2. Investing in people Contents
with passion.
Hamilton Bradshaw Companies
- Introduction / 3 - DRC Locums / 17
- James Caan / 5 - HB International / 19
- About the HB Group / 7 - Gemini / 21
- HB Portfolio Industry Sectors / 8 - Attenti / 23
- Our People / 9 - Caritas / 25
- Training / 13 - Eden Brown / 27
- Career Structure / 14 - EIC / 29
- Remuneration / 15 - Synergy Group / 31
- Some of our Clients / 16 - Resourcing Group / 33
- Webrecruit / 35
- The Real Deal / 43 - Exsurgo / 37
- Get The Job You Really Want / 45 - HB Retinue / 39
- Corporate and Social Responsibility / 47 - En-Spiral / 41
3. Introduction
Hamilton Bradshaw (HB) is a leading specialist The businesses joining our portfolio often seek
mid-market private equity firm, based in talented individuals to join their teams; to support
Mayfair, London. We invest primarily in the the growth planned by their partnership with
human capital sector, with a specific focus us. Positions range from Junior Consultants to
and specialism in recruitment businesses. Our Managing Directors.
investment strategy is to identify opportunities
This book will provide you with more information
for buyout and future capital.
about the Hamilton Bradshaw group, industry
We provide companies with a combination sectors of our current portfolio companies, training,
of financial investment as well as commercial career structure, clients and detailed information on
expertise to facilitate growth and maximize each of our companies. Explore the information
shareholder value. contained in this book to determine where your
skills might be best matched and please apply to
We seek strong management teams of profitable
that company or companies.
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.
For more information:
T: 020 7499 5151
www.hamiltonbradshaw.com
4. It’s your
attitude not
James Caan
your aptitude James Caan is one of the UK’s most respected James is well known as a UK expert and
that determines entrepreneurs and a global name in recruitment.
Since 1985, he has founded two global
recruitment firms that today have a combined
spokesperson for the employment sector. He is
a frequent commentator in the media, and is an
active advisor to the government on new policies
your altitude.
turnover of over £1 billion – Alexander Mann for business. The recent launch of his book, ‘Get
and Hamilton Bradshaw Human Capital. the Job You Really Want’, has reinforced his
James set up Private Equity firm Hamilton commitment to the employment sector and it has
Bradshaw (HB) in 2004, to specifically invest been extremely well received by both candidates
in recruitment businesses across all stages. and recruitment experts alike.
The group now boasts a portfolio of over 30
James is a keen philanthropist, having donated
companies.
and raised money for various causes over the
James is passionate about investing in people not past 10 years. He established The JCF in 2010,
just businesses. He believes it’s important to work a charitable foundation which has raised over half
closely with his portfolio management teams to a million pounds for a variety projects in the UK
help develop and nurture support staff at all levels and overseas.
and guide them through their career paths.
For more information:
T: 020 7499 5151
www.hamiltonbradshaw.com
5. About the Hamilton Bradshaw
HB Group Portfolio Industry Sectors
Now one of the Top 50 global recruitment
businesses, HB is experiencing exciting
growth in the UK. DRC Locums
Health Care Locum Doctors HB International
Financial Services
En-Spiral
Environment & Engineering
Gemini
Digital Media & Marketing
HB Retinue
RPO
attenti
webrecruit Public Sector Executive
Online Recruitment Search
Exsurgo Caritas
FMCG Social Care
Resourcing Group Eden Brown
The Built Environment & The Built Environment, Social
Public Sector Care & Public Sector
Synergy EIC
Social Care & Public International Recruitment
Sector
6. Our People
A selection of team members who work
within our portfolio companies.
Alastair Maynard Natashja van der Westhuizen Peter Milne Catherine Davis
Associate Director Principal Consultant Financial Controller HR Director
Being part of HB Group has Alastair has been part of Resourcing Group since Natashja started her recruitment career in 2004 in the Peter Milne is Group Financial Controller for HB Catherine Davis has been Group HR Director for DRC
enabled me to realise my own March 2005 as part of the Public Sector Property
Services Division and has successfully established
private sector. In her spare time she volunteered for
a charity and, on discovering an enthusiasm for the
Human Capital. After qualifying as a Chartered
Accountant in New Zealand he came to the UK and
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
potential as well as provide himself as a leading professional in his field. In 2009
Alastair was promoted to Associate Director. Whilst
third sector, joined Eden Brown, a leading specialist in
third sector recruitment. She gained valuable industry
worked for a number of high profile organisations
such as NatWest, RBS and Boots. During his time at chartered member of the CIPD with a PG Dip HRM with
over 11 years experience in the recruitment industry.
building on his connections Alastair has established experience which resulted in a promotion in 2011 Hamilton Bradshaw Human Capital Group, Peter has
me with access to high quality long term strategic partnerships and is leading the
way in innovative solutions for the Housing Market. He
to Principal Recruitment Consultant. Now with six
years of third sector experience, Natashja’s expertise
guided his Finance team through a transformation
into a Group Finance function. His team now
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
individuals that constantly was the top fee earner for the group in 2010/2011 as
well as assisting in the growth of Resourcing Group’s
has been recognised by clients and candidates,
securing her excellent reputation within the industry.
operates as a shared service centre for the seven
HB Human Capital Group of companies and three
HB portfolio are numerous; a strong brand presence
for starters. As an HR practitioner I now have access
brand within the market. He says, “Being part of HB She says, “The HB group really invests in its staff by external companies. Peter says, “Working as part of
challenge and improve our Group has enabled me to realise my own potential
as well as provide me with access to high quality
providing continual training opportunities. HB have
really opened doors for Eden Brown in terms of
the HB group I have gained invaluable experience
in the management of a large team. It’s an exciting
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
business performance. individuals that constantly challenge and improve
our business performance.”
clients and candidates but at the same time respects
Eden Brown’s vision and brand.”
time for us as the group is growing rapidly and our
processes are evolving and improving all the time.”
limited to opportunities within their existing company,
there is scope for high performers to realise their
potential in other HB companies too.”
7. Anna Jeffs Elliot Darcy Summer Rattigan David McLean Reid
Recruitment Consultant Investment Manager Group Marketing Manager Chief Executive Officer
Anna started her recruitment career in 2006 within the
commercial sector, building up a strong foundation of
Eliot Darcy joined Hamilton Bradshaw as an Investment
Manager in June 2011. Previously he qualified as a
Summer is the Group Marketing Manager for Hamilton
Bradshaw Human Capital and delivers integrated
After reading economics in his native South Africa, David
began his recruitment career with global giant Hays in
Being part of HB allows you
experience, as well as attaining her MREC qualification
in 2008. Following this she moved into the social care
Chartered Accountant at Pricewaterhouse Coopers
before joining a technology venture capital fund,
where he played an integral part in making new
marketing to help drive revenue and growth for the
group. She has gained extensive experience from a
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
the flexibility to be extremely
market and quickly established herself as a leading number of leading global recruitment and professional
professional in her field. After joining Caritas as a
Consultant in Sept 2010, Anna built up a loyal book
investments and supporting investee companies
by sitting on their boards. Eliot has experience in
services organisations, as well as high-end IT
solutions providers. Her team implements all areas of
early 2008, David became the first joint venture partner
with HBHC when forming Lehman Ambrose, before
entrepreneurial, whilst providing
the support of a larger, more
of working candidates and a strong network of clients a number of markets and sectors, and has been marketing including branding and communications moving on to Eden Brown as Sales Director. Currently a
successful in all parts of the investment lifecycle, non-executive Director at Resourcing Group and CEO
across the UK. She has an in depth understanding strategies, PR, research, advertising, events and
from originating new investments to exiting portfolio at Eden Brown, David has been an integral part of the
corporate environment.
of the market and the specialised requirements of fundraising for partner charities. She says, “I really
companies with an impressive return on investments. rapid growth at HB Human Capital. He says, “Being
clients within this sector. enjoy the innovative culture of Hamilton Bradshaw.
He says, “Being a part of the HB group gives you part of HB allows you the flexibility to be extremely
I feel it supports me in terms of cultivating highly
access to the very best people in the industry, and entrepreneurial, whilst providing the support of a
this combined excellence will help me, and the Group, creative, proactive and standout marketers – who larger, more corporate environment, the combination
grow from strength to strength.” ultimately consult and guide our Group’s MD’s.” of which provides an excellent platform for sustainable
growth and is, in my experience, unique.”
8. We focus on giving our people The diversity and breadth of the
an edge by providing them with group provides an unparalleled
regular and practical training. opportunity for career progression.
Training Career Structure
Our companies pride themselves on being There are various career paths in your Our companies attract top talent at every People who have strong industry sector
investors of people. As a group, we believe journey at a Hamilton Bradshaw portfolio level and are constantly looking for dynamic knowledge with a proven track record
in attracting, developing and retaining company and lots of opportunities for and talented individuals who are driven of performance, who are ambitious and
top talent. Our people are our greatest career development. The career structure to achieve success. The diversity and who demonstrate a hunger for career
asset and we focus on giving our people is designed to guide you in the right breadth of the group provides an unparalled development, generally achieve success
an edge by providing them with regular direction for you, at the right time. opportunity for career progression. within our structure.
and practical training in order to enhance
We use practical on the job training plus a Typically we hire people at the following The group has achieved phenomenal
their careers and to help them achieve
variety of external industry leading trainers levels: growth over the last 5 years despite the
their full potential. Our training programs
to ensure that your skills are always challenging conditions within the market.
are designed to provide key skills to help
best in class. The training covers sales, Junior Consultant This has only been achieved through the
enhance performance on the job. Our
management and leadership training, Consultant passion and ambition of our people who
people’s success is our success.
using audio, video and classroom based Senior Consultant have consistently pushed themselves to
modules. Team Leader achieve greater success.
Director
Associate Director
Managing Director
Joint Venture Partner
9. Our peoples’ success
is our success.
Remuneration
Hamilton 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.
*The Hamilton Bradhsaw portfolio of companies work with a huge range of
major brands and blue chip companies, as well as the public sector.
10. DRC Locums is one of the UK’s
leading healthcare staffing providers
One of the UK’s top healthcare to the NHS.
staff providers
Working with the top public and private sector clients
With over 10 years’ experience and a team with unrivalled market knowledge, DRC Locums is one DRC have been a member of the NHS National Framework Agreement for the supply of medical staff
of the UK’s leading healthcare staffing providers to the NHS. Currently ranked in the top 3 medical since 2005 and during this period have established themselves as a top three supplier of medical locum
staff suppliers in the country, they hold contractual relationships with the majority of NHS Trusts, thus staff to the NHS. They hold over 90 Service Level Agreements with the NHS Trusts and private sector
allowing them to offer the very best job opportunities, whilst their unparalleled specialist recruitment clients throughout the UK. What’s more, their ability to supply within that framework means they are
expertise means they also provide exceptional levels of service to their clients. one of only five suppliers that have been awarded a place on the NHS Scotland National Framework
Agreement for the supply of medical locums.
An ambitious vision and a cutting edge approach
With growth comes career opportunity
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, As DRC continue to expand there will be openings in many areas of the business. Some resourcers go
they also see their cutting edge approach to the development of the business and commitment to on to be Managers, whilst others decide that the Recruitment Consultant path is more suited to them.
developing their people as the catalysts for attracting the best talent in the market. 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
A new breed of staffing solutions 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
The changing landscape for healthcare services in the UK and internationally presents an opportunity
at all levels in business development. Last but not least, Recruitment Consultants - those joining DRC as
for DRC to develop and deliver a new breed of staffing solutions. Accordingly, they have a 3-year plan
Consultants’ can progress to Senior Consultant level then either to a Principal or Managing Consultant
to enhance value for their customers through more effective procurement and supply processes and
role, depending on whether they want to become a Manager or stay purely as a Recruiter.
better use of technology. They also intend to broaden their service and expand geographically by both
organic and, where appropriate, acquisitive growth.
For more information:
T: 01908 545 999
www.drclocums.com
11. HB International delivers a personalised
service to an exclusive client base.
The Financial Services sectors
partner of choice
A leading global executive search firm specialising Working with financial big hitters
in the Financial Services sector, HB International
Operating in areas such as Private Wealth
delivers a personalised service to an exclusive
Management, Treasury & Transaction Banking,
client base. Their team are one of the few global
Commodities and Executive Office and emerging
search specialists and have access to unrivalled
markets, HB International’s client list includes
market intelligence that they gather through their
names like Standard Chartered, Coutts, HSBC,
strong international network of contacts. That,
Barclays, Standard Bank, RBS Coutts, Petrochina,
combined with a unique and highly successful
Oando, Gazprom, McKinsey, JP Morgan and
methodology, means that HB International are
Goldman Sachs.
very much seen as a partner of choice by each
and every one of their clients.
Training & Development is the backbone of
their success
Pre-eminence through service delivery
HB International prides itself on being a true
HB International’s vision is simple - to be the pre-
meritocracy. The regular training and development
eminent partner of choice globally for executive
they provide for all levels of staff ensures each
search across each of their areas of specialisation
individual is well equipped to deliver the very best
and to continue to provide the very best service to
service. Indeed, it’s the dedication to their training
their enviable and select group of clients globally.
and development programme that enables
them to nurture and develop raw talent, as well
Building businesses, creating wealth
as attract experienced Senior Consultants and
HB International’s ongoing strategy is to employ Practice Heads.
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 For more information:
leading to mutual benefits in wealth creation.
T: 020 7290 5560
www.hbinternational.co.uk
12. Specialists Gemini clients range from blue chip
multinationals to SMEs, each committed
in creative, to finding the best talent.
advertising,
digital and
media
The very best recruitment solutions
Gemini Search is a specialist media and In an increasingly competitive world, Gemini Search fully appreciate that the effectiveness of any
advertising focused recruitment business organisation depends entirely upon its people. With that in mind, their ongoing strategy will be to help
made up of three specialist divisions – clients and candidates alike fulfil their potential by sourcing only the very best talent and providing the
Digital, Advertising and Integrated. Each very best career opportunities. In short, Gemini is all about outstanding service, genuine dedication and
team provides targeted and comprehensive recruitment solutions that are second to none.
recruitment services for permanent,
temporary, contract and freelance roles and Clients in some exciting fields
source people at every level from graduate
Gemini clients range from blue chip multinationals to SMEs, each committed to finding the best talent.
entry through to executives on salaries in
The areas they operate in are too extensive to list but include: Advertising, Marketing, Sales Promotion,
excess of £100k+ a year.
POS, Retail, Broadcast, Ambient, Digital, Experiential, Print, Press, Shopper Marketing, DM and
Integrated.
Where passion and versatility abound
Gemini Search are a passionate and The opportunity to influence lives and help achieve goals
versatile team whose aim is simple - through
A career with Gemini Search offers the opportunity to deliver expert advice, influence peoples’
continuous growth and increasing market
working lives and help organisations realise their commercial goals. Gemini’s consultants also have the
expertise, to become leaders in their field
independence to make decisions that have a direct impact on their business. They love who they are
without compromising their personable For more information:
and how they do things and invest heavily in their people. Accordingly, all new staff are equipped to
approach and boutique feel.
perform to the highest standards and develop their career.
T: 020 3056 5515
www.gemini-search.co.uk
13. Totally focused on improving
Attentive, and making a real difference
trusted to organisations by helping
them meet the business
and challenges they are facing.
talented
A range of clients
Bringing together the combined expertise of talented executive search, OD and attenti’s team has extensive experience of delivering at a senior level for a wide range of
transformation, restructuring, assessment, and interim management professionals, organisations that include local authorities, housing associations and charities, as well as
attenti provide their clients with a unique range of high quality, individually tailored healthcare and private sector employers.
service. The attenti vision is to help organisations meet the unique and varied
challenges that they are facing. An unforgettable experience awaits
Made up of a talented team of experienced professionals, attenti have thought about every
Focused on making a difference
system, every process and every last detail to make sure their clients and candidates will
Totally focused on improving and making a real difference to organisations by never forget the attention they receive when they experience attenti. The attenti values
helping them meet the business challenges they are facing, attenti’s values sum also aim to grow and develop their employees into the most talented and successful
up the ethos of everything they do - attentive, trusted and talented. professionals in their field.
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 For more information:
the clients needs and customizing their services to meet those needs.
T: 020 7422 0620
www.attenti.co.uk
14. Aiming for
The ultimate goal for Caritas is to be the
the top in market-leading supplier of Qualified
social care Social Workers in the UK.
recruitment
A diverse client base
An established presence in their marketplace, the Caritas team has over 80 years combined Caritas work with a wide selection of statutory, private and voluntary organisations across the entire
experience in the Social Care recruitment arena. Regularly placing temporary, project-based and social care spectrum. As well as supplying candidates to temporary, contract, project based and
permanent Social Care professionals throughout the UK, they work with an array of statutory, permanent vacancies, they also handle ad-hoc shift bookings, through to longer-term contracts
private and voluntary organisations. and permanent recruitment campaigns – each tailored as a bespoke offering to individual clients’
needs.
Building on success to date
Structured progression and great rewards
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 Everyone at Caritas enjoys a competitive salary, commission structure, bonus scheme and
that positive reputation in the market. Through strengthening those relationships with clients and benefits and a clear progression path. They are also incentivised to contribute to the growth of the
candidates, as well as industry stakeholders, Caritas will continue to deliver the highest quality, business through a generous staff equity scheme. 5% of Caritas’ share holdings are set aside to
holistic solution available, whilst their flexible approach will enable them to seek out new and reward performance and commitment from the team over the first three years, whilst promotion
innovative ways to gain exclusivity and brand loyalty. 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
Big plans and a great place to work 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
The ultimate goal for Caritas is to be the market-leading supplier of Qualified Social Workers in
Leaders or those who would prefer to go into management.
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.
For more information:
T: 020 7456 8950
www.caritasrecruitment.com
15. A reputation Eden Brown is a place where
successful recruiters truly thrive.
that’s second
to none
Ambitious growth plans Two fast track routes to success
With over 21 years’ experience, Eden Brown As well as employing top-notch consultants As with all Hamilton Bradshaw businesses,
have gained an enviable reputation and worked and support staff who can bring growth and Eden Brown enjoys full and comprehensive
with an exceptionally wide range of clients. add knowledge, ability and experience to the support in developing prospective managers
Little wonder then that they have access to business, Eden Brown will seek to maintain their and directors at an exceptionally fast rate.
the majority of relevant Approved Suppliers geographical reach within their core markets. They also offer two very distinct routes to a
Lists. And, with their core markets covering They’ll also focus on stealing market share from directorship:
both public and private sectors and including key competitors. Put simply, Eden Brown’s aim
technical, social and healthcare, housing, is to sustain their current growth curve by both Traditional management – those with the right
charities and not-for-profit, Eden Brown is a organic and acquisitive means. personal qualities and relevant experience under
place where successful recruiters truly thrive. their belt can join as a Senior Consultant and
Working with the very best quickly progress to Team Manager, Associate
Established but still hungry Director and then Divisional Director.
Eden Brown’s list of key clients read like a
Far from resting on the laurels of their success, ‘who’s who’ of their specialisms and, amongst
Sales – this route also takes a path that starts at
Eden Brown’s goal is to become the UK’s others, includes blue chip organisations such
Senior Consultant level but you will then move
leading recruitment consultancy across all of as WS Atkins, WSP, Network Rail, Jacobs
through to Principal Consultant level before
their specialist disciplines and to continue with Global, British Land, Savills and Jones Lang
becoming an Associate Director - Sales. This
their relentless drive to employ only the very best LaSalle, as well as public sector giants like the
path allows those who don’t necessarily want
people. Along the way, they’ll look to exceed NHS, many local and regional councils and all
to manage large teams to develop to the same For more information:
the highest expectations in all facets of the of the London Boroughs.
level and at the same speed as others.
business as they continue to build upon their
reputation as a highly professional knowledge- T: 0845 450 5202
based recruitment business. www.edenbrown.com
16. The most recognised recruitment brand in A passion for emerging
two countries is testament to their success.
markets
Elite International Careers specialise in the and be expert in finding highly educated and
recruitment of highly skilled and educated highly skilled local talent for localised recruitment
emerging market nationals from around the world requirements.
into large companies operating in Africa, The
Middle East and Latin America. They have had a An enviable client list
presence in the emerging markets for over 5 years
Elite’s client list includes well-known companies
and enjoy excellent working relationships with a
like Chevron, Halliburton, Coca Cola, Procter
variety of high profile clients.
and Gamble, HSBC, Saudi Aramco, Odebrecht,
Accenture, Dow, Boeing and Microsoft, as well as a
A vision of expansion
variety of lesser known but thriving organisations.
Already the recruiter of choice for multinationals
with operations in Angola and Saudi Arabia seeking Passion and flair
large numbers of early to mid career professionals
The key to a successful career with Elite is a
from the local workforce, Elite works at the highest
passion for emerging market recruitment and lots
levels to assist with the politically sensitive issue of
of entrepreneurial flair – it’s these two attributes
localising the workforce. Their vision is to expand
that will enable you to develop and grow. For
into additional emerging markets in Latin America,
example, one of Elite’s team joined as a part time
Africa and the Middle East and Asia so that they
admin assistant and within 3 months had landed
can eventually offer global recruitment to their
a full time role. Within a year he single handedly
enviable client base.
developed and launched a training service and is
now leading the sales for Elite’s Angolan events,
A recognised brand
acts as a consultant for IT issues and has input
For a small recruitment company Elite definitely into marketing and client delivery services. As a
punch above their weight! Indeed, being the most result his salary has also increased by 200%.
recognised recruitment brand in two countries For more information:
is testament to their success. Elite’s strategy
for growth is two pronged: hire locals who are T: 020 3402 2730
passionate about helping their country to develop www.eliteic.net
17. A refreshingly
different Delivering services with integrity
and professionalism.
approach
The Synergy Group has been providing recruitment, growing number of digital channels such as social media and data roaming technology, Synergy will build
training and consultancy solutions to public and private a variety of online communities for candidates and clients to exchange ideas and information. Synergy
sector employers across the UK since 1997. During that believes that the future, not just within recruitment, but in businesses globally, will demand specialists in
time they have successfully grown by delivering services every field to communicate and collaborate for the advancement of industry. Part of Synergy’s strategy
with integrity and professionalism and are now firmly is to play a key role in bringing about this change.
established as one of the leading providers of staffing
solutions in the country. Or, in their own words, they deliver A varied and extensive client list
‘a refreshingly different approach to staffing solutions’. 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
A service with innovation and quality at its heart local authorities in England and work closely with a number of central government departments and
The Synergy brand is synonymous with innovation and housing associations. Their commercial client list is also extremely varied, ranging from the largest
quality. To sustain that reputation the Synergy team banks and financial institutions in the world, to local businesses across the UK.
continually push themselves to provide a level of service
that outperforms their competitors. Their vision is to A clear career path and a culture of learning and development
maintain their position as a top percentile recruitment Synergy is committed to providing a working environment in which all employees feel valued and
services provider in all of their core sectors. They also respected. They promote a culture of openness and mutual respect, in which all employees can
aim to continue to provide services with professionalism develop to their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance. Paths for career advancement are
and integrity, and are committed to the development and available to everyone and are based on personal performance against set criteria. Synergy believes it’s
advancement of their employees. 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
Keeping ahead of the future so that staff can maintain their performance and motivation. By enabling their team to utilise the latest
Through increased investment in the development of their recruitment tools and methodologies, they have created a real culture of learning and development.
services, Synergy aim to expand their national network and For more information:
extend the reach of their specialist recruitment solutions,
including the award winning ‘Kickstart’ programme and T: 0800 725 900
Managed Vendor Services. What’s more, in line with the www.synergygroup.co.uk
18. The best Established back in 2000,
solutions in Resourcing Group are one of the
market leaders in public sector and
their field technical recruitment solutions.
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.
Established client relationships
Aiming for the top through continued growth
Resourcing Group has long established relationships with a range of clients to serve all recruitment
When it comes to a vision, Resourcing Group’s is crystal clear - to requirements through a Master Vendor or Sole Supplier Relationship. They also enjoy key relationships
be the market-leading specialist recruiter for the social housing, with four housing associations and have a specific strategy to extend this portfolio within the next
construction and property sectors. In addition, as a consultative 12-24 months. These relationships mostly fall within the social housing sector, although they also
and professional recruiter, they want to ensure they retain their supply contractors through agreements with a number of clients. This, in turn, supports a strong and
personal touch whilst continuing to grow their portfolio of clients. consistent job flow in other sectors.
A reputation to maintain Every encouragement and opportunity to succeed
Resourcing Group’s strategy is to maintain their reputation as a Consultants who join Resourcing Group will have an exceptional opportunity to succeed within a
‘stand-out’ supplier of innovative solutions that helps clients tackle visionary and professional business. Employees are given clear direction and a consistent review
their recruitment challenges. To achieve this, they will continue process to guide their career development. There are also market leading commission schemes
to deliver those solutions, increase their penetration in the social in place to reward high achievers. As they continue to grow, there will be increasing opportunity
housing market and new and improved ways of catering for the for consultants to follow a managerial or business development path. An organisation that puts an
full breadth of clients’ needs. There are also plans to diversify emphasis on training and development, Resourcing Group’s career path structure typically enables For more information:
into specialist technical markets within the private sector, whilst successful consultants to progress from Trainee to Associate Director level at a fast pace.
remaining mindful of the need to maintain a healthy balance of T: 020 72644 0707
permanent and temporary solutions. www.resourcinggroup.co.uk
19. They revolutionised Passionate about
bringing candidates and
the recruitment employers closer together.
business
An impressive client list
Firstly, sales. Employees are recruited as
Back in 2001, webrecruit changed the recruitment have given clients big and small more control over Clients that have used the webrecruit model
Telesales Executives and supported to progress
industry forever. At a time when companies the recruitment process and for candidates a include easyJet, Dyson, EDF, AskJeeves, L’Oreal,
to Sales Consultant, Account Manager and
were paying thousands to secure new talent, fairer way to be considered for their ideal job. Little SIG, 118 118, JD Wetherspoons, Everest and
then Senior Account Manager level. Secondly,
webrecruit saw a gap in the market and made a wonder that, in the ten years since they opened Sunlight. It’s also a firm favourite with a variety
communications. Those wishing to pursue a
bold move by breaking away from the traditional for business, webrecruit have built a client base of small and medium sized businesses that
career in communications are taken on as Junior
recruitment agency model and pioneered a brand of around 4,500 made up of a heady mix of major recognise the advantage to be gained in reducing
Copywriters, then progress to Copywriter/Team
new concept – an easy to use, low-cost online industry players and SMEs. their cost-per-hire whilst maintaining control of the
Leader level and become accountable for a
recruitment service. Suddenly, businesses had recruitment process.
number of junior-level writers before considering
a real alternative to the high costs of traditional A passion for innovation routes into marketing communications.
agencies and press advertising. Ten years on, Two distinct career paths
Webrecruit’s aim is to continue to change the
their innovative recruitment solution continues to
face of recruitment. They’re passionate about webrecruit’s commitment to nurturing, developing
go from strength to strength.
bringing candidates and employers closer and retaining talent has been one of its core values
together by embracing the latest technologies, since inception. Whilst the team comprises a
A technology success story
delivering significant savings and being innovative. number of disciplines, from sales and accounting,
Through the application of ground breaking With significant investment in online resources to marketing, customer service and operations,
technology, webrecruit have helped drive down and people, including social media channels, there are two distinct career paths.
the cost of recruitment. They have also drastically job boards, their own website and extensive For more information:
cut the time it takes to find the best possible match knowledge of the sector, they offer a mass-market
of candidate and employer. Put simply, webrecruit approach coupled with minimal risk. T: 0845 070 7337
www.webrecruit.co.uk
20. To be the
best, you
need the
best With good principles comes growth
Exsurgo’s ultimate goal is to be recognised
Exsurgo’s list of key
clients is extremely
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
Relatively young but growing fast, Exsurgo
recruits for clients in the private sector, both
quality service to their clients and candidates
alike whilst staying true to their core principles diverse and ranges
of belief, empowerment, growth, delivery,
in UK & global markets, in areas such as
Operations, Marketing, Sales, International,
Interim and Commercial. Adept at servicing
partnership and integrity.
from top tier
FTSE 100 & 250
An extremely varied client base
the human capital needs of a variety of multi-
national, mid-cap and start-up businesses, Exsurgo’s list of key clients is extremely
they work with speed and integrity and are diverse and ranges from top tier FTSE 100 &
passionate about excelling at what they do.
Maybe that’s why, in 2010, their sales grew
250 businesses through to dynamic SMEs.
Names like Procter & Gamble and The
businesses through
by 300% and headcount by 140%.
It’s people that make things happen
Carphone Warehouse, Gu Puddings and
Arsenal FC are just a few examples of the
variety of organisations Exsurgo work with.
to dynamic SMEs.
The immediate future for Exsurgo isn’t just
Unsurpassed opportunities
about focusing on identifying and attracting
mid to senior level leaders across a range The opportunities to progress at Exsurgo are,
of functions and sectors. It’s also about quite simply, excellent. They tend to recruit
attracting enthusiastic and ambitious externally from graduate to director level and,
recruitment consultants across all areas of whether you take the management or the
their business. Indeed, talented people with billing route, Exsurgo more or less guarantee
lots of imagination and initiative are very firmly that their business growth will keep pace
at the top of the Exsurgo agenda. That’s with your desire for development. In short, For more information:
why everyone who joins them is rewarded come in and prove yourself and you’ll soon
with best in class training from best in class discover you can develop your career faster T: 020 3056 4525
recruiters. than in many other recruitment businesses. www.exsurgo-group.com
21. For the very
best in RPO
solutions
Consistently
A broad and impressive client base
HB Retinue is an innovative Recruitment
Process Outsourcing service provider that
agility, expertise and passion are at the heart
of everything HB Retinue create and do.
HB Retinue’s clients come from a diverse
range of business sectors that include,
achieving the
excels at delivering high calibre talent sourcing It all adds up to a service that empowers amongst others, NHS & private health,
and consistently achieving the highest level
of customer satisfaction. Operating in 17
their clients to maximise their talent strategy
return on investment.
professional service, Pharmaceuticals,
Education, IT/Telecoms, Construction and highest level
countries and with a combined 50+ years Housing.
of customer
of RPO and managed service experience, Getting it right, each and every time
their senior management team understands Career path
The best blend of people and technology
more than most that successful businesses HB Retinue is a people powered business
– that’s the HB Retinue ethos. They pride
are built by talented people.
satisfaction.
themselves on their ability to get the delicate so joining the team provides passionate
balance between people, process and and motivated people with the environment,
It’s all about agility, expertise and
technology right, each and every time. HB opportunity and skills to maximise
passion
Retinue achieve significant process savings their potential through a defined career
The HB Retinue vision is all about designing for their clients too, by using market leading, development path. Every member of the
and delivering talent solutions, solving business friendly technology and concise team is allocated a career mentor, has a
problems and overcoming challenges. By management information to produce the tailored development plan and benefits their
defining their goals and strategic objectives perfect solution. own individual training and development
together with their clients the result is a ‘win budget. HB Retinue’s goal is to empower
win’ solution for both parties. Put simply, their people to realise their full potential and For more information:
provide HB Retinue’s clients with a world
class service. T: 0845 521 9481
www.hbretinue.com
22. The renewables, energy and
low-carbon recruitment
specialists
Flexible, ethical and transparent Breathing space to develop
En-Spiral is a visionary business with a
core aim to become the market leader for
the low carbon, green and renewables
En-Spiral recognise that not everyone wants
the same recruitment solution. Accordingly,
their approach is totally flexible. They take
En-Spiral offers those with the talent to carve
out a career in a global industry genuinely
scaleable opportunities to work both across
They take pride in their ethics
arenas. Founded by people with a passion
for the environment and extensive industry
pride in their ethics too and operate a
transparent, open pricing policy. Long-
the UK and internationally. Their drive to
develop prospective consultants, managers and operate a transparent, open
experience, En-Spiral have the contacts and standing relationships are paramount. That’s and directors at an exceptionally fast rate,
expertise it takes to match people and jobs,
quickly and effectively.
why, if En-Spiral believe they can’t meet
a client’s needs and expectations, they
coupled with the amazing growth of the
sectors they operate in, means every new
pricing policy.
won’t take on the assignment, but instead hire will enjoy clear and immediate headroom
A truly consultative approach recommend viable alternatives. to develop.
With networks and databases of contacts
A dynamic client base
built up over the last 21 years, En-Spiral take
a consultative approach to identify and source En-Spiral works across some of the fastest
scarce skill sets for hard-to-fill roles. They growing markets around. Organisations
also deliver the most valuable combination include some true industry powerhouses,
of recruitment techniques including search, as well as rapidly expanding SMEs, public
traditional methods, as well as innovative sector bodies and agencies, both within the
strategies. UK and around the globe.
For more information:
T: 020 7422 7300
www.en-spiral.com
23. The Real Deal An inspiring read Entertaining and informative
‘The Real Deal’ is the incredible story of James’ remarkable I read a lot of business biographies and this has to be up Reading the stories are truly entertaining and it feels like
life. With lucid realism, the journey starts from his childhood there as one of the best. James' enthusiasm and drive comes talking to James directly. I admire James Caan’s humour, gut
as a 1960s Pakistani immigrant in Brick Lane and his through strongly. This is a great starting point for any would- and wisdom. I highly recommend this book to young people
decision not to join the family business, through to the be entrepreneur. and entrepreneurs alike.
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.
Since its release, this
Truly inspirational book Loved it!
intelligibly written but
Fantastic book. Very well written. I read it during
my lunch breaks at work, every time I came back
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.
grounded life story has
in, I always felt more motivated and inspired.
ranked at the top of
numerous book charts.
24. Get The Job
You Really Empowering Stuff Excellent
Want It will inspire you to continue searching for your dream job,
positively engaged and methodical. I recommend it 100%.
A straightforward, common sense read about everything you
need to consider when looking for that elusive job.
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.
Top marks! Changed my approach
Get The Job shot up
Within weeks of its launch, ‘Get The Job’ shot up the
Amazon Charts to be ranked No. 1 in three categories and
to job hunting the Amazon Charts to
be ranked No. 1 in 3
No. 20 in the overall chart. The book also attracted the
attention of TV, Radio and Press and James conducted a A fantastic book, which changed my approach to job hunting.
range of media interviews to provide his insights on the UK I liked it because it changed my mindset and helped me
employment. understand what was important to employers.
categories and No. 20 in
the overall chart.
25. 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.
