DC News http://www.dudleychild.co.uk Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:09:55 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.dudleychild.co.uk DC News http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/dc-news/dudley-child-taking-the-plunge.htm The Dudley Child team are skydiving on the 25th June in order to raise money for UNICEF. The skydive will take place at Brigg, North Lincolnshire on the Friday, where seven members of the team will be participating in a tandem skydive. Dudley Child Executive Recruitment is hoping to raise around £3000 for UNICEF by the 25th June. UNICEF is the world’s leading organisation which focuses on children and their rights within the world. UNICEF emerged from the Second World War in response to all the children needing assistance. Since then UNICEF has grown to have a presence in over 190 countries and an operational field program in over 150. If you would like to help Dudley Child reach their target then please click on the link below. Dudley Child is grateful for all the donations that we receive and for the continued support from our clients. http://www.supportunicef.org.uk/Dudley_child_skydive (http://www.supportunicef.org.uk/Dudley_child_skydive). Thu, 20 May 2010 09:30:13 +0100 http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/dc-news/graduate-intership-awards-dudley-child-wins-west-yorkshire-p.htm Winners of West Yorkshire! Dudley Child has been announced as the winner of Graduate Yorkshire Internship 2010 in West Yorkshire. The company attended the awards ceremony which was hosted at Anthony’s Piazza in the newly renovated Corn Exchange, which had an exclusive guest list of 130 attendees. The Yorkshire Internship Awards 2010 are designed to recognise the achievements of local employers and organisations in presenting graduate routes into employment. Dudley Child was extremely pleased to have walked away with two wins from the evening. As well as being announced as offering the best internship, Stephanie Guy was also announced as the winner of the best intern both within West Yorkshire. The Internship has been a successful experience for both Dudley Child and Stephanie. The company fully support the internship scheme and work closely with Leeds Trinity University College by offering students valuable work experience within the recruitment industry. Dudley Child Executive recruitment is a contemporary recruitment business that is focussed on the Manufacturing and Engineering Industry. We operate in varying sectors such as Oil Gas, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Fabrication, Precision Engineering, Waste Management and Environmental Services to name a few. For more information on the internship scheme or to speak with one of our dedicated consultants, please call 0113 246 8882 or email us on info@dudleychild.co.uk (mailto:info@dudleychild.co.uk) Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:57:06 +0100 http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/dc-news/dudley-child-executive-recruitment-shortlisted-for-yorkshire-internship-awards.htm Dudley Child Executive Recruitment has been shortlisted along with the Intern, Stephanie Guy for the Yorkshire Internship of the Year Awards within the West Yorkshire region. Dudley Child and Stephanie are down to the final three within each of their respective categories with the winners to be announced at the Awards Dinner on the 31st March at Anthony’s Piazza. The Yorkshire Internship Awards 2010 are designed to recognise the achievements of local employers and organisations in presenting graduates routes into employment. The event has been organised by Graduates Yorkshire. Dudley Child Executive recruitment is a contemporary recruitment business that is focussed on the Manufacturing and Engineering Industry. We operate in varying sectors such as Oil Gas, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Fabrication, Precision Engineering, Waste Management and Environmental Services to name a few. To speak with one of our dedicated consultants, please call 0113 246 8882 or email us on info@dudleychild.co.uk (mailto:info@dudleychild.co.uk) Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:55:27 +0100 http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/dc-news/dc-recruitment-take-part-in-cranfield-universites-enhanced-professional-development-progra.htm The team at Dudley Child would like to thank visiting students of Cranfield University, Chris Pogson and Iain Henderson, for their involvement in the streamlining and improvement of our internal office systems and procedures. Chris and Iain took part in The Enhanced Professional Development Programme at Cranfield University, which is a four week programme covering a range of interpersonal and business skills, including manufacturing improvement tools such as Six Sigma, 5S and Lean Manufacturing. The culmination of the project is a two day industry project which is aimed at utilising the skills and knowledge gained over the 4 week course. Chris and Iain conducted their 2 day project with Dudley Child who are an Executive Recruitment Business operating solely within the manufacturing and engineering industry. The team at Dudley Child were keen to understand if manufacturing systems such as Lean, 5S and Six Sigma could be beneficial in improving their transactional systems. In a nutshell, their report highlighted a number of key areas that could be improved, with potential efficiency gains in some areas of the process being as big as 50%! We look forward to making inroads into the points Chris and Iain made, and look forward to sharing news of our progress with them over the next three months. If you are interested in hearing our thoughts on The Cranfield Enhanced Professional Development Programme, then please contact us on 0113 246 8882 and ask for Lee Child. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:28:20 +0100 http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/dc-news/career-opportunities-understanding-assessment-centres.htm Understanding the history of assessment centres will help candidates appreciate how and what the assessors are trying to achieve and ultimately how candidates can demonstrate the skills and knowledge during the assessment centre. Assessment Centres can be dated as far back as between the world wars when the German Army used assessment centres as a way of selecting officers. In the book ‘spies and saboteurs’ by Dr W.J.Morgan (1955), the author mentions how a German psychologist, Dr Simoneit watched officers perform a variety of tasks. The tasks involved certain tests and officers were selected on how well they performed within each exercise. Dr Simoniet’s work became the foundation of assessment centres and was quickly replicated in the UK with the British Government setting up a Selection Assessment Board. Although the original assessment centres were set up for military purpose it is important to understand that each exercise has been designed to assess candidates’ behaviours in certain scenarios. No matter how trivial an exercise may appear to be, remember it was designed to assess if you display the required behaviours required for the role. Candidates must remember to not leave anything to chance or make assumptions as assessors can only give credit to a candidate once they have displayed the correct knowledge, skills and attitude exhibited throughout the exercises. Dudley Child Executive Recruitment has recently added assessment centres to their portfolio of services. To discuss the suite of services that Dudley Child offer, please call one of our dedicated consultants on 0113 246 8882 or by email info@dudleychild.co.uk (mailto:info@dudleychild.co.uk) . Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:06:19 +0100 http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/dc-news/evolutionary-value-of-recruitment-partnerships-in-manufacturing-and-engineer.htm Following on from our relationship with Cranfield University, Dudley Child Recruitment Ltd were chosen as a “subject business” for the 2 day projects within the EPDP course (Enhanced Professional Development Programme). To conclude the process, presentations were delivered recommendations were made, the course leader summed up with a brief chronology of manufacturing activities. He advised that the first manufacturing activities to emerge from developing nations are usually textiles based. The resulting regional population then requires developments to be made in food quality and supply – hence providing a food industry. Subsequently, a need is developed to support these activities with mechanical and electrical engineering which then further encourages growth and differentiation into alternative routes of manufacturing. This is ultimately followed by service support which is where companies such as Dudley Child Executive Recruitment fit into the food chain. Throughout all stages of the evolution of manufacturing, there is an immediate requirement for quality of product. Furthermore, as time progresses this level of quality is researched, refined and developed in a never-ending cycle of continuous improvement. Manufacturing facilities are commissioned to focus on the delivery of products within a specific range with organisational growth the result. Recruitment is often viewed as an “evil” (not always a necessary one!) where the quality of service (the product) varies continuously and the setting of client expectations (the customer) constantly shifts which is reflected in the markets confidence in the value of building-in such a resource to the process. As is commonly discussed, a manufacturing business should always review the activities that are adding value to the product and ultimately the customer - the choice of recruitment partner needs to be viewed in exactly the same way. How can they add value? What credibility do they have IN YOUR SPECIFIC SECTOR? What quality controls are in place to maximise the returns (quality and longevity of selected individual)? And how confident are you of achieving your end goal? Recruitment should be viewed almost as a CAPEX investment. For example, just because your business may utilise conveyor systems in the production process does not mean that all available conveyor-related pieces of capital equipment will; be suitable, add value, and deliver results. Research suitability and choose a resource that works for you. Companies within the ManEng sector should be dictating the level of quality from recruitment businesses – not the other way around. If you would like to discuss how we may be a valuable partner for you to consider, or even advise as to which key areas of competence can be used to differentiate between your current options, please contact me directly via Darragh.lyons@dudleychild.co.uk (mailto:Darragh.lyons@dudleychild.co.uk). Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:03:19 +0100 http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/dc-news/executive-recruitment-dc-ltd-builds-a-successful-track-record-within-the-manufacturing-indu.htm January 2010 witnessed the next stage of Dudley Child Executive Recruitments growth strategy by moving into bigger offices in Leeds City Centre. The move signifies the success that DC Ltd has had since the start of business in August 2008. Dudley Child has a very clear mandate: To grow and become a leading Executive Search and Selection Organisation within the manufacturing and engineering markets. Since the start of business DC Ltd, have successfully hired a number of experienced, sector specific consultants each with expertise gained within niche sectors of the market. Now with a consultant headcount of 10, Dudley Child have a successful track record of running Executive Recruitment/ Search Selections campaigns for business in areas such as Medical Devices, Aerospace, Oil and Gas, Environmental and Waste Management, Chemical Process and Precision Machining. To view our most recent assignments please visit: http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/about-us/recent-successes.htm (/about-us/recent-successes.htm) For further information on Dudley Child’s Executive Recruitment process please email info@dudleychild.co.uk (mailto:info@dudleychild.co.uk) or call 0113 246 8923. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:43:05 +0100 http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/dc-news/executive-recruitment-the-importance-of-executive-search-and-selec.htm Dudley Child Executive Recruitment Ltd is a professional supplier of recruitment services including exceptional search and selection services to the global manufacturing and engineering markets. Dudley Child has experienced exceptional growth within executive recruitment since entering the market in August 2008. Dudley Child recognises the importance of executive search and selection in this ever increasing competitive recruitment environment. Dudley’s Child executive research team delivers exceptional results by ensuring all potential candidates meet the clients’ business objective. Head of Dudley Childs Executive Search and Selection Team, Carl Boslem comments: “Dudley Child is an experienced executive search and selection consultancy as the Managing Directors and all of the Recruitment Consultants have numerous years working within the recruitment field therefore the level of knowledge combined with an innovative and entrepreneurial approach to business ensures that clients of Dudley Child Ltd receive a level of service that far outweighs their financial investment. Engaging with Dudley Child allows clients the peace of mind that all of their recruitment needs will be dealt with to the highest standard. The demand for executive search and selection is ever increasing as companies generally do not have the time or the resources available in order to fully carry out a specific recruitment drive to meet their objective” Alongside Dudley Childs Executive Search and Selection Team, our executive recruitment offering consists of a number of dedicated executive consultant which work in the following sectors – Aerospace, Automotive, Capital Equipment, Fabrication Heavy Industry, Offsite construction, Oil and Gas, Precision Engineering, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Process Industries, Power generation and Environmental service. For further information on Dudley Child’s Executive Recruitment process please email info@dudleychild.co.uk (mailto:info@dudleychild.co.uk) or call 0113 246 8923. 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(/career-advice/executive-recruitment-what-is-an-executive-search-f.htm) Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:34:23 +0100 http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/dc-news/assessment-centres-a-daunting-test-or-a-walk-in-the-park.htm There is an old cliché where failure to prepare is to prepare for failure. Facing your first assessment centre can be a daunting challenge and like many other candidates, you will be unsure what to expect. Preparation is one key that could lead to success. Candidates who are invited to attend an assessment centre have already shown certain key competencies that would enable them to be successful within the role. The aim of the assessment centre is to assess other competencies that ultimately cannot be tested within a standard interview technique. The key in order to be successful within assessment centres is to fully prepare. A good company will provide a full brief of what to expect throughout the day, this is the key to what they will be looking for. There are numerous elements that make up an assessment centre and it is important to be prepared. You should expect: • At least one interview • A presentation • A series of Group Exercises • Individual tests – usually in the form of psychometric testing • Networking event Carry out full background research on the company prior to the assessment centre. It is important to have a generic overall perspective including the company performance, position in the marketplace, recent news article, main competitors and general market conditions. It is important to try and enjoy the day; assessment centres are a two way stream, one to find out whether the position is right for you and secondly for the company to see if you’re right for them. If you are unsuccessful as a candidate at the assessment centre then always ask for feedback and use the experience as a learning tool in order to develop your skills for the future. Dudley Child has recently expanded its portfolio of recruitment services to include assessment centres. To discuss the suite of services that Dudley Child offer, please contact one of our dedicated consultants on 0113 246 8923 or by email info@dudleychild.co.uk (mailto:info@dudleychild.co.uk) Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:40:15 +0100 http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/dc-news/dudley-child-executive-recruitment-ltd-portraying-business-culture-through-a-job-descrip.htm The internal role of the job description through any recruitment process is essential. It obviously outlines the key criteria that are to be met by any individual under consideration, with use of “essential” and “preferred” competencies to classify their suitability against the core competencies. However, when an organisation has decided to make use of external organisations, such as Recruitment or Search and Selection businesses to assist with their recruitment campaigns, the job description’s functionality quickly becomes more superficial. One of the most important elements to factor into any recruitment assignment is that of cultural fit. Furthermore, unless an organisation has worked with one recruitment partner repetitively over time the fundamental understanding of the cultural profile of the business cannot possibly be there – and it cannot be accurately portrayed through a two dimensional job specification. For example, if an organisation is looking to appoint a senior individual whose remit will be to lead a significant cultural change you have a requirement then to understand the type of individuals who will be led through the transition. There are many successful change agents in industry currently, but their capabilities will not always be transferable into every business ‘cultural profile. Purely working to a job description requirement of “Change Management experience essential” will de-value the process. This is not to say that the assignment will not have a successful outcome because it still should do. What will be lacking throughout is a total quality focus that minimises wasteful activities for both the recruiting client and the chosen recruitment partner. Dudley Child Executive Recruitment Ltd recognises the benefits of an all encompassing approach that takes a snapshot of the client business as it is today, where it was yesterday and where it wants to go tomorrow. From that snapshot, you have to get detail. We also recognise that organisational aims and objectives are typically met (assuming that the model is realistic) when the right skill sets and competencies are placed in the business in the right functions and at the right level. The most important element to achieve following a recruitment assignment is the successful integration of that person into the existing structure. Getting this right is based on fully understanding the organisation’s cultural expectations from the outset. To contact one of our dedicated consultants at Dudley Child, please call us on 0113 246 8882 or by email info@dudleychild.co.uk (mailto:info@dudleychild.co.uk) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:33:51 +0100 http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/dc-news/leeds-based-executive-recruiters-dudley-child-says-thanks-to-those-who-have-supported-us-during.htm Dudley Child Executive recruitment would like to thank our suppliers who have supported us throughout 2009. During our first couple of years trading we have experienced suppliers with vastly differing approaches to business and now we feel we are building partnerships with companies who genuinely want to add value and provide us with an excellent level of customer service. Our notable suppliers are Hentons Accountants and Castus Web developers who continue to support our business and adopt to the changes in our systems and processes that take place at a very fast pace. From the team at Dudley Child, thank you for your continued support and we look forward to working with you again in the New Year. Dudley Child Executive recruitment is a contemporary recruitment business that is focussed on the Manufacturing and Engineering Industry. We operate in varying sectors such as Oil Gas, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Fabrication, Precision Engineering, Waste Management and Environmental Services to name a few. To speak with one of our dedicated consultants, please call 0113 246 8882 or email us on info@dudleychild.co.uk (mailto:info@dudleychild.co.uk) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:29:54 +0100 http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/dc-news/dudley-child-executive-recruitment-runs-assessment-centres-for-graduate-recruit.htm Dudley Child Executive Recruitment, the Leeds based recruitment business specialising in the manufacturing and engineering industry, has recently expanded its portfolio of recruitment services to include assessment centres. Lead organiser Stephanie Guy commented “This is a process that our clients have been looking for us to deliver for some time and the effort in putting this process together will undoubtedly improve our ability to find and select the very best candidates for our clients.” To discuss the suite of services that Dudley Child offer, please call one of our dedicated consultants on 0113 246 8882 or by email info@dudleychild.co.uk (mailto:info@dudleychild.co.uk). Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:39:28 +0100 http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/dc-news/dudley-child-executive-recruitment-ltd-to-implement-office-based-ka.htm Lean manufacturing has been utilised extensively throughout the global manufacturing industry to realise significant operational improvements and cost reductions. The application of numerous theoretical models and methodologies is used by the masses to gain some form of competitive advantage. However, why should such activities be restricted to the operational levels of the business? Dudley Child Executive Recruitment Ltd operates exclusively within the Manufacturing and Engineering sectors and whilst we cannot claim to be qualified engineers, we can claim to make every conceivable effort to understand the market we choose to serve. It is because of this fact that we, as a business and individuals, understand the benefits that Lean Manufacturing and wider Continuous improvement practices can bring. So, Kaizen is soon to be adopted (alongside 5S, JIT, Kanban and Value Stream mapping) to improve our office efficiency and our understanding of the features and benefits inherent with such tools. Kaizen in our office will focus on the removal of and minimisation waste. That is, the removal of any activity that does not add value to the services offered. If it does not benefit our clients, it is waste. Possible examples of our office waste may be; incorrectly entered data, missed telephone call, duplicate report, poorly structured meeting, inaccurate internal briefing, misinterpreted information. These all cost time and money - therefore of no benefit, in any way, to our clients. The four key areas that will be addressed are: • People Energy – personal activities that impede people reaching their potential; • People Task – Waste arising from actions involving business processes; • Process – Waste arising from the design, structure, operation and integration of processes; • Information – Waste resulting from the flow of information. The period of time associated to investigating the above areas is almost impossible to quantify as the analysis and alteration of one factor will, in all probability, affect others. The most important aspects for us to manage throughout our Kaizen events are integration and structure. A lack of focus in these key areas will almost certainly result in the system failing. We consider ourselves fortunate to have visibility of the improvement opportunities of lean through both the clients that work with us and also the experienced lean manufacturing champions who we represent as candidates. It is because of these key stakeholder groups that we understand the absolute importance of these initiatives being; embedded in our culture, led from senior management and inherent in our long term strategic objectives. Ultimately, Kaizen will be used by Dudley Child Ltd to rapidly, effectively and permanently remove any inefficiencies and individual factors which affect, in any way, the level of service offered to our clients on a consistent basis. We believe that our recruitment processes are among the best in the market today. With the opportunity to adopt actual manufacturing and engineering theory into our everyday activities we can further enhance our credibility in the marketplace. To discuss our service proposition in more detail then please call one of our dedicated consultants on 0113 246 8882 or by email info@dudleychild.co.uk (mailto:info@dudleychild.co.uk) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:02:24 +0100 http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/dc-news/dudley-child-executive-recruitment-expands-its-operation.htm Dudley Child Executive Recruitment Ltd, the Leeds based manufacturing and engineering recruitment specialists, have continued their planned expansion by securing larger office premises in Leeds City Centre. Joint Managing Director Jordan Dudley commented “As part of our strategic plans we had a clear objective for 2009/ 2010 to set the business up for future growth. The success and growth we have already experienced has meant that we needed to increase office capacity immediately and have therefore agreed terms for an office that is double the size of our existing premises. The office move will be followed by an extensive investment into our IT capability ensuring our research capability is further improved.” Dudley Child is presently on the lookout for experienced resourcers and consultants within previous experience with the manufacturing and engineering industry. To apply for any of these positions, please call us on 0113 246 8882 or by email info@dudleychild.co.uk (mailto:info@dudleychild.co.uk) Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:46:55 +0100 http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/dc-news/manufacturing-and-engineering-careers-inspiring-the-youth-of-t.htm Tuesday 17th November 2009 was the date that London, Leicester Square, held the premier of a new inspirational documentary film to call for reform to better equips young people for work and life in modern times. The film, which was inspired and guided by Lord Puttnam condemns the archaic values of the British Education system and calls for greater value to be put on the development of the real life skills that will aid and assist their careers at an earlier stage, and also apply them to the real world. The film, which has received backing and support by industry leaders and academics such as Richard Branson, Germaine Greer and Bill Bryson, also realises the support needed from industry and employers to work with academic institutions to identify the core areas of competence and how they should be delivered. This is surely a welcome media for most in today’s turbulent economic climate. At times when the government is slowly recognising the need to invest in the young people of the UK and also the Manufacturing and Engineering Industry, the film comes as timely support for the government initiative, Manufacturing Insight, which aims to improve the perception of manufacturing and engineering in the UK. Dudley Child is currently ‘doing it’s bit’ by partnering with Trinity University College in Leeds to deliver an apprentice programme to its final year students whereby the successful applicant will be offered a full time trainee position on graduation and also a financial bursary to assist them in their final semester, at a time when cash becomes more scare for students and the work load increases, creating greater stress. Dudley Child has also assisted by delivering presentations during the University’s Employability Week and has accepted interns to work at Dudley Child. This is a real key area of demonstrating that we support the young people. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:59:14 +0100 http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/dc-news/leeds-based-executive-recruitment-company-dudley-child-ltd-focus-on-manufacturing-and-engineerin.htm Specifically focusing on the Manufacturing and Engineering sectors, Dudley Child Executive Recruitment Ltd is looking to develop long standing partnerships with local businesses within Yorkshire throughout 2009. In conjunction to this, a nationwide strategic development program is also in place aimed at delivering the business proposition in an effective manor to increase the branding of the organisation. DC Ltd prides itself on a service offering which aligns itself to the stringent quality requirements of specialist manufacturing and engineering markets. Although geared at Executive Search assignments, the consultancy’s flexibility lends itself to multi-level recruitment. Through a robust and fully transparent process we can identify suitable talent pools in a timely manner then run an in-depth, 3 staged qualification process to understand candidates’ micro-requirements and therefore employment longevity potential. “The ultimate aim (of our process) is to provide a service which does not compromise quality at any stage. We provide a level of service where the client’s needs are the core focus of the process - not those of Dudley Child Ltd. As a consequence, we can drive quality, reduce cost over time and ensure process standardisation so all clients receive this level of service all of the time.” said company director Jordan Dudley. To discuss our service offering further, then please contact us on 0113 246 8882 or on info@dudleychild.co.uk (mailto:info@dudleychild.co.uk) Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:32:22 +0100 http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/dc-news/dudley-child-executive-recruitment-talent-spotting-for-leading-companies-accross-yorks-2.htm Executive Recruitment organisations often over time become the eyes and ears of their customers, constantly being on the lookout for exceptional candidates who will add significant value to the businesses they represent. As well as looking out for people with specific qualifications and skill sets, it is often the personal characteristics of the individual, particularly their positive outlook, leadership qualities, drive and determination that is key. In the battle for talent, these personal characteristics are often the most desired qualities. Dudley Child, the Leeds based Executive Recruitment organisation, has fostered close relationships with clients in the Yorkshire region and works to actively identify and introduce high calibre individuals accross all areas of manufacturing such as Operations, Production, Technical and Supply Chain. With a real insight into the culture and ethos of the organisations they present, this method of operation is highly effective. For a discussion in relation to the above, please contact us on 0113 246 8882, or drop us an email at info@dudleychild.co.uk (mailto:info@dudleychild.co.uk) Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:23:50 +0100 http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/dc-news/manufacturing-jobs-executive-recruitment-company-v-s-traditional-adverti.htm When looking to recruit for a senior manufacturing vacancy or executive level position, which is the best way to recruit? Typically, organisations will consider the two most favoured methods; utilising the services of an Executive Recruitment Consultancy or placing a recruitment advert in the local, regional or national press, but which is best? Depending on the size of your company, you may think it is more worthwhile to submit a recruitment advert to a local, regional or national newspaper rather than hire the services of an executive search and selection company. For more junior positions, this could be the most cost effective way of recruiting; however for senior management vacancies and executive hires, this could in fact be false economy. Reasons: 1. Traditional media doesn’t attract the level of response that it used to. A number of years ago an advert in the Daily Telegraph or even a regional press would often generate an extremely good response which could be counted on in order to create a big enough talent pool to select the best candidate from. 2. When considering value for money in a recruitment campaign, advertising is a quite expensive method. A quarter page colour advert in a national daily newspaper for instance, can cost more than £5,000 which is a big investment, considering that it will not guarantee the response that would have been generated 4 or 5 years ago. When considering that you wouldn’t normally only place 1 advert, your main advert would usually be backed up with adverts in the regional or local press, not to mention design fees for creating your advert, your money could potentially be more effectively spent elsewhere. 3. Reaching the best candidate for your position who is available within industry at the time when you are recruiting is often very difficult with an advert. The best candidate might be outside of your local geographic area or might not read that specific publication during the time you are advertising. 4. The right person isn’t looking for a new job. Many people don’t know they want to change jobs until they are offered the opportunity to do so. This means that a large number of people don’t even look at the weekly jobs pages, because they are not actively searching for a new role. Placing a newspaper ad in these circumstances is often a waste of time. Utilising the services of an executive search firm such as Dudley Child Ltd can cost less than your advertising budget, and through a combination of discreet search and networking through their existing contacts (often internationally) can ensure that a shortlist is generated for you that fits the profile of the role exactly. To understand more about how we could help you get the most out of your recruitment process, then call us on 0113 246 8882 to speak with one of our consultants, or email us at info@dudleychild.co.uk (mailto:info@dudleychild.co.uk) Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:32:18 +0100 http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/dc-news/leeds-based-executive-recruitment-company-training-and-development-for-2009-at-dudley-c.htm Since its formation, training and development has always been a priority for the business, especially in support of new consultants with no previous executive search and selection experience. 2008 was a busy year for Dudley Child Executive Recruitment, who set up head office in Leeds City Centre, revamped and upgraded their website and conducted consultant induction courses. 2009 will be our busiest year with already 2 further induction courses scheduled for January and February. If you are looking to start a career in executive recruitment, or you are an existing recruiter ready to take the next step into management then we would be keen to hear from you. For further information on present vacancies and our internal training programme, please contact Jordan Dudley on 0113 246 8882 for an informal discussion or alternatively by email at info@dudleychild.co.uk (mailto:info@dudleychild.co.uk) Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:42:57 +0100 http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/career-advice/cranfield-university-fellowship-in-manufacturing-management-and-dudley-child-executive-recruit-3.htm Dudley Child Ltd has established high-level contacts with the industry renowned, Queen’s award-winning Fellowship in Manufacturing Management Programme (FMM) at Cranfield University to further our strategic objective of aligning our business with best practice in the manufacturing industry. The FMM attracts experienced manufacturing and operations management professionals and prepares them for senior positions in industry. Dudley Child’s relationship with the FMM enables us to provide our clients with access to graduates from the Programme and to Fellows undertaking their one year industrial placement component. The industrial placement period follows a three month, classroom based, intensive training period which includes Lean Manufacturing techniques, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, CI and change management. Consultants and directors from Dudley Child recently attended a presentation of FMM 2-day projects at Cranfield. At this event, Fellows on the current intake presented their findings and proposals from short but intensive 2-day projects in sponsor businesses. The sponsors set challenging Terms of Reference for the Fellows to investigate an area of the business where performance improvement is desired. The Fellows then work in the business for two days, engaging with key stakeholders, observing processes, gathering data and collating information. They then present back to the sponsoring business a proposal with their recommendations for improved performance. The projects look for improvements in manufacturing and transactional processes and have proven to deliver bottom line improvements running into the tens-of-thousands. If you would like to know more or would be interested a 2-day project, in sponsoring an industry placement or in recruiting from the FMM programme please contact Jordan Dudley on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:47:13 +0100 http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/dc-news/dudley-child-executive-recruitment-launch-new-sector-specific-web.htm Online job applications are reported to make up 80% of all job applications within the Engineering and Manufacturing industry. With this level of recruitment activity taking place on the web, it is vital for any serious recruiter to have a strong online presence which will in turn add value to their client’s recruitment process. Therefore we at Dudley Child Executive Recruitment Ltd, a recruitment business offering search and selection services to the general manufacturing and engineering sector, have developed a sector specific website that will help support our activities within each vertical market that we serve. These sectors being: Aerospace, Automotive, Building Products, Capital Equipment, Defence, Electronics, Environmental Services, Oil Gas, Print Packaging, Powergeneration, Process Industries and Precision Engineering. Each sector will have its own link on the homepage and will house its own vacancy board where candidates can visit on a regular basis to check out new engineering and manufacturing job vacancies within their own sector. Furthermore, www.dudleychild.co.uk sector specific pages have been optimised for search engines, therefore increasing its visibility to executive job seekers within the market. With the website being not only dedicated to Manufacturing and Engineering recruitment which in itself is novel within the recruitment marketplace, an emphasis on the sectors within the broader heading will encourage candidate response to the site and allow Dudley Child to engage with executive level job seekers, guaranteeing a high level of candidate conversion. The new website is an important step in the growth of Dudley Child Executive Recruitment and will benefit the clients and candidates we interact with. For more information on Dudley Child Recruitment Ltd, please contact our Head Office on 0113 246 8882 or email us on info@dudleychild.co.uk (mailto:info@dudleychild.co.uk) Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:44:47 +0100 http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/career-advice/manufacturing-jobs-dudley-child-executive-recruitment-offers-psychometric-testing-serv-2.htm Many Manufacturing and Engineering organisations still use psychometric testing as a way of assessing the abilities of candidates who apply for Executive and Senior Management positions. In some instances, the executive recruitment agency conducting the assignment may be asked to organise the testing and in other cases the recruitment business might administer the testing themselves. Due to the evolution of psychometric testing and its increased use within industry, there are now a wide range of tests available which not only look at the technical abilities of the applicant, but also their ability to work well in a team, their leadership ability and their long term development potential. For applicants with no previous experience of testing procedures, psychometric tests can sometimes be daunting and can often lead to stress which can potentially affect their chances of performing well in other parts of the interview process.It is important to consider that quite often these tests are used merely as a means of backing up information picked up in other areas of the interview process and that the people who perform the best on the tests are not necessarily the right people to lead a team or develop a new product. Executive Recruitment Firms will often offer their clients three types of Psychometric tests: ability tests, personality tests and aptitude tests. Ability tests look at what the applicant is capable of doing rather than the knowledge and skills they have picked up in the past. They are used to identify an individual’s underlying capability to perform specific tasks. Personality tests look at the ways a candidate would typically respond in certain situations and how they view the world at large. They are often used to analyse whether an individual would fit into the “culture” of the company and how they would gel with the other employees within the business. Aptitude tests are designed to determine an individual’s aptitude for the specific role he or she is applying to. Unlike ability tests, this type of test focuses specifically on the job a candidate is applying for. These tests are often used in engineering and manufacturing jobs where a conventional interview might not highlight effectively how competent a person is on specific technical tasks such as mechanical design or plc programming. Executive recruitment consultants and employers typically use these tests in conjunction with structured interviews to give more of a 3 dimensional view of potential candidates for important hires. To find out how Dudley Child Executive recruitment can deliver tailored psychometric testing, please contact us on 0113 246 8882 or by email info@dudleychild.co.uk (mailto:info@dudleychild.co.uk) Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:33:01 +0100 http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/dc-news/dudley-child-executive-recruitment-ltd-implement-industry-best-prac.htm Dudley Child Executive Recruitment Ltd, the Leeds based Search Selection Company, understand that the most valuable asset of any business is a team of well trained, motivated and happy people. Like many of their client base within the Manufacturing and Engineering marketplace, Dudley Child Ltd appreciate that in order to provide the correct culture and environment for its people to grow and be successful, that the correct systems and processes need to be in order. Therefore in September 2008, the Leeds based Search and Selection Company engaged with Business Link Yorkshire to find an outsourced provider to assist with their strategic objective of having an up to date, legislatively driven HR Business System. The key goal from the outset was to identify an organisation that could efficiently implement industry best practise and through long term partnership ensure sustainability of these systems. Activa HR Solutions Ltd was the organisation of choice as they fulfilled each of the key criteria. Julie Welch (MA HRM, Fellow CIPD) is the Director of Activa HR. Having already gained several years experience in operational HR management positions within large public and private sector businesses including manufacturing, industrial and public contractor environments, her style is versatile, creative and pragmatic. Her specialist areas include ER (unionised environments), policy and procedural document implementation, bespoke personnel databases, learning and development initiatives for management teams, performance development systems, redundancy and TUPE management, dispute resolution employee reward. Joint Managing Director Lee Child Commented “Julie demonstrated an in depth understanding of Human Resource process and legislation, this combined with her wider general business acumen gave us real confidence that Activa HR would help us develop a bespoke, HR Business System fit for purpose and one that would rival any business within the industry. Julie was direct, straight talking and acted with the utmost professionalism whilst maintaining a personable approach. The project was delivered in a timely fashion and left no stone unturned.” Dudley Child’s directors were so impressed with the level and content of Activa HR’s work that they are currently in discussions on a partnership agreement that would effectively allow Dudley Child Ltd to deliver a full 360 degree Human Resource offering to its clients. To find out more about Activa HR’s range of services, please visit our Strategic Partners page. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:28:15 +0100 http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/dc-news/entrepreneurs-wanted-to-build-new-business-ventures-within-dudley-child-executive-recruitment.htm In opposition to the recruitment industry norm of many vertical markets under one roof, Dudley Child Executive Recruitment Ltd plan to open a number of autonomous, umbrella businesses that will have their own executive boards to focus and service specific markets. Consequently, we are keen to hear from recruitment entrepreneurs from any market sector who are ambitious, dynamic, with a mass of ideas, but don’t necessarily have the resources to set up a new business venture from scratch. We would like to work with you and provide the support to help grow your business within your specific area of expertise. Is now a good time to embark on such a challenge? Everybody seems determined to talk about how the UK economy is doomed, but thankfully, as an entrepreneur you won’t change your plans because of macro-economic concerns. You’re an optimistic breed and understand that you can succeed in spite of slowdowns and sometimes because of them. These downturns offer new opportunities which aren’t particularly available in more buyout times. Cheaper offices, more available staff and often reduced competition as weaker companies cut back, can be a good time for up and coming businesses that have the ability to adapt fast. Typically, entrepreneurs are more nimble and responsive than the cash cow organisations and are therefore more able to take advantage. If you would like to discuss our proposal in more detail, then please contact Jordan Dudley on 0113 246 882 for a confidential chat, or by email jordan.dudley@dudleychild.co.uk (mailto:jordan.dudley@dudleychild.co.uk) . We look forward to hearing from you. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:23:33 +0100 http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/dc-news/executive-search-firm-specialising-in-manufacturing-and-engineering-vacancies-opens-in-l.htm During 2008, Dudley Child Executive Recruitment Ltd, specialists within the field of Manufacturing and Engineering, opened the doors to their first Northern based office located at the heart of Leeds City Centre. On day one the organisation partnered with a number of high profile on line search sites to enhance their search and advertising capability to bring absolute value at no extra cost to their clients. Their boutique style, industry specific approach to recruitment is set to launch the business into an aggressive growth strategy whereby they aim to service clients needs with a “magnifying glass approach.” In opposition to the recruitment industry norm of many vertical markets under one roof, which they believe dilutes the service, they plan to open a number of autonomous, umbrella businesses that will have their own executive boards to focus and service specific markets. Joint Managing Director Jordan Dudley commented: “We plan to build a group of recruitment businesses that service their clients as effectively as possible. The benefit of having boutique style businesses means that they can build huge knowledge platforms from which everyone in each business can contribute and add value to our clients. Additionally, all resources can be directed to the specific industry rather than shared across many markets, allowing flexibility and agility in the service”. Their cultural ethos will be to provide a healthy, flexible working environment, taking into account individual circumstance. The business and consultant KPI’s will be aligned to their clients needs ensuring the utmost in honesty and integrity in the service they provide. With DC's extensive knowledge of the market, their comprehensive and intricate networks and their attractive employment packages 2008 should prove to be a fruitful year for Dudley Child Executive Recruitment Ltd. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:09:24 +0100