Accountancy & Finance

Head of Finance at CPSL Mind

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How we added value

  • The recruitment process ended in the successful selection of two high-calibre Finance Professionals, both had the expertise, skill-set, and cultural fit, sought by CPSL Mind. Our collaborative efforts ensured a smooth and efficient recruitment process, adding value and delivering above expectations.
  • Exclusivity and Dedication
  • By opting for an exclusive partnership between ourselves and CPSL Mind gained a dedicated recruitment partner committed solely to their needs. This exclusive arrangement eliminated the need to juggle multiple agencies, streamlining communication and decision-making processes. Our undivided attention ensured that CPSL Mind received focused support, enhancing the efficiency of the recruitment journey.
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  • Time-saving Measures
  • Recognising CPSL Mind’s time-sensitive requirements, we implemented strategies to expedite the recruitment process without compromising quality. Through meticulous candidate screening and proactive engagement, we presented CPSL Mind with a targeted shortlist of qualified candidates, minimising the time spent on candidate sourcing and selection.
  • Tailored Approach
  • Our approach was tailored to align with CPSL Mind’s organisational culture and requirements. Understanding CPSL Mind provided valuable insights into the ethos and working environment, enabling us to identify candidates who not only possessed the necessary skills but also resonated with the organisation’s values. This tailored approach ensured that CPSL Mind received candidates who were not only technically proficient but also culturally compatible.
  • Transparent Communication
  • Throughout the recruitment process, we prioritised transparent communication, keeping CPSL Mind informed at every stage. Regular updates, feedback sessions, and open dialogue enabled a collaborative relationship, enabling CPSL Mind to actively participate in the decision-making process and provide valuable insights. This transparent communication facilitated mutual understanding and trust, enhancing the overall recruitment experience.
  • Additional Support and Resources
  • In addition to their core recruitment services, we went above and beyond to provide extra support and resources to CPSL Mind. This included creating a tailored video advert filmed at CPSL Mind’s premises, which not only showcased the organisation’s unique identity but also enhanced their visibility in the candidate market. By leveraging their marketing expertise, we amplified CPSL Mind’s employer brand, attracting top talent and strengthening their position as an employer of choice.
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THE ONE GROUP

Where we're from,
and how we got here

Twenty years of specialist recruitment in the East – and a lot of small decisions that added up.

TOG started in Peterborough in 2004 with a small team and a simple idea: that recruitment is a people business, done best by specialists who stay in their sector long enough to know it properly.

More than two decades on, we've grown into four offices across the East of England and Home Counties. We recruit for finance leaders, HR directors, engineering managers, tech founders, scientists, and the commercial teams that keep businesses running day to day. Between us, we've built up over 258 years of collective recruitment experience across our specialist divisions, and a network of more than 150,000 candidates we've placed, coached, or come to know across two decades in the region.

The founding principle hasn't changed. Recruitment as it should be.

OUR STORY

Key events timeline

2004

Doors open in Peterborough.

Our first office launches with a team of six on Lynch Wood. Cambridge follows the same year, giving us two offices before our first anniversary.

2015

Northampton makes it three.

Our third office opens with a team of five, quickly growing to eleven consultants covering the wider Midlands region.

2017

Peterborough moves across the road.

The team has outgrown the founding office. We move into Arena House on Lynch Wood, big enough for a growing consultant base and the back-office team that supports the whole group.

2018

Cambridge moves too.

Our second office relocates to Cambourne Business Park, giving the growing Cambridge team the space it now needs.

2023

Four offices, three counties, one very good year.

The Hertfordshire & Essex office opens in Potters Bar, extending our footprint into the Home Counties.

In the same year, we're named Business of the Year in Northamptonshire, and Employer of the Year in both Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire at the regional SME Business Awards. Three counties, three panels.

TODAY

Still growing.

Four offices, more than 258 years of collective recruitment experience across our specialist divisions, and a network of over 150,000 candidates.

Same founding principle.

SPECIALISTS BY DESIGN

What we do

We're specialists, not generalists. Every consultant at TOG focuses on one sector and stays in it. Not because it's the only way to do recruitment, but because it's how you build the depth to spot the difference between a strong CV and a strong hire.

It's also why so many of our clients come back to us years, even decades, after a first placement.

Beyond the recruitment itself, we produce annual salary guides, regional market reports, and the practical resources our clients and candidates turn to when they want a clearer view of what's happening in their sector.

THE WAY WE WORK

How we work

Four principles show up in every conversation and every process.
01

Be curious.

We stay interested in the market we work in, and in the people who work in it.

02

Keep it human.

We remember your kids' names and know how you take your coffee. That's just how we work here.

03

Make a difference.

We're here to help people build careers they love and businesses they're proud of.

04

Enjoy the ride.

Recruitment is a career, but it should be fun too. If it isn't, we've done something wrong.

WHAT COMES NEXT?

Recruitment
as it should be.

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