Category: Life at Advance TRS

Are you ready to embark on an exciting and rewarding recruitment career? At Advance TRS, we offer entry-level opportunities for ambitious individuals looking to start their journey in the recruitment industry. With comprehensive training, mentorship, and fast-track career paths, we ensure that our resourcers have all the tools needed to succeed and thrive in their roles. 

Why Start Your Recruitment Career with Advance TRS? 

As a specialist recruitment consultancy in the built environment, we provide a platform for entry-level recruiters to gain invaluable experience and build successful careers. Here’s what you can expect from joining our team: 

1. Skills Required for Success 

Recruitment is a dynamic and people-centric career, requiring a combination of communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills. At entry-level, we look for individuals who are driven, resilient, and eager to learn. While no prior experience in recruitment is necessary, a passion for connecting people with opportunities and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are key. 

If you’re someone who enjoys building relationships and is motivated by results, recruitment could be the perfect career for you. 

Advance TRS Core Values

2. Training and Development 

At Advance TRS, we believe in setting our new recruiters up for success from day one. Through our structured training and development programmes, you will learn the ins and outs of the recruitment process, from understanding client needs to mastering candidate management. We provide all the tools and resources you need to thrive, ensuring that you are fully equipped to start making an impact. 

Our training is designed to fast-track your development, enabling you to quickly take on responsibilities and build your portfolio of clients and candidates. 

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3. Mentorship and Support 

At Advance TRS, we understand the importance of guidance when starting a new career. That’s why we pair all our new starters with experienced mentors who provide continuous support and advice. Working alongside industry experts, you’ll gain insights into best practices and receive valuable feedback that will help you grow and develop as a consultant. 

You won’t be doing it alone—our collaborative environment ensures that you’re supported every step of the way. 

Meet the team

4. Fast-Track Career Paths 

We recognise and reward talent and ambition. For high-performing individuals, Advance TRS offers fast-track career paths that enable you to progress quickly through the ranks. Whether you aim to specialise in a particular sector or want to lead a team, there’s plenty of room for growth and progression within our company. We provide opportunities to take on more responsibility as you gain experience, helping you shape the career you want. 

Meet Jake Rodger, leading our Rail Signalling and Digital Rail Division

5. Career Progression in the Recruitment Industry 

Starting your recruitment career at Advance TRS opens up a world of opportunities. With a solid foundation in recruitment, you can advance to roles such as Senior Consultant and Account Manager. As you build your expertise and client relationships, you’ll have the chance to influence major infrastructure projects and contribute to shaping the future of key industries across the UK and Ireland. 

Could you turn a job in sales into a career in recruitment?

Start Your Journey with Advance TRS 

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impact, Advance TRS offers an exciting path with plenty of growth opportunities. With comprehensive training, mentorship, and the potential for rapid progression, this is your chance to build a rewarding career in recruitment! 

Ready to start your journey in recruitment? Check out our positions, here. 

At Advance TRS, we understand that strong relationships are the foundation of success in any field—particularly in both sales and recruitment. In both industries, the ability to build long-term, trusting relationships is what separates top performers from the rest. Whether it’s nurturing client relationships or connecting with candidates, the principles remain the same. 

Do you have what it takes to use your relationship building skills to pursue a career in recruitment? Here are some of the transferrable skills you can use to boost your start in recruitment.  

Long-Term Relationship Building

In recruitment, just as in sales, developing relationships that stand the test of time is key. It’s not just about making one placement or closing one deal—it’s about cultivating partnerships that last for years. By understanding our clients’ needs and ensuring we maintain open communication, we can position ourselves as trusted advisors – which is the same when it comes to candidates. When we help professionals secure their ideal roles, we also build a network of skilled individuals who return to us when it’s time for their next career move. 

Trust and Stakeholder Management

Trust is at the heart of any successful relationship. Whether you’re working with clients, candidates, or internal stakeholders, trust ensures that people feel confident in your ability to deliver. Sales professionals often excel in this area because they understand the importance of clear communication, managing expectations, and always acting with integrity. In recruitment, these same qualities are crucial for building rapport with clients and candidates alike, ensuring that everyone feels valued and respected throughout the process. 

Why Relationship Management Matters in Recruitment 

At Advance TRS, we pride ourselves on creating long-lasting relationships that benefit both our clients and candidates. By taking the time to understand each parties goals and priorities, we ensure that we can consistently match top talent with the right opportunities. Our consultative approach to recruitment, built on trust and collaboration, is what sets us apart in the sectors we serve. 

Great at building relationships? Use your expertise in recruitment—see the jobs we have available. 

At Advance TRS, we believe that the key to our success lies in the growth and development of our employees. Our commitment to professional development is woven into the fabric of our culture, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential. 

Learning and Development 

Our approach to training is always tailored to meet diverse needs, offering learning and development pathways that are designed to support your career aspirations and help you excel in your role. Whether you’re looking to enhance your leadership skills, gain new qualifications, or deepen your industry knowledge, we are committed to providing the tools and resources you need. 

Support for Well-being and Professional Growth 

At Advance TRS, we understand that well-being is a crucial aspect of professional success. We offer a dedicated wellness hour each week and support from our on-site mental health first aiders to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance!  

Rewards and Recognition 

We believe in recognising and rewarding hard work. Beyond a competitive salary and uncapped commission for sales roles, we offer a range of benefits designed to support and incentivise our employees such as bonuses, days and nights out, vouchers and company trips. 

Our employees enjoy a variety of perks, including savings on top brands, gym memberships, and technology. We also encourage participation in charity fundraising activities, allowing you to give back to the community while developing new skills. 

Career Milestones and Team Building 

Celebrating achievements is a big part of our culture here at Advance TRS. We reward top performers with overseas incentive trips and provide opportunities for team building through quarterly conferences and social events. These experiences not only enhance our team members professional growth but also build strong team connections! 

Commitment to Excellence 

We are dedicated to maintaining high standards and best practices across all areas of the business. Our dedication to quality has been recognised through numerous industry awards, including being named the Overall Winner at the SME Surrey Awards. These accolades are a testament to our commitment to excellence in service and employee experience. 

Join Us 

At Advance TRS, we are committed to empowering you to grow and succeed! If you’re looking for an environment where your professional development is a priority, we invite you to explore opportunities with us. Advance your career with us—check out our available opportunities, here. 

At Advance TRS, our culture & core values aren’t just guidelines – we believe in them, and we recognise each of them in the way we act both with each other and with those we support.

Building Trust Through Integrity

For us, integrity is more than just a buzzword – it’s our promise. We commit to delivering only what we know we can achieve and take pride in being honest in every interaction. Whether we’re working with clients or supporting colleagues, transparency is key to building trust.

We know that challenges arise, but we face them head-on with openness, giving realistic timelines and asking for help when needed. This culture of honesty drives our strong relationships both inside and outside the company.

Dedication to Quality and Strong Connections

We believe quality should never be compromised, and our commitment to high standards is what sets us apart. From sourcing the best candidates to ensuring a smooth onboarding process, our dedication to excellence is consistent at every step.

Relationships are the foundation of our business. Whether it’s with clients, candidates, or colleagues, we work hard to build connections that last! This same dedication extends to how we treat each other within the team, ensuring everyone feels valued and empowered.

Teamwork and Collaboration Lead to Success

We’re strong believers that collaboration is key to achieving success. We work together—whether internally or alongside our clients—to meet shared goals. No two roles or projects are the same, so we take a tailored approach to ensure the best possible outcome for all parties.

This culture of teamwork is what drives our ability to consistently deliver the right results, ensuring that we meet both client expectations and personal development goals.

Our Values in Action

What makes Advance TRS unique is how our core values and personal qualities are intertwined to form the basis of the Advance TRS DNA we look for in every recruit:

DRIVEN, HARD-WORKING, FOCUSED, AMBITIOUS, OPTIMISTIC, SELF-MOTIVATED, PERSISTENT, CARING, FUN, COMMITTED  

These traits, alongside our core values of Integrity, Loyalty, Quality, Commitment, and Honesty, create an environment where success thrives, both for the business and for our employees. It’s a place where you can grow, challenge yourself, and be supported every step of the way.

Why Choose Us?

We don’t just talk about our values—we live them every day. Our ability to align these principles with our performance ensures that we’re not only delivering outstanding service to our clients but also fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Want to work for a values-driven organisation? Explore the job opportunities we have available, here.

At Advance TRS, our company charter embodies the core values and principles that guide us in everything we do. These values are not just statements but principles we live by, shaping our interactions and operations. Here’s a closer look at how each value contributes to our success:

Focus on Delivering a Quality Service

We prioritise delivering the best quality service to our clients and candidates, setting us apart from the competition and fostering repeat business and referrals.

Choose Positivity

We believe in the power of positivity, encouraging a positive mindset and outlook in our interactions and approach to work.

Respect One Another

Mutual respect is fundamental to our culture. We value respect in all interactions, fostering appreciation for each other’s talents, opinions, and time.

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Collaboration is key to our success. We work together, leveraging our individual expertise to achieve common goals and deliver exceptional service to our customers.

Dress Smart, Work Smart

We believe in presenting ourselves professionally, recognising that how we dress influences our mindset and performance.

Work Hard, Play Hard

We promote a balanced approach to work and life, fostering a fun and enjoyable workplace environment while ensuring dedication and hard work.

Do What We Say We Do

Consistency and integrity are paramount. We prioritise honesty and reliability, delivering on our promises and commitments.

Kindness Costs Nothing

Kindness is at the heart of our interactions. We prioritise kindness and empathy, recognising the power of small gestures to make a difference.

Honesty is the Best Policy

We value honesty and transparency, owning up to mistakes and learning from them to foster growth and trust.

Communication is Key

Effective communication is essential. We prioritise clear, appropriate, and accurate communication, recognising its power to drive success and collaboration.

Join Us

Interested in joining a team that lives by these values? Find out more about working with us and see how you can be part of a company that values quality, respect, and integrity.

The Advance TRS Core Values run at the heart of our approach, governing our actions and services. They were not idly chosen; we believe in them, and we recognise each of them in the way we act, both with each other and with those we support. We believe in upholding these values not only in our interactions with clients but also in the way we operate internally. Here are the key values we hold dear and the competencies we look for in our staff.

QUALITY

  • High-Quality Deliverables: Consistently delivers work that meets or exceeds established quality standards.
  • Innovation: Actively seeks out innovative solutions and approaches to enhance service quality.
  • Sustainability: Demonstrates commitment to sustainable practices and solutions in all aspects of work.
  • Professionalism: Upholds a high standard of professionalism in all interactions and work output.
  • Niche Expertise: Possesses specialised knowledge and skills in a specific area, contributing to the company’s niche status.
  • Ethical Practices: Adheres to ethical standards, ensuring the highest level of integrity in all tasks.

INTEGRITY

  • Trustworthy Relationships: Builds and maintains trusted relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
  • Transparent Communication: Communicates openly and honestly, fostering an environment of trust and transparency.
  • Ethical Decision-Making: Demonstrates a commitment to making ethical decisions in all professional interactions.
  • Respected Authority: Earns respect through consistent adherence to principles and values.
  • Compliance: Ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, upholding the highest standards of integrity.

LOYALTY

  • Devotion to Clients: Displays unwavering loyalty to clients, understanding and prioritising their needs.
  • Team Commitment: Demonstrates loyalty to the team by actively contributing to a collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Company Advocacy: Advocates for and supports the mission and values of Advance TRS.
  • Long-Term Vision: Takes a long-term perspective, fostering loyalty to the company’s goals and objectives.
  • Commitment to Growth: Invests in personal and professional development to contribute effectively to the company’s growth.

COMMITMENT

  • Project Commitment: Demonstrates dedication and perseverance in meeting project deadlines and goals.
  • Customer Satisfaction: Commits to exceeding customer expectations through reliable and consistent service.
  • Adaptability: Remains committed to adapting to changing circumstances and requirements.
  • Continuous Improvement: Strives for continuous improvement in processes and methodologies.
  • Goal Orientation: Sets and pursues challenging goals with a commitment to achieving successful outcomes.

HONESTY

  • Transparent Communication: Communicates openly and honestly, fostering an environment of trust.
  • Accountability: Takes responsibility for one’s actions and decisions, ensuring honesty in all dealings.
  • Feedback Receptivity: Welcomes and provides honest feedback for personal and professional development.
  • Integrity in Reporting: Maintains accuracy and truthfulness in all reporting and documentation.
  • Authenticity: Demonstrates genuine and authentic behaviour, aligning actions with stated values.

Join Us

These values guide us in delivering exceptional service to our clients and fostering a positive and supportive work environment for our team. Find out more about life at Advance TRS and what opportunities are open to you.

Transitioning from a sales role to recruitment is a great way to expand your skill set, translating your already established skills into a new career where you can maximise your earning potential! 

Core skills from a career in sales include relationship building, negotiation, and client management, all of which are incredibly valuable and go hand in hand with a career in recruitment. 

Here’s how your expertise in these areas can set you up for success in a recruitment role. 

Relationship Building: A Key to Success

The importance of building and nurturing relationships in sales is essential to establishing trust and rapport – a skill that is equally crucial in recruitment. Whether you’re working with candidates or clients, by developing a relationship and engaging with customers in sales, you gain a deep understanding of their needs, career aspirations, and motivations.

Similarly, in a recruitment setting – a strong relationship with clients helps you understand their business needs, culture, and the role they are looking for.

Your ability to connect with people and maintain these relationships will enable you to create a network of talent and opportunities.

Client Management: From Customers to Hiring Managers

One thing most sales professionals can say with confidence is they are good at managing client expectations and delivering promises! In recruitment, client management takes on a similar form but rather with a focus on hiring managers and HR teams.

By having experience in handling client accounts, understanding their requirements, and the ability to deliver results – you’ll have skills that are invaluable in recruitment, finding that managing the expectations of clients and candidates requires the same level of attention, communication, and follow-through.

Negotiation: Finding the best fit

At the heart of both sales and recruitment is negotiation. In sales, you negotiate deals and prices, whereas, in recruitment, you’d negotiate job offers, salaries, and terms with candidates and clients.

Your ability to find a mutually beneficial agreement is crucial in ensuring that both parties are satisfied – a skill that is particularly important when it comes to closing deals and ensuring that you place the right candidate in the perfect role!

Making the Transition

Having the ability to build relationships, manage clients, and negotiate effectively will not only help you in a new role but also differentiate you as a recruiter who understands the nuances of client and candidate management from a sales perspective.

Rest assured, if you’re contemplating a move from sales to recruitment – your skills are a major asset. Ready to transfer your sales skills to recruitment? Explore our open roles and make the switch!

Eira Burnett is a Sales Support Manager for the rail team in the Guildford office. Eira joined the company in June 2022, having previous experience in administration work with a desire to develop her skills further. Eira now assists our consultants with relationship management for large clients within the company, creating multiple job boards across various sites every day to find the best suitable candidate for a range of supplied roles.

In her time in the role, Eira has developed a strong relationship with the sales team, with effective coordination and efficiency displayed throughout her time with Advance TRS. To support business growth, Eira is now seeking for a Sales Support Administrator to help assist as we continue to expand our client services offering.

Our Senior Marketing Executive, Harry sat down with Eira to understand more about her role, life at Advance TRS, and what the ideal candidate looks like for the role:

“So Eira, what responsibilities occur in your day-to-day?”

“My day-to-day involves processing CVs through client frameworks, booking interviews for both candidates and clients, updating our data within systems, and creating detailed job adverts across various high-profile job search engines.”

“What made you take the job at Advance TRS?”

“Advance TRS gave me an opportunity to grow with the company as I progress my career to a senior administrator role. From the interview stage onwards, their clear vision and belief in my contribution excited me to be a part of this project!”  

“What was your own onboarding experience like?”

“My onboarding experience was extremely welcoming, a helpful factor to this was the social incentive shortly after I joined the company.  All the staff enjoyed a day out at the races to celebrate success and I had a brilliant time bonding with all the teams! In relation to my duties at work, Jess and Ella were a really big help with learning new systems, job ad formatting, and reporting also.”

“What is the ideal candidate you would like to join the team and support your responsibilities?”

“The ideal candidate would be a friendly team player, who is somewhat IT savvy and has good copywriting skills. Huge bonus if there is admin experience for protocols, but a positive and kind individual is the key to the right fit with Advance TRS!”

“What is the best thing about working with Advance TRS?”

“100% the people. The togetherness and fun culture that we have here is a truly rare find, with many social incentives and other company benefits to make our time here that little bit more special.”

About Our Sales Support Administrator Role

This unique opportunity presented is to join our established managed accounts team to deliver recruitment frameworks with key client partners within established service level agreements. This opportunity lends itself to someone who is comfortable on the phone, with an eye for detail.

If you are interested in applying for the Sales Support Administrator role and learning from Eira on the sales team, please view the specified job descriptions here.

If you are interested in pursuing a different career with us, we are always hiring! Find out more about our current opportunities here. Alternatively, you can speak to one of our dedicated team on 01483 361 061.

Looking back at the past year, it seems a good time to remind ourselves to not only look after our physical but also our mental wellbeing. That being said, those two very often go hand in hand, so going for a walk or hike in nature, for example, can help you boost both aspects of your life. 

While some had more time than ever before to pursue their hobbies and live a much slower life during the past 12 months, it has been a struggle for others. Some may have had to face uncertainty, felt lonely or experienced a decline in mental wellbeing. 

It is important to remember it is okay to not be okay, and there are lots of people, friends and organisations out there who want to help. So if you are finding things a little tough at the moment or if you are feeling good and want to keep it that way, why not try some of our top tips for self-care! 

Reach out

If you feel that you are struggling, please reach out to either friends or family, or one of the brilliant mental health charities like Mind, but also the Samaritans. Get whatever you’re dealing with off your chest rather than bottling it up. 

Take time for yourself

Do something you enjoy, whether that’s an activity or simply relaxing and reading a book or watching a film.

Start journaling

Having a gratitude journal can make a big difference to your thoughts and help you focus on the positives, rather than the negatives. Before you go to bed, sit down and write down 3 things that made you feel good that day. It might be as simple as your cup of coffee in the morning, that really helped you wake up. 

Do some yoga

You might be surprised how much a few simple yoga stretches can help calm your mind and keep stress at bay. A quick 10 minutes will already make a difference. 

Spend time outside

Now that it’s autumn, you can spot some amazing colours when you’re outside for a walk. Take some deep breaths to fill your lungs with the crisp autumn air.

We take Mental Health seriously

At Advance TRS, we prioritise the mental wellbeing of our staff. To provide a first point of contact when needed, we have appointed qualified Mental Health First Aiders. We also offer a Wellbeing Hub, where confidential support via an EAP helpline can be accessed at any time. These are only some of the steps we have taken and we continue to improve our mental health awareness.

We are currently recruiting, so if you want to work for a company that places Mental Health and Wellbeing as a priority send us your CV or take a look at our latest vacancies.