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The IRP Awards 2011Celebrating excellence in recruitment

The Winners

Awards 2011

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“The REC’s Institute of Recruitment Professionals is proud of the skilled and dedicated individuals working in our industry.”

CongratulationsThank you for attending tonight’s IRP Awards 2011. Together we have witnessed the demonstration of what best practice in our industry looks like.

The recruitment businesses that succeed in the long term are those that have the most capable, resourceful and creative people. However tonight was not just about the individual but about the businesses that have invested in them. As an industry we recognise that we need to do more to develop our human capital, the people who win business, build relationships and assist individuals to find their dream job.

Congratulations to everyone that entered. The standard of entries this year was exceptional. For those who were shortlisted, bask in the glory of your achievements; the bar was set very high. If you are one of the deserving winners, then use the award to promote yourself and your business. Your industry’s most important organisation has recognised your achievements. The number of entries exceeded expectations and our judges had a difficult time shortlisting and then choosing the winners. I thank our judges for investing their valuable time.

The REC’s Institute of Recruitment Professionals is proud of all the skilled and dedicated individuals working in our industry. Talent is in short supply, so we must encourage, nurture and develop it. The IRP is here to help you do just that.

Finally, I would like to thank our sponsors, without whom tonight’s event would not have been possible.

We hope you enjoyed tonight’s celebration of excellence and you walk away, as we do every year, with a sense of renewed professional pride.

Kevin GreenChief Executive, REC

REC TopStudentsREC qualifications provide recruiters with the key knowledge and skills that they will need during their career to excel. And each year hundreds of recruiters work hard to get qualified and earn the all important letters after their name. A huge achievement in itself, but from this select band of recruiters, a handful perform extraordinarily well, not only passing with Distinction but scoring the highest mark of everyone in that series of examinations.

We congratulate:

Top Student - Certificate In Recruitment Practice • October 2010 Kerry McDaid

• February 2011 Daniel Leahy

• June 2011 Emma Clark

Top Student - Diploma In Recruitment Practice• June 2011 Nick Faulding-Middleton

JudgesKevin Green Co-Chair of Judging PanelChief Executive, REC

Carol Scott Co-Chair of Judging PanelHead of Corporate Membership, REC

Anita HolbrowDirector, Member Services, REC

Rima EvansEditor, Recruitment Matters

David HeadEditor, Recruitment International

Jim TanfieldEditor, The Recruitment Consultant

Crawfurd WalkerManaging Director, RIB Index

Jason AtkinsonIMA Chair (Russam GMS)

Jayne MeeGroup People and Customer Experience Director, Barratt Developments PLC

Lisa JarvisRegional Director, IRP

Alan BrownInternational Chairman, Thomas International

Clair McCartneyAdviser, Resourcing & Talent Planning, CIPD

David Tait2010 Recruiter of the Year winner

Individual Winners

Best Newcomer of the Year AwardWINNER: Mitch Preston-Phypers, Matchtech GroupMitch joined Matchtech in July last year and has firmly made his mark. The judges thought that he had made a good overall contribution to the company. Financially he has contributed with excellent billing, indeed he’s the highest 1st year graduate biller in Matchtech’s history – smashing his yearly target. Mitch has a good attitude, is clearly driven and has an infectious personality. He has had a positive impact on the team and is now the social media guru. Mitch has great focus, drive, and enthusiasm.SHORTLIST: Tracy-Jane Clout, Assystem; Alice Craven, Carrot Pharma Recruitment; Ryan Dennett, Barclay Meade; Shaun Hunt, ReThink Recruitment Vicky Jones, EMS Sigma; Maggie Pugh, Forces Recruitment Services (Franchising); Rachel Snelgar, Huntswood

Permanent Consultant of the Year AwardWINNER: Joanne Whittington, Sammons PensionsThe judges felt that Joanne was hugely appreciated for her personal touch which shouldn’t be underestimated in this industry. This is backed up by a commitment to the commercial drivers of the business, as well as personal and professional development. Joanne’s creativity in delivering client solutions, and her obvious interest in her candidates’ long-term careers - not just the current placement, shine through her excellently constructed entry. This is also completely verified by a selection of fantastic testimonials and examples of industry articles she has written!SHORTLIST: Thomas Breese, Rullion Computer Personnel; Tracy-Jane Clout, Assystem; Michelle Denny, Hales Group; Kirsty Dillon, Grafton Employment Group; Paul Gerrard, EMS Sigma

Temporary Consultant of the Year AwardWINNER: Nick Rowe, Matchtech GroupNick has been with Matchtech for four years and in that time he has broken many records becoming one of the Group’s biggest billers. In 2010/11, he placed in excess of 300 temps with various clients turning over £2.8m. He has become the first-choice recruiter for five major organisations and he has won in-house awards regularly. The judges felt that Nick has excellent application and was definitely one to watch in the future.SHORTLIST: Geoff Fairgrieve, Matchtech Group; Fiona Hamilton-Peters, Bespoke Recruitment (Construction); Martin Herbert, Rullion Computer Personnel; Bianca Lotts, Tate; Jackie Parrish, Hales Group; Daniel Polhill, Matchtech Group

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Individual Winners continued

Business Manager of the YearWINNER: Emma Morley, TateThe judges felt that Emma’s entry demonstrated that she is not just an inspirational and successful business manager, but that she has not lost her passion for both the industry and for her organisation, despite a long career in both. Emma appreciates that her staff are the most important asset to Tate. She comes across as motivational, professional and open with her team. She’s forward thinking; always looking out for new ideas to lead her team to success. This year she has designed and implemented a Reward and Recognition scheme for the whole of the business. SHORTLIST: Sarah Bergin-McCarthy, Sammons Pensions; Mark Bideleux, Assystem; Emma-Louise Brown, Gi Group; Ray Jarvis, 4Social Work; Jan Mutch, Bright Purple Resourcing; Russell Soan, Barclay Meade

Business Leader of the YearWINNER: Jo Edwards, TateSimply outstanding! was the comment from the judges - a great example of business leadership at it’s best. Jo became Managing Director of Tate in 2009. She made bold decisions to streamline the business to become more cost-efficient. She’s given clear direction to the business and has grown turnover and doubled profits. With a proven track record in staff development and motivation, Jo has really involved everyone in the purpose and values of organisation, thus reducing staff turnover significantly. She’s inspirational through her passion and drive and, importantly, fun to work with!SHORTLIST: Martin Anderson, Carrot Pharma Recruitment; Nicola Mewse, Hales Group; Nick Price, Bright Purple Resourcing

Best Candidate and Client ExperienceWINNER: Matt Dwire, Carrot Pharma RecruitmentMatt showed that he has delivered excellent service to both clients and candidates. The judges were impressed that he took it upon himself to take a commute to test how difficult it would be for his candidates! He delivers great coaching for his candidates, making sure that they are exceptionally well briefed. He has demonstrated excellent client service by filling multiple vacancies, and has been invited to contribute to other areas of his clients’ businesses. Matt really cares about his clients and candidates, and is striving to provide high levels of service at all times. SHORTLIST: Jonathan Benjamin, Redlaw Recruitment; Graham Day, Matchtech Group; Greg Higgins, EMS Sigma; Julia Murdock, Jumar Solutions; Tim Stevenson, Matchtech Group; Simone Yeldon, Matchtech Group

Individual Winners continued

In-House Recruiter of the Year AwardWINNER: Richard Hughes, AssystemRichard has consistently recruited specialist aerospace engineering professionals into the business on time and on budget, within a very aggressive and competitive market. Richard is particularly proud to have been involved in recruiting an Integrated Project Team to work on a large Aero-structures Programme. This is crucial to the success of the business, and requires multiple recruitment methods to meet the demands of the project. Richard is committed to continually improving his professional standards and maintaining stringent recruitment quality processes.SHORTLIST: Gemma Adams, Matchtech Group; Jennifer Blundell, Matchtech Group; Caroline Wilson, Northern Rail

IMA Interim Consultant of the Year AwardWINNER: David Heron, PennaWhen Vodafone launched in Qatar and broke the monopoly held by Qatar Telecom, David approached his network contacts within Qtel to suggest an interim solution that would better align their business to a competitive market. The fee income alone, from this project, is way beyond the level usually generated. However, the context of the work, competition beaten to win the work and added value of delivering the work, has led to David doing business with this one client in 11 different countries.SHORTLIST: Vicki Jay, VMA Global Resourcing Group; Fiona Landon, Hoggett Bowers Executive Interim Management; Andrew McIntee, Interim Partners; Jo Sweetland, Green Park Interim & Executive Search

“Congratulations to everyone who entered. The standard of entries was exceptional. For those who

were shortlisted, bask in the glory of your achievements, the bar was set high.”

Kevin Green - Chief Executive, REC

Company Winners

Best Business Support Team AwardWINNER: Meridian Business SupportAWR is considered to be one of the biggest changes in employment in several years. In preparation for its implementation, Meridian’s marketing team created an innovative campaign to raise awareness, educate and prepare clients for the new legislation. A LinkedIn group was created and now has 2,000 members. A dedicated AWR website was launched and a series of national client seminars were held. The aim was to position Meridian as ‘specialists’ in this area. Feedback has been exceptional and as a result, Meridian has won many new clients.SHORTLIST: Assystem; Contract Scotland ; Head Resourcing; Matchtech Group; Advanced Resource Managers

Best Contribution to the Community AwardWINNER: Contract ScotlandContract Scotland started their Community Activity in 2004 based around the principle of helping those furthest removed from the workplace into employment. ‘The Bridges Programmes’ highlighted an untapped solution to the skills shortage in the asylum seeker and refugee community. And ‘Breaking the Mould’ was also a forward thinking programme for employing more women in the construction industry. The judges felt that this was a joined-up but flexible CSR programme, where many people have benefited and developed.SHORTLIST: CBS Butler; ForceSelect; Grafton Employment Group; Levy Associates; Plum Personnel

Best People Development Business AwardWINNER: ABC Contract Services, SRG and s.comCollectively ABC Contract Services, SRG and s.com deliver 35% of Impellam’s UK turnover. It is recognised that the business is only as good as their people and as such, investment in people development is a key focus. The judges felt that there was a professionally integrated and blended approach to learning and development, which led to outstanding results. The use of technology in training was considered innovative, and the selection of programmes for everyone - including admin and support staff - was excellent. This has resulted in lower than average staff turnover. SHORTLIST: Hales Group; Matchtech Group; Meridian Business Support; STR; Tate

Company Winners continued

Best Small Company to Work For AwardWINNER: Amoria BondWith a tough mission to meet, Amoria Bond believes that they have created a positive environment where performance is optimised such that it can rival many much bigger organisations. The company has invested in training and development to empower individuals to reach their full potential, thus ensuring a tangible ROI for the business. Employees are encouraged to come up with creative ideas and they are given the freedom to develop new markets.SHORTLIST: Carrot Pharma Recruitment; CBS Butler; Forces Recruitment Services (Franchising); Linear Recruitment; Outsource UK; Prime Staff Services; Three R’s; Venturi

Best Medium Company to Work For AwardWINNER: SRGSince the launch of their Vision & Values and people development strategy, SRG has continued to gain pace and energy, and has become a much more fun and success-focused company. More importantly, staff feel valued, listened to and recognised when they perform well, and are actively encouraged to ‘get out of their comfort zones’ and take on new challenges that will develop them for ongoing and future success. As a result, many new clients have been won, productivity has increased, along with turnover.SHORTLIST: Advanced Resource Managers; Eden Brown; Encore Personnel Services ; Head Resourcing; JAM Recruitment; Kinetic Recruitment Services; ReThink Recruitment

Best Large Company to Work For AwardWINNER: Capita ResourcingCapita Resourcing has shared commitment to deliver a high quality service based on 10 company values which are communicated throughout the business. Employees are encouraged to adopt a collaborative approach with their colleagues and clients. They are the first recruitment business to achieve BS 11000 standard. Capita offers an extensive package of benefits and has an annual award scheme to recognise commitment to their values. Employee satisfaction and ‘great place to work’ surveys are carried out regularly to monitor employee perceptions of their experiences with the company, with positive results.SHORTLIST: Blue Arrow; Meridian Business Support; Morson International

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The Eileen Simpson Award for Outstanding ContributionWINNER: Emma Kitchener, MatchtechEmma played a pivotal role in helping the Samaritans raise awareness and reduce the stigma around issues including suicide and depression. By sharing her story through one of the Samaritans’ major campaigns Emma has helped raise awareness and much needed funds and has become well respected in the media community for her weighted views on these subjects. The Judges felt that Emma has a rare and unique selling point, combining a professional approach alongside her personable manner. It was clear that in a tough sales environment, Emma’s volunteering has touched the hearts of many candidates and clients and has helped reinforce an ethical and more caring side to the recruitment industry.

Lifetime Achievement AwardWINNER: Angela Masters, a+a recruitmentAngela has spent over 23 years in the recruitment and staffing professions and has become one of the industry’s biggest advocates for raising professional standards. Angela’s involvement with the REC and its predecessor organisations spans three decades, during which time she has put the industry and the REC at the centre of everything she does. Angela became the REC’s first female chairman in 2008, leading the REC during our industry’s toughest times. Her selfless and pragmatic leadership helped the REC to enhance its work on behalf of members. Angela’s career and approach has won her the respect and admiration of REC members and REC staff alike.

Recruiter of the Year AwardWINNER: Emma Morley, TateThe judges felt that Emma demonstrated a unique combination of being an excellent business manager and a ‘hands-on recruiter’. With her drive and commitment to providing exceptionally high level, quality-assured, customer focused solutions, she has achieved a 24% annual growth in operating profits. Emma displays a passion for the industry and high standards, illustrated by her professionalism, customer-orientation and people-focused approach. The Judges agreed that Emma is a true role model for the Institute of Recruitment Professionals and its members.SHORTLIST: Nick Rowe, Matchtech Group; Mitch Preston-Phypers, Matchtech Group; Richard Hughes, Assystem; David Heron, Penna; Joanne Whittington, Sammons Pensions

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