The majority of the Contractors that we work with provide their services through their own Limited Company or Consultancy mechanisms.
This means that they are responsible for their own Statutory compliance and Tax obligations and payments are made gross to Limited Companies. We do not work with Offshore entities for UK assignments and we provide Professional Services Agreements for our Consultants which are neutral from an IR35 perspective.
Full support is provided through every stage of a Contractor’s assignment and we meet with all of our Contractors and Consultants on a regular basis whenever this is possible.
For a small number of Temporary Workers, we are also able to offer a PAYE solution where we deduct the Statutory emoluments for resources and where we pay them net of these.
Help is always available for any aspect of your Assignment and we are always pleased to help in any way that we can.
Why does Eaglecliff need a copy of my Passport or Work Permit or Visa?
The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations, known as the EAA Regulations, came into force in England, Wales and Scotland on 6th April 2004. Under this legislation, we are required to obtain confirmation of a candidate’s identity and prove that they are able to operate legally within the United Kingdom.
Why does Eaglecliff need the Contact details for my Next of Kin?
In the event of an Emergency or accident on site resulting in the injury of one of our Contractors, we need to be able to inform the Next of Kin. In order to avoid any unnecessary delays, we always ask for this information from the outset.
What level of Cover is needed for Professional Indemnity Insurance?
The Consultancy Agreement states that the Supplier must be covered by appropriate professional indemnity insurance in connection with the Services and that the Supplier will need to supply Eaglecliff with evidence of this cover on request. We would suggest cover of One Million Pounds. However depending on Work Location and your own individual circumstances, you may need to take out additional insurance, especially if you are working offshore or in a medical or potentially dangerous job role.
Am I covered by [the Client’s] Insurance Policy while on Business Travel?
Anyone travelling on Company Business would be covered by the standard Company travel policy, including Contractors, provided that Travel has been booked directly by [the Client]. If this is not the case, you will almost certainly need your own Travel Insurance, so check this very carefully if [the Client] has not booked your Travel arrangements.
Who should I address my Queries to regarding Accounts, Payments and Contract Documentation?
Queries regarding Accounts and Payments should be addressed to;
Wendy Flegg
Email: wendy@eaglecliff.co.uk
Tel: 01732 464644
Queries regarding Contract Documentation should be addressed to;
Sophie Ling
Email: Sophie@eaglecliff.co.uk
Tel: 01732 464644
How soon do I need to return the Contract Documentation to Eaglecliff?
The Contract Documentation needs to be signed electronically within DocuSign and returned to Eaglecliff within seven days of receipt or sooner. All documentation needs to be signed and returned electronically via DocuSign prior to commencement of your Assignment. If you have any queries regarding the Consultancy Agreement or the Assignment Schedule, please do not hesitate to contact us immediately.
Do I need to sign and return all copies of the contract documentation that I have received from Eaglecliff or do I keep a copy for my records?
You will need to sign and return all copies. The contract documentation that you have received has not yet been counter-signed electronically within DocuSign by Eaglecliff. Once the contract has been signed by [the Client], or a valid Work Order is received in IQNavigator, Eaglecliff will counter-sign electronically within DocuSign and you will automatically receive a file copy for your own records via DocuSign showing both signatures which will also indicate “Your document has been completed” via email.
I have not yet received a signed file copy of my contract documentation from Eaglecliff? Is there a problem?
Before we are able to return a signed file copy to you, we need to be in receipt of the contract from [the client]. Occasionally, we experience delays but we do aim to clear any outstanding paperwork as soon as possible.
Is the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) a general Agreement covering my terms of employment at [the Client] or a specific one pertaining to payments through Eaglecliff?
The NDA covers both the work that you are providing (which is defined as ‘work to be carried out by the CONTRACT LABOUR or the IT SERVICES to be rendered under any CONTRACT and any WORK ORDER’: Point 1.30 of the definitions document) and the Terms of the Contract (which I believe will cover the Payments as well).
IPR: What is Eaglecliff Contractually obliged to do?
Eaglecliff is contractually obliged to forward to [the Client] all intellectual property, and rights to it, that the Supplier provides, and that Eaglecliff will do so within one week of such receipt, without retaining copies or intellectual rights.
Opt In or Out?
“Have” or “Have Not” : which should I indicate yes to?
This depends on whether you wish to opt in or out of the Employment Agency Regulations.
If you wish to opt out of the Regulations, please tick that you “have” given notice of your agreement that the Conduct Regulation shall not apply.
If you wish to be covered by these Regulations, please tick that you “have not” given notice of your agreement that the Conduct Regulations shall not apply.
Most contractors Opt Out of the EAA Regs unless you are going through an Agency payroll. Although the Regs protect you against unscrupulous agencies, you also then run the risk of being deemed to be “employed” through the added benefits the protection provides, similar to that of a permanent employee.
A good example of the protection provided by the Agency Regs is the protection you would receive if an end-client went into liquidation. If you opt in, you are protected, and the Agency would have a legal obligation to pay you even though the Agency had not received payment from the end-client. However, if you are working through a professional agency such as Eaglecliff, you do not need a legal document to provide this protection: we would honour that obligation to all of our Contractors as part of our overall Service levels.
So although on the one hand the protection sounds good, you may then find that you have a weaker argument in determining that you are in business within your own right (ie. A true consultant) as you have limited your exposure to financial risk, which could tie you up with an IR35 employment status indicator.
Following Commencement of my Assignment, when should I submit my First Invoice?
Unless otherwise agreed, the first invoice should be submitted after four weeks of work have been completed whether or not it is the beginning, middle or end of a calendar month. If you have agreed to invoice on a calendar monthly basis, submit your first invoice as soon as you have approved time cards at the beginning of the month following your Start Date.
Where and How should I send my Invoices to Eaglecliff?
Invoices can be sent to Eaglecliff via fax, e-mail or post. They should be marked for the attention of Wendy Flegg and should be accompanied by authorised timesheets.
Email:wendy@eaglecliff.co.uk
Post: Eaglecliff Limited, FREEPOST MB1529, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1XR
Tel: 01732 464644
Fax: 01732 454543
What happens if a contractor is unable to work due to adverse weather conditions such as snow?
If a contractor is unable to work due to adverse weather conditions such as snow, and when this disrupts travel plans which then make it impossible for the contractor’s work to be undertaken as say it is imperative that the contractor is located at a certain location in order to be able to conduct the work, then it will be at the Manager’s discretion to decide whether or not the Contractor should be paid.
Generally, [the Client] policy for contractors is only to pay when work has been completed so generally, if the contractor is unable to get to the work location, then unfortunately even under adverse weather conditions, which are outside of the control of the contractor, theoretically that contractor would not then be paid.
However, under special circumstances, and with the Manager’s agreement, payment may still be made by [the Client] which in turn will mean that Eaglecliff also will be able to cover the payment to the Contractor.
Deadlines for Entering Timecards
There is a six week deadline for entering Time and Expense details into the IQN system. However, you should enter your time on a weekly basis except for extremely rare circumstances. This helps to ensure that any discrepancies can be easily rectified as well as ensuring that you can be paid quickly and without delays to your Payment. It is also really important from a cash flow perspective so do please enter timecards in IQN weekly.
To enable hours to be entered after the six week deadline, you will would need to contact the IQN helpdesk on iqcustomerservice@iqnavigator.com with a justification as to why you are entering time after this six week period.
The helpdesk will then contact [the Client] and ask if they can make the necessary adjustments to allow you to enter this time.
Is it possible for the time taken between Eaglecliff receiving my Invoice and my Invoice being paid to be reduced?
Yes, if you are experiencing difficulties for any reason, please contact the Accounts Team. We are always happy to help in whatever way we can and we can usually bring your Payment Date forward under special circumstances. We can also arrange for a Same Day Payment to be actioned at a cost of £25.00.
What is the procedure surrounding self-billing and invoicing?
IQNavigator is a self-billing e-Recruitment solution that is provided by an independent vendor (ie. this is not a [the Client] tool or an Eaglecliff tool). Although IQNavigator is a self-billing solution, we ask the third-party suppliers that we work with to continue to Invoice Eaglecliff on a four-weekly or monthly basis, sending an Invoice to our Accounts team based in Sevenoaks. This works as a protective mechanism which greatly helps to avoid errors due to self-billing which might not otherwise be detected easily and which can sometimes provide inaccurate information for long periods of time. By asking for an external, third-party Invoice we are able to validate this with the on-line IQNavigator data and if it does not validate correctly, then further investigations are carried out.
Payment Terms
We are always happy to be flexible whenever we can.
Monthly billing is fine and we are absolutely happy with you invoicing for your work at the end of the month.
Our Payment Terms in IQN are unfortunately set at 30 days despite our best endeavours to ask [the Client] to change this as we pay so many direct contractors.
Unfortunately, this has not been possible so we do need to mirror these Payment Terms as otherwise we would not be able to bridge the gap for the [the Client] contractors that we look after.
However, and especially at the start of a new Assignment, and bearing in mind the proximity of Christmas, our Accounts team will be flexible on Payment Terms.
I would suggest that we work to Payment Terms of 14 days for the first three months of your Assignment at [the Client].
If everything has settled down after this period of time, perhaps we can then move to the 30 day period?
If I am claiming Travelling Expenses through my Umbrella company for travel to and from work, should these be highlighted to [the Client] in the timesheet?
No, these only need to be brought to the attention of your Umbrella Company. Expenses should only be claimed from [the Client] for expenses authorised by your Line Manager which will relate specifically to Business travel and not to Travel Expenses in relation to your normal travel to and from work.
Why do I have to submit my timecards weekly, and why am I on 30 day invoicing and payment terms?
The Standard way of working within IQNavigator and as a Payroller through Eaglecliff Recruitment would be to input time worked on a Week by Week basis, usually either on Friday afternoon or on Monday morning.
This will generate an automatic request for approval to your Hiring Manager, which will then generate an email to you and to Eaglecliff confirming that the Timecard is approved.
As IQNavigator is also a Self-Billing Resource Management System, this also triggers the payment mechanism to Eaglecliff Recruitment based on a 60 Day Payment Term period for clearance of funds to Eaglecliff.
These Funds are sent to Eaglecliff via IQNavigator and in turn your Limited Company needs to Invoice Eaglecliff directly, and we then pay your Limited Company directly as quickly as possible.
You can send Invoices on a Four-Weekly basis, or on a Calendar Monthly basis, choosing whichever option works best for you, but if you choose to invoice on a four-weekly basis, this can be easier as you do not need to split timecards mid-week. However, many Contractors like to manage their invoices on a Calendar Monthly basis in line with personal financial commitments and either option is acceptable.
As we have to bridge the gap between the 60 Day Payment Terms that Eaglecliff works to and the 30 Day Payment Terms that we offer to Contractors, by asking Contractors to submit their timecards weekly we are helping to improve the cash flow generated in IQNavigator and this is critical when working on Payroll Mark-Ups.
What is the Procedure for Rate Reviews?
Contractor Rates are not subject to a Review on an Annual basis in the same way that Permanent Employee Salaries are. It is better to avoid having to do.
In order for a request for Rate Review to be evaluated, you will need to prepare a Business Case.
Ideally, this should outline significant changes or measurable changes in your job role since you started your current role. If you have a completely new role now, this would be even better and we will need details for this.
Your Business Case could include a significant increase in the scope of your responsibilities (e.g. greater global coverage, larger user base, increase in the budget managed) or a wider range of job duties (e.g. business analysis as well as project management) etc. etc.
Rate Reviews are not granted purely on the length of time that you have been working with [the Client], on any increases due to inflation or on the basis that Market Rates have increased since you started your role with [the Client].
You should also please provide the proposed new Rate that you are looking for and the name of your current Hiring Manager within your Business Case.
Once we have your Business Case, we will pass everything across to the Procurement team, who will then liaise with your Hiring Manager. Bench-marking against similar roles may be undertaken by the C+P Team, along with external monitoring if this is needed. The request must be agreed by both the Business and by Procurement before it can become effective within IQN.
It’s best to allow as much time as possible for this to happen and we would suggest initiating the process at least six weeks prior to the End Date of your current Assignment whenever possible.
Provision of Rate Payable to Consultant as well as the Supplier Rate
We ask for this information to be included on the Contract Labour Details document, with the Assignment Schedule and within the initial Request for Information when we work with Third Party Agency Suppliers who are providing ad hoc Contractors within Specialist niche technical or business areas. This information is held in confidence by Eaglecliff and is not disclosed unless specifically requested by the Procurement Team at [the Client]. We are asked to provide this for Contractor Rate Bench-marking which is conducted on the Contractor Payment Rate rather than on the Supplier Payment Rate. For this reason, we need to keep a record of both Rates and if we are asked to provide the Consultant’s Rate, we will pass this over to the Contracts + Procurement team at that time.
We also need to know the Rate paid to the Consultant that a Third Party Agency is representing in order to ensure that each Third Party Agency Supplier is compliant with the Sliding Scale Mark Up mechanisms that we put in place as part of our Payrolling Services.
What do I do if I need to book a Flight and what do I need to do regarding Expenses?
Each business area has their own procedures for this so you will need to address this at a local business level or with your Hiring Manager.
Generally the rule is that the Client will book flights and hotels (through one of their preferred suppliers within the travel sector). Your Hiring Manager should have the details for which Company represents the Travel arrangements for your area within the Business.
For a small number of areas, there are no provisions in place and you would be asked to book your Travel arrangements yourself, getting a Premium Economy Flight, reasonably priced hotels and 2nd class Rail tickets.
All expenses are to be agreed in advance with [the Client] and these are then inputted in to IQN along with your timecards. These are approved in IQN and then paid, along with your invoice if you are a Limited Company, unless you need a special earlier payment purely for Expenses.
IR35
The Consultancy Agreement for the Supply of Professional Services that we work to has been drawn up by Blake Morgan, a leading City of London law firm who specialise within the Recruitment and Resourcing sectors. Their advice and guidance is often drawn upon by both agencies and corporate companies alike for matters such as IR35 and they regularly chair and attend Seminars on Recruitment and Resourcing related subjects as well.
The Agreements are designed to be neutral of IR35; if you have a genuine reason for your role indicating that it should fall outside IR35, these Agreements will not hold you back on this. However, it is the actual nature of the role itself that should determine this, rather than purely the wording in a contract, as well as other factors such as the range of clients that you provide Services to and the nature of the work, ie. Project-based or Time and Attendance based.
The Consultancy Agreement contains a Right of Substitution, the exclusion of any Mutuality of Obligation between all the parties and there is limited reference to any supervision or control by [the Client]. We also ask Contractors to provide their own Insurance cover as this will also help with IR35 as the provision of Insurance is a useful indicator to the fact that the Contractor is indeed in business on his own account as there is an element of Risk involved, which is adequately covered by the Consultant’s own Insurance Cover. This also highlights the financial costs incurred by the Consultant which again is a good indicator that the Consultant is not a “disguised Employee”.
With regard to IR35, you should always seek your own independent professional advice and always ensure that you are compliant of your own Statutory Liabilities.
A variety of flexible options are available and it will depend entirely on your own personal circumstances as to which of these options will work best for you.
The three options are:
Although you can work directly with Eaglecliff Recruitment and come on our own PAYE System, this may not provide the best option with regard to Tax efficiency as we are an Agency and not a Financial Advisor.
We have established strong relationships with two of the leading UK Umbrella Services Provider – Liberty Bishop and Go Umbrella – who both offer excellent Services and Salary Checker comparison advice.
You should undertake your own Research in order to find an option that is suitable for your own specific circumstances. We have compiled a list of organisations that have been recommended by our own Contractors and Temporary Workers.
Company: | Liberty Bishop |
Address: | Unit A1 Basepoint Business & Innovation Centre 110 Butterfield Great Marlings Luton Bedfordshire |
Telephone: | 01582 461 444 (New Registration Enquiries) |
Email: | info@libertybishop.co.uk |
Website: | www.libertybishop.co.uk |
Company: | Parasol IT Plc |
Address: | 15 Waterside Court, St Helens Technology Campus St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 1UA |
Telephone: | 0870 744 7890 (New Registration Enquiries) |
Email: | enquiries@parasolit.co.uk |
Website: | www.parasolit.co.uk |
Company: | ContactorUmbrella.com |
Address: | 12 St Peter’s Court, St Peter’s Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1WD |
Telephone: | 01206 761326 |
Email: | info@contractorumbrella.com |
Website: | www.contractorumbrella.com |
Company: | GoUmbrella |
Address: | 2nd Floor, 145-157 St John Street, London, EC1V 4PY |
Telephone: | 0845 634 7837 |
Email: | |
Website: | www.goumbrella.co.uk |
Company: | Green Lantern 35 |
Address: | Grosvenor House, 1 High Street, Edgware, HA8 7TA |
Telephone: | 0870 744 7890 (New Registration Enquiries) |
Email: | enquiries@greenlantern35.co.uk |
Website: | www.greenlantern35.co.uk |
Payment Terms
Invoices are paid on a monthly basis or on a four-weekly basis unless otherwise agreed for exceptional circumstances.
For Invoices received on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, along with approved Timecards, payment will be cleared by BACS transfer on Wednesday of the following week. For Invoices and Timecards received on Thursday or Friday, payment will be cleared by BACS transfer on Friday of the following week.
Should you have any queries regarding Accounts and Payments Procedures, please do not hesitate to contact Wendy Flegg, our Operations Manager.
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I’ve recently joined the Eaglecliff team as an Account Manager and will be working closely with the Recruitment Consultants moving forward.
My background is focused across Account Management, Business Development and Marketing across a wide range of industries. I’ve been involved from the very beginning with Tech Start Ups, through to working on Key Accounts with very established blue chip Pharmaceutical and Insurance companies. I’m very excited to be bringing my skills and experience with me to the Eaglecliff team.
My role will largely involve facilitating the end of month processes, organising meetings and catch ups with placements and helping to onboard new starters generally and eventually progressing to become one of the lead points of contact for Hiring Managers and Contractor queries.
Previously a 360 Recruitment Consultant for the USA within the Contract Pharmaceutical and Life Science sector – I am now using these skills to resource for one of the World’s top Energy companies; focusing within the IT/Digital space. Our goal is to build a strong network and to provide a high level of service for both clients and contractors, as well as gaining a better understanding of needs and requirements and ensuring these are met.
Working as part of the Recruitment team at Eaglecliff Recruitment, we are all passionate about placing the top 5% of candidates in the UK to work on brand new, innovative products including new FinTech, Mobile Apps and e-Commerce initiatives using the latest technology. Key positions are UI/UX Designers, Frontend and Backend Developers, Fullstack Developers, Test Analysts, Chatbot Developers and more.
Whilst not at work, I enjoy keeping fit at the gym, seeing friends and saving for my well-deserved summer holidays!
Previously working in retail for 8 years from Floor Assistant to working in Head Office for New Look and Urban Outfitters, I decided to take a different career path.
My primary role with Eaglecliff Corporate Resourcing Solutions is to make sure everyone is paid on time, including limited company contractors, umbrella contractors, PAYE temporary workers and third-party agencies and consultancies. Another important aspect of my role is to raise correct and timely invoices to clients, often via on line timekeeping systems, and to help to ensure the smooth running of the Accounts Department. I also assist in ensuring that regular Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable checks are carried out.
We are proud of our financial security and much of this depends on our ability to constantly keep on track when it comes to ensuring that we ourselves are paid on time!
Now trained on DocuSign which ensures that we offer a Secure, paperless, easy to use and easy to administer Service that is available to everyone. As well as providing an environmentally friendly option, this also helps to monitor the progress of contracts and the essential documentation needed to keep everyone compliant.
When I am not working I enjoy doing Crossfit, love yoga and watching old English comedies.
After Graduating from the University of Gloucester, I quickly became involved in a very demanding public sector role whereby I oversaw the daily court diary and managing the judicial resource in the area. From there I became involved in recruiting. I am now part of the IT and digital team sourcing roles for one of the world’s largest oil and gas giants. This keeps me very busy in this ever-growing sector.
I believe my communication and organisation skills are my major strengths in this role as well as my ability to deal with intense pressure and adapt to business needs.
I am a massive old school hip-hop fan and enjoy breaking down and analysing lyrically and rhythmically dense songs. I am also heavily involved in the arts. I like to produce entertainment media as well as act, model and direct projects.
Having graduated from Newcastle University in 2011 with a BA (Hons) in Archaeology and an MA in British History I made my way down to London to begin my career. I spent 3 years in London and following this I spent 4.5 years living in Bermuda. Expat life was fantastic and broadened my horizons both professionally and personally. With over 7 years of administrative experience at board and senior leadership level within a wide range of industries such as property, construction and law, I have continued to develop and learn new skills. I am highly organised and motivated to succeed, possessing outstanding communication skills and impeccable time management.
Here at Eaglecliff I am an Account Manager working closely with an Oil and Gas Supermajor. My role serves as the lead point of contact for customer and candidate matters as well as facilitating contract extensions and keeping up with any Statutory legal updates. I believe my ambition to learn and coupled with the high standard to which I hold myself accountable enables me to build and maintain strong and long-lasting relationships, with a view to optimising the level of service delivery.
Outside of work I have a life-long passion for horses (in fact all animals!) and enjoy long distance running and hockey. I also love to travel and eat good food!
I graduated from Loughborough University in 2016 with a BSc (Hons) degree in Communications. Following a year of work experience, I travelled for six months to Sri Lanka, Laos, Bali, Hong Kong, Fiji and many more destinations. I then spent a year living and working abroad in Melbourne. I have a strong understanding of business processes having worked across a range of industries including marketing, business development, finance, administration and recruitment. I have a passion for learning and developing new skills to improve myself and the organisation I am working for. I am a highly motivated and resourceful individual proficient in both oral and written communications.
At Eaglecliff I am an Account Manager and trainee Recruitment Consultant working closely with a Global Oil Company. My role serves as a point of contact for customer and candidate relations, as well as facilitating new starter contracts, auditing, administration duties and resourcing.
Outside of work I have a huge passion for travel and I hope to go to South America in the near future. I also love playing outdoor team sports like netball and rounders.
Here at Eaglecliff I am a Recruitment Consultant focusing on IT Roles within the Oil & Gas Industry for both Contract and Permanent positions.
I take pride in being a highly confident IT user and having a meticulous eye for detail, which is ideal when looking through an abundance of CV’s when looking for the ideal candidate.
I also thrive on creating a positive working environment whilst learning my new role and aim to help with training and development whilst I am settled.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors – walking, cycling and running.
I also have a passion for languages and travel and hope to be able to explore more of what the world has to offer in the future.
I would describe myself as being a very responsible person who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys working as part of a team to achieve success. I am looking to build my career at Eaglecliff Recruitment, where I work centrally within the Recruitment team.
My role as Contractor Care Consultant involves checking both our Clients and Candidates are happy, ensuring we are complaint with ISO Procedures and completing the Onboarding process when a new resource starts.
We also meet with a wide range of our Contractors, and I help to organise lunches and evening events, which I also love to attend!
In my spare time I love to shop; I am a self-proclaimed shopaholic! When I’m not shopping I try to raise money for charities by participating in one big event every year, which has included Walk the Walk moonlight marathon, Major Series Mud Run and hosting a MacMillan Coffee Morning.
Consultant / Account Manager for one of the world’s top two Energy companies as well as sectors specialising in Energy Trading, Oil & Gas, Renewables, TV, Entertainment & Media and Consultancy, encompassing dynamic, innovative and highly talented consultants across IT, Digital, Marketing and Communications and Finance opportunities to work across pioneering products including new FinTech, Mobile Apps and e-Commerce initiatives using the latest technology.
Key positions I focus within but are not limited to are as follows: UI/UX Designers, Frontend and Backend Developers, Data Scientists, Product Managers, Digital Marketing Managers, Web Content Managers, AEM Business Analysts, SEO Analysts, IT Project Managers, Architects, IoT Engineers, Embedded Software Engineers and more.
I have a huge passion for cars, particularly new, upcoming models and I hope to attend upcoming motor shows. When I am not working I also love boxing and am a massive foodie and Gin connoisseur!
After graduating from Kent University with a 2:1 BA (Hons), I started my career in recruitment working within a specialist consultancy. I have over 8 years’ experience within professional services recruitment, for both permanent and contract professionals. I assisted with the establishment of a niche division specialising in Accountancy & Finance recruitment for Top100 Firms and Industry & Commerce clients, this covered roles from Accounting Trainees up to Partner level. My portfolio included 400 clients across the Southern Home Counties. I am heavily involved in full 360 recruitment, as well as business development, fee negotiation, marketing and networking with the extensive use of LinkedIn.
Here at Eaglecliff I’m a Recruitment Consultant focusing on Accounting & Finance, Oil and Gas and Shipping roles for both contract and permanent positions. Alongside this I’m an Account Manager for an Oil and Gas Supermajor, looking after post placement care for both Contractors and Hiring Managers. My approach is very professional and a value added benefit. I attribute my success to my willingness to grow with the market and to adapt to changing circumstances. I believe in forging long-term relationships with both clients and candidates, built on positive experience, trust and mutual respect.
Outside of work I enjoy a very active lifestyle, I attend the gym regularly and go to weekly Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi classes. I also participate in many outdoor sports including; Cross-Country Running, Wakeboarding, Rowing, Surfing, Snowboarding, Climbing and Road Biking. I have taken part in two charity events, a 13000ft tandem skydive at Netheravon drop zone in Wiltshire, and The Major Series, a 10K muddy obstacle course raising money for Tunbridge Wells & Maidstone NHS Trust.
As Co Founder and Operations Director at Eaglecliff, I have extensive experience working with global companies throughout every stage of the Recruitment Life Cycle. I hope to always lead by example and in a hands-on capacity as an Account Manager for a leading Oil and Gas company and as a Mentor and Trainer for new members of the company.
An important aspect of my role is focusing on the unique weekly tracking mechanisms that we have designed and implemented. We rely heavily on these to ensure we are able to maintain the Service Levels that we are so proud of. Although Resourcing is no longer strictly within my remit, it is still an aspect of Recruitment that I enjoy. I work closely with the Resourcing team and I am always keen to help maintain their performance levels.
As everything that we do as a company focuses heavily on ISO, it is also important that I help with regular Audits around the processes that we follow and the training for our own Staff that ensures full compliance with ISO on an on-going basis. Our success depends entirely on the Service Levels that we provide and experience has proved that if we follow our own carefully developed processes and procedures and if we develop these on a continual basis, we will continue to be successful together as a team and as a company.
When I am not working I like to spend time with my family and with our three dogs and to enjoy the beautiful Kent countryside where we live. This includes some amazing Kent public houses that offer excellent hospitality, although this is usually only after a long dog walk or a long bike ride first. Keeping fit is really important and I try to swim and to play badminton at least once a week.
In today’s global economy, international borders have become far more transparent, with the result that demand for a flexible workforce has never been greater. This has opened up an array of opportunities for both employers and individual workers in terms of mobility. Whilst the ease with which workers and workforces can transcend boundaries has resulted in efficiency, cost savings and global growth for companies, the burden of country-specific legislation in respect of employment law, immigration and taxation still needs to be considered. This has implications for all parties in the recruitment process.
The services of an expert who understands best practices in engaging global contingent workforces can alleviate the risks involved, by ensuring that compliance with local tax and employment regulations is followed. This will not only ensure that procedures are correctly followed but will also lessen risks and potentially significant consequences and costs for all those in the chain.
As an Associate, John Le Maire works closely with Eaglecliff Recruitment to ensure that we always first of all take the correct legal advice when working in a global market.
This ensures that we do not operate a contingent workforce without seeking expert advice to ensure that we get it right the first time. This will avoid the pitfalls that can result in damaging situations with associated costs and penalties as well as commercial consequences that will impact on the business of the companies and clients that we work with.
There are many rules and regulations to be aware of but if they are followed correctly from the outset, the placement of contractors internationally should be relatively straightforward.
Initially working as the Accounts Manager has brought me into direct contact with the numerous Contractors that we work with and this is an aspect of my job that I really enjoy. This is one reason why I have been working with the company for so long.
Through the years this role has developed into being the Operations Manager, which continues to head up the Accounts function but now also incorporates Office Management, Procurement, Health and Safety and Human Resources, as well as ensuring that we continue to pay our Contractors on time and accurately.
As part of this priority, I have been instrumental in developing streamlined and accurate processes that ensure that we meet our company targets around the Invoicing and Payment procedures that are critical to the success of Eaglecliff as a whole. Cash Flow and Financial Stability are critical and we spend a great deal of time with these aspects.
I am extremely proud of the high scores that our Accounts team achieves within Contractor Service Evaluations and of the number of positive emails we receive from Contractors who take the time to thank us for the special attention and flexibility that we always give to each as an individual.
When I am not working I enjoy spending time with my family and also supporting a range of charities, in particular Breast Cancer Awareness. My most enjoyable way of spending the weekend, however, is with friends and whenever possible, I like to find time for weekends away and being sociable.
Having joined Eaglecliff Recruitment as a Trainee in 2014, I have progressed quickly and am now confident in all aspects of Recruitment with a focus within IT.
I attract high calibre candidates by using a range of different sourcing mechanisms and inform them about appropriate job vacancies and contract roles. These jobs also have to suit their personal profiles as well as their technical skills and business acumen. Resourcing has been my main task so far. However, I also support colleagues in various areas including marketing and advertising for IT and non-IT job roles and over recent months I have moved more into account management, where I am involved in every aspect of the Recruitment Lifecycle from inception of new requirements through to successful placement and post-placement care. I enjoy this due to the fact that I am eager to learn as much as I can and this allows me to experience a variety of tasks and to meet with a wide range of different people.
Having worked in a customer-facing role within Retail for two years before joining Eaglecliff, I have developed good communication skills and a desire to provide Customer satisfaction. I have learnt to do my job accurately and efficiently – in a polite and friendly manner – making sure I always do my part as part of the Resourcing Team.
I like to categorise myself as a sociable person who has a passion for fitness, living a healthy lifestyle and has recently started playing golf. I enjoy following sports – especially the team that I support most avidly which is Crystal Palace Football Club. I have travelled a fair amount and really appreciate finding out about the different cultures of the world, and hopefully I will get the chance to travel much more in the future.
I would describe myself as being a very responsible person who thrives in fast-paced environments and who enjoys working as part of a team to achieve success. Having recently graduated from the University of Chichester with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Creative Writing, I am looking to build my career at Eaglecliff Recruitment where I work centrally within the Recruitment team.
This involves helping the Recruitment Consultants with logging on of Candidates, advertising a wide range of Job roles, helping to organise lunches and evening events and keeping the company web-site up-to-date. We also meet with a wide range of our Contractors who I am looking forward to meeting in the near future in hope that I can develop my own career path with a view to becoming a Recruitment Consultant myself one day.
When I am not working, I like to keep fit and especially enjoy playing Lacrosse. Reading is another passion and I particularly like to read Fantasy novels and I like to socialise with friends.
As Co Founder and Finance Director at Eaglecliff, I enjoy an active role in the day to day running of the company with the focus on Accounting, Banking, Insurance, IT and Legal Compliance. My key task is to maintain strong Financial security and to ensure that everything is legal and compliant.
Having a Technical IT background provides a critical advantage in developing many of our own IT systems which we are continually enhancing in house to keep up with the ever-changing requirements of customers and government Legislation. The Service Levels that we provide would not be feasible without this flexibility and we rely heavily on our in-house developed Recruitment System, Accounts System, Contracts System and Customer Relationship Management System, all of which are continuously enhanced and updated.
Alongside the applications that we depend on, I am also involved with developing our own Internal Communications and the various Infrastructure platforms that we host, with remote links and e-commerce capabilities that enable us to work quickly and effectively with the global companies that we work with. Providing an adaptable way of working helps to ensure that our Recruitment Consultants are able to enjoy a flexible way of working wherever they are.
When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, long country walks and mountain climbing along with a passion for cooking and bike rides. More recently, hobbies have included Yoga now that my wife has become a trained Yoga instructor and I also enjoy visiting remote places such as Peru on family holidays that usually involve a high degree of outdoor activity.
With more than 19 years’ experience in Executive resourcing on a global level, I provide strategic direction and innovative solutions that are aligned to business goals whilst working alongside our clients to develop practical solutions that deliver real impact.
Having also worked for 5 years as a Strategic Partner within a Management Consultancy that specialises in delivering business data and technology solutions, primarily within the financial sector, I have recently joined Eaglecliff Recruitment to drive our initiative to expand into new markets, as well as to expand our footprint within our existing client portfolio.
With a strong background within IT and Financial Markets, my focus lies within Infrastructure Project Management and Consultancy and within Retail IT and E-Commerce. Much of my background within Recruitment has also revolved around Regulated environments within the Food Industry, Fast Moving Consumer Goods and Supply Chain and Distribution, so these are also areas of expertise that I am continuing to develop.
We will be spending considerable time researching, developing and planning our strategy to further develop our operations within the main sectors that we specialise in offering a fresh, innovative and exciting approach to Recruitment and Resourcing services.
When I am not working, I enjoy kite flying, spending time with the children, reading biographies, current affairs, socialising, good food and good wine.