Testimonials

Finding time to look for new job opportunities is very difficult when you are already in a demanding and sometimes stressful role. It can be hard to find the head space to ensure you are doing yourself justice during the application process.

A good recruiter can be of huge benefit during this process, and Greg Phipps was a massive help to me as I sought to take a step up in my career. He identified an opportunity for a more senior role at an exciting agency and lined up interviews quickly.

Most importantly of all, Greg’s communication was great – he kept me informed with frequent updates which were clear, transparent and timely. He helped take a lot of stress out of the process for me.

I’ve been in my role for six months now and it was absolutely the right move. I was very grateful to Greg for his help during the application and would recommend him to anyone.

Steve Maybury, Mabo

Head of Client Success

We’ve worked with Greg at Central Employment for a number of years now, having tried various other recruiters in the past, and he’s become an invaluable cog in our recruitment process.

Greg takes the time to really understand each role, where it fits in the company and exactly what we’re looking for in a candidate. This means we only receive applicants that are genuinely suited to the positions advertised and it saves us hours trawling through CVs and speaking to people we’re never likely to employ.

But most importantly Greg has really got to know us as a business and how we like to work. In doing so has a great understanding of our culture and the candidates that would be a real fit beyond just skills and experience. That means he’s not just qualifying they’re the right fit for us, but we’re the right fit for them. This has helped us maintain an exceptional staff retention rate and it’s telling that many staff in the highest positions within the company are candidates Greg initially proposed.

I would (and do) whole-heartedly recommend working with Greg for anyone looking for support with their recruitment needs.

Rob Jackson, Mabo

Operations Director

“I have worked with Greg for over 3 years now and I have had great success in our recruitment with him. Greg has listened to our needs and requirements, taken the time to understand the structure of the company and learnt the roles that we have available inside-out.  He is very professional, thorough, great at communicating and has restored my faith in recruitment agencies.

I would have no reservation in recommending that others work with Greg and Central Employment for help with their recruitment needs”

Vikki Bishop,

Head of eCommerce, Happy Beds

Greg was so helpful in assisting me to find a new role. He has a very personal ‘real’ feel, and even messaged me on the day of my interviews, and the first day of my job to congratulate me. I love my new role and have Greg to thank for putting me in touch with the company.

Greg also went above and beyond in securing this role.   I would definitely recommend his service to both employees and job seekers.’

Thanks,

Rosie Jackson, Graphic Designer, Seaward

After living in London for the past three years, I had become massively out of touch with my North East network. This was largely because my network relied heavily on my university connections, and the majority had since dispersed around the world. I soon realized my return to the North East wasn’t going to be as easy as I had assumed. I spent weeks on LinkedIn and job sites looking for a role similar to my London position. I reached out to old colleagues and posted several times to my neglected LinkedIn network asking for help… Newcastle help.

I’m not sure if it was the algorithm working in my favour or pure chance, but days later, a job post appeared that sounded perfect—exactly what I had been looking for. I sent off my application and digital portfolio, and Greg soon hopped on a call with me, providing a very honest idea of the company, role, culture, expected salary, and future of the business. He had a direct approach, which I very much appreciated after several recruiters had sold me ‘the dream’ job, followed by an unpleasant interview process.

But not this time. I had a call with Greg that painted a very clear picture of what I was walking into, along with some much-needed words of encouragement. Two weeks later, I met with my now manager and the managing director of the company. The following week, I was offered the job. That was eight months ago now, and I can honestly say Greg described this role exactly as it is. It’s a role and company I love being a part of, which not many people can say. I’m thankful for Greg being so efficient but mostly for setting me up in the role I’m in now.

I’d highly recommend Greg from a candidate point of view as well as a client perspective. I’ve seen Greg maintain a relationship with our MD since.

Thank you,

Abbie Quinn,

Social Media Manager at White Digital

Central Employment came onboard during 2023 after we realised that we needed a fresh look at the supply of temporary labour. Central came via recommendation, which says a lot.
The team at Middlesbrough are second-to-none and are flexible to adapt to our changing needs – sometimes on a seemly weekly basis! After using other agencies that focus on numbers, it is refreshing to see that Central focus on making sure the fit is there. Follow-up is second to none and even after placement, Central stay in touch with both workers and the HR team to provide timely, relevant feedback and ongoing support.

Katherine Bridle
Head of HR