From the North to the Southwest: Recruiting Across the UK's Regions.
Where London would have typically been the go to choice for an organisation’s HQ, many are beginning to see the benefits of relocating their operations to other areas of the UK.
In a bid to save money on the dearer rent prices in and around London, businesses are increasingly being attracted by the opportunities to save on costs by moving elsewhere.
Not only are there financial draws, but improved transport links across the country and a lesser requirement to be in the office 5 days a week, mean geographical barriers that there may have been in the past, are now less of a deterrent to employees.
As the need for communications and marketing investment grows, while the desirability of the south and home counties diminishes, businesses are increasingly expanding the remit of their search for talent.
Collectively holding over 40 years of recruitment experience between them, Julie and Mark are experts within their fields and there are no better people better placed to support you with your regional recruitment needs.
Julie Mazzei, Principal Consultant, North & Midlands
Julie leads VMA GROUP's North and Midlands practice for the UK, responsible for both permanent and interim teams. She is one of our most successful and senior consultants with an unrivalled network of the industry’s top talent outside of London. There is arguably no other Marketing-Communications recruiter who has placed as many people as Julie has across the North during her career.
Prior to joining VMA GROUP, Julie spent her earlier career working in communications as an in-house manager, agency director and journalist. Having done the roles first hand, she is well placed to help clients find the right person and equally able to advise candidates on their next career move.
Julie advises clients on both interim and perm recruitment across marketing and communications disciplines. She is currently working with an exciting bio tech pharma client to find an interim Head of Comms for a maternity cover – having placed the perm role two years ago. She is also advising a FTSE listed business in Yorkshire looking for a Financial and Corporate Communications Lead.
She is able to advise clients on team structure and remit, helping to develop award winning teams. And equally has coached individuals throughout their career having placed many in their first industry roles who are now Comms Directors that she has advised along their personal development. She is the go-to person for any comms professional in the north.
Julie hosts bi-annual Advisory Board events in across the northern regions, bringing together local communications and marketing professionals to network and discuss best practice. We have had the pleasure of being hosted in some wonderful client venues including Kellonova’s offices, West Midland’s Police Museum, the National Football Museum, and many more!
Inside Insight Presentation - Manchester - June 2024
Most recently, Julie hosted the northern launch for our Inside Insightresearch at BT Group’s office in Manchester. Fueled by insightful conversations, debates and great food and drink, Julie’s events are always fantastic opportunities to keep up to date on industry trends and meet likeminded people in the field.
If you’d like to keep update with opportunities across the North and Midlands regions, or explore how VMA GROUP can help your future communications and marketing hiring needs, please feel free to get in touch with Julie:
As Director of VMA GROUP’s Southwestern practice, Mark harnesses his 25 years of experience to lead on all recruitment and executive search support for the region. He supports clients and candidates with all their hiring needs, covering internal, external and change communications on both a permanent and interim basis.
With his vast recruitment experience, including co-founding his own recruitment consultancy in Bristol, Mark has built up a reputation as a personable, professional and highly knowledgeable recruiter with a deep network and a clear understanding of how to deliver first class recruitment outcomes.
Being a specialist corporate communications recruitment consultant, Mark has an innate understanding of the needs of his clients, making him the first point of call for many leading brands looking to recruit within the region.
From supporting in finding a Head of Corporate Affairs for a regional airport, to helping build out the communications function at a global engineering firm, he supports a wide range of organisations in their hiring needs, many of whom come back to him to grow their teams.
Over his extensive career, Mark has amassed an enviable network of the best talent in the region. When his clients need support on an interim or temporary basis, he is able to quickly find the perfect candidate match for the role requirements. His efficiency and professionalism are just a few reasons why Mark is an extremely credible and respected recruiter within the southwest.
Inside Insight Presentation - Bristol - June 2024
Recently, Mark hosted the Southwestern launch for our Inside Insightreport at BT Group’s office in Bristol. Facilitating events like these offer invaluable opportunities to stay up to date with the latest industry trends and strengthen relationships with our clients and candidates.
If you’d like to keep update with opportunities across the Southwest region, or explore how VMA GROUP can help your future communications and marketing hiring needs, please feel free to get in touch with Mark:
VMA GROUP is a leading international interim, contract, temporary and permanent recruitment and executive search specialist. We are specifically focused on providing support to the communications, marketing, digital and change communities.
Our specialist practice areas cover: communications, corporate communications, internal communications, change communications, PR, media relations, financial communications, CSR, public affairs, investor relations, marketing, brand, digital marketing and agency services.
We have a reputation for providing expert consultancy services and advice, supported by in-depth knowledge of the professions we recruit for. Our thought leadership and benchmarking studies have become go-to resources for the communications, marketing, digital and change industries, supporting planning and decision-making for organisations of all shapes and sizes.
In the UK, VMA GROUP has offices in London, Bristol and Manchester and in Europe, VMA GROUP has offices in Amsterdam and Brussels, but we work with organisations and individuals on a global basis.
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