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MikeMike
16:04 13 Mar 23
Highly recommended! Josh and Sarah have been fantastic at Astute. They've found and placed me in 2 jobs now between them, both really responsive and excellent at keeping you up to speed with things. Very knowledgable about the roles and happy to talk to companies with any queries you have.
C R.C R.
10:45 27 Jan 23
Great agency one of the best ones I've worked with! Liz has been a great help and support in helping me towards a new direction in my career life. She is very attentive and keeps me in the loop at all times! She makes the extra effort to work with my preferred requirements for work and even if it isn't completely attainable she meets me in the middle and does as much as she can to help! Also Liz is very funny might I add 😂 and I'm happy that I can now put a face to the name after all these years! Thank you again Liz for all your help and support! 😊
ChristineChristine
10:32 20 Dec 22
Josh and the Astute team was very swift to help me to find roles that matched my profile. They are really reliable and will help through every step of the recruitment process going out of their way to assist and follow up when needed. Could not find a better recruitment agency!
Helen PinegarHelen Pinegar
16:19 18 Dec 22
Fantastic recruitment agency.. Josh was extremely enthusiastic, encouraging and clearly knowledgeable about what was needed from both the employee and the employers point of view. Extremely supportive especially in regards to interview preparation and endeavoured to procure feedback promptly. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Astute in the future to both candidates and recruiting businesses particularly for the right fit for the role!!!
Lisa LeighLisa Leigh
11:56 30 Nov 22
I have worked as a candidate for Astute and they have been excellent. Super friendly service and professional agents keen to fit the right person to the right job. It has been a pleasure dealing with them and I would happily work for them again in the future. Highly recommend this agency.
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Category: News & Views

In the last 3 days I’ve personally witnessed the power of people to make things happen, create positive change, raise profile regionally and nationally and I’m going to share this with you.. and what made these things happen…

There are 2 types of people – WATCHERS and DOERS

WATCHERS read social media, news, current affairs often agreeing about the things they’ve read, heard or seen. BUT THAT’S IT.. THAT’S ALL THEY DO – OBSERVE…

DOERS will observe but then:-

  • Ask themselves “How can I help?”
  • Give their TIME
  • PARTICIPATE
  • BE the source of new ideas and share their thoughts
  • OFFER help then FOLLOW THROUGH and do what they say they will do
  • COMMITTING to ACTIONS and then DOING THEM!

My two examples from the last 3 days…

Serena Humphrey’s Survive and Succeed campaign to raise over 100,000 signatures on their petition by February so April’s 7.5% increase in dividend tax for business owners can be debated in parliament and a fairer solution reached

And

Nottingham Trent University’s annual £10 Student Charity Challenge in collaboration with the Institute of Directors (IoD) of which I’m a member

FIRSTLY – The Dividend Tax Rise … I first heard about this 4 months ago, logged the importance but I DIDN’T DO ANYTHING.


THEN a week ago:-

  • I decided I wanted to help as an SME business owner of an accountancy recruitment business who would be directly affected
  • Attended the next event
  • Actively participated and Shared some ideas
  • Met Serena the Campaign leader

Since that event with 35 or so other business men and women, MPs have been approached, extra support from myriad business organisations have pledged to help and one star managed to gain time with Mr David Cameron himself!

An extra 500 people have signed the petition since Wednesday’s breakfast meeting and the campaign itself has been re-energised.

THE DIFFERENCE? 35 people decided to DO SOMETHING – not just watch…

So are you a DOER? Do something – take that first step and find out!

To sign Serena’s petition and make change possible please click on ….

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/106525

watcher

SECONDLY – the £10 Challenge… Last year I’d read about this. “That sounds great” I said to myself – then forgot about it.

THIS YEAR:-

  • I put myself forward as a student mentor for the challenge
  • Met a super bunch of students who I’ve gotten to care about and will continue to support
  • Motivated, guided and provided encouragement to my team and others
  • Attended the awards night
  • Was proud to be part of an event that raised an EXTRA £10,000 from last year’s total for the John van Geest Cancer Research Centre in Nottingham.

The difference?

I changed from being a WATCHER to a DOER with 50 other Business Owners and Directors. I pushed myself from my snug, cosy comfort zone on the sofa ‘watching’ to actively DOING SOMETHING.

I hope this has inspired just one of you to do something. Let me know.  I have other blogs on my website www.astuterecruitment.com

0944We would like to thank everyone that came to support our re brand launch party and help us celebrate a fantastic 12 months. It was amazing to see so many of you, and your positive input into our new image. We look forward to working with you all in the future !

Astute-Gold-DayJames Williams, senior qualified recruiter and ex PGA Tour professional golf caddie took 3 of our clients to the Chambers Golf day and proudly came a respectable 3rd out of 21 teams! Thank you Adam Richardson & Stuart Oliver –  The Aspin Group and David Brett –  Plastic Omnium  for making the day so enjoyable.  Astute will be holding a series of exclusive golf days next year. Dates to be announced soon !

Sarah and her husband drove a 19 year old £250 Astra ( Vera )  across Europe and back over 6 days to raise money for MacMillan.   ” It was an interesting experience especially driving through the Alps along the Furker  Pass one of the most dangerous roads in Europe in my flip flops ( forgot to put sensible driving footwear on ) and no breaks ! ”

Were looking forward to taking ” Vera ” out again next summer and raising more money for charity

On Sunday 3rd August, Sarah- Louise Wykes will be competing in a Pink Collar boxing match in Nottingham in order to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

Sarah-Lou has endured 8 weeks of solid training in order to contend against others at Nottingham County Football Club. The whole team at Astute will be attending the event to support Sarah on her latest fitness challenge.

You can also help Pink Collar raise money for this great cause by donating directly to their fundraising page

http://www.justgiving.com/CharityBoxChallenge/?utm_source=Sharethis&utm_medium=fundraisingpage&utm_content=CharityBoxChallenge&utm_campaign=pfp-email.

JustGiving sends your donation straight to Cancer Research UK and automatically reclaims Gift Aid if you are a UK taxpayer, so your donation is worth even more.

Thank you for your support and good luck Sarah!

EXCELLENT BASE SALARY PLUS HUGE BONUS/COMMISSION POTENTIAL, FANTASTIC CAREER PROGRESSION

Have you considered a career in recruitment or are an experienced recruiter ?

Established in 2009 by Sarah Stevenson and Mary Maguire, Astute Recruitment specialises in the recruitment of finance and accountancy personnel at all levels From Ledger Clerks, Assistant Accountants, Part qualified, qualified and senior qualified on a temporary, contract and permanent basis.

Operating as a niche specialist across the East Midlands market place, Astute Recruitment differentiates itself from much of the marketplace through the experience levels and knowledge of it’s consulting personnel who share, on average, a track record of over 15 years of accountancy recruitment. This background allows us to focus effectively on what our candidates and clients want – an educated, professional, value adding and hands-on recruitment approach , where we utilise our knowledge and experience to achieve the best possible results for all parties.

Our client base encompasses all sectors within Commerce and Industry and includes all types of organisations from FTSE 100 listed plc’s and internationally listed corporations to VC backed and privately owned businesses.

Since our establishment, Astute Recruitment has become one of the leading recruitment consultancies in the East Midlands region for accountancy appointments and we are now looking to recruit 2 consultants into our business to enable us to cement our position and reputation. We now feel it is the right time to strengthen our team by recruiting individuals who will be tasked with recruiting roles at various levels within the East Midlands
The role demands individuals who are self-starters, have the appetite for hard-work coupled with huge rewards and excellent career opportunities.

This is a perfect role for someone who is a seasoned recruiter and is looking for a new challenge, or someone who has experience of B2B sales , and is looking to move their careers forward in a recruitment environment.

If you are interested in finding out more then please contact Sarah Stevenson, for a confidential informal chat, or alternatively, please forward your CV to us.