Are you a recruitment expert and always fancied being your own boss? You might be really interested to hear about becoming an Associate at One to One. But before you delve further into the role, hear all about it, straight from the horse’s mouth!
Lesley has been an associate with One to One for three years.
"When you think about working in a recruitment agency you might think PRESSURE, TARGETS, FEES! And I did have all of that many, many, years ago, and I HATED it!
Skip forward a few years; I ended up in a rewarding career in HR specialising in recruitment and absolutely loving it. However, as my career moved on, I realised that whilst I had undertaken all levels and many sectors of recruitment, I really wanted to become my own boss, where I could pick and choose WHO and WHAT I worked on. I also loved coaching and wanted to further develop these skills.
I met Clare at One to One Recruitment as a candidate and had even used her services many times when in my role as a Recruitment Manager (in private and public organisations) and had admired her thorough and straightforward approach. When she approached me asking if I wanted to work with her as an associate, it didn’t take long to make up my mind. I jumped straight in!
I am my own boss with a great brand behind me. Not only is Clare very supportive, sharing her extensive knowledge and expertise, I have access to all the systems, tools and marketing assets I require. In the main, I generate my own leads, and we work together on roles too where required. We work really well together as we respect each other’s experience.
The benefits to me are a greater sense of control over what I do and how much time I want to spend on work. There are NO TARGETS, KPIs, PRESSURE or any of that nonsense to contend with plus I get to keep a very high percentage of my fees. I work with great clients, have access to great job boards, marketing support, get to work remotely, and as a team we have fun while we are doing it. I can take holidays when I want and we have great socials too!
So, if you are looking for a fulfilling and flexible opportunity, I recommend becoming an associate, all the details are below."
Be Your Own Boss – One to One Recruitment Associate Model
Why would you consider it?
If you are a skilled and experienced recruiter, there comes a point when you consider setting up independently and becoming your own boss.
There are many reasons for this:
- You want to earn a greater share of the revenue you bring in – to capitalise on your skills, efforts, dedication and motivation
- To have more control over your time – to work when and where you want to work
- To be left alone to do what you do best – without management interference
- To be freed of targets and constant pressure to perform
- To have complete control over how you go about your work
- To break away from the bureaucracy and/or office politics
- You may be a returning to work parent or returning from a career break
- To have your career destiny in your own hands
So why do so few actually go for it?
It’s a big decision to give up the comfort zone of permanent employment with basic salaries and other benefits.
Then there are the challenges of setting up on your own:
- Thinking of a name and incorporating your company
- Creating an identity and logo
- Building a website with the ability to interact with candidates
- Creating your own terms & conditions
- Negotiating with job boards
- Reduced business opportunities due to restrictive covenants
- Building your client base from scratch
- Being responsible for invoicing, chasing payment, etc
- Doing everything yourself
- The time and expense of all the above
The Opportunity
One to One Recruitment has built an amazing brand in the York region and is consistently at the top of Google searches. Clare Hutchison, the founder, has built a reputation for providing an excellent recruitment service with over 90% of Clare’s client’s working with her on an exclusive basis.
Clare is a highly respected member of the York business community and is a board member of the North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).
Would you like to take advantage of 1-2-1’s brand, reputation, and track record?
The opportunity is to become an associate under the 1-2-1 umbrella while having complete independence to work as you wish, to set up on your own and work as your own boss. No targets, no management, just support and advice if and when you need it.
You will receive 70% of any revenue you generate.
You can concentrate on doing what you do best and we will take care of the rest.
The Benefits:
- Easy way to set up on your own with no risk
- Adopt the 1-2-1 brand without having to establish your own
- Benefit from ongoing 1-2-1 marketing
- Use the 1-2-1 back-office infrastructure covering invoicing, chasing payments, etc
- Use the 1-2-1 existing arrangements with Job Boards
- Be covered by 1-2-1’s insurance
- Use 1-2-1’s terms & conditions
- No sales target pressure
- Do as much or as little as you please
- Be your own independent manager not answerable to anyone
- Sales leads from Clare – when available/appropriate
- Regular team meetings and nights out
- Mentoring from Clare
- Stress-free way to be your own boss
- No buy-in required
Summary
If you are considering going on your own but have understandable reservations, the 1-2-1 opportunity may be for you.
Whether you are looking for a steppingstone to owning/running your own agency in the future or see the associate model as a great way to run your business life long-term, then Clare would love to hear from you. Please get in touch for a confidential conversation on 01904 769142.