We are delighted to announce the launch of the brand new 300 North website and blog. You will hopefully by now have seen our new, modern and easily navigable website. You will notice I am sure, the easy to find latest jobs and simple options to upload your cv's, post new job opportunities, apply for posts or just find out a bit more about us and the team who are working with you.

"I have worked with Theresa and 300 North for around 2 years across several recruitment campaigns, during this period I have found Theresa to be one of the few people working in recruitment who actually listens to what we require and goes above and beyond to meet these needs.

Hiring remote based staff across large areas is always a tough challenge and I am usually very skeptical about handing over a search to a recruiter who may not be familiar with our company, job functions, requirements, and culture. However, Theresa has grasped everything, and has done an outstanding job in providing us with a slate of qualified candidates who are properly prepared and know about the job and the company. I would have no hesitation in recommending 300 North to any employer looking for an excellent quality of service and a high success rate to match."

"As a busy director of an engineering business, I was cynical about recruitment companies based on previous experiences until I was introduced to 300 North. The last few roles I needed to recruit for were very specialist and 300 North took the time to understand the business and the individual requirements. Their no nonsense, non salesy and professional approach to finding me the right people has been really refreshing. They have found really high quality people in a short space of time having properly referenced and interviewed them before I needed to consider them myself. I believe their approach is professional and helped to make my life easier, shortcutting the usual unnecessary review and interview process at my end.

I have found 300 North to be a really personal service and I will definitely be using them for all of my future recruitment needs - I would positively recommend them to anyone"

“Jenny at 300 North placed me in a HVAC Engineer role. She kept me up to date with what was going on throughout the recruitment process and was always very friendly. Jenny also kept in touch after I had started the job to check it was the right role for me. Jenny is very enthusiastic and couldn't be any more helpful; I would be happy to work with her again in the future and would recommend her to friends who are looking for a new opportunity.”

"Having worked in the law enforcement industry for a number of years, I was struggling to change my career path. I had previously joined a number of recruitment agencies and applied for a number of jobs but never had a response.

On applying for a job through 300 North, I felt they acted as a brilliant communication link between myself and prospective employer. Theresa contacted me within a day of applying for the job. She was wonderful at answering my questions, explaining the recruitment process, job requirements and liaising between myself and the prospective company.

As I have never worked in the trade industry, I had limited knowledge of trade test. She offered me great advice and support through the whole recruitment process and gave me regular and timely updates even over the Christmas holiday period.

I would like to personally thank Theresa and her team. Without their help and support I would not have been successful through the recruitment process.

I have highly recommended 300 North to my family and friends, and will not hesitate to contact them in the future."

Our business is partnering exceptional talent with industry leading businesses. However, this post is not about selling our wares to you.

We simply want to share our experience and specialist knowledge of facilities management to create a series of posts, which will highlight critical issues facing this industry.

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.

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.

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.

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.