We know our clients need a fast and flexible response to job vacancy briefs. Our efficiency lies in the way we respond, taking care to pre-select candidates who best fit the brief within the time frames specified.
At Step Ahead, everything we do is geared towards quality. By running our own business this way, you can be sure that the service you receive is well thought through and impeccably implemented.
Work with us and you will find not just robust systems, but also an innovative and intelligent approach to problem solving from our consultants who "are" Step Ahead. Supported by managers, our consultants keep abreast of current trends and client requirements, working effectively as a team to lead the business the way that best suits you.
Our emphasis on partnerships is one of the reasons we believe we have been so successful in winning long-term contracts with a range of prestigious and respected organisations.
Experience in building sustainable working relationships, with appreciation of the importance of organisational culture
- Whether you need permanent or temporary staff, we make a priority of listening to, and learning about your culture to assist us in providing candidates that fit.
Significant number of security cleared candidates on our database
Fast response, facilitated by state of the art technology thats not often associated with personalised, bespoke recruitment services
- Our database system means that we can deliver our clients a quick, efficient service. As soon as a candidate is registered with one division, their details are immediately visible on line to all consultants in all divisions, and their availability can be tracked. As soon as you register a position with us we can produce an initial short-list of suitable, available candidates within seconds a particularly important advantage for temporary positions
Revolutionary e-business system for the efficient booking and management of temporary staff. (read more here)
A strictly enforced, fully comprehensive Equal Opportunities Policy
Stringent quality control - Step Ahead has a series of accuracy checks in place for candidate selection
- Initial screening is done by telephone. If the consultant feels that we may be able to place the candidate, they are invited in for an interview. As well as qualifications and experience, the interview focuses on candidates aspirations and expectations to ensure they will be genuinely happy where they are placed. We check qualifications, references, IDs and the candidate's right to work in the UK, and evaluate candidates skills on the UKs leading computerised testing system.
Additional benefits for Charities and VAT exempt clients
The Not-for-Profit and Charity sectors are an important part of our specialist market. We already supply a wide range of staff to high profile organisations in these sectors including Fundraisers, Administration, Accounts and Secretarial staff. We offer special benefits for Charities and VAT exempt clients:
- 20% Discount on our fee scale for introducing permanent staff
- 5% Discount on our standard fees for supplying temporary staff
- VAT exempt clients pay VAT only on the fee element of our charge for Temporaries, and not on the Temporaries wages.
- we will donate 5% of our fee directly to your charity when you appoint a permanent member of staff through Step Ahead.
A no-quibble, unconditional guarantee covering response times and the suitability of candidates
An effective account management structure a single point of contact backed up by a fully briefed team
Fully briefed candidates, ready to get started right away
Highly competitive pricing
A pool of local candidates with experience in Not-for-Profit, Public Sector and Commercial positions
