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Aspire Global Network

Our vision is to be a global network of leading specialist recruiters

INTRODUCTION FROM THE CHAIRMAN“Only when all parties are truly committed do you get the best result”

This sums up what we call ‘More Together’ the words that define our values as an organisation and if you join us you will have demonstrated these during the selection process and expand them further as you develop your career with us.

We are part of a global recruitment economy that generates over £125b.In the UK the recruitment industry generates over £26.5b and supply over 1.6million temporary workers on a daily basis. Without the recruitment industry the economy would collapse like a pack of cards.

Aspire Global Network’s vision is to be a ‘global network of leading specialist recruiters’.

By global we mean physical presence in Europe, APAC, Americas, Middle East & Africa

By network - we mean our people, our contacts, our associates

By leading - we mean via performance, reputation, reach, expertise & quality of service

By specialist - we mean marketing communications and associated businesses/disciplines

By recruiters - we mean changing peoples lives; improving business performance

Initially established as Phee Farrer Jones in 1992 and first re-branded as pfj in 2002 the business has expanded by launching and acquiring new brands. As a result we are now known as Aspire Global Network. We now employ around 90 people on three cities, London, Singapore & Hong Kong:

pfj - LondonThe Graduate Recruitment Company - LondonRPCushing - LondonPeriscope - LondonAspire Asia – based in Singapore & Hong Kong

We have a work environment that reflects the market we serve, strong brands, a state of the art CRM and some of the best training and development programmes you can find.

As always, we are only as good as our people which is why we focus on recruiting and selecting the best possible talent as well as providing a genuine career path. What sets us apart from the crowd is our bespoke career development programme – Aspire. Whatever your role, you can develop your career according to your ambition, skills and competencies. As a result we hold the Investors in People Gold Award.

We are a Sunday Times Best 100 Company to Work For, are accredited with the international quality standard IS0 9001 and are winners of multiple recruitment awards.

We have a lot of flexibility towards work and also try to make sure that it is not all about recruitment which is why we have the Ministry of Fun, an internal group tasked with putting on monthly events enabling people to socialise out of the office.

But it’s not all about us. I am equally proud that we put something back whether it is taking an Olympic Athlete to a local school in our capacity as an official Follower of Team 2012 for the London Olympics, buying Christmas presents for Barnados children, making and distributing lunch packs for the homeless or planting trees for the environment.

In a crowded market I believe we have something genuinely special and different to offer and I hope you do too.

Paul FarrerChairman, Aspire Global Network

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ABOUT ASPIRE GLOBAL NETWORKAspire Global Network was established as Phee Farrer Jones in 1992, then pfj in 2002 before developing into our current brand. Aspire Global Network comprises of five brands, all of whom vary in consultant numbers and are organised into specialist teams.

pfj - specialise in Media Sales, Media Planning & Buying, Digital, Content & Creative, PR, Business Information, IP and Events

The Graduate Recruitment Company - specialise in Media, Digital and Corporate graduate recruitment

RPCushing - specialise in Market Research, Insight and Analysis

Periscope - specialise in Creative and Design

Aspire Global Network Asia - two offices, Singapore and Hong Kong. Specialises in Market Research, Creative, Agencies and Digital

pfj, The Graduate Recruitment Company, RPCushing and Periscope are all based in London.

We offer both permanent and interim (temporary, contract, freelance) recruitment solutions across all our markets, which are managed by specialist consultants. As you would expect we have long established and deep relationships with a significant number of the major employers in our sectors and figure on a huge range of PSLs.

We are unique in the markets we serve as the only recruitment company that is ISO 9001 accredited, a member of APSCo and an Investors In People Gold Award holder. In addition, we are a Sunday Times Top 100 Best Small Company to Work For 2012.With our brand position and talented network of consultants we are the major force in the Marketing & Communications recruitment market and well set to develop our vision of a global network of leading specialist recruitment companies.

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MORE TOGETHERMore Together is a set of values that drive how we work at Aspire Global Network. Commitment at all these levels engenders better relationships with our clients, our staff and our candidates.

The 4 behaviours:

FlexibilityConsider the options, look for solutions, be adaptable and embrace change

AccountabilityDo what you say you will do. Be honest about what you can and can’t do. Take responsibility for your actions. Take a consultative approach

PerformanceSatisfy the needs of your customers, work to a fast pace, be commercially aware of your decisions

CommunicationListen to and inform your stakeholders (clients, candidates and colleagues)

BONUS SCHEMEBONUS SCHEME - YOU WON’T EARN LESS THAN 30% - GUARANTEED

As a recruitment consultant we know that money is important to you. With the help of our Non Executive Director John O’Sullivan and much benchmarking with fellow recruiters, we feel we have come up with a generous and regularly rewarding scheme.

In addition to this, the top biller each quarter receives an extra £500 bonus.In the last year, Aspire Global Network has paid their employees £1.25 million in bonuses.Aspire Global Network spends on average £7,500 in addition per head on benefits.Our financial year runs from May 1st to April 30th.

Salaries range from £22,000 to £50,000 basic based on competency, proven previous billings and strong track record.

Monthly Bonus

Once you hit £7,200 you can calculate your bonus as follows:

Revenue Bonus Amount:

First £7,200 5% = £360 £7,201 - 15,500 10% = £830 £15,501 - 20,500 15% = £750 £20,501 - 25,500 20% = £1000 £25,001 + 25% = uncapped

Basically you earn the percentage in each band and then add it up. For example, if you invoiced £18,000 in a month the scheme would work as follows:

First £7,200 5% of 8,000 = £360 £7,201 - 15,500 10% of 7,500 + £830 £15,501 - 18,000 15% of 2,500 + £375 Total Bonus = £1,565

On top of this a 6 month reconciliation (in October) will offer a guaranteed remuneration of 30% OTE of your billings. A 12 month reconciliation will be applied in April which is also guaranteed.

My Reconciliation

We will guarantee you will not earn less than the following amounts:

NDR levels OTEUp to £140,000 30% £42,000 £140,001 - £150,000 31% £43,400.31 - £46,500 £150,001 - £160,000 32% £48,000.32 - £51,200 £160,001 - £220,000 33% £52,800.33 - £72,600 £220,001 - £249,000 34% £74,800.34 - £84,660 > £250,000 35% £87,500.00

Your pension and all other benefits are in addition to this OTE.

BENEFITSWe spend on average £7,500 on benefits every year for each member of staff. These include the following:

High 5Every quarter Paul Farrer, Chairman, takes out the 5 highest billers as a percentage over target, plus 2 others who are over target and have displayed More Together values. Venues are top London restaurants such as Sketch, Nobu and Maze. As an added bonus, the High 5 club don’t have to get into the office until midday the next day!

Mobile phoneEach consultant is given a Blackberry for work purposes from their first day.

Holiday leave (runs January to December)Minimum 23.5 days (of which 3.5 days must be taken at Christmas as agreed in the business). After one years service this rises to 24.5 days and after 2 years it is increased to 25 days.

Flexible WorkingAspire Global Network offer all staff the chance to manage their own hours through flexible working. If you start at 8am you can finish at 5pm – or have a lie in, start at 9.30am and finish at 6.30pm. At Executive Consultant and Manager level there is the option to work some days from home.

Duvet daysYou can take one duvet day per quarter, which will be taken from your holiday allowance. You must tell your manager before 8.30am on the day you intend to take off.

SabbaticalsAfter 4 years service you will have the opportunity to take a career break for up to 3 months, at 50% pay.

Relaxed Dress Code Our sector is not a suited and booted environment so we have a dress code to match.

Travelcard loanOn passing your probation you’re entitled to an interest free loan to pay for an annual travel card, deducted from your pay in equal instalments.

Pension planAfter 12 months service you will qualify for a contributory pension plan – if you contribute, Aspire Global Network’s annual contribution will be:

Grade A: 3%Grade B and C: 5%Grade D and E: 8%

BENEFITS Life Assurance4x base salary – entitled from the day of employment.

Private health cover

Grade A After 2 years Individual

Grade B After 12 months Individual

Grade C After passing probation Individual

Grade D and above After passing probation Individual and Family option

Free Flu JabsWe provide a free vaccination service every year for those who would like to help protect themselves against flu.

Free Breakfast and free FruitIn addition to our own café style kitchen where you have access to free hot and cold beverages all day, we also offer free breakfast (cereals & toast) and free fruit.

Voucher schemeFor those employees who have children Aspire Global Network is in partnership with the childcare voucher scheme - Edenred www.edenred.co.uk. This means that all employees can pay their childcare provision via a voucher scheme. Aspire Global Network gives an additional contribution to working parents by giving a pro rata contribution of up to £243 per child.

MassageEvery employee is entitled to a free monthly 20 minute back and shoulder massage in our offices.

Bike to Work schemeYou can purchase a bike tax and NI free. All you need to do is go to a cycle shop that is part of the scheme, choose your bike and helmet etc and then they will invoice Aspire Global Network. You will then repay the cost of the bike over 12 months with an interest free loan.

Prizes and AwardsWe have Annual top biller prizes, Quarterly Prizes for top biller, Monthly Cups, Millionaires Club and various incentives running throughout the year.

Club Wembley Whatever the entertainment from sport to music, there are opportunities to attend in our own Club Wembley seats.

No Tax on IncentivesMany companies pass the tax on incentives to their employees. At pfj, the tax is paid for us, not by us.

BENEFITS Long Service AwardsWe reward staff members with long service awards. At 5 years of service you will receive a £500 cash reward and at 10 years you will receive a £1,000 cash reward.

Boardroom BucksIt is the opportunity for anyone in the business to get an Aspire Global Network bursary towards something to do with your own personal growth. It is held twice a year – March and September and in a year there is £2,000 or equivalent up for grabs.

Healthshield Annual Cash back benefit scheme

Benefit Amount AnnuallyDental £50Optical £50Physio, chiropractic, osteopathy, acupuncture, homeopathy

£150

Specialist consultation £200Chiropody £50Health and wellbeing £70Health screening £100

WELLBEINGAspire Global Network takes an active interest in the well being of our employees – happy and healthy staff with a good work life balance are more productive.

As well as the monthly massage, Healthshield membership and free daily fruit for all of our employees, we also run a quarterly Wellbeing week. This involves fresh fruit juice or smoothies for breakfast and healthy afternoon snacks provided.

We have an on site reflexologist for subsidised appointments, as well as a doctor for full health MOTs. Weather permitting, we also hold outdoor activities such as running club and softball evenings.

80% of employees rated our last Wellbeing week as being either ‘excellent’ or ‘very good’.

A ‘Wellbeing’ committee meet monthly to discuss other well being initiatives.

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MINISTRY OF FUNThe Ministry of Fun is Aspire Global Network’s social committee who organise regular company events for the whole company to enjoy.

Recent events that the Ministry of Fun have put on include our Speakeasy themed Christmas party, Summer Rounders in the park, High School Prom themed annual company party and strawberries and cream for Wimbledon. The committee is changed on an annual basis so anyone that wishes to be can get involved!

Speakeasy themedChristmas party

Rounders in the park

High School Prom themedcompany party

ASPIREAspire is a bespoke career progression programme, based on both performance and competency, in the form of six monthly appraisals.

Aspire shows you where you fit into the business and gives you clear objectives to progress your career here with us. Aspire will assist you with your personal development plan and it really gives you the choice of where your career goes.

At Aspire Global Network there are three paths to choose from, each enabling you to move up the career ladder. We invest heavily in our most committed staff to make this happen.

Aspire to consultAt Aspire Global Network we recognise that not all successful fee earners want to become managers but they do want to enhance their career. With the ‘Aspire to consult’ route you can move through the ranks as a successful biller to director level, developing your key account management skills.

Aspire to manageYou have been a successful biller and now you want to develop and nurture a team. Again at Aspire Global Network you can work towards becoming a director on this route.

Aspire to supportYou are in a support or functional role but are just as interested in progressing your career with us. With this route you can explore your options and again work towards becoming a director.

You will be given a full introduction to Aspire once you have passed your probation with us.

“A clear learning and development strategy based around the ‘aspire’performance management and development process; this process provides a clear and structured development plan for individuals.”

“People across the organisation talk very positively about their experiences of the ‘Aspire’ process and how it has helped to improve both their performance and develop their skills and knowledge.” IIP Gold Report

TRAININGAspire Global Network has held the Investors in People Award since 2000 and were awarded a Gold award in 2012. This is because we take our training and development extremely seriously.

The more skilled our people, the better our performance. The better our development plans, the easier it is to retain talent.All our management staff have been trained to train which enables us to deliver training across the business on a continuous basis as the demand arises. We also use external trainers for developing our skills in areas that are new to us. Recently, our external trainer Jeremy Snell has given training

on LinkedIn and Twitter, and the whole business has participated in NLP training.

On joining Aspire Global Network, you will have a one to two week induction course where we will demonstrate to you the key skills to do the job. There is a lot to learn and it lays down the foundations for the future. After induction training you will receive ongoing training and development, delivered as and when requested. Needless to say those that put the training into practice seem to do the best. All our training is evaluated by each delegate and the delegates are evaluated by the trainer. This way we can constantly improve the quality of the training we deliver.

Early on in your career with us you will be given a clear set of objectives to achieve in your initial three months. This enables you to keep track of your own progress and is used as a reference for discussion in your weekly one to one sessions with your line manager. Out of those meetings, training and development issues will be raised that we can then address. We also have morning meetings for each team, and company wide meetings on a Friday afternoon.

Consultants are also given the opportunity to develop themselves and can access further training modules on the intranet. We also hold optional Modelling Excellence Masterclass sessions, run by our own top consultants.

“There are clear strategies in place to ensure that staff across the organisation are equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills and behaviours they require to deliver the organisation’s aims and objectives.”

“People believe that the company’s flexible approaches to learning anddevelopment has helped them individually and as a team as a whole.”

IIP Gold Report

TESTIMONIALS“I joined the Aspire Global Network in September 2009 as a Senior Consultant on the Media Planning and Buying team. Having previously worked for three years at another recruitment agency, I thought I would be doing a similar role- that is taking on roles and filling them! Whilst this is a large part of my role, I have also been heavily involved in many other areas that have greatly improved my overall business acumen and I frequently receive excellent training, both internally and from external training companies. It is a bold statement but The Aspire Global Network listens to its employees and genuinely does take on board any suggestions made. I have constantly been encouraged to

think outside the box and broaden my skill set. I am very ambitious and often ask myself “where can I go from here?” The options and different career paths you can take here at the Aspire Global Network are plentiful and varied. With constant support from my line manager and the Board, I successfully achieved all objectives we had set and was promoted to Executive Consultant in 2011. If you want to forge a successful career within recruitment and want to work within a supportive company then I could not think of a better place to be.” Gemma Aherne

“Our bespoke offices at New Cavendish Street are truly inspiring and provide a fantastic high-specification working environment for all employees in the business. We’ve created a bright and airy office space that has been warmly appreciated by each and every team, as the integration between management, fee-earners and support staff has also enabled an open and flexible team culture to flourish. We are able to provide extremely well equipped interviewing and training facilities for candidates and clients alike, which can be tailored to specific requirements at short notice. In addition to our spacious designer kitchen, integrated shower rooms and superb break-out areas we’ve also invested in specially commissioned IT systems that have been tailored with our current and future growth in mind. Did I mention the free breakfasts and flexible working hours too?!” James Dawes

“I started at The Graduate Recruitment Company in February 2010 as a consultant having done a year in media sales and not having any idea what recruitment would have in store for me! In less than three years I have had three promotions and increased my basic salary by 50%. I am now Manager of the Graduate Recruitment Company digital team and Account Director of two major media organisations for the whole of Aspire Global Network. These promotions have come about the

because of the ‘aspire’ programme or personal development plan which every member of staff in the business goes through- even our Chairman Paul Farrer!” Clare Benson

“I’ve been working for Aspire Global Network for 10 years. I started as a junior receptionist and I have progressed to Senior Receptionist & am currently completing the internal management course. I’ve loved my time here and have no desire to leave. It’s one of the best companies I’ve worked for hence my longevity & loyalty. Here’s to another 10 years!” Natasha Leon-Davies

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TESTIMONIALS - RECENT RECRUITSWhen I first joined The Graduate Recruitment Company, the company environment could not have been more welcoming – both in terms of the team I became part of and the wider staff. It was great to start work somewhere I immediately felt valued and at ease. Having had only a small amount of recruitment experience, there was an intensive training course to ensure I knew the company inside out in terms of our different divisions, company values and how we go about making ourselves the best recruiters out there. The monthly massages, free breakfast and flexi-hours made settling in all the easier along with regular training and development opportunities! I’ve been at Aspire Global Network a year now and have already had a pay rise and am, fingers crossed, nearing my first promotion! I couldn’t recommend this company highly enough for the culture, benefits and the amount of investment they put into their staff. Zoe Jeanes

Before I started at PFJ, I worked for some nightmare companies! The only benefits I’d received were statutory holiday pay, the only perks were that I got to go home at the end of the day! However within a week of joining PFJ I was invited to the Sunday Times top 100 companies awards! Since joining the Editorial recruitment team I feel like I’m actually a valued member of staff. From regular free nights down the pub and monthly massages to free fruit and breakfast, it’s the little things that make the difference. On top of that I get the feeling that the management team are genuinely interested in my future and invest their time

and expertise into developing me as an employee and as a person. In short, I’m a lucky sod to have landed a job here and am proud to say I work for a genuine market leader! Ben Hewis

I joined PFJ after working for a smaller competitor agency, and immediately knew that I’d made the right move. There’s a real positivity to the people here, it’s where the best consultants seem to have gathered to serve the best clients in media. We’re treated like adults, challenged all the time and we’re well looked after. I like the fact I have a transparent career path; we know exactly what we need to do to get pay rises and promotions. It’s the first recruitment agency I’ve worked for where I really admire my managers and I feel like they really add something to my personal offering. I learn something every day and I’d been in recruitment for six years before I joined. Phil Blaydes

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYAspire Global Network take our responsibilities seriously, whether it is our policy on environmental issues or supporting our people and our clients through charitable ventures.

Over the last year, our chosen charity was Macmillan. Each team was given a fundraising month, and we set ourselves a target to raise £20,000 across the year. We achieved that due to the hard work of our employees - running, baking, organising and cycling to name just a few!

This year our chosen charities are Help a Capital Child and Chase Hospice.

We support Trees for Cities, planting a tree for every 10 placements we make, and staff are able to go along to the planting.

At Christmas, we support Barnardos by donating Christmas gifts suitable for children, and we also support Shelter at this time of year, organising lunches for the homeless.We are involved with Age UK, with some of our staff visiting an elderly person each week.

We were also supporters of Team 2012, sponsoring Team GB athletes to help them on their way to such great success at the London Olympics.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESSThe recruitment process to join Aspire Global Network is as streamlined as we can make it when allowing for the element of thoroughness that career decisions deserve.After an initial conversation where you declare an interest in Aspire Global Network, you will be able to assess us and we can assess you in a 2-3 stage process.The first interview will be with a director. Your second interview will be with a Aspire Global Network manager and director and will include a presentation, role plays and a Q&A.

We may then ask you to do some work shadowing or have drinks with the team.

Best of luck!

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