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About us........................................ 1What makes us different................ 2Careers

Experienced Recruiters.................. 3Trainee Recruiters.......................... 4 Research Team............................... 5

Training and Development............. 6Rewards & Incentives..................... 7Join Us....................................... 8

Careers at the

Aston ChambersExecutive Search Consultants

About us

1Aston Chambers | www.aston-chambers.com | 0845 094 6001

Aston Chambers specialise in mission critical, executive and leadership appointments within the global Flavours, Fragrance and Speciality Ingredients industries, serving some of the world’s most demanding clients within the Food, Beverage, Animal Health & Nutrition, Agriculture, Personal Care and Pharmaceutical markets.

Our multilingual consultants and researchers have experience of sourcing talent for client assignments in both mature and emerging markets and regularly conduct searches across international boundaries

Our extensive network built up over 20 years, enables us to consistently identify the very best leadership,

Location

Continually growing our team has resulted in an expansion in our Leeds Office. Our new home resides in the very heart of Leeds city centre, opposite Trinity Leeds just off Boar Lane, and only 3 minutes walk from the train station.

What Makes Us Different


• C-Level Appointments - We only work at c-level (so called because all positions begin with a C, Chairman, Cheif Exec etc.), which means we work with the most senior executives in any business.

• International scope - 3 in 4 of our retained assignments are based outside of the UK.

• Languages - Our current team of consultants and researchers boasts numerous languages including French, German, Hungarian, Latvian, Spanish, Russian and Mandarin.

• Environment - We’re proud of our diverse yet mature, flexible and supportive environment.

• Smart / Casual - We have a relaxed dress code, unless you’re interviewing we don’t think you should be constricted by a suit… unless you really want to.

• Technology - We have a state of the art high-speed internet connection as well as the latest CRM and research systems

• Culture - Like a family, we all work hard and reap the rewards together

Some of our recent international assignments:• President - Flavours - USA - $350K

• General Manager - Speciality Ingredients - China - ¥1.1mill

• African Export Manager - Fragrance - France - €130k

• Senior Account Manager - Frangrance - USA - $160k

• Intellectual Property & Regulatory Affairs Director - Belgium - €120k

• Business Development Mgr - Fragrance - Africa - €150k

• Poultry Nutitrionist - Animal Health & Nutrition - Spain - €80k

• General Manager - Speciality Ingredients - Spain - €150K

Careers


Are you..• Are you an experienced recruitment consultant looking for a new challenge?• Do you want to work in a dynamic yet more mature and flexible environment?• Do you want to advance the skills you have learnt to date?• Do you want to work with a global client base that retains your services?

The OpportunityWe work with SME specialist niche manufacturers and distributors as well as large global multinationals within these sectors: Flavours & Colours | Fragrances – Personal & Home Care | Speciality Ingredients & Chemical | Animal Health & Nutrition | Nutraceuticals / Pharmaceuticals | Food & Beverage

We are entering 2015 experiencing unprecedented demand and revenue growth and as a result, we are now looking for experi-enced Recruitment Consultants who have both a knowledge and a passion for the global Flavour, Fragrance and speciality ingredi-ents markets.

You will be responsible for managing client demand all around the globe and subject to delivery, build a team around yourself in-cluding both research and consultant capabilies

The OpportunityWe would like to hear from you if you are:• A “360 degree “cradle to grave” recruitment consultant, who possesses strong project and account management skills whilst not

being afraid to maximise new business opportunities as they arise. • You are results focused and achievement orientated• You have meticulous attention to detail• You are a strong team player; possess excellent communication skills and a true desire to be the best at what you do.

Experienced Recruiters

Careers


Trainee Recruiters

Have you got what it takes? Do you possess the characteristics, skills and attributes to be a great recruiter...

A career in recruitment is demanding. As a recruitment consultant, you will be tested and challenged every day. It is a career where you take responsibility for your own success and failure. The rewards are directly linked to the amount of effort you put in.

The days fly by as your communication, project management and problem solving skills are used to the fullest by managing both your client and candidate’s needs.

Under the guidance of your manager and mentor, you will develop your own business portfolio; work with your colleagues, clients and top-level candidates to quickly establish your personal brand and credibility in the market.

You will operate at senior level to identify key individuals for organisations.

You will plan and deliver to both client and internal key performance indicators.

A good recruiter keeps a constant mix of business

development and account

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Research and develop your market

Screen and interview

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Manage

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Proactivelymanage

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• Confident• Hardworking• Inquisitive & Interested• Good planning & multitasking• Attention-to-detail• Problem solving• Creative approach• Organised• Self-motivated• Resilient

CareersResearch Team


A critical part and a foundation for great recruitment is accurate and up to date research. We are proud of our research team and the valuable contribution they make daily.

Unlike many ‘admin’ roles, our researchers are part of the sales team. Their productivity contributes to our weekly and monthly incentives with a leader and KPI board of their own.

The Role of a Researcher...

As a researcher you role will be an accumulation of the following:

• Company, competitor and market research

• Talent mapping and compilation of structural charts

• Telephone name gathering for candidate and contact details

• Information gathering to help with business development and the delivery of retained assignments

• Draft and publish job advertisements

• Monitor trade publications and media to gain industry knowledge.

• Communicate up-to-date and relevant industry info to colleagues

• Working closely with consultants on key accounts, sometimes accompanying them on site visits

• Help compile and maintain an up-to-date CRM system

• Manage and plan your time effectively so you can manage multiple projects and work to tight timescales

Requirements• Graduate calibre with a second language• Excellent written & verbal communication skills• Be able to deal with various projects at once• Naturally inquisitive and quick to learn • Have a creative approach to problem solving• Internet whiz, search engines and search logic• Interested in business news and events• Organised and possess good planning skills• Be able to deliver to tight timescales• Numerate with acute attention to detail• Hard working and self-motivated.

Training & Development


We take the development of our people very seriously. We know it’s the reason why great people stay with us, and why our candidates and clients receive an outstanding service from us. Our aim is to have a team of engaged, talented, high performing people at the top of their game, so learning and development is a top priority.

We know that the best learning doesn’t always happen in the classroom - it happens every day, just by doing your job. We’re proud of our supportive structure so that at any time a question or challenge arises we are confident there will be someone of experience ready to guide and advise.

For Trainees...• A 4 week induction programme consisting of classroom lessons,

practicals and feedback sessions. The induction is split into manageable chucks to allow you to practice what you have learnt in-between times.

• Mentoring by a senior consultant who can offer advice and share their experiences and knowledge.

• Regular reviews with your manager to discuss your progress, activity, KPIs, targets, and what areas to work on to be even better at your job

Been around the recruitment block? Just because you have recruitment experience, does not mean you cannot still learn a thing or two. As well as emerging technologies and methodologies, refresher sessions on sales, systems and soft skills training will be provided.

You will also have regular one-to-ones where you can discuss situations and challenges.

Rewards & Incentives


We run monthly, quarterly and annual incentives plus rewards for outstanding achievement.

From leaving early on Fridays and complimentary team lunches, to half-day holidays, evenings & weekends away in the UK and worldwide, we love rewarding the hard work and achievements of our team.

Some of our recent incentives have been:

York Races - Amsterdam - Liverpool - Ibiza - Berlin - Las Vegas - Brussels

Join Us

If you’d like to be part of our team; please send an up-to-date CV and a covering note to [email protected] and state which career path you are applying for:

Recruitment Consultant, Trainee Recruiter or Research Team.


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