Tamryn Roberts
I’m a Talent Resourcer here at 300 North.
Tell Us About Yourself
I’m Tamryn, a people person at heart with a passion for connecting others with meaningful opportunities. I love a good laugh and believe in always bringing a positive energy wherever I go. I am also a proud mom to a busy (and very
entertaining) 4-year-old who keeps me on my toes!
Please tell everyone about your role and a little bit about your professional background
I am a Talent Resourcer focusing on the Facilities Management and Construction sectors. I have worked in agency recruitment for the past 6 years, building strong client and candidate relationships. I pride myself on being approachable, driven and committed to quality matchmaking – on both sides of the hiring table.
What is the first job you ever had?
My very first job was waitressing at a local pub – I definitely learned patience and people skills, very quickly!
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Spending quality time with my family, experimenting with new recipes (usually something spicy), or binge-watching a good series with a cup of tea.
Dream travel location?
France – whether it is exploring the romantic streets of Paris, relaxing in the South, or enjoying pastries in a little village café – it is definitely at the top of my list!
Favourite movie/book?
Pretty much anything animated – I love the clever adult humour hidden in them. Whether it is Shrek or Despicable Me – I’m all in!
Favourite country visited?
I have only been to the USA so far, but Vegas and Niagara Falls were definitely my favourite destinations – both so different but equally unforgettable!
What is the first thing you would buy if you won the lottery?
Probably a holiday home near the mountains and maybe a plane ticket or two for a once in a lifetime trip!
Hidden talents? (& tell us something about yourself that people might not know!)
I have an impressive memory for song lyrics – 90’s hits, Disney songs, you name it! Something about myself that people might not know: I am always down for a competitive game of 30 Seconds or Monopoly!
Nathan Smallwood
I’m a Principal Consultant here at 300 North specialising in Fire Safety.
Tell Us About Your Professional Background
Fire safety is an industry I’ve been involved in for the past 5 years and am very passionate about. I work with a wide range of clients to introduce Surveyors and Managers onto Fire Safety projects across the UK. I enjoy finding and then working with 'A Game' candidates, introducing them to fantastic clients and finding them roles on projects that suit them and their skillsets.
What Do You Like Doing Outside Of Work?
I enjoy getting to the gym or generally just being outdoors, whether that’s local family walks, bike rides, hikes, getting away for the weekend to the east coast or sitting in a beer garden and enjoying some rare sunshine with a Guinness.
Tell Us Something About Yourself That People Won't Know
I have skydived with the Army’s display team The Red Devils, an experience which I would say everybody should try! I’m also a keen cook!
If You Won The Lottery What Would You Buy?
Tickets to Australia to explore for a few months! We have extended family over there and haven’t yet managed to visit. The weather, beaches, general outdoor lifestyle and regular barbecues are more than attractive!
Navigating PFI Handback: Key Strategies for Successful Contract Completion
The shape of contractual relationships in PFI are changing as many contracts enter the advised 7-year handback window and new teams come in to manage the handback, and personnel are reassigned to meet demand. As the industry completes more handbacks, the aim is to create a central space for data sharing that will provide solutions and best practice models, as well as best practice recommendations for contract completion.
We are delighted to announce our partnership with the new Yorkshire-based, FM dedicated job board – FM Recruiter. The new site was launched in November, and is the latest edition to the Business Daily Group which include media and recruitment arms covering the Facilities Management and Rail sectors.
Technical Skills Gaps in FM
Comment from 300 North given to TwinFM for their recent article: Hiring in FM – Looking Beyond University Degrees. To see thoughts from Adam Fahn (Freelance FM and Safety Consultant), Robert Blackler (VP of Sales, Infraspeak), and Angela Hughes (HR Director, Cluttons) visit the TWin FM site.
"68 per cent of the employers surveyed by CIPD said that the skills they have the most difficulty finding in jobseekers are overwhelmingly technical skills. Paul Connolly, CEO of FM recruitment company 300 North, believes the lack of recognition in FM is also worsening the skills gap.
Turbulent Times - FM's Best Upskilling Opportunity? Facilities Show Panel Write Up - 300 North
300 North was invited to the Facilities Show to discuss how recruiters could tackle skill gaps and shortages across the Facilities Management sector, how that would impact the industry going forward and what can be done to solve it. The panel, titled “Turbulent Times: FM’s Best Upskilling Opportunity?”, was chaired by Mark Whittaker (Chair, IWFM and General Manager, Thomson FM), and had Conrad Dinsmore (Head of Projects, CBRE), Sofie Hooper (Head of Policy, IWFM), Andrew Hulbert (Managing Director, Pareto FM) and Theresa Lamarque (Director of Strategic Partnerships, 300 North), as speakers.
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.
