PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RECRUITMENT
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RECRUITMENT Your Dedicated Team Mary Quinn Professional Services
Head of Professional Services, Mary specialises in Accounts, HR, Admin, Sales and Marketing. mary@vickerstock.co.uk
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Why?
Helping people achieve their aspirations through work is why Vickerstock exists, it is our company purpose. Seems simple – and it is. We are a recruitment agency. At a basic level we help fill roles for our clients so that they can complete their work projects and we help find jobs for our candidates so that they can make ‘one move ahead’ in their career.
Integrity, Knowledge and Hard Work
However, it is not just Why we exist that is important, but also How we go about completing our Why. At Vickerstock we value Integrity, Knowledge and Hard Work. What does that mean? Integrity means ensuring that all parties (our clients, candidates and colleagues) have all the information they need in order to make informed choices. It means respect, complete confidentiality and fair financial dealings. Knowledge is the key to making good decisions, and since we work across many dynamic and ever changing industries we are always learning and sharing our new found knowledge. Hard Work is about putting in the effort to do what you say you’re going to do. It’s about going above and beyond the requirements in order to provide a good service to clients and candidates and also and to help your colleagues.
Helping people achieve their aspirations through work
Vickerstock Professional Services Division Providing professional support to the business sector.
HUMAN RESOURCES | FINANCE | SALES | MARKETING | TRAINING | ADMINISTRATION | OFFICE SUPPORT | RECEPTION From graduate to senior and director level we can reach thousands of high calibre candidates via the Vickerstock internal database and external network - allowing us to find the perfect fit for your business. What sets us apart is our commitment to treat each client and candidate equally. Every placement is important and worth our maximum focus whether it is for a major corporation or a small business.
“We have found Vickerstock to be extremely professional, responsive and resourceful...”
“We are often faced with challenging recruitment needs, where our project timelines are tight and the technical skills requirements have been quite niche. We have found Vickerstock to be extremely professional, responsive and resourceful in helping us identify some great technical candidates. Vickerstock have successfully placed a number of high calber candidates with us recently and the specialist consultants seem to have quickly grasped the needs of our business. Well done !! “ Melissa Loughran, HR & Group Resourcing Manager Camlin Group Camlin is a global technology leader that operates with the vision of bringing revolutionary products to life for a wide range of industries, including power and rail, and also has interests in a number of R&D projects in a variety of scientific sectors.
Vickerstock Engineering and Technical Clients (2017)
Vickerstock provide professional services support for the engineering and technical sector. Call us today to find out more: 028 9031 3720
“We are delighted with the service provided by Vickerstock.”
“We are delighted with the service provided by Vickerstock. They take the time to listen to our recruitment requirements and understand the difficult to find technical skillsets required within the food manufacturing sector, to successfully provide candidates with the right skill set and personality to fit our needs as a business at Dale Farm. I am happy to recommend Vickerstock for recruitment solutions.” Nicola Graham | HR Business Partner | Dale Farm Dale Farm is Northern Ireland’s leading dairy company employing more than 1,000 people. We are proud of our heritage and our extensive range of products including milk, cream, cheese, yogurt and spreads, available worldwide.
“Working with Vickerstock made our recruitment process much easier.“
“Working with Vickerstock made our recruitment process much easier. They took the time to understand the needs of our business and send us highly skilled, job specific candidates. We look forward to working with Vickerstock again in the future.” Sheree Totton| HR Manager | Irwin’s Bakery Irwin’s are Northern Ireland’s largest independent bakery. They employ over 450 staff and operates 24 hours a day, 363 days a year. Irwin’s manufactures a full portfolio of breads encompassing 4 brands: Irwin’s, Irwin’s Joeys, Rankin Selection, and Howell’s.
Temporary S Kati VS: Katie, you have been working in recruitment now for 6 years, how did you first get into the industry?
VS: You specialise in providing temporary staffing solutions, what type of roles fall within this category?
KD: I started in internal recruitment for a for a sales and marketing company. Then I went on and opened up my own business which was also within sales and marketing. However, after a year I had to stop due to an injury. This resulted in me renting my office out to another company and I ended up doing their recruitment for them. After a few years in internal recruitment I moved into agency recruitment.
KD: I recruit for a complete mix of roles from Technicians to HR Advisors and Production Supervisors to Accountants. I basically cover all temporary roles within the main industry sectors which Vickerstock specialise in - so Construction, Professional Services, Engineering, Agri Food and FMCG. These positions can be located right across the country and are at a full range of seniority levels.
VS: How has recruitment changed during your time in the job?
VS: When you meet a new candidate, what process do you use to figure out if they are right for the job?
KD: It used to be more of an employer driven market and employers usually just put up an ad and got what they wanted. It was easier. Now candidates dictate the market and have a lot more negotiating power. There are also a lot more recruitment agencies in the marketplace.
KD: There are a few parts to it, you need to understand the job and what is important to the client, but then you also need to understand what the candidate is trying to achieve with their move. Obviously there is a skills and experience match to do, but a lot of it comes down to personaility fit.
There is also a lot more emphasis around availability when dealing with temporary staffing solutions. The candidate may need to cover a short sick leave, a longer maternity leave or they may be
Staffing Solutions ie Doyle Interview trying out a new role with the potential of a permanent position in the future. Due to the nature of recruiting for temporary positions the process tends to be much faster than in recruiting for permanent
positions as both clients and candidates are wanting to move more quickly. VS: What advice would you give to companies wanting to hire in 2020, how do they best position themselves to attract the top talent? KD: Move faster, they’re too slow and they’re losing the best candidates. In the last six months to a year companies have just been far too slow in coming back with feedback and by the time they do the candidate is gone. There is so much opportunity at the moment and a skills shortage in many areas allowing candidates to shop around, negotiate and get the best deal. As I mentioned before it is a candidate’s market. Companies need to be on the ball and not sit around and wait for candidates to fall into their lap, there is too much competition out there. VS: You have worked in a number of recruitment positions over the years, what makes Vickerstock different?
KD: It is a more sepcialist agency. There are a lot of experienced recruiters here, each of which has a deep insight into their sector and it is great to have that as a resource. There is also an extensive network of both candidates and clients to work with, from small bespoke businesses to large international companies which makes the work quite varied and interesting. VS: In such a competitive market, what will be your focus in 2020? KD: Vickerstock has always provided temporary staffing solutions when requested by clients, however this is the first time temporary solutions has been set up as a division with dedicated consultants to look after it. My main focus will therefore be to get this division established and grow the team. We can then start considering new markets to move into. Contact Katie Doyle 028 9031 3720 katie@vickerstock.co.uk
Keeping Yo Job Description Working with Vickerstock we help tailor a bespoke description: Providing a well-documented account of the role and a clear definition of who you want to hire. Key areas of responsibility and an accurate reflection of the day to day duties required to carry out the role. Skills and experience required to competently carry out the daily duties. Problems or challenges involved with the role. Critical industry knowledge. Deliverables expected from carrying out those tasks. Emotional intelligence and core behaviours required to excel.
our Hiring Process One Move Ahead Company Presentation
Candidate Retention
Working with Vickerstock to bring a fully informed accurate portrayal of values and benefits:
Working with Vickerstock to improve employee retention:
Support and understanding to provide the best strategy to appeal to the targeted audience.
Conducting accurate exit interviews is essential - 3rd party confidential exit interviews can often provide the most informed results available.
Identify your target market and understand the reach points. Craft your message, identify the USP and communicate both clearly. Understanding why current employees joined the firm. New technologies or projects they will be exposed to. Training and development opportunities. Vision for the future.
Our market knowledge can help your organisation recognise key factors influencing staff turnover. 45% of candidates do not move based on salary and benefits alone.
“Vickerstock provide a high quality, professional and thoughtful service...”
“I have worked with VickerStock as an HR Manager and job seeker. VickerStock provide a high quality, professional and thoughtful service that makes them stand out among recruitment agencies.” Emele Logan, Human Resources Manager M & M Contractors Ltd and Mascott Construction Ltd (Europe) M & M Contractors is a national service provider delivering major infrastructure projects and maintenance works in the utility markets, as well as construction and civil engineering services for the construction industry.
“Vickerstock have consistently met our demands by supplying high calibre candidates...�
Mivan has worked with Vickerstock for a number of years sourcing candidates for a wide range of positions. Vickerstock have
consistently met our demands by supplying high calibre candidates and we continue to be impressed with the timely, responsive and professional service provided by them. We look forward to
continuing to work with Vickerstock and would have no hesitation in recommending them to other employers.
Karen Anderson, Senior Human Resources Officer Mivan Mivan is an internationally renowned specialist construction and
fit-out company. With headquarters and manufacturing facilities based in Antrim, Northern Ireland.
“Vickerstock have proved they can provide excellent candidates...”
“Delap & Waller are a leader in the field of MEP Building Services Engineering Consultancy. The only way to provide a market leading service is to hire the best people on the market. Vickerstock have proved they can provide excellent candidates that not only match our skillset requirements, but just as importantly match our company culture and professional values. We are delighted with the recruitment service provided by Vickerstock and look forward to working with them again in future.” Liam O’Hagan, Director Delap and Waller Ltd
Vickerstock Engineering and Technical Clients (2017)
“Vickerstock have been on hand to assist and deliver the best available candidates on the market.�
Avondale Foods is one of Northern Ireland’s largest and most successful food manufacturers. We produce a wide range of prepared salads, soups and sauces for the large multiple supermarket retailers in the United Kingdom and ROI including M&S and Waitrose. We are dedicated to continuous product innovation and development and are proud of our reputation for quality. Due to our high standards and constant development we always seek the best talent for highly skilled and technical roles, Vickerstock have been on hand to assist and deliver the best available candidates on the market for us when needed and always take the time to understand the role and what is required before shortlisting suitable candidates for us. Over time we have developed a relationship with Vickerstock who have filled numerous roles across all departments and we will continue to work closely with them for our recruitment needs. Mia McKeown | HR Manager | Avondale Foods.
Working together we will find the perfect fit for your business
On average we screened over 300 relevant candidates for every professional services position filled in 2019 Vickerstock are dedicated to ensuring long term client-candidate relationships and will search the market extensively to source the best possible fit for your business.
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