employee profiles

careers at Randstad

employee profiles

Natasha Welch - Supplier Contracts Manager, Randstad Corporate & Managed Services
- Natasha previously worked at Randstad Technologies (formerly known as Abraxas) as PA to the Board. In July, she transferred to Randstad Corporate and Managed Services (RCMS) to take on a completely different role as Supplier Contracts Manager.
  
  "There’s a great feeling of a team environment at Randstad, and everyone has a lot of respect for each other and the work that they do. The level of motivation they all have is contagious. I also love the feeling that I’ve been employed to do something that they know I can do, so they let me work in a way that suits me, whilst still providing support as and when I need it.
  
  Although my role is very different in Randstad Corporate and Managed Services, the one thing that’s stayed the same is the people. I feel just as welcome here as I did at Randstad Technologies when I first started. I also think that both have very supportive and approachable management, which allows you to achieve your potential and not something I’ve always encountered at previous companies.
  
  Being able to transfer between Randstad companies is a fantastic way to improve your career. It’s up to you to make sure you’re going in the right direction for you, as at the end of the day your career is your responsibility."
Alison Kearney - Business Manager at Randstad Education
- After a successful 2½ years in Randstad Staffing, Alison transferred to Randstad Education in April 2010 to become the Business Manager in Warrington.
  
  "What I enjoy most about my new role is the diversity - each day is different! I love speaking to schools and colleges to understand their needs and discussing what makes the right candidate for them. Without wishing to sound cheesy, this role really makes a difference. On average, a child is taught by a supply teacher for approximately one year of their academic life. I am really enjoying the challenge of learning about a new sector, working with new clients and meeting new people.
  
  The culture in Randstad is one that fosters success within its people and encourages development. It is a friendly environment, where people work hard, put the hours in and hopefully reap the rewards!
  
  The best thing about working for Randstad is the definitely people. Everyone is friendly, approachable and happy to help you to achieve your potential. Working within a structured and happy environment really helps you to achieve your business and personal goals."
Rod Jackson - Managing Director, Randstad Technologies
- In September 2009, Rod Jackson moved from Randstad Staffing to become the Managing Director of Randstad Technologies.
  
  “During my 8 years with Randstad Staffing (formerly Select Appointments) I held the roles of Commercial Director, Chief Operating Officer and more recently Director of Shared Services. My background has been a mixture of working for either IT companies or Staffing companies, so moving to Randstad Technologies represented the perfect fit for me. It is a blend of the two industries that I have spent most of my life learning about and for which I have a great passion.
  
  In Randstad Technologies we are all trying to create a culture which is fun, friendly and flexible. One where performance is valued, personal development is encouraged and rewards are shared.
  
  For me, the best thing about working for Randstad is the opportunity this gives you. I can both speak from personal experience and from witnessing the opportunities seized by others. Randstad absolutely believes in internal progression and this is apparent wherever you look. I have seen team members transfer all over the world with Randstad – this is not something that is tolerated out of necessity but something that is absolutely encouraged”.
Paul Robinson - General Manager, Randstad New Zealand
- After 5 years working for Martin Ward Anderson in London, Paul moved to Randstad New Zealand in June of this year to becoming the General Manager for Accounting, Finance & Banking.
  
  “In the UK I worked for Martin Ward Anderson, a leading specialist finance recruitment firm. I originally came to the UK from New Zealand with a plan to be there for around 3 years. This quickly turned into a period of 6½ years, after which I decided it was time to think about going home - New Zealand was always going to be home. One of the biggest concerns was heading home during a recession and not having a job to go home to. I took the opportunity to discuss my plans with my CEO at the time. In some companies this conversation could have been very detrimental to your career but I had complete faith and knew that this would not be the case in Randstad.
  
  Having the opportunity to work for Randstad in another country can only be of benefit to my career. I have the stability on my CV of staying with one organisation while progressing in position and responsibility. It also gives me exposure to different parts of the world within one company. By identifying the differences it also allows me to provide insight and potential advice on how things can be improved while being receptive enough to allow me to keep learning from a new environment in the same organisation. ‪
  
  Our global network and broad range of industry sector ensures we are able to offer something that no other recruitment firm can offer its people”.

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