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\u201cWhen you are scaling a business, time and finance constraints really impact what you can deliver for <\/i>clients<\/i><\/span>. If you want to move on from doing everything yourself, or from some things simply not getting done, then Designated offer the perfect answer; competent, experienced people providing valuable support services via flexible, cost effective packages. Designated has definitely helped Walgrove punch above its weight as the business has grown over the last few years.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

Mike Clancy, Owner\/Director, Walgrove Ltd<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Our Client<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Walgrove is a recruitment services company led by Mike Clancy, with expertise in director-level appointments, e.g. Chairmen and non-executive directors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The company also provides an executive to non-executive career transition service with up to 20 clients<\/span> annually.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our Challenge<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The evolving landscape of the competitive recruitment industry<\/span> demands constant client attention. This struggle echoes across businesses<\/span> in the competitive recruitment sector, where juggling administration while striving for growth<\/span> poses a continual challenge.<\/p>\n

Mike needed someone to come in and provide all of Walgrove\u2019s administration needs while assisting with research and project work related to recruitment assignments. This was taking time away from him being able to focus on his clients<\/span> and implement an effective recruitment business development strategy<\/span>.<\/p>\n

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Our Results<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Designated\u2019s services have freed up more of Mike\u2019s time to focus on client work, improved the quality of Mike\u2019s service delivery for clients<\/span> and transformed how the business operates internally, a result that highlights the necessity for streamlined ways<\/span> of managing administrative tasks<\/span>, which is where Designated PA excels.<\/p>\n

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Why Walgrove Chose Designated PA<\/h2>\n

Designated PA understands the predicament of a dynamic recruitment agency<\/span> like Walgrove, where balancing administrative duties and fostering connections with new clients<\/span> is a persistent challenge. We were able to adeptly alleviate admin burdens whilst refining operational strategies<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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