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08/2008

Something to be proud of...

The Spencer Group has always been committed to the training and personal development of all its staff.  Currently, everyone has a structured, individual development plan in place, all of which are well under way and this plan has been specifically tailored for each and every person.  All consultants are currently on the path to achieving at least 1 promotion this year, and this is because we are dedicated to bringing the best out of everyone who works for us.

We are also currently looking for experienced, dedicated recruitment consultants to join our team, and if you like the sound of working for someone who is focused on your personal development and committed to giving you the best of opportunities, then please get in touch.

 

10:2007

Please come and support us on Saturday 13th October 2007, 7.30pm to 12.00pm at Caversham Heath Golf Club, Mapledurham, Reading

This event is to raise money for Helen & Douglas House which is a registered charity providing respite and end of life care for children and young adults with life-shortening conditions, as well as support and friendship for the whole family.

The event will include a range of "back to your childhood" games, activities and competitions including...

£10 entry in fancy dress - anything from your childhood £15 entry non fancy dress.
Please email us or phone in to book your tickets - 01189 359444
This event is for adults only.

 

05:2007

Managing Director launches a series of ground breaking Recruitment Training DVDs worldwide

Matt Trott, MD of The Spencer Group, has formed a strategic alliance with Roy Ripper, MD of The Recruitment Academy and leading recruitment industry trainer, to provide a series of contemporary, inspiring and ground breaking recruitment training DVDs.  This collaboration has taken the form of Recruitment Juice Ltd and can be found at www.recruitmentjuice.com.  Mr Trott and Mr Ripper have identified a significant gap in the worldwide recruitment market for a new DVD training series that is fun, engaging, informative, compelling and motivational.  They have gathered the very best theory and techniques in the industry, interviewed many of the highest performers, combined this with a compelling “Office” style production and rounded it off with a large measure of fun and laughs.  The first series is a 6 DVD box set covering all aspects of New Business generation and can be purchased at The Recruitment Juice website.

 

11:2006

Record Retained Assignments

Nearly 60% of all revenue in the last 6 months was generated from Retained Executive Search assignments.  The Spencer Groups superior service levels and pioneering Executive Search process have been the main reasons for this phenomenal growth.  Matt Trott, MD, said "We have a highly knowledgeable and efficient Research team that have enabled us to secure and deliver on a variety of difficult roles for some leading organisations.  I am flattered by the number of recommendations and referrals we have had for this superior service.  Due to this high demand our Executive Search and Research teams are now working at maximum capacity until early next year."

07:2006

Thank you from Cambodian Charity:

The Spencer Group have recently organised a charity fund raising night at Caversham Heath Golf Club in order to raise money for sick and deprived children in Cambodia.

The event proved to be a huge success, with an astonishing total amount of £5,092 being raised for the fund. The main event of the evening was a charity auction, which saw employees and guests actively trying to out bid each other on prizes such as a signed Reading Football Club Shirt and Ball, a Day at the Races, set of Golf clubs and 3 rounds of golf, and an 8kg specially made Easter Egg!

06:2006

$40,000 raised for charity!

The Spencer Group have raised an astonishing $40,000 in just 12 months. They are supporting a charity set up to help care for sick and deprived children in one of the world's poorest countries - Cambodia .

The money was raised through a series of events including a sponsored sky dive in October 2005, which saw employees risking their lives, free falling at speeds of 120MPH and raising over £2,000 for the charity. The Skydives were closely followed by a hugely successful Charity fund raising night at Caversham Heath Golf Club which raised in excess of £5,000. The main event of the evening was a charity auction, where employees and guests actively tried to out bid each other on prizes such as a signed Reading Football Club Shirt and Ball, a Day at the Races and an 8kg specially made Easter Egg!

The remainder of this substantial donation was raised by the Spencer Group directly donating a percentage of their profits to the fund, together with donations from employees.

In order to thank all the employees of The Spencer Group for their hard work in ensuring the charity target was achieved, as well as celebrate the Spencer Group's 5 th Year Anniversary, Managing Director Matt Trott treated all staff to a well deserved action packed day at Kirtons Farm Hotel. Staff participated in a number of exciting and unique activities including archery, air rifle shooting, blind fold driving and human table football! The day concluded with a treasure hunt, which saw the team racing around Windsor in a huge strech hummer limo and seemed to very much amuse passers by!

Managing Director of The Spencer Group, Matt Trott said, “I am delighted that so many Spencer Group employees have shown their support to The Cambodia Fund and worked so hard to ensure we hit our target of raising $40,000. As a business we have had a great year and our recent growth looks set to make our sixth year the best yet! The day at Kirtons Farm was a fantastic end to our year and way to celebrate all of our recent successes - a day very much enjoyed by all.”

03:2006

Charity night is a huge success!

The Spencer Group have recently organised a charity fund raising night at Caversham Heath Golf Club in order to raise money for sick and deprived children in Cambodia.

The event proved to be a huge success, with an astonishing total amount of £5,092 being raised for the fund. The main event of the evening was a charity auction, which saw employees and guests actively trying to out bid each other on prizes such as a signed Reading Football Club Shirt and Ball, a Day at the Races, set of Golf clubs and 3 rounds of golf, and an 8kg specially made Easter Egg!

The charity night has not only resulted in the Spencer group already achieving over 70% of their $40,000 target, but was a very enjoyable evening for all that attended and showed their support!

Managing Director of The Spencer Group, Matt Trott said, “I am delighted that so many Spencer Group employees have shown their support to The Cambodia Fund by helping to make the Charity night such a success. I am immensely proud of our achievements and that the business is so completely committed to making a positive difference to the lives of the youth of Cambodia , I am very much looking forward to our next fund raising initiative.”

Click here to download pictures from the evening

http://mailgate.spencergroup.co.uk/download/charitynight.zip

02:2006

Executive search service more popular than ever!

The start of 2006 has seen a significant increase in the demand for The Spencer Groups superior Executive Search Process. Organisations from a variety of industry sectors have committed to this service having realised that it is the only real way to guarantee that they get the best person for the job. The Managing Director Matt Trott, said “Clients feedback on this service has always been extremely positive. It resolves so many difficult issues including speed/urgency, confidentiality, difficult to fill or multiple positions, multi sector approach, but most commonly our clients just need to be 100% sure that they have the best possible person for the job”. Recent assignments have included IT Directors, Principal Scientists, Account Managers, BD Directors, Sales Executives and Sales Directors.

12:2005

Best Month in Spencer Group History!

Due to a number of high profile search assignments and some outstanding team and personal performances, the spencer group recorded record revenues for the month of November 2005. Matt Trott, MD, said “I am absolutely delighted to have smashed our previous record month. This significant achievement is down to the determination of every employee in the team; I dedicate this achievement to them.”

11:2005

Research team improve quality further

After a series of assessment days and a concerted recruitment campaign The Spencer Group have recruited a graduate team to assist with the resourcing of client's vacancies. The graduates will have a comprehensive and modular training scheme that will ensure they have the best skills in the industry. Manager of the research team Julian Minnet said “I am delighted to have the research team in place. It will act as a great training ground for future consultants and researchers, whilst guaranteeing that clients receive an even better level of service with an even more comprehensive approach to their resourcing needs.” Matt Trott, Managing Director, explained “This fits comfortably with our strategic decision at the beginning of the year to work on more retained Executive Search assignments. By having an in-house research function we are in total control of the entire process and consequently will continue to exceed our client's expectations.”

09:2005

Press coverage on Spencer Group Sky dive!

"Staff at recruitment and headhunting company the Spencer group have been leaping out of planes to add cash to a special fund it has set up to help children in Cambodia. Last saturday was due to be the second weekend of sky diving at Bicester in South Oxfordshire to help raise money but was postponed due to poor weather after the team of 12 travelled up raring to go. it is likely to be rescheduled soon.

Managing Director Matt Trott, a veteran sky diver, had visited Cambodia at the beginning of this year and pledged to help the country's children.

The Spencer Group has now set up the Cambodia fund to provide medical care, education programmes and home schooling to hundreds of Cambodian children stricken by HIV and poverty.

The objective is to raise $40,000 over a 12 month period.

Mr Trott said, “I am very proud of the dedication and support that our employees have shown to the cause and we are all determined to make a difference.”

Reading Chronicle, Thursday 15th September 2005

08:2005

Graduate Recruitment Scheme

The Spencer Group have recently launched a graduate scheme to compliment the aggresive growth strategy in 2005/6. They have designed a comprehensive training and induction program that will give the raw graduates all the skills needed to become a superstar headhunter or research consultant. The new recruits will start in October 2005, for more information please contact Lloyd Moore.

07:2005

Spencer Group Record Revenues

The end of May marked a record year for the Spencer Group with booked revenues increasing by approximately 35% on the previous year. Matt Trott, Managing Director, said “I am delighted to see our 4th succesive year of substantial growth. This is testament to our unique approach to offering quality recruitment solutions and the commitment and determination of our staff.”

07:2005

Spencer Group ends year in style!

The end of year party saw all staff, partners and some suppliers experience a fun-filled day to celebrate the launch of The Spencer Groups 5th year. A bouncy castle, sumo suits, duke box and table football were among the attractions. But it seemed to be the specialist South African BBQ and alcohol that stole the show!

04:2005

London Reward for Record Quarter Results

The entire company will be swept off to London for 2 nights luxury 5 Star treatment. Having achieved 119% of target for the quarter The Spencer Group team have achieved the best revenue per quarter in the company's entire history. The trip will include best seats at a Comedy Show, 5 star accommodation and all travel.

12:2004

November '04 is 2nd best month in company history

November saw The Spencer Group overachieve target significantly and resulted in the second highest month in their history. The Science team was the main reason for the overachievement with an outstanding 150% of target. HR and IT divisions also overachieved on their target. Pipeline for December also looks extremely positive.