July 2008
ASTUTE’s commitment to the professional development of our Consultants was strengthened last week when the REC’s Head of Training, Andrew Carr, visited our offices to deliver the first in what will hopefully be a series of innovative training days. Focussing on Essential Skills for Permanent Recruitment, Andrew provided a very relevant programme, with great enthusiasm, and the odd bad joke! ASTUTE Consultant Stuart Clark commented; “The day was very relevant, I learnt a great deal, and Andrew kept everyone’s interest throughout the day….which is often difficult in training.”
June 2008
ASTUTE Technical Recruitment, a leading provider of technical staff, has today announced the acquisition of Portsmouth based Sharp Recruitment, a highly successful Commercial Recruitment Consultancy.
ASTUTE, based in the Portsmouth Technopole, have expanded rapidly in the past 12 months, and the integration of Sharp brings their total number of staff to 15.
The acquisition strengthens ASTUTE’s position, as explained by Operations Director Darren Simmons; “We’re delighted as the acquisition takes us into some exciting new business areas, but also allows us to offer a more rounded service to our existing technical clients, who often ask if we can assist their commercial staffing needs.”
Sharp’s Managing Director, Melanie Dunn, joined ASTUTE this week and added; “We hope to add value by bringing new clients to ASTUTE and opening doors to new sectors. Our core strength is sourcing for Office staff, Contact Centres, HR, and Sales & Marketing roles. We bring a well established and local client base to ASTUTE, and are excited to be part of their growth and ongoing success.”
May 2008
ASTUTE will be attending the All-Energy 08 Exhibition and Conference in Aberdeen on the 21st and 22nd of May. The UK’s largest Renewables Show, it will be a great opportunity for ASTUTE to meet with existing clients, and forge new relationships with companies operating in Renewables.
Consultants from the Power Generation and Renewables division, such as Chris Simmons, will be looking to enhance their knowledge on a range of key issues, including the Government’s aggressive Renewable Generation targets for 2010.
April 2008
ASTUTE would like to welcome Dan Bisset as our latest trainee Resourcer. Dan’s appointment strengthens our Waste/Water/Utilities team, and he has already made positive inroads with a number of clients which ASTUTE have identified as key to our future growth. We look forward to Dan having a long and successful career with ASTUTE.
February 2008
ASTUTE are delighted to announce the arrival of Natalie Tulett and Stuart Clark as our latest recruits.
Natalie has a strong Recruitment background and is studying for an Environmental Science Degree via Open University. Natalie will lead development of ASTUTE’s Environmental Division, building on the already strong relationships we have with UK Environmental Consultancies.
Stuart arrives with a track record of success in fast paced Technical Sales. He joins as ASTUTE’s first dedicated Contract Consultant, focussing on the Construction sector, in the UK and overseas.
December 2007
ASTUTE are delighted to announce the arrival of three new members of staff, who will join the company on the 2nd of January. Two trainee Consultants will take up positions within the Power Generation / Renewables, and Waste / Water and Utilities Divisons, whilst Sukh Takhar arrives with extensive recruitment experience, and will work closely with ASTUTE’s high technology clients. Managing Director Terry Buckel explained; “We are confident that our new Consultants will contribute significantly to the growth of ASTUTE, and two are Qualified Engineers in Electrical and Civil fields, which helps build our technical expertise.”
December 2007
ASTUTE’s Operations Director, Darren Simmons, attended the British Wind Energy Association’s Connect Event in London this week. The networking event included a seminar on Buying and Selling Green Energy, and the likelihood of the Government’s 2020 Renewable Energy targets being met. The event reinforces ASTUTE’s commitment to provide a quality recruitment solution to the Power Generation and Renewables sectors. 14th December 2007.
October 2007
Due to rapid and sustainable growth, ASTUTE are set to embark on a recruitment drive for new Consultants. We are keen to hear from both experienced Recruitment Consultants, and also Trainees who might have had an initial taste for Sales. We offer a friendly and fun work environment (Including office Pool table!), a structured training programme, and a highly competitive salary / commission package. Please call Terry Buckel, Managing Director, or Darren Simmons, Operations Director, on 02392 658 210, or e-mail terry@astutetechnical.co.uk
August 2007
ASTUTE have been awarded ‘Preferred Supplier’ status by Marchwood Power Ltd. A major project, we will actively assist the ‘crewing’ process at Marchwood Power Station – an 840MW CCGT plant. The station will consist of 33 Operations and Maintenance staff and ASTUTE is the ideal choice for this kind of project. MD Terry Buckel stated “This is fantastic news for ASTUTE. It is a key ‘client win’ which we targeted once we knew about the new build. We are confident of delivering a fast, high calibre, service in preparation for commissioning and the first turbines firing in 2008.”
July 2007
ASTUTE is pleased to announce its move into the Harbour Suite at the Portsmouth Technopole. As the biggest office in the building it marks an amazing achievement for ASTUTE in less than a year, moving up from the smallest size 1-man office at inception. Capable of accommodating up to 30 staff, the office provides plenty of space which should be able to meet the demands of ASTUTE as it enjoys considerable growth in the early years, whilst also making room for a pool table – giving the staff the chance to unwind with a bit of fun after a hard day working.
