WHAT IS THE BEST APPROACH FOR YOUR FM RECRUITMENT STRATEGY?

In a full employment market where good quality facilities management candidates are few and far between it is easy to think that the more recruiters you throw at a problem, the better the result. Surely the wider you throw the net the more fish you will catch? Where fish are abundant this might be true but if you need a specific type, size and shape of fish more nets will just result in catching lots of the wrong types of fish. This means spending more of your time and energy doing the hard work to select the right one, whilst the recruiters hard sell you on their specific candidates.

Collette Bennett

At 300 North I work as a Senior Talent Resourcer within our Senior Appointments team. My role involves assisting our consultants and clients in finding the best candidates on the market and keeping engaged with changes in the market. I love getting to know our candidates and helping to find a role which is perfectly suited to them. I enjoy spending the time understanding our clients' requirements and helping to positively grow their team.

Tell Us About Your Professional Background

I’ve previously worked in both agency and internal recruitment in Leeds and Harrogate for 6 years prior to joining 300 North. 

What Do You Like Doing In Your Spare Time?

I'm a keen fitness enthusiast and love spending time with my family, entertaining and cooking.  I enjoy Pilates and any type of HIIT classes and more recently running.

Tell Us Something About Yourself That People Won't Know

I was a qualified Irish Dancer until the age of 17 competing at world championship level.

If You Won The Lottery What Would You Buy?

A big house in the country for all my family and friends to stay in and a trip to see the Northern Lights.

Michelle Connolly

I'm one of the founding Directors of 300 North, working alongside Paul and the team to develop our brand and client strategy. Having a brand that is recognised for providing a superior customer service is of utmost importance to me.

Tell Us About Your Professional Background

I have a background in Strategic Business Development from a career in Software Sales in the Financial Services and Insurance markets. I joined 300 North in 2015 when I learnt the recruitment ropes from Paul and took on roles for some of our first clients. I have since immersed myself in the FM Sector and believe there is a great deal that can be learnt and applied from other sectors to both the recruitment and FM markets as they evolve. 

What Do You Like Doing In Your Spare Time?

Spending time with my family, lots of big family gatherings and time with friends. I love a good night out whenever the opportunity arises.  I have a real passion for travelling, seeing the world and soaking up different cultures. I'm also a charity trustee, supporting projects which look to advance health or education in the UK and overseas.

Tell Us Something About Yourself That People Won't Know

I was once tipped for the Olympics but a bad ankle break put an end to my running career. I have also done a few bungee jumps in my time! The highest one being 365ft off Victoria Falls Bridge,the border crossing point between Zimbabwe and Zambia - this was to raise money for sustainable projects in Africa.

If You Won The Lottery What Would You Buy?

A plane so that we could fly anywhere in the world whenever we wanted.

Jenny Cantrell

I look after FM technical and operational management recruitment (both hard & soft services) and take ownership of the service delivery for key client accounts,

Tell Us About Your Professional Background

I have worked in FM recruitment since 2005, joining the industry after completing my English Literature & Linguistics degree.  I've recruited Engineers in Yorkshire for over 10 years – through skill shortages, recessions, you name it I’ve been around!  I’m also a qualified Personal Trainer and worked in a gym for a while training people and taking classes.

What Do You Like Doing Outside Of Work?

I enjoy keeping fit and used to be a dab hand at Muay Thai in my younger years. I also like crochet, plants (house & garden) and am a big film lover. In my spare time I'm learning Spanish and am involved in community youth work.

Tell Us Something About Yourself That People Won't Know

I have had grade 8 in singing since I was 16 so I would say I can hold a tune. I love to smash out a bit of cheeky karaoke. I actually auditioned for X-Factor when I was 26 but was flatly rejected… lucky for the FM sector I say otherwise I’d be a pop star instead of a top recruiter!

If You Won The Lottery What Would You Buy?

A round the world cruise. There’s one I’ve got my eye on already - it’s 4 months onboard and covers places like Bermuda, Bora Bora and Easter Island. Guess I’ll have to start playing the lottery….

Theresa Lamarque

I am the Director of Strategic Partnerships at 300 North specialising in Facilities Management senior appointments, PFI and SPV recruitment. I love working closely with our clients to ensure the best possible fit by getting a really in depth understanding of the job specification and culture of the business.

Tell Us About Your Professional Background

I have been working in recruitment for over 14 years. Following a degree in business and marketing, I started recruitment within the Quantity Surveying (PQS) market then moved in to FM which I have been doing for the last 10 years. I can honestly say I love working at 300 North! It’s a pleasure to work with a great team who are not only very knowledgeable with FM but also genuinely passionate about providing a great service to our clients.

What Do You Like Doing In Your Spare Time?

Spending time with my family and friends. I am in to fitness and enjoy strength training at the gym and running. I have run a few half marathons and several 10ks.
I love good food and wine and browsing through home interior sites and magazines. I like different styles of art and enjoy visiting arts crafts and print fairs when I can. I like getting outdoors with the family and going on little walks.

Tell Us Something About Yourself That People Won't Know

I can Irish Dance.

If You Won The Lottery What Would You Buy?

An amazing kitchen!!!! I would go on a home interior design shopping bonanza! Invest in amazing art pieces and take all the family on the holiday of a lifetime.

Faye Shepherd

Faye is Director of Client Accounts at 300 North, which is a pivotal leadership role within our business tasked with overseeing and optimising the crucial relationships with our valued clients. Faye is experienced in executing strategic vision coupled with her client-centric mindset and excellent interpersonal skills to cultivate and maintain long-term mutually beneficial partnerships with our diverse client base.

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Tell Us About Your Professional Background

I have worked in construction and FM recruitment now for 20 years, with the last 13 spent working on national accounts.  Every day is varied from maximising relationships with clients through face to face meetings, dealing with contract negotiations & issue resolutions, opening up new revenue streams to the business and building relationships between consultants and clients.

What Do You Like Doing In Your Spare Time?

I actually enjoy exercise, including yoga and gym classes, love going out for a tipple with friends, travelling to new places and spending time with my little girl. Things on my bucket list would include eventually travelling to South Africa and doing a safari, going to Coachella festival and cruising around the med on a huge yacht.

Tell Us Something About Yourself That People Won't Know

I once did a sky dive but the parachute failed, scary stuff! Thankfully a reserve came out and I live to tell the tale! I can also speak German, haha!

If You Won The Lottery What Would You Buy?

A holiday home in the French Alps.

Paul Connolly

I am the founder and CEO of 300 North. I've worked at every level within a recruitment company from a Trainee up to CEO, wearing hats of the HR Manager, FD, Marketing Manager or IT Manager at some point along the way! Many of my personal values are mirrored in the way we work at 300 North; Honesty, Integrity, Knowledge, Enthusiasm sprinkled with a bit of fun!

Tell Us About Your Professional Background

I started my recruitment career in 2004 when I was recruiting teachers in Yorkshire.  I moved into FM in 2006 and started 300 North in 2014 with the desire to build a different type of recruitment company. I have built 300 North up from just myself in a home office to the growing team of FM experts that it is today. My vision for the future of 300 North is to continue to specialise and grow through having a better relationship with clients and candidates so that they work with us for many years to come.

What Do You Like Doing Outside Of Work?

When I'm not working you'll find me being a big kid with my own young children and wife and doing as much outdoor exercise as a I can, which usually involves riding up some of Yorkshire's finest hills on my road or mountain bike. For some reason I also enjoy playing badly at golf! I'm a car enthusiast and can waste many hours surfing car websites!

Tell Us Something About Yourself That People Won't Know

I used to be a Pole Vaulter and once performed at Glastonbury!

If You Won The Lottery What Would You Buy?

An original AC Cobra.