VMA GROUP Sources Events Manager for the Association of Financial Mutuals.
The Association of Financial Mutuals (AFM) is the trade body that represents mutual and not-for-profit insurers, friendly societies and other financial mutuals across the UK. Committed to protecting and progressing the principles of mutuality, they endeavor to promote a better understanding of mutuals, encourage mutual support and mutual approaches to business and public policy.
As part of their commitment, the AFM hosts regular events for their members to come together, share insights, and keep up to date about the ongoings in their industries.
Looking to hire an Events Manager to handle the whole suite of event planning, Chief Executive Andrew Whyte reached out to VMA GROUP to conduct the search.
After working with him in his past role and maintaining a great relationship since, Andrew felt confident he could rely on VMA GROUP to provide him with the best quality candidates in the market.
VMA GROUP’s Senior Consultant, Vanessa Wilbur, was keen to support Andrew is his search and worked closely with him to understand what he was looking for in his ideal Events Manager.
After a thorough and transparent search of the candidate marketplace, Vanessa was able to provide a strong shortlist of quality candidates that matched Andrew’s initial brief, resulting in the appointment of an excellent new member of the AFM team.
Andrew Whyte, Chief Executive said:
“Vanessa took the time to understand our particular needs as a small, representative trade body and what that meant for the demands of the role. It wasn’t the easiest of searches, but she provided a strong shortlist and made sure all the candidates were fully briefed about us and a good fit. As a result we were able to appoint a terrific candidate who has hit the ground running and quickly made a difference.”
