Benchmark Recruits for Neurocare!

 

It was during a chance meeting at Nabarro’s Annual Summer Ball held at Sheffield Cathedral that Lesley Eland from Neurocare mentioned that she was desperate for an extra pair of hands in the fundraising office, but was just too snowed under to get it sorted! Knowing the hard work and dedication that the Neurocare team put in to their charitable organisation, we were keen to help and offered our consultative recruitment & retention services to the organisation, free of charge. Directors Amy and Louisa visited the Neurocare Head Office and met with the team not only to clarify exactly the type of candidate they needed but also to assess the teams’ personalities and learning styles to ensure that they could find the perfect fit! Following this consultation, we concentrated on providing Neurocare with a friendly, efficient and professional service by selecting the top three candidates to go forward for interview. It was a tough decision but Rebecca, with her organisational skills, strong administration background and cheery personality, was chosen as the new recruit! We will be on hand to assist when needed as we offer a range of material for all clients that includes induction plans for the first day, learning styles questionnaires, weekly reviews etc and wish Rebecca and the team at Neurocare every success in the future!

Benchmark's New Recruits!

Rachal Williams

Rachal was the first of the two to join Benchmark and has settled right into the team! Rachal graduated from Sheffield Hallam University in 2007 with an honours degree in Business Studies and before joining Benchmark was working in a graduate Sales role for a national development company. Combined with a year’s work placement within a busy recruitment office we felt that Rachal’s experience, enthusiasm and cheerful personality were a great match for us and we are delighted that she has come on board! Rachal will be looking after Office Support & Financial Admin roles  

 

 

 

 

 

Tom Wylie

Tom is the latest member to join the team and, like Rachal, is also a graduate from Sheffield Hallam University with an honours degree in Business Studies and Marketing. Before joining Benchmark, Tom was working as an Executive Recruiter and Head Hunter within the retail sector for a regional company and combined with his previous experience as Management Trainee we felt his knowledge and experience would compliment the existing team perfectly! Tom will be looking after Sales & Marketing vacancies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guide Dogs for the Blind

Benchmark Recruit are delighted to have been selected as the preferred supplier to assist Guide Dogs for the Blind in the recruitment and selection process for their Apprentice Guide Dog Mobility Instructors on a National Basis.

This year positions are available across the following regions Kent & East Sussex (based in Maidstone, East Anglia (based in Peterborough), Northern Ireland (based in Belfast), South Wales (based in Cardiff), East Scotland (based in Forfar), York, Selby & Humber (based in Hull), Southern Counties (based in Southampton) and applicants are requested to complete a comprehensive application pack, shortlisted candidates will then be invited to attend assessment centres across the regions and battle it out for the coveted job which involves undertaking The Certificate/Diploma HE in Canine Assistance Studies from Southampton University, which is a three-year training programme.

The role involves training up to 4 dogs in blocks of 8-12 weeks; Client training - teaching the recipient how to use and train their dog. Aftercare - visiting to assist with progress and consolidation of skills learned during training. All established Guide Dog Owners will continue to be visited throughout their dogs' lives to ensure a high standard of mobility, safety and care is being maintained. GDMIs will develop close working relationships with a wide number of clients and provide advice and support over many years.

The recruitment drive is an annual process applications for this years intake need to be received by Jan 16^th 2009. To download an application form please visit www.guidedogs.org.uk.

Sheffield Business Awards 2007

We are delighted to announce that Benchmark Recruit has been officially short listed to the final four out of fifteen new businesses for the Business Link Start up Award, which is part of the Sheffield Business Awards 2007! As you may know, the Sheffield Business Awards are organised by the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and are in association with Star Business Monthly. The awards are designed to recognise and reward Sheffield City Region business success. This award is to recognise a successful and outward looking new business, which has established its position within the marketplace through a mixture of sound business techniques, innovation, creativity and entrepreneurialism. We are thrilled to have been short listed and we hope that you will join us in celebrating what has been a fabulous year so far!

Benchmark Birthday!

Not everyone is able to celebrate their birthday as they'd like, and that was certainly the case for us at Benchmark Recruit as we marked our business birthday on a very busy September 4th! We would like to thank everyone who has helped us along the way from our initial start up to where we are today and for your continued help and support - we look forward to working with you again and to another great year!

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Networking Events!

Benchmark Recruit hosted a Personal Development & Networking Event at The Quarter Bar and Restaurant in Sheffield city centre.

We joined forces with Jon Colman from Training Providers Red Vanilla to host a Goal Setting session to help attendees prioritise their work and personal life, and realise what they want to achieve in 2008!

The session was informal, interactive and more fun than most workshops you will have attended! There was an informal networking session afterwards and guests stayed for drinks and the live jazz band afterwards in the newly renovated Quarter Bar (formerly Sola) in the city centre.

For information about personal development events please contact louisa@benchmarkrecruit.co.uk. We'll see you next time!

Personal Development Event

Clients and associates of Benchmark Recruit were invited to attend an interactive Speed Reading and Mind Mapping session at a fun filled evening held at Takapuna Bar and Restaurant in Sheffield city centre. The session was hosted by Benchmark with guest speaker Anthony Gopaul leading the activites and saw delegates exploring ways to incorporate mind mapping diagrams into their daily working and personal lives. This was the first event in a series of sessions dedicated to Personal Development to be hosted by Benchmark Recruit; for more information on upcoming events please feel free to contact us.