to offer the very best job opportunities, whilst their unparalleled specialist recruitment expertise means they also provide exceptional levels of service to their clients.

An ambitious vision and a cutting edge approach

The DRC vision is to be recognised by staff, customers and candidates alike as the best and most knowledgeable provider of medical staffing solutions to both the public and private sectors. Importantly, they also see their cutting edge approach to the development of the business and commitment to developing their people as the catalysts for attracting the best talent in the market.

A new breed of staffing solutions

The changing landscape for healthcare services in the UK and internationally presents an opportunity for DRC to develop and deliver a new breed of staffing solutions. Accordingly, they have a 3-year plan to enhance value for their customers through more effective procurement and supply processes and better use of technology. They also intend to broaden their service and expand geographically by both organic and, where appropriate, acquisitive growth.

Working with the top public and private sector clients

DRC have been a member of the NHS National Framework Agreement for the supply of medical staff since 2005 and during this period have established themselves as a top three supplier of medical locum staff to the NHS. They hold over 90 Service Level Agreements with the NHS Trusts and private sector clients throughout the UK. What’s more, their ability to supply within that framework means they are one of only five suppliers that have been awarded a place on the NHS Scotland National Framework Agreement for the supply of medical locums.

With growth comes career opportunity

As DRC continue to expand there will be openings in many areas of the business. Some resourcers go on to be Managers, whilst others decide that the Recruitment Consultant path is more suited to them. Compliance is another key area. As the paragraph largest Buying Solutions approved agency, DRC need to adhere to the highest standards. Accordingly they have a team of consultants and managers in place to ensure 100% compliance. Plus, in an increasingly competitive market, they are keen to ensure they meet client expectations and explore new markets specialities. This means there will be openings at all levels in business development. Last but not least, Recruitment Consultants - those joining DRC as Consultants’ can progress to Senior Consultant level then either to a Principal or Managing Consultant role, depending on whether they want to become a Manager or stay purely as a Recruiter.


T: 01908 545 999www.drclocums.com

DRC Locums is one of the UK’s leading healthcare staffing providers

to the NHS.

A leading global executive search firm specialising in the Financial Services sector, HB International delivers a personalised service to an exclusive client base. Their team are one of the few global search specialists and have access to unrivalled market intelligence that they gather through their strong international network of contacts. That, combined with a unique and highly successful methodology, means that HB International are very much seen as a partner of choice by each and every one of their clients.

Pre-eminence through service delivery

HB International’s vision is simple - to be the pre-eminent partner of choice globally for executive search across each of their areas of specialisation and to continue to provide the very best service to their enviable and select group of clients globally.

Building businesses, creating wealth

HB International’s ongoing strategy is to employ and enter into equity participation with leaders in their respective sectors and to help them build their business. They aim to do this by providing back office support, attraction of top talent, cross selling and training and development, therefore leading to mutual benefits in wealth creation.

Working with financial big hitters

Operating in areas such as Private Wealth Management, Treasury & Transaction Banking, Commodities and Executive Office and emerging markets, HB International’s client list includes names like Standard Chartered, Coutts, HSBC, Barclays, Standard Bank, RBS Coutts, Petrochina, Oando, Gazprom, McKinsey, JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs.

Training & Development is the backbone of their success

HB International prides itself on being a true meritocracy. The regular training and development they provide for all levels of staff ensures each individual is well equipped to deliver the very best service. Indeed, it’s the dedication to their training and development programme that enables them to nurture and develop raw talent, as well as attract experienced Senior Consultants and Practice Heads.

The Financial Services sectors partner of choice


T: 020 7290 5560www.hbinternational.co.uk

HB International delivers a personalised service to an exclusive client base.

Specialists in creative,

advertising, digital and

media Gemini Search is a specialist media and advertising focused recruitment business made up of three specialist divisions – Digital, Advertising and Integrated. Each team provides targeted and comprehensive recruitment services for permanent, temporary, contract and freelance roles and source people at every level from graduate entry through to executives on salaries in excess of £100k+ a year.

Where passion and versatility abound

Gemini Search are a passionate and versatile team whose aim is simple - through continuous growth and increasing market expertise, to become leaders in their field without compromising their personable approach and boutique feel.

The very best recruitment solutions

In an increasingly competitive world, Gemini Search fully appreciate that the effectiveness of any organisation depends entirely upon its people. With that in mind, their ongoing strategy will be to help clients and candidates alike fulfil their potential by sourcing only the very best talent and providing the very best career opportunities. In short, Gemini is all about outstanding service, genuine dedication and recruitment solutions that are second to none.

Clients in some exciting fields

Gemini clients range from blue chip multinationals to SMEs, each committed to finding the best talent. The areas they operate in are too extensive to list but include: Advertising, Marketing, Sales Promotion, POS, Retail, Broadcast, Ambient, Digital, Experiential, Print, Press, Shopper Marketing, DM and Integrated.

The opportunity to influence lives and help achieve goals

A career with Gemini Search offers the opportunity to deliver expert advice, influence peoples’ working lives and help organisations realise their commercial goals. Gemini’s consultants also have the independence to make decisions that have a direct impact on their business. They love who they are and how they do things and invest heavily in their people. Accordingly, all new staff are equipped to perform to the highest standards and develop their career.


T: 020 3056 5515www.gemini-search.co.uk

Gemini clients range from blue chip multinationals to SMEs, each committed

to finding the best talent.

Attentive, trusted and talented Bringing together the combined expertise of talented executive search, OD and transformation, restructuring, assessment, and interim management professionals, attenti provide their clients with a unique range of high quality, individually tailored service. The attenti vision is to help organisations meet the unique and varied challenges that they are facing.

Focused on making a difference

Totally focused on improving and making a real difference to organisations by helping them meet the business challenges they are facing, attenti’s values sum up the ethos of everything they do - attentive, trusted and talented. Delivering choice, quality and value

Gone are the days of one-size fits all consultancy services. That’s why attenti’s ongoing aim is to deliver choice, quality and value to clients, candidates and senior teams alike. Whether that’s recruitment, assessment, re-organisation, restructuring, transformation or interim solutions, they will achieve this by delivering all or part of the solution, as clients require, by using their high level of expertise, listening to the clients needs and customizing their services to meet those needs.

A range of clients

attenti’s team has extensive experience of delivering at a senior level for a wide range of organisations that include local authorities, housing associations and charities, as well as healthcare and private sector employers.

An unforgettable experience awaits

Made up of a talented team of experienced professionals, attenti have thought about every system, every process and every last detail to make sure their clients and candidates will never forget the attention they receive when they experience attenti. The attenti values also aim to grow and develop their employees into the most talented and successful professionals in their field.

Totally focused on improving and making a real difference

to organisations by helping them meet the business

challenges they are facing.


T: 020 7422 0620www.attenti.co.uk

The ultimate goal for Caritas is to be the market-leading supplier of Qualified Social Workers in the UK.

Aiming for the top in social care recruitment


T: 020 7456 8950www.caritasrecruitment.com

An established presence in their marketplace, the Caritas team has over 80 years combined experience in the Social Care recruitment arena. Regularly placing temporary, project-based and permanent Social Care professionals throughout the UK, they work with an array of statutory, private and voluntary organisations.

Building on success to date

Caritas are already renowned as an agency that focuses on developing quality relationships with candidates and clients alike. Their immediate aim is to maintain, build upon and further promote that positive reputation in the market. Through strengthening those relationships with clients and candidates, as well as industry stakeholders, Caritas will continue to deliver the highest quality, holistic solution available, whilst their flexible approach will enable them to seek out new and innovative ways to gain exclusivity and brand loyalty.

Big plans and a great place to work

The ultimate goal for Caritas is to be the market-leading supplier of Qualified Social Workers in the UK, without compromising on their personalised quality service. They also aim to be the first choice recruiter for all off contract clients and to achieve £30 million turnover by 2014. Above all, however, they want to continue to be known as a great place to work.

A diverse client base

Caritas work with a wide selection of statutory, private and voluntary organisations across the entire social care spectrum. As well as supplying candidates to temporary, contract, project based and permanent vacancies, they also handle ad-hoc shift bookings, through to longer-term contracts and permanent recruitment campaigns – each tailored as a bespoke offering to individual clients’ needs.

Structured progression and great rewards

Everyone at Caritas enjoys a competitive salary, commission structure, bonus scheme and benefits and a clear progression path. They are also incentivised to contribute to the growth of the business through a generous staff equity scheme. 5% of Caritas’ share holdings are set aside to reward performance and commitment from the team over the first three years, whilst promotion opportunities are based purely upon commitment. There are five levels of Consultants ranging from Recruitment Consultant through to Associate Director - Sales. When employees qualify to be an Executive Consultant they’re invited to attend a quarterly board meeting and able to hire a Resourcer to support them. As well as the Consultant route, there are also openings from time to time for Team Leaders or those who would prefer to go into management.

With over 21 years’ experience, Eden Brown have gained an enviable reputation and worked with an exceptionally wide range of clients. Little wonder then that they have access to the majority of relevant Approved Suppliers Lists. And, with their core markets covering both public and private sectors and including technical, social and healthcare, housing, charities and not-for-profit, Eden Brown is a place where successful recruiters truly thrive.

Established but still hungry

Far from resting on the laurels of their success, Eden Brown’s goal is to become the UK’s leading recruitment consultancy across all of their specialist disciplines and to continue with their relentless drive to employ only the very best people. Along the way, they’ll look to exceed the highest expectations in all facets of the business as they continue to build upon their reputation as a highly professional knowledge-based recruitment business.

Two fast track routes to success

As with all Hamilton Bradshaw businesses, Eden Brown enjoys full and comprehensive support in developing prospective managers and directors at an exceptionally fast rate. They also offer two very distinct routes to a directorship: Traditional management – those with the right personal qualities and relevant experience under their belt can join as a Senior Consultant and quickly progress to Team Manager, Associate Director and then Divisional Director.

Sales – this route also takes a path that starts at Senior Consultant level but you will then move through to Principal Consultant level before becoming an Associate Director - Sales. This path allows those who don’t necessarily want to manage large teams to develop to the same level and at the same speed as others.

Ambitious growth plans

As well as employing top-notch consultants and support staff who can bring growth and add knowledge, ability and experience to the business, Eden Brown will seek to maintain their geographical reach within their core markets. They’ll also focus on stealing market share from key competitors. Put simply, Eden Brown’s aim is to sustain their current growth curve by both organic and acquisitive means. Working with the very best

Eden Brown’s list of key clients read like a ‘who’s who’ of their specialisms and, amongst others, includes blue chip organisations such as WS Atkins, WSP, Network Rail, Jacobs Global, British Land, Savills and Jones Lang LaSalle, as well as public sector giants like the NHS, many local and regional councils and all of the London Boroughs.

Eden Brown is a place where successful recruiters truly thrive.

A reputation that’s second to none


T: 0845 450 5202www.edenbrown.com

Elite International Careers specialise in the recruitment of highly skilled and educated emerging market nationals from around the world into large companies operating in Africa, The Middle East and Latin America. They have had a presence in the emerging markets for over 5 years and enjoy excellent working relationships with a variety of high profile clients.

A vision of expansion

Already the recruiter of choice for multinationals with operations in Angola and Saudi Arabia seeking large numbers of early to mid career professionals from the local workforce, Elite works at the highest levels to assist with the politically sensitive issue of localising the workforce. Their vision is to expand into additional emerging markets in Latin America, Africa and the Middle East and Asia so that they can eventually offer global recruitment to their enviable client base.

A recognised brand

For a small recruitment company Elite definitely punch above their weight! Indeed, being the most recognised recruitment brand in two countries is testament to their success. Elite’s strategy for growth is two pronged: hire locals who are passionate about helping their country to develop

and be expert in finding highly educated and highly skilled local talent for localised recruitment requirements.

An enviable client list

Elite’s client list includes well-known companies like Chevron, Halliburton, Coca Cola, Procter and Gamble, HSBC, Saudi Aramco, Odebrecht, Accenture, Dow, Boeing and Microsoft, as well as a variety of lesser known but thriving organisations.

Passion and flair

The key to a successful career with Elite is a passion for emerging market recruitment and lots of entrepreneurial flair – it’s these two attributes that will enable you to develop and grow. For example, one of Elite’s team joined as a part time admin assistant and within 3 months had landed a full time role. Within a year he single handedly developed and launched a training service and is now leading the sales for Elite’s Angolan events, acts as a consultant for IT issues and has input into marketing and client delivery services. As a result his salary has also increased by 200%.

A passion for emerging markets


T: 020 3402 2730www.eliteic.net

The most recognised recruitment brand in two countries is testament to their success.

The Synergy Group has been providing recruitment, training and consultancy solutions to public and private sector employers across the UK since 1997. During that time they have successfully grown by delivering services with integrity and professionalism and are now firmly established as one of the leading providers of staffing solutions in the country. Or, in their own words, they deliver ‘a refreshingly different approach to staffing solutions’.

A service with innovation and quality at its heart

The Synergy brand is synonymous with innovation and quality. To sustain that reputation the Synergy team continually push themselves to provide a level of service that outperforms their competitors. Their vision is to maintain their position as a top percentile recruitment services provider in all of their core sectors. They also aim to continue to provide services with professionalism and integrity, and are committed to the development and advancement of their employees.

Keeping ahead of the future

Through increased investment in the development of their services, Synergy aim to expand their national network and extend the reach of their specialist recruitment solutions, including the award winning ‘Kickstart’ programme and Managed Vendor Services. What’s more, in line with the

growing number of digital channels such as social media and data roaming technology, Synergy will build a variety of online communities for candidates and clients to exchange ideas and information. Synergy believes that the future, not just within recruitment, but in businesses globally, will demand specialists in every field to communicate and collaborate for the advancement of industry. Part of Synergy’s strategy is to play a key role in bringing about this change.

A varied and extensive client list

Having worked hard to develop their client base, Synergy clients include many of the leading organisations in both the public and private sectors. They have supplier relationships with 70% of the local authorities in England and work closely with a number of central government departments and housing associations. Their commercial client list is also extremely varied, ranging from the largest banks and financial institutions in the world, to local businesses across the UK.

A clear career path and a culture of learning and development

Synergy is committed to providing a working environment in which all employees feel valued and respected. They promote a culture of openness and mutual respect, in which all employees can develop to their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance. Paths for career advancement are available to everyone and are based on personal performance against set criteria. Synergy believes it’s this approach that empowers their employees to plan their careers and forge their own success. In line with a strong commitment to Investors in People (IIP), they provide regular skills analysis and training so that staff can maintain their performance and motivation. By enabling their team to utilise the latest recruitment tools and methodologies, they have created a real culture of learning and development.


T: 0800 725 900www.synergygroup.co.uk

Delivering services with integrity and professionalism.

A refreshingly different

approach

The best solutions in their field Established back in 2000, Resourcing Group are one of the market leaders in public sector and technical recruitment solutions. Working across a variety of sectors, including social housing, maintenance, construction, and the built environment, their focus has been on establishing strong relationships with clients and candidates alike. Indeed, a large percentage of candidates come to Resourcing Group via word of mouth referrals whilst many of their clients have been with them from the beginning.

Aiming for the top through continued growth

When it comes to a vision, Resourcing Group’s is crystal clear - to be the market-leading specialist recruiter for the social housing, construction and property sectors. In addition, as a consultative and professional recruiter, they want to ensure they retain their personal touch whilst continuing to grow their portfolio of clients.

A reputation to maintain

Resourcing Group’s strategy is to maintain their reputation as a ‘stand-out’ supplier of innovative solutions that helps clients tackle their recruitment challenges. To achieve this, they will continue to deliver those solutions, increase their penetration in the social housing market and new and improved ways of catering for the full breadth of clients’ needs. There are also plans to diversify into specialist technical markets within the private sector, whilst remaining mindful of the need to maintain a healthy balance of permanent and temporary solutions.

Established client relationships

Resourcing Group has long established relationships with a range of clients to serve all recruitment requirements through a Master Vendor or Sole Supplier Relationship. They also enjoy key relationships with four housing associations and have a specific strategy to extend this portfolio within the next 12-24 months. These relationships mostly fall within the social housing sector, although they also supply contractors through agreements with a number of clients. This, in turn, supports a strong and consistent job flow in other sectors.

Every encouragement and opportunity to succeed

Consultants who join Resourcing Group will have an exceptional opportunity to succeed within a visionary and professional business. Employees are given clear direction and a consistent review process to guide their career development. There are also market leading commission schemes in place to reward high achievers. As they continue to grow, there will be increasing opportunity for consultants to follow a managerial or business development path. An organisation that puts an emphasis on training and development, Resourcing Group’s career path structure typically enables successful consultants to progress from Trainee to Associate Director level at a fast pace.

Established back in 2000, Resourcing Group are one of the

market leaders in public sector and technical recruitment solutions.


T: 020 72644 0707www.resourcinggroup.co.uk

An impressive client list

Clients that have used the webrecruit model include easyJet, Dyson, EDF, AskJeeves, L’Oreal, SIG, 118 118, JD Wetherspoons, Everest and Sunlight. It’s also a firm favourite with a variety of small and medium sized businesses that recognise the advantage to be gained in reducing their cost-per-hire whilst maintaining control of the recruitment process.

Two distinct career paths

webrecruit’s commitment to nurturing, developing and retaining talent has been one of its core values since inception. Whilst the team comprises a number of disciplines, from sales and accounting, to marketing, customer service and operations, there are two distinct career paths.

Firstly, sales. Employees are recruited as Telesales Executives and supported to progress to Sales Consultant, Account Manager and then Senior Account Manager level. Secondly, communications. Those wishing to pursue a career in communications are taken on as Junior Copywriters, then progress to Copywriter/Team Leader level and become accountable for a number of junior-level writers before considering routes into marketing communications.

Passionate about bringing candidates and employers closer together.

They revolutionised the recruitment

business


T: 0845 070 7337www.webrecruit.co.uk

Back in 2001, webrecruit changed the recruitment industry forever. At a time when companies were paying thousands to secure new talent, webrecruit saw a gap in the market and made a bold move by breaking away from the traditional recruitment agency model and pioneered a brand new concept – an easy to use, low-cost online recruitment service. Suddenly, businesses had a real alternative to the high costs of traditional agencies and press advertising. Ten years on, their innovative recruitment solution continues to go from strength to strength.

A technology success story

Through the application of ground breaking technology, webrecruit have helped drive down the cost of recruitment. They have also drastically cut the time it takes to find the best possible match of candidate and employer. Put simply, webrecruit

have given clients big and small more control over the recruitment process and for candidates a fairer way to be considered for their ideal job. Little wonder that, in the ten years since they opened for business, webrecruit have built a client base of around 4,500 made up of a heady mix of major industry players and SMEs.

A passion for innovation

Webrecruit’s aim is to continue to change the face of recruitment. They’re passionate about bringing candidates and employers closer together by embracing the latest technologies, delivering significant savings and being innovative. With significant investment in online resources and people, including social media channels, job boards, their own website and extensive knowledge of the sector, they offer a mass-market approach coupled with minimal risk.

Relatively young but growing fast, Exsurgo recruits for clients in the private sector, both in UK & global markets, in areas such as Operations, Marketing, Sales, International, Interim and Commercial. Adept at servicing the human capital needs of a variety of multi-national, mid-cap and start-up businesses, they work with speed and integrity and are passionate about excelling at what they do. Maybe that’s why, in 2010, their sales grew by 300% and headcount by 140%.

It’s people that make things happen

The immediate future for Exsurgo isn’t just about focusing on identifying and attracting mid to senior level leaders across a range of functions and sectors. It’s also about attracting enthusiastic and ambitious recruitment consultants across all areas of their business. Indeed, talented people with lots of imagination and initiative are very firmly at the top of the Exsurgo agenda. That’s why everyone who joins them is rewarded with best in class training from best in class recruiters.

With good principles comes growth

Exsurgo’s ultimate goal is to be recognised as being the best at what they do in every commercial sector they work in. They’ll achieve this by continuing to provide the best quality service to their clients and candidates alike whilst staying true to their core principles of belief, empowerment, growth, delivery, partnership and integrity. An extremely varied client base

Exsurgo’s list of key clients is extremely diverse and ranges from top tier FTSE 100 & 250 businesses through to dynamic SMEs. Names like Procter & Gamble and The Carphone Warehouse, Gu Puddings and Arsenal FC are just a few examples of the variety of organisations Exsurgo work with.

Unsurpassed opportunities

The opportunities to progress at Exsurgo are, quite simply, excellent. They tend to recruit externally from graduate to director level and, whether you take the management or the billing route, Exsurgo more or less guarantee that their business growth will keep pace with your desire for development. In short, come in and prove yourself and you’ll soon discover you can develop your career faster than in many other recruitment businesses.


T: 020 3056 4525www.exsurgo-group.com

Exsurgo’s list of key clients is extremely diverse and ranges

from top tier FTSE 100 & 250

businesses through to dynamic SMEs.

To be the best, you need the

best

HB Retinue is an innovative Recruitment Process Outsourcing service provider that excels at delivering high calibre talent sourcing and consistently achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction. Operating in 17 countries and with a combined 50+ years of RPO and managed service experience, their senior management team understands more than most that successful businesses are built by talented people.

It’s all about agility, expertise and passion

The HB Retinue vision is all about designing and delivering talent solutions, solving problems and overcoming challenges. By defining their goals and strategic objectives together with their clients the result is a ‘win win’ solution for both parties. Put simply,

agility, expertise and passion are at the heart of everything HB Retinue create and do. It all adds up to a service that empowers their clients to maximise their talent strategy return on investment.

Getting it right, each and every time

The best blend of people and technology – that’s the HB Retinue ethos. They pride themselves on their ability to get the delicate balance between people, process and technology right, each and every time. HB Retinue achieve significant process savings for their clients too, by using market leading, business friendly technology and concise management information to produce the perfect solution.

A broad and impressive client base

HB Retinue’s clients come from a diverse range of business sectors that include, amongst others, NHS & private health, professional service, Pharmaceuticals, Education, IT/Telecoms, Construction and Housing.

Career path

HB Retinue is a people powered business so joining the team provides passionate and motivated people with the environment, opportunity and skills to maximise their potential through a defined career development path. Every member of the team is allocated a career mentor, has a tailored development plan and benefits their own individual training and development budget. HB Retinue’s goal is to empower their people to realise their full potential and provide HB Retinue’s clients with a world class service.

Consistently

achieving the

highest level

of customer

satisfaction.

For the very best in RPO solutions


T: 0845 521 9481www.hbretinue.com

They take pride in their ethics and operate a transparent, open

pricing policy.

The renewables, energy and low-carbon recruitment specialists


T: 020 7422 7300www.en-spiral.com

En-Spiral is a visionary business with a core aim to become the market leader for the low carbon, green and renewables arenas. Founded by people with a passion for the environment and extensive industry experience, En-Spiral have the contacts and expertise it takes to match people and jobs, quickly and effectively.

A truly consultative approach

With networks and databases of contacts built up over the last 21 years, En-Spiral take a consultative approach to identify and source scarce skill sets for hard-to-fill roles. They also deliver the most valuable combination of recruitment techniques including search, traditional methods, as well as innovative strategies.

Flexible, ethical and transparent

En-Spiral recognise that not everyone wants the same recruitment solution. Accordingly, their approach is totally flexible. They take pride in their ethics too and operate a transparent, open pricing policy. Long-standing relationships are paramount. That’s why, if En-Spiral believe they can’t meet a client’s needs and expectations, they won’t take on the assignment, but instead recommend viable alternatives.

A dynamic client base

En-Spiral works across some of the fastest growing markets around. Organisations include some true industry powerhouses, as well as rapidly expanding SMEs, public sector bodies and agencies, both within the UK and around the globe.

Breathing space to develop

En-Spiral offers those with the talent to carve out a career in a global industry genuinely scaleable opportunities to work both across the UK and internationally. Their drive to develop prospective consultants, managers and directors at an exceptionally fast rate, coupled with the amazing growth of the sectors they operate in, means every new hire will enjoy clear and immediate headroom to develop.

‘The Real Deal’ is the incredible story of James’ remarkable life. With lucid realism, the journey starts from his childhood as a 1960s Pakistani immigrant in Brick Lane and his decision not to join the family business, through to the phenomenal success of his first headhunting company, Alexander Mann. Since its release, this intelligibly written but grounded life story has ranked at the top of numerous book charts. ‘The Real Deal’ has continued to appeal to people who are interested to hear the story of James the businessman but also James the personality behind the success.

The Real DealAn inspiring read

I read a lot of business biographies and this has to be up there as one of the best. James' enthusiasm and drive comes through strongly. This is a great starting point for any would-

be entrepreneur.

Loved it!

The Real Deal is a great business book. It’s a compelling read as well as an excellent source of business advice from

someone who really knows his stuff.

Entertaining and informative

Reading the stories are truly entertaining and it feels like talking to James directly. I admire James Caan’s humour, gut and wisdom. I highly recommend this book to young people

and entrepreneurs alike.

Since its release, this intelligibly written but grounded life story has

ranked at the top of numerous book charts.

Truly inspirational book

Fantastic book. Very well written. I read it during my lunch breaks at work, every time I came back

in, I always felt more motivated and inspired.

Never has the job market been tougher and candidates need all the help they can get to stand out from the crowd. It was the current economic climate that convinced James that it was time to gather his 30 years of experience in the recruitment market into one definitive and accessible guide, ‘Get The Job You Really Want’.

The book was aimed at candidates at all levels to help them at all stages of the recruitment process, from the initial application and crucial interview preparation, through to closing a deal on a job offer.

Within weeks of its launch, ‘Get The Job’ shot up the Amazon Charts to be ranked No. 1 in three categories and No. 20 in the overall chart. The book also attracted the attention of TV, Radio and Press and James conducted a range of media interviews to provide his insights on the UK employment.

Get The Job You Really Want

Empowering Stuff

It will inspire you to continue searching for your dream job, positively engaged and methodical. I recommend it 100%.

Top marks! Changed my approach to job hunting

A fantastic book, which changed my approach to job hunting. I liked it because it changed my mindset and helped me

understand what was important to employers.

Excellent

A straightforward, common sense read about everything you need to consider when looking for that elusive job.

Get The Job shot up the Amazon Charts to

be ranked No. 1 in 3 categories and No. 20 in

the overall chart.

Corporate Social Responsibility

When James sold his first company in 2002, he took a year off from his professional life to reflect on his journey and his achievements. That year saw him go back to school, and he successfully graduated from the Advanced Management Programme at Harvard University.

Following that he took a trip to Pakistan, the country of his birth. Once there, he very quickly became acquainted with one of its worst socio-economic problems – the severe lack of education and extreme illiteracy rates. The personal impact of having to go through life without a formal academic foundation, coupled with the fact his father was illiterate, compelled him to try and offer an alternative to the children he met. This was the starting point of an incredible journey of what was to be later known as the James Caan Foundation.

In 2010, the foundation was re-launched as The JCF, this time as a public charity managed by James’ daughter Hanah. The JCF, having now formed its own identity, represents the ethos of its founder, whilst focusing on three key causes:

• Education• Entrepreneurship• Disaster Relief

However, the foundation embodies a very entrepreneurial spirit itself. It employs very commercial values and structures to create better efficiencies within its own organization and projects, enabling greater impact for the causes it supports.

Hamilton Bradshaw

60 Grosvenor Street, London W1K 3HZ, T: +44 (0) 207 499 5151

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