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‘Jim Clarke at Found Resourcing is like a breath of fresh air to deal with as a Rec2Rec. It made a refreshing change to deal with someone like Jim as, after an initial conversation, I felt I could trust him and when I said no, it meant no! Not long into the process, I had been on a couple of interviews with companies he felt would be a good fit and what I was looking for. I accepted a role recently with one of them. If in future, I would ever need any help in finding a new role, Found Resourcing is the only Rec2Rec I would approach again. I would more than recommend Jim Clarke – refreshing, listens to what you say and doesn’t fail to deliver, as well as being a really likeable, trustworthy guy.’
- A happy candidate
CHIEF EXECUTIVE / KEY TRAINING
15 years to 2019
Responsible for 130 staff delivering £7m of Apprenticeship and Commercial Training nationally out of 4 centres.
Doubling Government Funded Training, including AEB, Traineeships and Study Programme, and setting up Apprenticeship Levy Division. Winner of ‘RI Supplier of the Year’ to the Recruitment Industry in 2019.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE / SHORTERM ENGINEERS
5 years to 2004
Led Management Buy-In, backed by 3i, of a Technical Recruitment company. Trebling sales to £60m and setting up additional divisions in Rail and Built Environment. Developing a national team of 80.
MANAGING DIRECTOR / HAYS CONTRACT SERVICES
2 years to 1998
5 branches nationally with 30 staff supplying Industrial and Driving staff. Increasing margins by 25% and sales by 50%. Also set up Hays Education supplying Teachers.
MANAGING DIRECTOR / RECRUIT PLC.
5 years to 1995
Start-up originally backed by Wembley plc. Supplying Office, Industrial, Events, Retail and Teaching staff. From zero to 12 branches, 80 staff, generating £20m in sales.
MANAGING DIRECTOR / BLUE ARROW EXTRASTAFF
6 years to 1989
Taking a 2 branch Industrial Recruitment company to 40 branches and £42m in sales. By both local acquisitions and new start-ups.
With 200 staff supplying Industrial and Driving staff. Added on specialist divisions in Events and Retail. Also appointed Director of Blue Arrow Employment Group.
REGIONAL DIRECTOR / HESTAIR SOS
10 years to 1983
From Recruitment Consultant to Director running 20 branches in the South. Set up Permanents Division and led New Branches Team.
“Jims’ industry knowledge, integrity and professionalism is beyond reproach. I highly recommend his services”
“Jim is a talented, experienced PROFESSIONAL in the training sector and, as a bonus, he is FUN to work with”
“Jim Clarke was the best MD I ever worked with. His INTEGRITY and PROFESSIONALISM, along with a real sense of concern for his staff, created a fantastic workplace to be in”
“Jim is a pleasure to work with and knows his stuff”
“If you need great results but want to enjoy the process, then TRUST Jim as the partner to deliver”
“My time working for Jim taught me if you BELIEVE IN PEOPLE then they will believe in you. Jim values all who worked with him”
“Engaging, ebullient character who exudes POSITIVITY to maximise opportunities”