Alderson James

Just a little note to say... Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from everyone here at Alderson James! 🎄 To all our clients, candidates, consultants and connections - thank you for being such a vital part of the AJ community this year. We're so grateful for your on-going support and look forward to working with you again in 2025. Here are some of our 2024 highlights 💫   🎨 We gave Alderson James a fresh new look with a brand-new logo, rebuilt website and sharper messaging, highlighting what we do best. (👉 www.aldersonjames.com) 🙌 We delivered 152 hires across People, Talent, Sales and Exec. 🌎 AJ | FLX supported 22 clients globally, saving our clients over £2m in recruitment spend. 🔒 We deployed 44 FLXperts, with 10 retained as employees by our clients.   🔥 We introduced AJ | EXEC, headed up by Steve Jacobs with a mission to redefine leadership hiring.   🚀 We launched AJ GTMX, headed up by Jessica Danaher, supercharging sales teams on demand. So, again...a massive thank you to all of those who have supported us, and a special thank you to the team at AJ who made the above possible James Wardle Samantha Boatwright Kelly Wade Gabriella Steed Emma Parker Steve Jacobs Alex Jones Jessica Hartley Jessica Danaher Anil Koobarawa Jason Waterman and Rob MacDonald 💛   Now time to switch off, and enjoy the holidays!   See you in 2025!

We’re excited to share another successful placement at Alderson James! 🎉 And this one was a bit different... Steve Jacobs partnered with our client in the Manufacturing and Leisure sector to secure a Financial Controller – a strategic hire critical to their ambitious growth plans 📈 Alongside managing financial operations across our client’s business units, the successful hire will focus on streamlining processes, ensuring compliance, and delivering accurate reporting during a significant period of rapid growth. By offering their strategic insights, this individual will support the leadership team in making informed decisions, using data-driven techniques to align long-term goals and drive operational efficiency. Steve’s deep expertise in identifying key roles for growth-stage companies made all the difference here... He pinpointed exactly what talent was needed for this high-growth phase and successfully matched our client’s requirements with the right individual, ensuring this hire will have an immediate and lasting impact on the company’s future success. A huge congratulations to Steve and our successful candidate – we're looking forward to see the impact they’ll have! 👏

Within 24 hours of receiving a brief, Emma Parker identified the perfect fit for our client 😍 Having successfully partnered with our client in the past, a leading organisation within the Education sector, they approached Alderson James to support them in their search for a People Systems and Data Manager.    Despite receiving a large volume of direct applications and interviewing 8 candidates, they struggled to find the right person to meet the demands of this strategic role.    Emma's swift action and deep understanding of our client’s needs made the hiring process smooth and efficient, showcasing our focus on pace, power, and precision in recruitment.👏 A massive congrats Emma!   What will this key hire be doing? 👉 Enhance people data analytics 👉 Manage our client's system integration  👉 Support and collaborate with various stakeholders to streamline and improve the employee experience  👉 Lead projects aimed at automating and enhancing people systems ...and much more!   We're excited to see how our successful candidate gets on, as they start their new role next year! 

Huge congratulations to our client, The Exploration Company, on their incredible $160M Series B raise! 👏 😲 We’re especially proud to support this amazing team and work alongside Zoé C. as they bring Nyx, Europe’s first reusable space capsule, closer to launch! Excited to see what’s next! 🚀

Does your company fit the VC playbook? 📒 Whether you’re a start-up aiming to scale... or an established player pursuing rapid growth...aligning with key VC principles can significantly impact your talent acquisition and overall success. Here’s how you can capture the attention of VCs ⬇️ 1. VC expectations For established businesses, VCs expect a proven product and a clear go-to-market strategy. 👉 According to PitchBook, 78% of VC firms prioritise companies with a well-defined market strategy when making investment decisions. For early-stage start-ups, focus on showcasing your potential to address major market challenges and highlighting what makes your solution unique. 👉 CB Insights reveals that 35% of start-ups fail due to a lack of market need, making it critical to validate your market fit early. 2. Market traction Demonstrating market traction is key to gaining investor confidence. VCs look for clear indicators of demand and viability. 👉 A report from CB Insights found that 42% of start-ups fail because they don’t address a real market need. Early sales, strong user engagement, or high-value partnerships are effective ways to validate your solution. 3. An excellent founding team VCs are looking for more than just a great idea, they invest in the people driving it. 👉 According to First Round Capital, 85% of early-stage investors prioritise the quality of the founding team over the idea itself. At its core, the ideal team embodies... ✅ Resilience to navigate setbacks and pivot when necessary ✅ Adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the business and market ✅ Leadership that inspires and unites teams to execute a shared vision 👉 A study by Kauffman Fellows reveals that start-ups with founding teams featuring diverse skill sets and complementary expertise are 64% more likely to succeed. Showing this kind of alignment can make your company stand out to investors. 🎯 Whether you’re refining your product, validating market fit, or assembling a world-class team, the right prep can make all the difference! #VCPlaybook #StartupGrowth #VentureBacked #InvestorAttraction

🔔 This is your reminder to add data on your CV 🔔 Quantifiable results will set you apart...here's why ⬇️   ✅ You'll show your impact Numbers tell your story. “Reduced time-to-hire by 30%” is much more powerful than “improved hiring efficiency.”   ✅ You'll prove your results Employers want to see concrete achievements. Data shows you can deliver real results, not just tasks.   ✅ You'll strengthen your credibility Quantifiable achievements show accountability and reliability, proving that you’re results-focused.   ✅ You'll appeal to data-driven leaders For employers focused on metrics, showcasing data on your CV aligns your skills with their goals.   👋 For a free copy of our CV template, head over to our website and download it from our Insights section. www.aldersonjames.com

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At AJ | FLX, we deliver flexible, high-impact hiring solutions that do more than just accelerate hiring... They drive substantial cost savings for our clients while securing the best talent.   In just 10 months of deploying our tailored solutions, our client saw:   📉 43% reduction in time-to-hire 🔍 74 strategic hires across both tech and non-tech roles  💰 €400,000 saved in recruitment costs    All while maintaining quality of hire.    👉 If you're looking for similar results in reducing costs, hiring more efficiently and building top-quality teams, let's discuss how AJ FLX can help. (𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔).  

Really excited to share that Alderson James are exclusively partnered with one of the most exciting AI scaleups in the world, recruiting 4 x Talent Partners for them in London or Munich. We're looking for: 2 x Junior-Mid Level Talent Partners - One focused on Tech, the other on Commercial and Business 2 x Mid-Senior Talent Partners - One focused on Tech, the other on Commercial and Business Naturally therefore, experience hiring for complex engineering roles in Artificial Intelligence is key, and within the frame of Business hiring the core focus is on Strategic Operational recruiting. German language speaking is essential for the roles in Munich. Salaries range from £50k / €57.5k to £80k / €90k dependent on experience. Roles arte hybrid, with 2-3 days in the office. More info in the video below. Get in touch for more info... #talent #aldersonjames #artificialintelligence

So exciting 🚀 get in touch with James Wardle for more info