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Elliot Iredale

Recruitment Manager, Engineering & Manufacturing, Peterborough Office

As a kid, I loved puzzles. Proper brainteasers. I could spend hours cracking on, totally in my own world. So it’s not too surprising that I’ve ended up in recruitment. After all, each hiring assignment is a new puzzle to solve, right? No two searches are ever the same, no two businesses think alike, and no two candidates have precisely the same skills & personalities.

Just like puzzles, recruitment tests your brain. You could pitch the same role to the same candidate, in two different ways, and each way leads to a wildly different outcome. I enjoy that sense of personal responsibility in my career; I decide what I work on, how I work it, who I put forward and how I manage the process – after all, it’s my reputation on the line!

Before working in recruitment, I had no idea about manufacturing. Honestly. I probably would’ve assumed that we didn’t manufacture anything in the UK and it all came from China. But the last decade in recruitment (yikes!) has opened my eyes to the incredible landscape of manufacturing. Even manufacturing itself, is just another puzzle to solve!

 

If you weren't in recruitment, what would you be doing?


At the weekend, you can find me in all kinds of different places. Very much depends on which weekend you catch me! One weekend you may encounter me shouting at football on the telly (classic armchair fan), on another you may find me going full chef-mode and creating a themed date night dining menu for me & my wonderful wife. Or, just maybe, you may find me down the pub…

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Testimonials


“I’ve crossed paths with Elliott a few times in recent years but in the last few weeks he has been instrumental in helping me secure my next role. We were originally talking about another role but this one came up and Elliott spotted an opportunity that could potentially suit both myself and the hiring company. Throughout the process, Elliott has been first class. His mature and authentic approach has been refreshing and he has worked tirelessly to ensure both parties were kept informed and the end-to-end process has run smoothly. Above everything else, he is a genuinely decent guy and I would highly recommend him as a recruiter.”

“What can I say…Genuinely it is all positive for Elliot, his work ethic, communication and personability. In looking for a new opportunity I was passed across Elliot’s desk (so to speak) by a friend who suggested that I apply for a position Elliot was recruiting for. Elliot was professional, courteous and forthcoming with communication at every stage of the interview and selection process. He would call to check-in, despite there not being much progress. There were a number of “hurdles” to overcome after accepting the position and Elliot was again on hand to assist. He would answer the phone out of hours and was polite, patient and unfazed. Elliot also made the trip to my local town for coffee, a Cornish pasty and a meet in person. A nice personal touch. Elliot would be truthful with advice and opinions when asked, and would not over commit on opportunities, or his abilities. Elliot is honest – very honest, without being rude or aggressive, which is refreshing. Elliot is a recruiter that I have marked in my phone as someone that I will stay in contact with to secure future opportunities. Elliot’s candidate relationship management skills are unsurpassed and in summary Elliot was a pleasure to work with. I look forward to working with Elliot in the future.”

“Elliot- excellent recruiter with a fantastic customer-centric mindset who takes pride in doing a job well!

Elliot, through The One Group, supported me in turning around a high volume recruitment project which was critical for the next phase of business growth. It was hugely challenging due to needing to hire niche candidates in very competitive markets. The project was under the spotlight of executive stakeholders so ensuring we met our milestones was crucial, in fact with Elliot’s contribution, we managed to overachieve our hire targets taking the pressure off the project.

I would recommend any organisation looking to make a hire to get in touch with Elliot, his service levels and personal standards will stand head and shoulders above the competition!”

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