Victoria Forshaw (was Huxley)
Divisional Manager - Permanent & Contracting desk - All your Manufacturing & Engineering needs at Affinity Search & Selection- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Welsh Limited working proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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Tim Platt
When I was made redundant in 2011 Victoria had the foresight to give me a job I had not done before, I highly recommend Victoria for anything recruitment as she is the ultimate professional and go getter.
Lysha Holmes 🌟
Vic was a true representation of everything I look for in a potential candidate Receptive, open, honest, expert in her field and exclusive to me which meant there was trust and partnership from day 1 A true joy to go on a career journey with special thanks to Andy and Rich at Search who made the process so fabulous too
Colin Manning
I worked with Victoria when I was HR manager for a small firm in Wales. I found her to be very professional and personable. I would recommend her for recruitment assistance any time.
Tim Platt
When I was made redundant in 2011 Victoria had the foresight to give me a job I had not done before, I highly recommend Victoria for anything recruitment as she is the ultimate professional and go getter.
Lysha Holmes 🌟
Vic was a true representation of everything I look for in a potential candidate Receptive, open, honest, expert in her field and exclusive to me which meant there was trust and partnership from day 1 A true joy to go on a career journey with special thanks to Andy and Rich at Search who made the process so fabulous too
Colin Manning
I worked with Victoria when I was HR manager for a small firm in Wales. I found her to be very professional and personable. I would recommend her for recruitment assistance any time.
Tim Platt
When I was made redundant in 2011 Victoria had the foresight to give me a job I had not done before, I highly recommend Victoria for anything recruitment as she is the ultimate professional and go getter.
Lysha Holmes 🌟
Vic was a true representation of everything I look for in a potential candidate Receptive, open, honest, expert in her field and exclusive to me which meant there was trust and partnership from day 1 A true joy to go on a career journey with special thanks to Andy and Rich at Search who made the process so fabulous too
Colin Manning
I worked with Victoria when I was HR manager for a small firm in Wales. I found her to be very professional and personable. I would recommend her for recruitment assistance any time.
Tim Platt
When I was made redundant in 2011 Victoria had the foresight to give me a job I had not done before, I highly recommend Victoria for anything recruitment as she is the ultimate professional and go getter.
Lysha Holmes 🌟
Vic was a true representation of everything I look for in a potential candidate Receptive, open, honest, expert in her field and exclusive to me which meant there was trust and partnership from day 1 A true joy to go on a career journey with special thanks to Andy and Rich at Search who made the process so fabulous too
Colin Manning
I worked with Victoria when I was HR manager for a small firm in Wales. I found her to be very professional and personable. I would recommend her for recruitment assistance any time.
Credentials
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RoSPA Btec - Manual Handling
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)
Experience
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Affinity Search & Selection
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Divisional Manager - Permanent & Contracting desk - All your Manufacturing & Engineering needs
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Feb 2023 - Present
Affinity Search & Selection is a recruitment consultancy specialising in Manufacturing & Engineering, Commercial and management level roles in business change & transformation, HR, procurement, buying, supply chain, logistics & transport, office, retail across Permanent & Temporary / Contracting solutions. What makes Affinity unique is that our consultants have extensive experience across these disciplines, which bridges the gap between employers and candidates. Through our expertise we can help companies find qualified and experienced candidates, and guide the candidates themselves to the best jobs in the market, anywhere in the UK. Show less
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Search
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Division Manager
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Sep 2022 - Jan 2023
Mechanical Engineering The Mechanical Engineering team at Search specialises in finding the best roles for our candidates. Operating for over ten years in the sector, our portfolio of clients is diverse. Our candidates and clients alike trust us with their recruitment, and it's this trust that has allowed us to build up so many long-term relationships. The success we've had in Mechanical Engineering recruitment is second to none, come and be a part of it. Whether you're at the start of your career as a new graduate, or are looking for a senior contractor position, or recruiters can tailor the experience to you. Give me a call today. Show less
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Recruit4staff
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Jan 2020 - Aug 2022
Working alongside my 3 other Directors in an already established Recruitment Business with 2 existing branches - Wrexham & Telford. Now opening up our new Liverpool branch allowing us a further reach with business demands for Liverpool, Wirral, Chester, Widnes, Manchester, Warrington, St Helens, Preston areas. We have a strong team of consultants recruiting on permanent and temporary positions across various sectors including; Engineering, manufacturing, construction, business support, scientific, logistics and sales. Show less
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Acorn by Synergie
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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200 - 300 Employee
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Recruitment Manager - North Wales Temp Division
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Sep 2013 - Jan 2020
• Growth of Wrexham branch producing a vast Net Profit in year 2 of being in branch which was quadroubled the set target. • Achieving branch of the year 2015 and Northern Star Consultant award for year 2 achievements • Management of staff within branch - Consultants, payroll and administration staff • Internal recruitment for branch growth and expansion • Continually increasing branch revenue by meeting and exceeding individual & branch targets • Business Development - New Business Sales and business development through B2B sales as well as face-to-face meetings with prospective clients • Worked alongside senior management reporting directly to, HR Manager, Group Operations Manager, Business Operations Mangers and Production Manager on a day to day Basis. • Completed Weekly and Monthly KPI and Management Information reports including: Attendance tracking, Attrition rates, Holiday and Sickness statistics and leaver information. • Sourcing Commercial, Technical and Industrial candidates for temporary and permanent roles • Complying with all relevant Industry Codes of Practise; AWR and Conduct Regulations • Understanding of rate calculations, umbrella schemes and self-employed contractors • Placed vacancy adverts through various media; local press/job boards and the job centre • Available to clients at short notice to carry out any ad-hoc needs that arose Show less
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Proactive Personnel Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Industrial Recruitment Consultant & Account Manager
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Apr 2010 - Sep 2013
• Account Management of 25+ staff members - volume varying from single man contracts through to Account Management of a 200 man contract. • Carrying out On-site Health and Safety, Manual Handling, Food and Hygiene Inductions for Food, Warehousing, FMCG and Automotive contracts • ROSPA Manual Handling Train the Trainer Certified • Account Manager for a leading automotive manufacturer in the UK • Recruited throughout the UK for a National Grounds Maintenance Company • Worked closely with other branches, tertiary suppliers and training companies. • New Business Sales and business development through B2B sales as well as face-to-face meetings with prospective clients • Overseeing a weekly Payroll for 300 Temps ensuring candidates are paid correctly Show less
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Rio Tinto
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United Kingdom
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Mining
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700 & Above Employee
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Global Mobility Administrator
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Oct 2009 - Apr 2010
• Partner with Global Mobility Director to develop and improve programs, policies and • administration of the mobility process to meet business needs • Provide Mobility-related expertise to local office staffing managers, HR Partners, HR team • members and Controllers to facilitate their use of mobility policies and procedures • Act as a resource to local office mobility coordinators to develop a high level of customer service and a support model for transferees inbound to their office • Train local office staff on Global Mobility policies and procedures • Manage and coordinate day-to-day operations and relationships with external vendors • Work with local offices to develop marketing materials to promote mobility • Administer transferee survey to measure program effectiveness • Work with Staffing Managers and HR Partners to maintain an up-to-date forecast of global mobility needs • Coordinate with global and local HR and Finance to determine individual transferee packages and document in the mobility agreement • Track and report mobility related costs • Work with Finance and local HR to ensure the proper cross-charge of expenses for transfers • Work with local HR to ensure cost effective mobility programs • Maintain internal systems to ensure policies and procedures are kept current • Monitor additional aspects of the Global Mobility program to identify opportunities for improvement Show less
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Education
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2004 - 2006
Castell Alun High School
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2004 - 2006
Castell Alun Sixth Form
Englight Literature, Media and Film Studies, DRama and Theatre Studies
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