“Mandeville gives me the flexibility to have a great job and have time with my family too. I have worked here for the last 12 years and they have always allowed me to flex around what my needs were. I got challenges and the chance to lead when I first joined and the opportunity to enjoy the financial perks which went alongside that. Now due to their flexibility I can continue to work here and meet my changing needs as a working mum. I can work part time hours and earn a full time wage – there are few jobs that can give me that scope so it’s a fairy-tale job for me. I work school hours in the office and don’t work Fridays or weekends and enjoy much more time with my daughters, in return for my flexibility about being available on the phone for clients when needed out of hours. My loyalty and hard work for Mandeville is always rewarded”Tiffany Rogers, Managing Consultant, Mandeville Sales & Marketing, Berkshire
“At Mandeville I can have a career, not a job. I have been looking to get into recruitment for some time, and here I feel I have the best mix of independence and support. There is tons of room for progression and I have a challenging roadmap and plan in my first six months to become a qualified consultant. It will be challenging and I look forward to that as I have had loads of support, weekly one to ones with my manager, formal training and support from training, a great induction to meet other newbies like me, as well as regular guidance from our division manager. Because of this the challenges are manageable. I really enjoy the job – it’s busy, varied and I get lots of personal contact with clients and candidates, so I get to know people and enjoy supporting them finding a new role. Doing something you believe in and using methods which are sound makes all the difference, especially when you are selling Mandeville’s services to clients. I am passionate about recruitment and working here – which is a great place to be when you come into work in the morning.” Laura Flude, Trainee Consultant, Mandeville Sales & Marketing, Berkshire
“I have worked for three and a half years in our London office and what I appreciate most about working here is the opportunity to grow and develop. Since I joined I have moved from a sales consultant to managing a key account and now leading a team of four staff. I am currently working on a plan to build a new team to expand our services into new sectors and clients. You get a lot of ownership and satisfaction from knowing that if you work hard to develop your skills, you will be rewarded and get a lot of ownership. The company culture is great, with a great social feel and open and honest communication. I can see how what I do fits into the overall company strategy and I know where the company is going and wants to drive towards. Knowing the “master plan” is important as I can link what I do, and my team do, to overall business success.”Jason Culloo,
Key Account Team Manager, Mandeville Sales & Marketing, London
“Working for Mandeville Recruitment is like working for no other company, the management style is simple; provide training and support, but offer a long leash to explore and learn yourself…..You are not just an employee at this company you are a vital part of the business model………..When I started I was told to approach this job like I was running my own business and that’s exactly how it is……….I make all the choices and have my Sales Manager at hand for advice and guidance when I am unsure on any particular decision. The directors are big influences on the consultants and they work on the shop floor making them approachable at all times whether its advice you need or simply someone to have a beer with in the evening….. The camaraderie between consultants is second to none and on a regular basis we always make time to meet up after work for a beer or two, especially on pay-day!!! We have all come into contact with recruitment firms from time to time, but I know after seeing things from both sides that Mandeville Recruitment Group is streets ahead of their competitors in professionalism and service. If you are looking for a career in recruitment there is only one choice.”David Ratcliffe, Recruitment Consultant, Mandeville Tele-solutions, Manchester
“I started as an account manager here three years ago and then felt like a change, so was given the opportunity to change roles and become a recruitment consultant 18 months ago. The money is great and the benefits are unlimited, so working hard feels rewarding. I like this job as I get a completely varied week with no two days the same, and interact with such a wide variety of people. My days fly by as we have a laugh throughout the day and though we are serious about meeting targets, we don’t take ourselves too seriously. The office is always buzzy and someone is always celebrating some small or large win, so we keep each other fired up for success. Not many people can have this much fun at work, and still feel that they are really achieving against targets at the same time.”Shakir Shakir, Recruitment Consultant, Mandeville Tele-solutions, Elstree
"Tim Pilbeam (our team general manager) took me on a year ago knowing I didn’t have recruitment experience, he identified I had the drive to succeed in this industry and supported me through my transition to trainee consultant to consultant. Tim gives nothing short of 100% this clearly shows in his figures and the team’s performance this year. I feel with Tim as our manager at the helm our team can only achieve further success in the future, I am very proud to be part of Mandeville Building Services."Aaron Lansiquot, Qualified Consultant, Mandeville Building Services, Berkshire
“I joined Mandeville six months ago and am currently working as a trainee consultant working towards my qualified status. As a new consultant I have recently done the induction down at the head office in Slough, which was really worthwhile. Not only in terms of getting good training but also reassuring, as I met lots of other trainees in the same position as me and felt much more confident. Since then I have settled in well as the office is so friendly and found the first six months hard work but fun, with lots of office banter. The best thing about Mandeville is the fun factor. Everyone just gets on in our Manchester office, which makes getting up on a Monday morning much easier”Craig Trickett, Trainee Consultant, Mandeville Technical Sales Team, Manchester
“I started at Mandeville about three months ago – and came into Mandeville from a non-recruitment background, having previously worked as an estate agent. I feel at home already and that’s a lot to do with management being strong. Since starting I have had great support in learning the ropes and jargon and processes. Sales is sales at the end of the day, but how you best operate, work with candidates and learn to sell in a business to business environment is different and my team have been friendly, open and really helpful in bringing me quickly up to speed. In just three months I have therefore managed to meet the criteria to qualify as a recruitment consultant, and this quick progression has been really motivating. I also now start receiving commission and more promotion and development opportunities too. My team manager is really approachable and expert, so I learn a lot from him and its great working in a people business. Our team is really well put together and balanced with a range of skills and strengths so we can support each other and bring each other up. Recruitment here is fast paced, busy, and friendly. Other firms I have worked for have had a throw you in at the deep end attitude, or a micromanaged controlled first period rather than just giving you the tools you need to succeed and letting you go for success as quickly as you have ambitions to. I prefer the Mandeville way by far.”Jamie Davis, Recruitment Consultant, Mandeville Retail & Hospitality, Berkshire
“I came into Mandeville as a senior consultant and what I have really appreciated is the chance to develop my role to suit my best skills. I enjoy and am strongest at new business development in recruiting so was offered a position and the ability to build a team as a new business development manager. I have the resources and support I need as I have been allocated a candidate resourcer who specialises in finding great candidates, and I can concentrate on the part of recruitment I love, building strong relationships with and winning business with clients. Mandeville lets me develop and build my career to suit my skills, without being stuck in a rut or not able to progress upwards. I am now looking to take on another candidate resourcer in my team next year and am confident I will have support in doing this. Our team is large and the team spirit is good. It is something our general manager has worked hard to develop, as many of us have joined in the past two years, so he has made a real effort to help us gel and bounce off each other well. My success is also rewarded well financially, which as a sales person is an important factor in working here. I can build almost like my own small business and get good reward back for that, so that’s why I stay and enjoy working here.”Jo Brown, Business Development Manager, Mandeville Building Services, Berkshire
“At Mandeville I feel valued and able to develop a career not just have a job. I have seen the company grow significantly in the two years since I joined as a payroll administrator and this has meant lots of development and opportunities for me. What’s great is that I am given a free rein to manage the payroll in the best way and my experience as a payroll specialist is listened to. This free rein is accompanied by support when I do need it. The management team, and particularly my manager back me up completely on issues which is great and not always the case elsewhere. As the company continues to grow I am confident I will have chances to develop even more in this area. The sales force I support are approachable and friendly. I get a lot of interaction and have built great relationships here. Mandeville is friendly, supportive and has kept its family feel, even as it grows.”Sam Spalding, Payroll and Accounts Administrator, Berkshire