Leigh Timmis is a remarkable fellow. Having cycled around the world over 7 years his latest adventure sees him fly to Carbo da Roca in Portugal in just a couple of weeks to attempt to break the Guinness World Record for cycling across Europe in the fastest time! Over 10 countries. From Portugal to […]
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This year we were approached to see if we would like to have a local school’s student for a weeks work experience. We feel passionate about giving young people a chance and would always encourage any businesses to give a young person the opportunity to gain valuable work experience. The impression of work life they will gain and the […]
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Derby-based recruitment agency Astute Recruitment has hired Vijay Patel as divisional manager. With over 19 years sales experience, he previously worked in America as a divisional director, and has 13 years’ recruitment experience. He said: “I’m very excited to be joining the Astute Recruitment team to help them continue to expand its business and client base […]
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The team at Astute have worked so hard in the last twelve months, so Sarah Stevenson and Mary Maguire are delighted to take Astute’s team down to Silverstone and hopefully see Lewis Hamilton work towards securing Pole Position for this weekend’s British Grand Prix. Photos of the day to follow next week! “Reward success […]
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Astute Recruitment has teamed up with local charity Treetops Hospice for a ‘school sports day’ event later this month (19 July) to raise vital funds for the hospices’ work. Treetops Hospice provides support and care for patients and families living with life limited illness or affected by death, through its day care centre and […]
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Mary Maguire, Managing Director at award-winning Chamber Member Astute Recruitment, assesses how business can improve their chances of award success – and what winning can do for your business. This article was featured in the EMC’s Business Magazine. Let’s go back to March 2014. I was a new business owner who had tried entering awards […]
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Here at Astute Recruitment, we recognise that the aspiring FC’s of tomorrow want to learn what key challenges they will face taking the next step in their career. So, we’ve taken the time to signpost the 5 main challenges Financial Controllers Face and key tips on how you can gain experience to step up to […]
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Everyone had a great time at our business breakfast on Mental Resilience. Our guest speaker, John Dabrowski, did an amazing presentation explaining the importance of mental and physical wellbeing professionally and personally to each and every one of us. Some key takeaways: – We all need to take the time to develop our self-belief and sense […]
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Astute Recruitment has been named ‘Regional Niche Recruitment Consultancy of the Year’ at ACQ (Acquisition Finance) Magazine’s Global Awards. ACQ Magazine holds its usual Global Awards programme annually to recognise firms who demonstrate ongoing outstanding performance and lead the way across the entire corporate sector including accountancy and finance. Mary Maguire, managing director of Astute […]
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Here at Astute everyone is looking forward to our next exclusive business breakfast on Mental Resilience with John Dabrowski in 3 weeks time. There are only a few places left so watch John’s short video HERE describing the event! If you would like to come along – please contact mary.maguire@astuterecruitment.com for an exclusive invitation and […]
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