If you’d like to get in touch with Sally, drop her an email today: sally.slingsby@impact-london.com
In the rapidly changing business landscape of 2024, having the right talent can make all the difference in achieving success. That’s why partnering with Impact can be a game-changer for your team. Here are five reasons why working with us can transform your team and drive your business growth in 2024.
At Impact Recruitment, we’re all about finding those shining stars that match your company’s ethos. Our extensive network can help you discover hidden talent, even if they’re not actively looking for a job, that can be a significant asset to your team.
We understand – time is precious. Our seamless hiring process, from creating standout job descriptions to thorough screenings, is crafted to save you valuable time and resources. Freelancer onboarding? We’ve got it covered! Bid farewell to the headaches of freelancer management. Our team is here to simplify your workload, ensuring your freelancers get paid effortlessly through our in-house payroll service.
Our team knows the ins and outs, trends, and traits of your sector. Our expertise ensures that candidates not only possess the necessary skills but also fit seamlessly into your organisation’s culture. With our industry know-how, we help you make strategic hiring decisions that contribute to your long-term success.
As your business grows and changes, so do your staffing needs. Impact brings flexibility to the floor. Whether you’re ramping up for growth or need a specific skill set for a project, we’re ready to adjust to your rhythm.
Our digital 2024 Market Insights and Salary Guide will be released later this month. If you want to know more about our commitments and what the future holds for 2024 – contact us at enquiries@impact-london.com to register your interest!
Teaming up with us in 2024 isn’t just a hiring move; it’s a focus on your business growth. We bring the networks, the industry know-how, and the streamlined processes to set your team up for epic success. Ready to turn your team into superstars? Contact us today!
Working from home can be a dream come true—no early alarm to catch the overcrowded train into the office, comfortable clothes, and AAA to your fridge. However, this often comes with its own set of challenges that can make productivity a struggle. Here are some tips to help you stay productive even when working remotely.
One of the most essential aspects of working from home is establishing a schedule. Without set office hours, it can be tempting to stay in bed for longer or take extra-long lunch breaks. Having a routine will help you maintain focus and stay on track. Try time-blocking your calendar into sections to plan your day, just like this example.
Create a dedicated workspace that is separate from your comfortable areas. Working from the sofa or bed may seem like a good idea, but it can make it hard to focus on work. Having a designated workspace helps to create a mental distinction between work time and personal time in your home.
While working in pyjamas may be tempting, getting dressed in the morning can help switch your mind into “work mode.” Dressing up in professional attire can be highly motivating and help increase productivity levels.
Working from home comes with lots of distractions like chores, family members, social media, or even the TV. To maximize productivity, try creating a focus playlist or podcast, that helps you stay focused or use noise-cancelling headphones to block out noise. You can also set a timer to take short breaks and use the break time to attend to any personal tasks.
Working from home can feel like you’re out of the loop, so staying connected with co-workers is essential for maintaining morale. Regular communication can help you stay accountable, bounce ideas, and keep the work moving forward!
Finally, remember to take care of yourself. Be sure to take regular breaks, eat healthy meals, stay hydrated and get your steps in with your four-legged friends. It’s easy to forget these things when working from home, but they will help you stay focused and energized throughout the day.
Are you looking for a hybrid or remote role? Check to all of our lasted jobs over on our job page.
We welcome Sally to the Impact team!
Sally is an experienced creative recruiter and has joined Impact to enhance our already successful Creative Team as our newest Creative Consultant. We are delighted to have Sally on board and are in no doubt that she will have a fantastic career at Impact.
Hello! I’m Sally, I come from a background in art and design and being a change maker in the creative industry is what makes me tick. I have a super keen eye for a hot portfolio, I love working with designers, speaking through creative ideas and seeing next-level design work.
When you give Impact a call and you hear a wicked Yorkshire accent on the other side of the phone, that’s me!
Outside of work, you can find me wandering around galleries and ticking off my long list of restaurant recommendations.
Impact has been on my radar for a long time and when a chance to speak with Nick and Jules came up, I jumped at the opportunity.
Over the last 21 years, Impact has built an incredible roster of clients and has supported career-defining moves for many. I’m excited to continue Impact’s work and introduce excellent creatives to some of the top clients in the industry.
The company’s dedication to social impact also really stood out to me, from supporting young creatives to tackling climate change, working with a team whose values align with my own is always at the top of my list.
I will specialise in permanent and temp positions on our ever-growing creative desk working on a variety of roles under the design umbrella. I will be working closely with branding designers, packaging designers, digital designers, motion designers, copywriters and more.
I’ve had a great first week with the team, from meeting excellent designers, introducing myself to clients and learning all things Impact, it’s been great to get stuck in.
In between a busy upcoming week at the office, we will also be hitting up an escape room, participating in an office treasure hunt and taking a team trip to plant trees, I can’t wait.
Championing innovation and mobilising opportunities for creative talent is my bag. I’m excited to be a part of Impact’s mission to drive a more diverse, inclusive and welcoming creative community, helping exceptional designers find the right careers, and making the design industry one of the most exciting spaces to be a part of.
If you’d like to get in touch with Sally, drop her an email today: sally.slingsby@impact-london.com
Even in today’s ever-changing marketplace, the role of the HR function remains at the heart of every business. Our HR division has unrivalled relationships with some of the most well-known brands and achieves outstanding success for our candidates and clients. We work with a wide range of businesses from SMEs to FTSE 100 organisations within media, creative and communications.
So how much do you think you know about Human Resources? Our dedicated team of HR recruiters share some of their favourite facts and figures for 2023.
If you’re looking for a new role within the HR sector, discover our current job roles and apply today.
Impact recruitment agency is an accredited Living Wage Employer! This means that every member of staff and all of our temps will earn a real Living Wage.
The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay which is based on the actual cost of living. It’s calculated each year and is announced by the Living Wage Foundation as part of Living Wage Week.
The current London living wage for 2022-23 is £11.95/hour and UK wide rate of £10.90/hour, reflects the current higher costs of living.
Over 4,700 organisations, including Impact, voluntarily choose to pay the real Living Wage because we believe that a hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay.
This commitment applies to not only directly employed staff but also to our third-party contracted staff. We have ensured that we have a plan in place to ensure that all our third-party contracted staff, such as our cleaners, are paid the real Living Wage.
We are proud of this commitment as a Living Wage employer which is in line with our values and commitment to good business, and all temps supplied by us will be paid at a rate above the London Living Wage minimum.
If you are looking for temp work or a client looking to temporarily expand your team, why not contact us!
We are excited to welcome Kitty to Impact HQ! With a strong career background, Kitty is a real people person and the newest team member in our temp division and is ready to start matching you with your next role!
I come from a really varied background! I have about seven years of training experience which spans hospitality training, learning & development coordination and teaching English as a foreign language.
I’ve also worked many years in the hospitality industry, working with people, developing empathy, and practising kindness. Mostly I’ve worked with people from all walks of life, getting to know them, finding out what they need, and then tailoring experiences to suit them.
I chose Impact for a couple of reasons, but mostly I felt like we were a great fit for each other. I was looking for an excellent team that would nurture my professional growth, exist within a creative space, and care about their place in the world. Impact was looking for a passionate person, who cares about people, and is a nerd about the details. So far it seems like a match made in Heaven!
The cherry on top of the cake is of course the people Impact works with. I am so grateful to be working with some of the leading creative companies in the industry, as well as the incredible candidates who we introduce them to.
I’ve loved it. My team has really paced the training to suit my learning needs and I can eagerly see what’s next to come! I’ve been blown away by our Senior Team’s focus on mentorship and their presence within the workspace.
I cannot overstate how friendly, welcoming, and supportive the environment at Impact is. All the team have gone out of their way to bring me into the fold, and even within my first week, I could see how much they cared about my professional development and my personal wellbeing. There’s also a good mix of fun in there, of course, I’m already grateful for the great music and after-work chats.
Working on the temp desk, my main goal is to match people to a role that enhances their life. Whether it’s a benefit to their personal life because of the flexibility it offers or whether it’s an advancement in their professional life because it’s going to further their career.
Recruitment Assistant by weekday, actor by the weekend. My double life is akin to Batman, except instead of a cool suit I sport vintage dresses, and the Piccadilly line replaces the Batmobile (just as sexy). As an actor I have spent oodles of money over the years on headshots to capture my best angles, in the hope I will catch the attention of a casting director swiping across Spotlight like your mate on Hinge.
Working in the vibrant Impact office with brilliant recruiters, I see many CVs in all shapes and sizes. Your CV is your headshot – it needs to capture your uniqueness and subsequently, our interest quickly.
What I have discovered is that there is no perfect resume formula, but there are particular aspects that can make yours as exciting as cracking open a box of Celebrations (gimme!). We encourage everyone to put their best foot forward so you can achieve your dream role, and it all starts with that killer PDF.
1) The profile is the first thing we see and we ALWAYS read it! This allows us to get to know you and where you can really sell yourself.
2) It’s important your employment history is clear, concise and to the point. Do your best not to write several paragraphs summarising your previous jobs, instead make a few bullet points outlining your key responsibilities, skills learned, and achievements.
3) On that note, make a separate list outlining your skills e.g. Premier Pro, Excel, C-Suite, administration, interpersonal, communication. Don’t be modest! We want to know how we can find the perfect job that aligns with your skillset.
4) Don’t leave your interests just on your dating profile, we want to know all about you too! If you spend weekends getting lost in the Tate Museum, love jogging, or have your own podcast, share it with us.
5) Aesthetic, baby! You’ve written some snazzy copy to grab our interest, now you can decide how you want it to pop visually. Canva is a great tool that is much easier to navigate than Photoshop with some great resume templates. Select the template you are drawn to
and voila! It looks as though you spent hours selecting the perfect colours and shapes when really, you’ve shopped for that template like a Wednesday night on Amazon.
6) Take the photo down, we are in recruitment not casting. We look forward to meeting you face to face, but until then your employment history is just fine.
7) Always include your contact details! You’d be surprised how many people send in their resumes without any way for us to chase them up.
Thanks for stopping by the Impact blog, I hope this has been helpful. We look forward to receiving your resume, and don’t forget to read our tips on creating the perfect LinkedIn profile!
With a strong career history in HR recruitment, Emma is the newest member of Impact HQ as a Senior Consultant in our HR sector. With a career history in recruitment spanning from in-house small media agencies, to 360 recruitment, Emma’s got what it takes to match amazing talent with their dream jobs and add value to both candidates and clients!
I started my recruitment career in-house for a small media agency, and after deciding I was ready for a new challenge I decided to take the leap into 360 recruitment with a specific focus on HR, which I loved. Having worked in HR previously it seemed like the perfect fit for my experience and knowledge, and after taking some time away to try my hand at rec2rec, I couldn’t be happier to be back where I belong!
Impact immediately stood out as a place where diversity is important and celebrated. The culture and the values speak for themselves and, when you add the incredible client base that’s been built over the last 20 years, it’s difficult not to be impressed!
My first week was a whirlwind of meeting new people, getting up to speed, navigating a new office, and enjoying after-work drinks with my new team. Not to mention, my first week ended with the Impact summer party, which was incredible! The whole team have made every effort to make me feel welcome and I couldn’t feel more at home.
Everyone is genuinely ecstatic to be at work every day – and as cheesy as it sounds, it does feel like a big family. Nick and Jules are brilliant mentors and encourage everyone to be themselves, so you feel instantly at ease from your very first day.
I hope to make a name for myself in the HR space and continue with the amazing partnerships Nick and Jules have built over the last 21 years – but mostly, I can’t wait to match amazing talent with their dream jobs and add value to both my candidates and clients.
If you’re looking for a new role in HR, send your CV over to Emma today!
Here at Impact, we work with local school Pimlico Academy to help their students further themselves and prepare for the working world!
We help them with their CVs, hold mock interviews and offer work experience to their sixth-form students. This summer we had the pleasure of working alongside Elena and Nazifa, two 17-year-old students at the academy and asked them all about their experience with us at Impact HQ.
I have a strong interest in fashion marketing, and I was able to explore this area through my work experience. There were things such as watching fashion shows, drawing and participating in art competitions that I never really thought of as anything more than a casual interest.
However, doing work experience at impact and reading CVs relating to art direction and photography has given me an insight into the industry and has made me realise that it is something I want to be a part of.
My school signed us up for a mock interview with different companies and I got assigned to Impact, not knowing how lucky I was to get this interview! When I did the interview, I was very intrigued and looked further into recruitment agencies after the interview.
Before my interview, I remember thinking this is just for practice for future jobs and that I need to say what I’d already practised. Instead, I found myself asking questions and wanting to find out more!
The time came around when we had to decide where we were going for work experience week, and I instantly knew where I wanted to do mine. When I found out I got work experience at Impact I was so excited to do it and instantly went on the website to find out more.
On the first day, Nick spoke about what Impact does, the function of the company and each sector. We were then introduced to the team, and I was surprised by everyone’s bubbly attitude and high spirits.
The first task was to analyse the CVs of people who had applied for jobs. I picked up important CV skills, like how to know what a recruiter likes and how you need to make an instant good first impression just from the look of your CV and the very first sentence that you write.
The next day I got to apply my skills by updating my own CV with the skills I had learned and sending it to a recruiter. I listened in on interviews to see what questions were asked and how they were conducted and found that in interviews you must ask logical and well-formulated questions to find out specifically what the applicant is looking for, while also making a role sound interesting for the people who are applying.
I learnt how you must be able to articulate yourself but also come across as calm which seems like a difficult skill to obtain. As well as learning about how interviews are conducted, I noted how you come across in terms of first impressions and how confidence, communication and articulation are key skills. It was also helpful knowing what kind of questions a recruitment agency specifically asks to find out about their candidate.
One thing that fascinated me was the organisation of data through a database system. It’s very important to be able to keep track of all your candidates and clients in a recruitment agency. As I listened in on calls, I saw the interviewer typing notes and I was amazed how they simultaneously listen to the candidates, ask questions and write notes. It made me realise how fast-paced this job is!
In a document, you write key information as well as the notes from the interview such as salary expectations, what job they want whether its permanent or temp and whether you want to work in an office, remote, or hybrid. I learned many keywords that I didn’t know before.
The most enjoyable part of my experience was getting to write up company profiles. I got to do this on my third day, and I was introduced to LinkedIn. LinkedIn helped me write my profiles for different media companies. This was an interesting task as I got to learn about other companies as well as do a working task. I also got to work on ads for jobs. I learnt how important it is to make a job interesting and really sell it by making it sound exciting, giving people an incentive to apply for the job.
Something important I took away from the job is that people who work in recruitment agencies deserve so much respect. It’s a difficult job to make both candidates and your clients happy. I thought it would make everyone stressed, so I was surprised when I entered such a calm stress-free environment where everyone was having fun and really enjoying their job. I was happy to see such an amazing working environment that I hope I get to experience again in the future.
On my second day, it was my birthday, and everyone sang me happy birthday and got me a card and cake, it instantly made my day. I was very fortunate to get work experience here and look forward to hopefully working here again.
I am excited to engage in work experience before the upcoming year fills with exams and stress. Talking with our career advisor at Pimlico she suggested due to my outgoing nature that I spend our work experience week with Impact.
From there I searched the website which was very simple to access and navigate and understood that Impact stood for building positive relations by respect for the diverse community and that progression was their passion.
On arriving at Impact, I had been warmly welcomed by Nick who gave us a tour of the elaborate building which consisted of several spacious offices as well as booths spotted around the floor which allowed colleagues to engage in private calls and we spoke about what the week would have in store for us.
We delved into analysing candidate CVs which allowed me to gain the knowledge on how to improve my own CV, which would be to include the best aspects of myself as a top-tier person with important attributes that I could bring to the table. As well as the importance of email etiquettes and how they could form an initial judgment of an individual. Keeping a short but snappy email is the way to go!
Having experienced how colleagues work in their day-to-day was eye-opening seeing colleagues take calls and zoom meetings being friendly as the call initiates and how quick and efficient they were able to grasp and attain knowledge of candidates. This varied from what role the candidates want to pursue, a reason they want a change as well as salary hopes and more all in the time span of 40 mins.
What I gained most significantly from those calls is the overall persona that the candidate portrays themselves as. In addition to learning new terms such as eCommerce, temps and hybrid workers.
I also had the opportunity to write a research profile for a company – learning about a company, what roles it offered, what its ethics were and what makes them stand out as a company through its website and LinkedIn to fully understand a candidate and company. I grasped the intensive work that Impact does and how each colleague must understand each role within the company to the smallest of details.
Overall, my time at Impact has been enlightening in understanding how the working world functions as well as how colleagues interact with each other in office-based environments even if recruitment isn’t necessarily the path I strive to take in the future.
Here at Impact with love working with individuals who are ready to help others excel in their creative careers and start their own careers in the recruitment industry, so welcome aboard the team Ellie!
My experience at Impact so far has been incredible, as someone who is brand new to the creative recruitment industry I feel in sync with the fantastic team and my confidence is growing rapidly. From the initial interviewing process to taking a seat at my desk, I have just felt happy and content with the decision I have made to join the team at Impact.
I decided to go for a role with impact after quite a hefty interviewing process for various roles, due to their family and human feel but also for my love of people and helping people to reach goals in a creative space! The clients Impact work with are fantastic and super high-profile in the creative industry, it’s an amazing opportunity to showcase my abilities and skills to these clients.
My first week at Impact has been a breath of fresh air, a completely different vibe to my previous role in estate agency and I have loved it! Recruitment has a lot of different elements to it, but I really do feel as if it is my calling, the client base is incredible as well as having a supply of amazing candidates interested in the variety of roles we have to offer at impact.
The working environment here is genuinely something I have been looking for, for a very long time! Its such a positive space to be in, so many optimistic, genuine and successful individuals in the same space is something that is usually quite hard to come by, but I feel as if impact have hit the nail on the head with the team!
I’m really looking forward to progressing in the role and being able to bring something fresh to the table, to help place people into the jobs of their dreams and make a positive impact on so many professional lives! I hope to make a very positive impact on the teams days too!
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We are delighted to announce Erica’s promotion to Consultant in our Permanent Support Division.
It’s important to recognise achievements within Impact and no one deserves it more than Erica. She transitioned from events management into Recruitment, making her mark instantly and her progress has been remarkable!
Erica has an excellent work ethic; natural relationship-building skills and a willingness to learn and develop.
She’s also contributed to Impact’s culture and is a hugely popular member of the team.
Erica’s remit will focus in supporting Michelle in the continued success of Impact’s permanent support division during a very busy period!
Congrats Erica, we are proud of you and are looking forward to you being a star consultant!
We can all agree that the last 2 years have been the most challenging period for the creative industry in living memory. After the shock of the lockdown in March 2020 the economy went into meltdown which, in turn, affected all businesses. We saw that the media and creative industry became particularly affected by a huge decrease in revenues, which resulted in many job losses. So the big question is, what is the industry like 2 years on?
After extensive research here at Impact Recruitment, we are happy to announce that our eagerly anticipated Market Guide 2022 is now available to download!
If you’re a client, now is your chance to get some first-hand industry insights into sourcing some great talent, along with the current salaries in our role specialities across the board.
Not only are our senior team members providing insights into the creative and media industry, but there are also contributing features on good communications, responsible business practices and rising to the challenge of sourcing good talent in 2022’s market.
We delve deep into the latest salary bandings across our key sectors; Marketing, Creative, HR, Talent and Business Support. All of which have been compiled through extensive client research from the past 6 months.
If you are a company or client, please email enquiries@impact-london.com to register your interest in our 2022 Market Guide.
Don’t forget to follow us on LinkedIn for current roles, industry news and upcoming events.
We are delighted to announce Ellen’s promotion to Senior Consultant in our Temporary Division.
It’s important to recognise achievements within Impact and no one deserves it more than Ellen, who has made our temp department hugely successful coming out of the pandemic. Her achievement is based on her individual growth, extensive market knowledge, consultative approach, incredible work ethic and being an all-around shining star!
Ellen’s new remit will focus on growing Impact’s temporary reach and client base within the media, entertainment and tech space, whilst continuing to provide her clients and candidates with an excellent service. She will take a key role in our client events, D&I and culture initiatives, as well as mentoring and training new team members.
Congrats Ellen, we are proud of you and are looking forward to you continuing to shine as a Senior Consultant!
Inclusive Hiring Workshop at Impact
Impact are huge advocates of driving positive change around Diversity & Inclusion within the media and creative industry and we consistently welcome the opportunity to enhance our skills.
A huge thank you to Jennie Child who facilitated a fantastic and informative session with our team last week. Jennie is DEI specialist for Recruitment Network, an ex Talent Acquisition Director within WPP agencies and she now runs her own diversity consultancy, Balance.
Collaborating in small groups, we firstly took the time to acknowledge the barriers and bias that feeds into the hiring process. Guided by Jennie, our focus was then spent discussing positive solutions and how we can continue to positively influence our clients through the recruitment process.
We shaped our thoughts with:-
We wrapped up by creating a clear action plan that is both achievable to consistently deliver on and importantly, aligns with our values. Thanks again to Jennie for helping us stop and reflect on this important topic.