Central Recruitment triples turnover

Central Recruitment has trebled turnover and created four new jobs after taking part in a Boost growth support programme.

The industrial recruitment specialist has also moved into larger premises in Blackburn.

The company was founded in the summer of 2015 by Natalie Smith and helps source staff for warehousing, transport, large growth businesses, manufacturing and other enterprises, on a B2B basis.

After working with Boost, which is Lancashire's Business Growth Hub and is led by the Lancashire LEP (Local Enterprise Partnership) and Lancashire County Council, Central Recruitment has secured a number of major contracts in Lancashire over the last three years.

Natalie initially met with Enterprise4All growth explorer Amir Shafiq to identify her business needs, as well as the type of support she required.

She then attended Masterclasses in Strategy for Growth, Marketing for Growth and the Growth Summit. These sessions have helped her to better understand specific elements of business development.

Natalie said: “Since receiving this support, Central Recruitment has developed its structure and business proposition, which has led to increasing its turnover and staffing levels.

“In addition, the Growth Support programme is designed to help me manage the growth of the organisation in the coming years, which will be an ongoing benefit.”

Central Recruitment was also awarded a Growth Voucher which was used to part-fund the purchase of bespoke recruitment software to help manage client and candidate information and matching candidates with vacancies based on location, skills and experience.

Natalie will continue receiving support through masterclasses and plans to attend other sessions and networking events, and hopes to receive 1-2-1 coaching on marketing and finance. Amir said: “Natalie has got a fantastic and dynamic vision for her business, which is underpinned by solid values and a niche target market. I can see this business continuing to grow year-on-year. This is all down to Natalie’s hard work and commitment.”