New Legislation: Agency Workers Regulations
On 1 October 2011, the most significant piece of legislation to hit the UK’s private recruitment industry will come into effect. Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) will affect everyone in the UK’s flexible workforce; protecting vulnerable workers from exploitation by giving them the same basic employment conditions as permanent employees, once they have completed 12 weeks’ service. The main benefits will be equal pay, working hours and holiday entitlement.
A recent survey by YouGov Stone for Allen & Overy found that the legislation will affect 54% of UK employers at a cost of £1.3bn. But whilst there may be cost implications for the employer, it is the recruitment agency that is responsible for ensuring compliance with the legislation.
We think this new legislation is a positive development in the industry and welcome protection for the contract staff we employ on behalf of our clients.
To read the legislation in full, please click here. Alternatively, if you have any questions about how this will affect you, either as a contractor, or as a business employing contractors, please contact us.
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ArjoHuntleigh
ArjoHuntleigh offers a range of medical devices and equipment to improve the quality care of people with reduced mobility in hospitals and care facilities.
Working in an international marketplace, ArjoHuntleigh required candidates with specialist technical knowledge for a range of engineering positions.
“Austin Fraser found us good quality candidates, they were able to filter effectively and produce a good crop for us to select from. We would do business with them again, and overall found them to be a very good agency. As our relationship progressed they made improvements to the service they provided by listening carefully to our requirements and staying focused.”
Sopra Group
Sopra Group provides a complete range of IT consultancy, delivery and support services to help streamline businesses and improve their operational effectiveness.
Sopra Group wanted software engineers to develop high-quality IT solutions for the UK market.
“We decided to work with Austin Fraser for a number of reasons. We were very impressed by the quality of their database – they were able to demonstrate that the expertise of the candidates they have was a good match for our needs. We look for both permanent and contract staff with specialist skills that we can match to aerospace and manufacturing projects, and we often need new staff at very short notice.
We like Austin Fraser’s dynamism, and their proactive approach to recruitment. They also have a very open and honest culture – something that is very refreshing in the world of professional recruitment today. What Austin Fraser offers is a good fit with our business.”
Global Marine Systems Ltd
Global Marine Systems is the largest independent provider of subsea cable installation and maintenance for telecommunications, offshore energy and inter-connects.
Global Marine Systems required engineers specialising in renewable energy technologies for a range of on and off-shore vacancies.
"I applied for my current position through Austin Fraser and Will Godfrey was the person who dealt with my application. Will Godfrey was extremely helpful had all the information needed at hand and handled my application with the utmost efficiency and professionalism, I was always kept informed about the status of my application and once in the position I even received a follow up call to check I was settling in! Will Godfrey, and Austin Fraser are by far the best recruitment consultants I have dealt with and should the need arise would use them as my preferred consultants. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them to anyone."
Programme Manager - Business Transformation
Programme Manager - Business Transformation - Fleet - Pan-European - Project Initiation Documentation, Leadership, Identify, Planning, full Lifecycle - £60,000.... More
Start your recruitment career in Fast Track 100 company!
So, you think you want to be a Recruitment Consultant? Here is some key information for your viewing pleasure... The Facts: -Established in 2007.... More
Lead Java Developers 55-62K
Austin Fraser has the pleasure of appointing a 3 Lead Java Developers for a company who are at the forefront of their domain and have some exciting growth plans.... More
Programme Manager - Business Transformation
Job Reference: BBBH6665_12688
Employment Start Date: asap
Location: Fleet
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £60000 - £70000 per annum
******** URGENT REQUIREMENT *************
Austin Fraser have an immediate opportunity for their Fleet based client who are leaders in specialist IT Infrastructure and Solutions. We have an immediate opportunity for an experienced Programme Manager who has at least 7 years Project Manager experience and has moved in the last 2-3 years in a Programme Manager role.
Main Duties / Key Accountabilities
• Overall responsibility for the successful planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure of programs/projects. This includes managing the designated program/project towards agreed Key Success Indicators and managing trade-offs between scope, quality, time and cost by applying ALL Project Management disciplines
• Ensure that their Data Methodology for Project Management is followed, standard PM tools and ways of working implemented
• Ensure all program requirements and/or objectives are properly documented (e.g. Project Initiation Document); maintain structure & coordination of the project documentation across the complete program/project lifecycle. Write documentations where appropriate.
• Identify and plan required resources for program/project implementation and ensure timely activity, integration, productivity and efficient use of resources to meet the requirements
• Own the communication around the programs, internally within the European team and externally towards the countries
• Track and report progress including realistic forecasts of final target positions for delivery dates and costs
• Manage risks, resolve issues and concerns
• Obtain approval for required commitments in line with EU Governance principles
• Release management where a number of system changes need to be undertaken. These include testing / regression testing, roll out and training, etc.
• Ensure program / project is transitioned into the relevant business area on completion.
• Program/Project closure as defined , including e.g. review actuals vs. baseline, outstanding topics, lessons learned archiving of program /project documentation, communication of program/project closure and review outcome
• Update Project Register and internal PMO Community (where applicable)
Requirements: Education, Training and Experience
• Degree and/or
• Relevant certification in project management AND
• Min of 5 - 7 progressive years in project management of which a min of 2 years in complex program management in Business Transformation
• Excellent knowledge of English (working language)
• Good knowledge of any other major European language spoken within the region (preferably French or German)
• An understanding of their Data’s Services Value proposition and go-to-market is also an advantage
Please send me your up to date Word Format CV and contact details for immediate consideration.
Skills
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Start your recruitment career in Fast Track 100 company!
Job Reference: NTAF18_64020
Employment Start Date: ASAP
Location: Reading
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £18000 per annum + OTE up to 40k+12 week inducti
The Facts:
-Established in 2007 with a team of two, turning over £900,000 in year one
-Now at a team of 48 and currently turning over £16m+ per year
-Market leaders in ICT, Engineering and Renewable Energy markets
-Placed 12th in Sunday Times Fast Track 2011 (No.1 Recruitment consultancy)
-Expansion into European market in 2012 with offices secured in central Munich
When joining Austin Fraser as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, it\'s important the company you go into works for you also.
What\'s in it for you:
-All singing, all dancing, 12 week induction programme
-Second to none training and coaching from our on-site Training Manager
-Fantastic support network from peers, Team Leaders and Directors
-Genuine progression opportunities based on merit
-\'Break out area\' including Table Tennis, Xbox, Mini Bar
-Great working atmosphere and office buzz
-Outstanding earning potential - uncapped commission structure
-Having a voice that\'s heard in the company
Incentives:
-Holiday targets: these have included Las Vegas, New York, Monaco and skiing in Austria
-Lunch Club targets: outstanding consultant performances mean outstanding restaurants, monthly
-Quarterly car target: VW Golf 2 TDI Sport based on £60k billing(perm)in any quarter and £45k (contract)
-Other mini incentives including Go Karting, clay pigeon shooting, Dune buggies
When taking on Trainee Recruitment Consultants, Austin Fraser really takes it\'s time to find the highest calibre of people, which contributes to the continued success of the company.
What Austin Fraser look for:
-Passionate people
-Resilience
-Intelligence
-A good sense of humour
-Drive
-Confidence
-Motivation
-Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
If you\'re interested in the next steps and think you have what it takes to be a part of the future of Austin Fraser, then apply today
Skills
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Lead Java Developers 55-62K
Job Reference: GXS-78563_60491
Employment Start Date: ASAP
Location: Hampshire
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £55000 per annum + Great Benefits!
They are a household brand and offer some great benefits, career progression and the opportunity to learn new cutting edge technologies.
As one of the lead developers for design, development and support of large-scales and complex Service Orientated Architectures SOA projects and releases. You will provide day to day management of your team and be responsible for the development, integration, support and maintenance of internet and provisioning based applications/services written in Java.
These roles are different to most as there will be lots of opportunity to progress in these roles as the company promote from within only and reward hard work.
They are willing to invest heavily in you and enable you to have the environment to use the latest technologies whilst providing the very best resources and a great location easily commutable from Hampshire, Berkshire and west London.
As one of the lead developers you will have experience and or/ knowledge of the following technologies and methods;
-Experience of development for large scale projects, ideally in a lead role
-Solid JAVA experience with J2EE technologies especially Servlets/JSP
-Experience developing in Services Oriented Architecture (JAX-WS SOAP)
-Experience of Spring framework
-Experience of Agile methodologies (mainly TDD, Iterations and pair programming)
The ideal person for this role would be a proactive and enthusiastic developer that loves problem solving. The teams work very closely and there is a really good culture across the 4 development teams.
There is a casual but 100% focus within the company and they offer flexible working hours so that one can enjoy a great life/work balance accompanied with some outstanding benefits across the companies groups.
Please do not hesitate to apply for this new opportunity as a shortlist will be presented to my client next week.
For further information and a full spec please contact Gavin Stephens at Austin Fraser on
0118 952 0151 or email me; g.stephens@austinfraser.com
Skills
java; j2ee; spring; hibernate; jsp
