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ho am I ? I am Mike
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Chappell and I own Chappell Enterprises UK , a family owned and run a specialist recruitment and training consultancy . We work UK wide as a specialist within the Golf , Sportsturf , Grounds Maintenance , Horticulture and Landscaping industry as well as supporting long term clients in the Transport & Logistics , Warehousing , Commercial and Technical Industries .
Before moving into recruitment in 2015 , I worked for 15 years on Golf Courses , Grounds Maintenance Contracts and as a Head Groundsman . I completed 5 years at Reaseheath College leaving with a handful of qualifications , including a Foundation Degree and HND in Golf and Sportsturf Management .
When it comes to Recruitment and Sportsturf , my team and I at Chappell Enterprises UK are uniquely placed to work with our clients to deliver an honest , genuine , and reliable service .
There was some interesting information that came from the recent 2022 Workforce Survey carried out by BIGGA around recruitment .
• 53 % of the Respondents had vacancies
• 83.5 % of the Respondents said they struggle to recruit
• 78 % have not used an agency to help recruit before
So why have course managers and golf club managers not used recruitment agencies ? Could it be they just don ’ t know the process ? Is it cost ? Is it time ? I can offer some insight to these questions .
What is a Recruitment Agency / Consultancy ?
A recruitment agency / consultancy sources candidates for their clients ’ roles . They should also provide recruitment advice and insight into the current job market to their clients to help ensure their clients are seen as an employer of choice , as well as offering a competitive remuneration and benefits package .
Why use a Recruitment Agency / Consultancy ?
Along with providing advice and expert knowledge in the recruitment process , the time saved by using a recruiter is invaluable ! While the
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