Welcome Message from Matt

💪 A Strong Start to 2025 for Brellis Recruitment!

If January is anything to go by, 2025 is shaping up to be a big one! 🚀

Since the new year, four brand-new clients have reached out to Brellis for the first time—businesses from printing, car leasing, property & land, and M&E construction. Not only that, but several previous clients who hadn’t used our services for a while have reconnected with us, which tells us one thing: Brellis Recruitment’s reputation is spreading.

Recruitment is always busy in January, but this year feels different. We’re seeing a shift in market confidence—with interest rates easing and the UK election now behind us, businesses are more comfortable planning for the future and investing in their teams.

So, what’s inside this month’s newsletter?
📊 Recruitment Trends for 2025 – What’s shaping the job market this year?
🔎 Exclusive Candidates – Meet some top-tier talent you won’t find anywhere else.
📞 The Joys of Recruitment Calls – A funny look at some of the interesting messages I’ve received from, let’s just say, “passionate” job seekers.

Long may the momentum continue! 💪

#Recruitment2025 #NewClients #StrongerThanEver

🎯 Top Talent Spotlight – Your Next Star hire!

This month, we’re showcasing a few standouts who bring experience, drive, and fresh energy to the job market. Could one of them be the perfect fit for your team? Let’s introduce you to some top-tier talent ready to make an impact! 🚀

🌟 Freya – Versatile, Switched-On, and Tech-Savvy

📍 Based: Stratford-upon-Avon | 💰 Salary Expectations: £26k+

Looking for a sharp, adaptable, and tech-savvy professional who can handle anything you throw at her? Meet Freya—a natural problem-solver with exceptional IT skills, a proactive mindset, and a knack for keeping things running smoothly.

✅ Supply Chain Expertise – Managing supplier relationships across Europe, coordinating logistics, and handling complex imports.
✅ Customer & Supplier Relations – Ensuring seamless communication and problem resolution with key accounts.
✅ Leadership & Organisation – Captain of Stratford Ladies Hockey First Team, balancing team logistics and performance under pressure.
✅ Highly Adaptable – From running store operations at Tesco during the pandemic to excelling in corporate supply chain management.
✅ Tech-Savvy – Quick to pick up new systems and streamline processes.

And as a bonus? She’s an excellent baker—so if your team loves a sweet treat, you’re in luck! 🍰

Freya is versatile, ambitious, and ready to step into an Executive Assistant or Operations role where she can put her strong organisational skills and problem-solving abilities to work.

📩 Could she be the missing piece in your team?

Craig – Sales & Business Development Powerhouse

📍 Based: Warwickshire | 💰 Salary Expectations: £100k+

If you need someone who can transform sales, drive multi-million-pound deals, and lead high-performance teams, look no further than Craig. With 16+ years of leadership experience in aerospace, automotive, and marine industries, he’s not just a sales exec—he’s a strategic dealmaker.

✅ Led a leading Manufacturer to £70 million UK revenue, securing £22 million in profit over five years.
✅ Closed high-value deals with brands like Rolls-Royce, Volvo, and Aston Martin.
✅ Global Sales Director experience, securing major contracts.
✅ Expert in building, mentoring, and leading international sales teams across the UK & Europe.
✅ Negotiation pro – turned cost-saving initiatives into £2 million annual OPEX reductions.

Craig is a leader, strategist, and revenue accelerator who knows how to navigate complex sales landscapes, drive profitability, and develop world-class teams.

📩 Looking to supercharge your sales team in 2025? Craigs your guy. Let’s talk!

🔥 Ed – Customer Team Manager Extraordinaire

📍 Based: Warwick | 💰 Salary Expectations: £45k+

If customer service were a sport, Ed would be the captain, coach, and MVP all in one. With over a decade of experience leading teams to deliver exceptional service, he’s the kind of manager who doesn’t just talk about improvement—he makes it happen.

✅ Implemented Zendesk (because great service needs great tools)
✅ Streamlined processes (goodbye inefficiency, hello productivity)
✅ Recovered £60,000 in aged debt (turning losses into wins)
✅ 90% customer satisfaction rate (because happy customers = business success)

Ed rolls up his sleeves and delivers real results. If your team needs a leader who can transform customer service and drive measurable success, he’s the one to call.

📩 Interested? Get in touch today – before another business snaps him up!

🧐 The Changing Attitudes of Candidates – And How I Became a "Complete Doyle"

Recruitment is full of surprises. You’d think, after 24 years in the business, I’d have seen it all—but every now and then, a candidate throws me a curveball.

Take this recent exchange. I was chatting with a customer service candidate, and the conversation was going well. They had solid experience, but not in the sector my client worked within. So, after a pleasant and professional 15-minute chat, I asked what I thought was a reasonable follow-up question:

"Is there anything else that demonstrates your ability to pick up the practical side of the role—perhaps experience with components or hobbies that could make your CV more appealing to the client?"

Now, you’d think this was a fair question, right? After all, I wasn’t asking for a blood sample or their childhood pet’s name, just a little extra insight to strengthen their case for the role. But instead of answering, the candidate took offense and proceeded to call me a “complete Doyle.”

Now, I’d never been called a Doyle before. In fact, I had to Google it. After five minutes of research (and a little chuckle), I moved on to the next candidate, a little wiser—and apparently, a little more Doyle-ish—than before.

🤔 Why Are Some Candidates Reacting This Way?

This got me thinking. Why would a candidate take offense to being asked about their skills and suitability for a role they applied for? After speaking to other candidates and fellow recruiters, I might have an answer:

🚀 Some recruiters don’t actually interview candidates properly.

Yes, you heard that right. Instead of a thorough, well-structured conversation, some recruiters simply run through a checklist:
✅ Where do you live?
✅ Can you drive?
✅ What salary are you looking for?
✅ Great! Your CV is on its way to the client.

The problem? That’s not recruitment. It’s speed dating.

At Brellis Recruitment, we actually interview people. We dig into their experience, motivations, and career aspirations—not just the bullet points on their CV. We have integrity, and we want our clients to get real value from the candidates we put forward.

❓ Have You Noticed the Same?

This experience left me wondering—have you noticed a shift in attitudes? Have you encountered candidates reluctant to be properly interviewed?

One thing’s for sure: at Brellis, we won’t change our approach. Our clients deserve candidates who have been properly vetted, and our candidates deserve the right roles, not just the fastest placement.

And as for me? Well, I’ll try my best not to be too much of a Doyle. 😆

🚀 Wrapping Up – A Strong Start to 2025!

January has set the tone for what’s shaping up to be an exciting year for Brellis Recruitment. With new clients coming on board, a market brimming with fresh talent, and plenty of quirky recruitment stories to keep us entertained, we’re hitting the ground running.

We’ve explored key recruitment trends, introduced you to some standout candidates, and had a chuckle at the sometimes unpredictable world of interviews. But through it all, one thing remains the same—our commitment to doing recruitment properly.

Whether you’re hiring, job-hunting, or just enjoy hearing about the joys of recruitment, we appreciate you being part of the Brellis journey. If you’re planning to grow your team in 2025, let’s talk. We’re ready to find the right people for the right roles—no shortcuts, no nonsense, just great recruitment.

Here’s to a successful, Doyle-free year ahead! 😉

📩 Get in touch today—let’s make 2025 a year to remember!

#StrongerTogether #RecruitmentDoneRight #Brellis2025