"I have dealt with Catherine at 300 North over the last couple of years when looking for permanent appointments, she has taken the time to understand the culture of our company so when proposing individuals they invariably fit the bill. I would highly recommend using 300 North when looking for permanent staff."

"I’d like to say that Catherine was brilliant she was keeping me updated daily and I would definitely recommend you 300 North to all my friends and family going forward."

"I just want to say a huge thank you to Catherine Adams, she as not only found me the perfect job, but she has kept in contact with me all through my time whilst temporary, she has given me amazing professional advice, and I just can't thank her enough!"

"I can't thank Catherine at 300 North enough for her help in securing me a permanent position in a great company in such a short time period. She has a friendly professional manner kept me informed at every stage of the process and is a massive asset to 300 North. I would highly recommend this company to anyone."

For National Careers Week, we interviewed Mark Whittaker to spotlight FM careers and discuss how people are moving into and within the sector. The FM workforce comes from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, with many falling into the sector or not having clarity over the breadth of the opportunities available in it. In this interview we asked Mark about the jobs he’s had, his entry into the FM sector, his work with IWFM over the last 14 years, and how he thinks the sector has changed.

300 North are delighted to have a guest blog from Joanne Turrell at Uptree for National Apprenticeship Week to share how they are helping to bring young people into the workplace skilled and confident to start work. 

This National Apprenticeship Week, Uptree, the professional network championing diversity, inclusion and equality for all, discusses the benefits of entry-level apprenticeships for employers and the importance of widening participation.

Prior to 300 North, I worked as an Internal recruiter in FM and Logistics and built up a recruitment department from scratch. At 300 North I’m a Talent Resourcer specialising in FM – Hard Services & M&E. I work alongside Joe and Jack to recruit Engineers, Administrators, Team Leaders, Supervisors and Managers in Electrical, Gas and Air Conditioning.

Tell Us About Your Professional Background

My first real paid job was when I was 17 and worked as an Administrator whilst going to night school to study Law. I'll never forget how I could get the bus directly to the office from home for 19p each way! From there I worked in criminal law, moved into being a qualified person-centred counsellor, and then I found my way into recruitment and have never looked back!

What Do You Like Doing In Your Spare Time?

I love visiting family over tea and cake and catching up with friends at a bottomless brunch! I do like to have ‘me’ time too and enjoy mindful thinking and I meditate daily. I'm involved in raising money for charities, in particular mental health which is very close to my heart. I help run a modified car club and raise money for the charity MIND, taking part in car shows.

What's Your Favourite Sport?

Motorsport! Especially attending Santa Pod Raceway for the European Drag Racing, followed by Stock car racing at Bradford. I love the adrenalin, noise and weirdly the smell.

What's Your Hidden Talent?

Baking Christmas Cakes!

 As part of our diversity and inclusion strategy, 300 North have partnered with accessibility forward company Recite Me in order to allow equitable access to our website.

2022 is shaping up to be another interesting year in recruitment for the FM sector. After the uncertainty of the last two years, many are hoping that 2022 will hold more stability for the market and that markets will move back into the growth phase after a period of re-stabilisation. At 300 North we have seen a general upturn in applications and expressions of interest in roles, as well as market data showing an increase in registrations to job boards in the last few months. This increase from people wishing to change roles will need to continue for some time before the candidate deficit is resolved and there are as many people looking for jobs as there are vacant positions, but it shows a move towards more normal levels.

We work hard to embody our values: Honesty, Integrity, Knowledge, Enthusiasm and Fun.

We know that by instilling these values in our workplace we strengthen our team community, and by upholding them in our workforce we do the very best for our candidates and clients.