RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS
Employ the future to create it.
Since joining GCS in 1996 as a resourcer, I’ve witnessed the company grow from a single office to a multinational SME, and I now manage a group of the most talented and enthusiastic people I’ve ever had the fortune of working with. If you want to work alongside passionate people and cutting edge brands, and feel empowered by your career prospects, GCS can get you to where you want to be. Just like myself, the majority of our senior management started at GCS as trainees, and since expanding into the USA we have helped multiple team-members relocate across our network of offices. The current pace of GCS’ growth means it’s an exciting time to join, and we continue to open new office locations and create exciting opportunities for our employees to be the very best they can be. This is why, year after year, GCS is proud to announce yet more records broken. It’s great to see, as a result, a business where people are passionate about being successful and enjoy coming to work, and I remain excited about what the future holds for GCS. Regards, David Bloxham CEO
First ever overseas incentive trip takes place a Munich’s Oktoberfest
GCS is founded by Chris Bartlett and Martin Smith
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GCS moves to Reading office on Queens Road with 15 employees RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS
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First Central office opens Holborn
GCS opens its first office in Dublin, Ireland
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GCS achieves Investors in People Silver Status
2015
Specialist recruitment provider nGAGE acquires GCS
2016
GCS opens its first office in New York, USA
2017
Named in the Top 50 Medium Sized Companies to Work For by the Great Place to Work Institute
2018
GCS opens its first office in Austin, Texas
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Company Events
International Opportunity
Staff Referral Scheme (earn up to ÂŁ1.500)
Ongoing Career Mentoring Scheme
Birthday day off*
Free tea, coffee and fruit
Private healthcare scheme*
Eye care vouchers
Company Share Scheme*
Holiday Incentives
Pension Scheme Season ticket loan*
Las Vegas Dubai Ibiza St Tropez Iceland Val D’isere (*available after length of service)
Team and social activities
Childcare vouchers Dress Down Friday Flexible Working*
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This is GCS A global team of highly focused technology recruitment specialists, we connect expert talent with the world’s most innovative companies. Culture At Gcs Our vibrant community is truly passionate about delivering exceptional recruitment experiences. To help our people thrive we shape our company culture around the things they tell us matter most, such as meritocracy and continued career progression.
Benefits & Rewards Our teams enjoy working hard, motivated by the knowledge that we believe in rewarding success. Even before you become a consultant, you will have the ability to earn bonuses, and once you start placing people in jobs, you’ll be able to benefit from one of the best commission schemes in the industry.
Your GCS Journey Trainee Consultant
Consultant Having proved capable of managing the placement process from start to finish, you will focus on building business relationships, making placements and growing your recruitment career.
Junior Consultant
Senior Consultant A high performing consultant who has generated a substantial amount of GP. Senior consultants typically focus on growing client relationships.
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Promotions in the last three years Staff hit winners lunch GCS GP Millionaires Sectors: Technology Engineering
Team Leader As a team leader you will focus on developing and growing the careers of those around you, whilst maintaining a hands-on approach to sales.
Head Of Department
Principal Consultant
Account Manager As an account manager you will focus on building, maintaining and managing multiple client relationships. You will be the main point of contact for external clients and be responsible for ensuring we provide nothing but the best service to our customers.
Business Manager
Director
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Training & Development Blending classroom, on-the-job, and one-to-one coaching, our development programmes offer support at every stage of your career. From teaching recruitment fundamentals, to learning how to lead – we deliver the resources you need to smash targets and thrive in our industry.
STEP 1
Recruitment Fundamentals Programme Designed to transition our trainees into fully fledged consultants, this programme explores the full 360 recruitment process, and provides the necessary toolkits to steer your success in recruitment.
STEP 2
Good to Great Programme Good to Great empowers consultants with 18 to 24 months experience to take charge of their career trajectory – teaching advanced skills to complement and enrich their base knowledge.
STEP 3
High Performance Programme Aimed at those looking to take on large accounts or move into management, this programme provides a taste of senior responsibilities, and develops the coaching and mentoring skills of GCS’ future leaders.
STEP 4
Management Academy Programme This esteemed academy supports our top level professionals; maximising their recruitment excellence.
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Case Studies Max Potter-Clark Joined: 2016 Office: Austin Current job title: Senior consultant
Career journey: “I joined GCS after studying Sport Science at uni. With the help of the graduate training programme I was able to work my way up the ladder whilst enjoying the additional incentives and benefits. Now, as part of GCS’ global expansion I’ve relocated to Austin, Texas, which is allowing me to with continue my career progression while indulging in my passion for travelling! ”
Megan Percy Joined: 2013 Office: Reading Current job title: Senior Account Manager
Career journey: “I joined GCS as a Graduate straight from University six and a half years ago, starting out on the Perm team specialising in Data and BI. A year ago after returning from maternity leave I moved over to our delivery team to work as a Senior Account Manager, managing the relationships and filling technical contract roles for several of our large accounts. GCS has been really flexible, allowing me to work around my son’s schedule while also giving me the opportunity to pursue my goals as I work towards building my own team. ”
You Refer. We Reward. Refer a friend to GCS and earn £250* Do you know someone who is looking to take on an exciting new opportunity? Do you think they would excel in a recruitment environment? Refer them to us and we will reward you with a £250 voucher of your choice*
All you need to do is send their details to: gcsmarketing@gcsrecruitment.com 10
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