Success Stories
We are proud of the achievements of our staff and we actively promote a culture of personal progression and achievement in our company.
Below are some examples of where employees have successfully climbed through the ranks and forged highly successful careers here at The Synergy Group.
Ninna Grey – Regional Director, North
“I started my career within the car industry as a sales administrator. I decided that I did all the work and the sales executives benefited from it, so I went on to sell cars instead. I did that successfully for 2 years, before deciding I wanted to take some time out and travel. I joined Virgin Atlantic and travelled the world for 4.5 years as Cabin Crew, working through the ranks and finishing as a Purser for Virgin.
I joined The Synergy Group in April 2003 as a Consultant looking after the North West area. Within six months, I was promoted to Senior Consultant. I continued to bill successfully and I earned my place on the Platinum Club weekend to Monte Carlo, then in June 2004 I was offered the opportunity to act as Manager of Revenues & Benefits in the Northern Office, due to the Director being on maternity leave. Two months later I was offered the Manager’s role as a permanent opportunity and continued to manage the Northern Office team. I was then offered a maternity cover as an Acting Divisional Manager for the Recruitment Teams of Revs & Bens before being made Regional Director for the Northern Division, in January 2007.
Working for Synergy has been very rewarding. The company recognises achievements, big or small, and rewards appropriately. They offer development in many different ways and if you have worked hard and given 100% they offer incentives and promotions.”
Jo-Elle Doran – Team Manager, VMS Social Care, London
“I started my career as a Registered Psychologist working in Australia, completing psychometric assessments for graduate through to executive recruitment selection. When I moved to London I found that I could not register as a Qualified Psychologist in the UK, so I chose to pursue a career in recruitment. I started out in Stratford working as a Domiciliary Care Coordinator, I then moved into the Qualified Social Work market as a Recruitment Consultant specializing in placing Australasian Qualified Social Workers. For the past 3 years I have worked for The Synergy Group, where I started out as a Senior Consultant working with UK experienced Qualified Social Workers. I then achieved a promotion to Team Manager of the VMS Social Care Team, managing the largest team within the company placing Qualified and Unqualified Social Care staff within the Vendor Managed Services (VMS).
Working for The Synergy Group has been my most positive employment experience in the UK. I feel consistently reassured that whenever I am told that something is going to be done, it gets done! I do feel 100% supported by my director and have been given the freedom to introduce new techniques and strategies to improve the performance of my team and own billings. When you work at Synergy you have the freedom to treat your desk as your own business, I have found this autonomy motivates me to achieve my goals and those of my team.
I have recommended four experienced consultants to join Synergy and would not have done this if I felt the company wasn’t worth working for. I have also nominated three Qualified Social Workers that have been awarded Special Commendation with the REC for locum of the year. This is testimony to the quality candidates that the Synergy Group attracts.
Joining the company was a pleasure as I felt that everyone made a conscientious effort to make me feel welcome, and I see this tradition continue with newcomers, which is very reassuring. I feel there is a sense of genuineness about the way Synergy does business, which resonates with me. I feel proud to know that I work for a company that is ethical and yet still competitive in the market. It is encouraging to call clients and receive a positive reception when I note which agency I am calling from.”
Simon George – Director, Public Sector, London
“I joined Synergy in August 1999 and I spent two happy years with the team before leaving in August 2001 to take up an offer with a competitor that I simply couldn’t refuse. After what I describe as a 3 month sabbatical I returned to Synergy in December 2001 to set up the Social Care team with the support of one of the Directors. Basically, the grass wasn’t greener.
For the first nine months it was just myself and one other but then the team/division really took off and we took on our first recruit. From there individually and as a team things have gone from strength to strength. As the team grew I moved through the ranks of Senior Consultant and then onto Team Manager and the team grew in to what it is today. The team has continued to grow and is now the largest in the company”.
Simon has since been appointed Divisional Director for Public Sector and now oversees our Revenues & Benefits, Housing, Regeneration & Development and Managed Accounts teams.
Alisia Brewin – Team Manager, Commercial & Legal, Leeds
Alisia started with the company in August 2000 as a Recruitment Assistant, complimenting the small team that initially set up the Harrogate office.
After three years, Alisia stepped up to a Trainee Consultant role in the Revenue and Benefits division and within three months successfully progressed to Consultant level. With ongoing support, Alisia continued to bill successfully and was promoted to Senior Consultant. In July 2007 Alisia was appointed Manager of the Revenues & Benefits team in Leeds. In 2008 Alisia decided it was time for a change, and she now heads up the Commercial and Legal team in Leeds.
If you are dynamic and looking for a rewarding yet challenging new role, please email your CV to recruitment@synergygroup.co.uk or call Hayley Cadman on 020 7556 9332 in the strictest of confidence.