Connect Permanent Division document

G R E AT TA L E N T I S HARD TO FIND That’s where we come in

W H Y PA R T N E R W I T H CONNECT APPOINTMENTS Connect Appointments has supported employers across the country for over 25 years. Permanent recruitment has always been a part of that. Now, it’s backed by a dedicated team of consultants focused solely on finding the right people for permanent roles.

We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to recruitment. Before we begin, we take the time to understand your business, your team and the role you’re recruiting for.

That allows us to identify candidates who not only have the right skills and experience, but are also the right fit for your company.

Working with Connect Appointments means you’ll benefit from: Industry specialist consultants dedicated exclusively to permanent placements.

Chasing the candidate who hasn’t replied, the third conversation with someone who’s tempted but unsure – is exactly what gets dropped when something urgent lands.

Access a wider pool of candidates, including professionals who aren’t actively looking for a new role.

The strongest candidates are usually employed, well looked after, and never see a job advert. Reaching them is the specific thing we’re for.

Screening that goes past the CV. Competency interviews, verified certifications and references; and a straight answer on what’s really driving the move the thing that determines whether they’re still with you next year.

GLASGOW

GRANGEMOUTH

A carefully selected shortlist focused on quality, not quantity.

We don’t submit candidates for roles they aren’t suited to. If two are right, you’ll receive two.

Honest market insight to help shape hiring decisions.

Including when your salary isn’t competitive or your timescale isn’t realistic. We’d rather say at the start than three fruitless weeks in.

We recruit across Manufacturing, FMCG, Engineering, Logistics, Driving and Professional Services. Each consultant builds their own portfolio, so we’re not confined to a fixed list - if yours isn’t here, ask.

H A M I LT O N

K I R KC A L DY

LIVINGSTON

HOW IT WORKS We keep recruitment straightforward.

1. We learn your business and the role, and give you an honest read of the market 2. We search our network and advertise where needed 3. We screen, interview and reference, then send you a shortlist 4. We coordinate interviews and brief every candidate properly 5. We manage the offer and handle any counter-offers 6. We check in with both sides through the first few weeks - not just until the start date

YO U PAY W H E N I T WO R K S Nothing to pay while we search Nothing to pay to receive shortlisted candidates No fee if you don’t appoint One agreed fee when your new employee starts: Typically 15% of first-year salary - fee is open to negotiation.

And if they leave within the first 13 weeks, you don’t carry the whole cost. We’ll refund the fee or find a replacement whichever suits you better.

If they leave

Weeks 1–4

Weeks 5–8

Weeks 9–13

Week 14 onwards

You receive

75% refund

50% refund

25% refund

No refund

We publish this because we’d rather be transparent from the outset.

MANCHESTER

connectappointments.co.uk

TELL US ABOUT THE ROLE Whether you’re replacing a key member of staff or growing your team, tell us about the role.

We’ll come back with an honest assessment of the market, realistic timescales and a clear view of how we’d approach it.

A DA M MU RRAY 0 1 50 6 4 4 9 9 4 7 adam.murray@connectappointments.co.uk

“We’re delighted to partner with Connect Appointments. Their vision and dedication aligned perfectly with our own. With their industry and market exposure allowing us to attract the best people for our requirements.”

“Connect Appointments are very professional and efficient, taking the time to understand our unique requirements, providing us the ideal candidates for permanent employment. We’d recommend them to any other company.”

RUSSELL CONTRACT PACKING

PROMAN SUPPLY CHAIN

“We’ve partnered with Connect for over 10 years… the level of service has always been exceptional, and everyone we work with has the desire to understand our business better. I always recommend Connect to other HR Managers.”

“Connect Appointments cover all aspects of our recruitment lifecycle. They’re a professional and well organised business; we have no hesitation in recommending them as a business partner.”

BENRIACH DISTILLERY

BELLA & DUKE

connectappointments.co.uk