2009 News Archive

Christmas Shut Down

Vector Resourcing will be closed for Christmas from Tuesday 22nd December and will re-open on Monday 4th January 2010.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year; we look forward to working with you in 2010.

Permanent Market Picking Up

Vector Resourcing’s permanent division has now been up and running for its first full year. Although I joined the team in its last quarter, there are signs that the market is picking up by the number of Job requirements and permanent placements being filled.

Optimism seeps through to 2010

The Permanent Division has experienced a healthy end to 2009 and the signs are promising for 2010. Many of our clients appear to be replenishing their IT staffing levels on a permanent basis most notably in the retail sector.

Pre-Budget Report Signals Great Future for IT Contractors in 2010

“The future looks great for contract IT consultants in 2010,” says Martin Pite, Team Manager at Vector Resourcing. “Following Alistair Darling’s announcement, the Government seem to be further backing technology as a route to economic recovery which, when coupled with anticipated tax rises in today’s pre-Budget report, means that more and more skilled workers will look to contracting as a way to increase their net income."

Breaking with convention

It has been a challenging year for all and with the prospect of uncertainty in most sectors for 2010 I have noticed a considerable shift in the way clients, and contractors, are behaving towards contract recruiters.

Christmas Charity Donations 2009

With their continued commitment to the Environment and Corporate Social Responsibility, Vector Resourcing have once again decided to make charitable donations this Christmas. Following tradition, staff members were asked to nominate a charity of their choice.

Snowdon success raises money for charity

Emily Coombs, Retail IT specialist at Vector Resourcing Ltd, recently climbed to the top of Mount Snowdon to raise money for charity.

Praise for Vector's Permanent Division

I just wanted to write to you (Allan) and Anna to thank you for all of you help through the process. At this stage the outcome is unknown, but regardless of the outcome it will not have been a lack of effort or work from anyone involved.

Head Office Refurbishment

We recently refurbished head office, in Hartfield, East Sussex. New modern desks and chairs give a clean, modern and high tech feel.

SAP Upgrades in 2010

SAP UK and Ireland have found that over 50% of clients are planning to upgrade their SAP systems in 2010. I was shocked to read that only 35% of companies were currently on ECC 6.0, and was somewhat surprised to see how many organisations were showing negativity about upgrading. One of the major fears seems to be over cost but this surely is mislaid.

Retail Reacts To The Recession

It may only be the beginning of November but Christmas is literally just round the corner. It would seem that the retail market is already in the process of ramping up their IT departments to cope with the increase in expected business.

Vector Live is now LIVE

Vector Resourcing are pleased to announce that Vector Live, their new bespoke system designed to deliver a comprehensive online service to Clients and Contractors, is now live.

Vector Live will be online this week

Vector Live is now in its final stages with current Clients and Contractors being uploaded onto the new system over the next couple of days.

Travel to face talent timebomb?

Naomi Pearce, Travel Specialist, has been asked to provide her professional opinion to Recruiter Magazine on related articles, such as their most recent story 'Travel to face talent timebomb'.

Another happy customer

Peter Cordner, ERP Team Manager, recently placed a Project Manager with a leading FTSE 100 company and received the following feedback from the Contractor;

Keeping it current

Since taking over my position as Resource Assistant, I have been ringing up candidates on our database to obtain up to date details and CVs, so that when a job comes in the database will be up to date with the best candidates and all the correct information, speeding up the whole recruitment process.

We are looking for experienced IFS Support Candidates

Simon Rider our IFS specialist recruiter is currently actively seeking contractors and permanent candidates for IFS Aps7 post go-live support.

PCs Donation to Computers 4 Africa

Vector Resourcing have recently donated 17 computers including flat screen monitors, keyboards and mice to Computers 4 Africa.

We are looking for Exceptional IT Contractors with Oil and Gas Experience

Peter Cordner, ERP Team Manager, is actively seeking exceptional contractors with oil and gas experience.  Predominantly we require Project Managers and Programme Managers.

New Travel Specialist Takes Off at Vector Resourcing

Vector Resourcing are pleased to welcome Naomi Pearce to their team as Vector’s new dedicated travel specialist.  Naomi brings a wealth of experience to the role having worked in Worldwide Travel Marketing for over 5 years.

Advantages of a permanent IT position

I’ve just joined Vector’s Permanent Division and my first week has been very interesting, giving me new insight into the IT recruitment industry.  Being new to permanent recruitment, I wanted to find out what the advantages of a permanent position are.  By Anna Porter, Resource Assistant, Permanent Division.

Advantages of a permanent IT position

I’ve just joined Vector’s Permanent Division and my first week has been very interesting, giving me new insight into the IT recruitment industry.  Being new to permanent recruitment, I wanted to find out what the advantages of a permanent position are.  By Anna Porter, Resource Assistant, Permanent Division.

IT Contractors Should Prepare for Second Round of Swine Flu

As summer draws to a close, we wait with baited breath for the second ‘imminent’ wave of Swine Flu predicted for this month.  As an IT contractor are you prepared?

Supporting the Local Hartfield Village Fete

Vector Resourcing are showing their support for their local village fete in Hartfield which takes place on Saturday 12th September 2009 from 12 noon to 4.30pm at the Town Croft.

Recession Recovery for IT Industry

According to the news today, the UK recession seems at an end, or at least well on its way to being over and IT appears to be the most optimistic sector with demand for IT Contractors on the up.

Recruit now, not later

As we start to see a glimmer of hope for recovery with the recession appearing to have bottomed out, clever businesses will start looking to the future and not just at their short term survival.  Recruit now, not later as you may miss out on the talent you need as companies start hiring IT professionals to support their growth.

Seeking IT Professionals in Northern Ireland

We have several potential contract roles coming up in Northern Ireland, so if you are an IT professional in the area we would like to hear from you.

IT Contractors how to stay ahead in the recession

Although there are some positive signs appearing for long term growth of the IT market and there are still many skills in demand, how do you ensure you get the contract you want and beat off competition?

Outstanding SAP CRM Consultant Available

Wayne Starritt, Consultant on Vector's ERP Team, is actively marketing a SAP CRM Consultant to clients in the South Midlands and London areas. Experience up to SAP CRM 2007, history of very long contracts and renewals show how much clients value him. Looking for a role using business facing skills and the latest SAP CRM technologies.

Outstanding JD Edwards CNC Consultant Available

Wayne Starritt, Consultant on Vector's ERP Team, is currently actively marketing an outstanding JD Edwards CNC Consultant who is looking for work in the Benelux region. Outstanding references, very client facing, Oracle trained. Has worked on releases up to JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 8.12. Excellent rates quoted.

Permanent SAP Professionals Required

Peter Cordner, ERP Team Manager, is looking for a number of SAP professionals...

Clients move away from Master Vendor Agreements

We are seeing a big exodus of clients moving away from restrictive so called “Neutral Vendor” agreements in favour of the more traditional client/agency relationship.

Tech Manifesto launched but Digital Britain may be run from abroad

Last week, the ‘Technology Manifesto – Making BrITain great again’ was launched, and now in contrast, news comes that Digital Britain may be run abroad due to inadequate data and processing facilities here in the UK.

Swine Flu Info Pack for staff

As the levels of swine flu cases increase, Vector Resourcing has issued a Swine Flu information pack to staff, highlighting published NHS guidelines to try and stop the virus from spreading.

Interviews - The Importance of Preparation

Preparation is key, in most things in life, and never more so than when about to attend an interview for that dream job.

The Aston Martin and Rally Stage Day

On Wednesday, 15th July, we exclusively hired the Goodwood Motor Circuit for around 20 key clients for an Aston Martin and Rally Stage Experience Day.

Vector Live

Vector Live will be a new online system for contracts and timesheets.

Air Aid Ball a huge success

Vector Resourcing recently sponsored and attended the Surrey Air Ambulance Ball.  Surrey Air Ambulance have provided the following information from the event, including the amount of money raised for this worthwhile charity.

Lack of IFS skills despite current economic climate

Simon Rider, IFS Recruitment Specialist talks about the reasons for the lack of IFS skills in the current market and their demand.

Attending the Air Aid Ball

Vector Resourcing will be attending the Air Aid Ball this Saturday (20th June) to help raise money for the Sussex and Surrey Air Ambulance.

Reducing Risk of CV Dishonesty

Wayne Starritt, ERP Recruitment Consultant, talks about how Vector reduce the risk of contractor's CV fibs.  This follows the recent publication by SkillsActive, the government backed agency, on the findings of their research into dishonesty in CVs and this growing trend.

Aston Martin and Rally Stage Experience Day

We are pleased to announce our first corporate hospitality event for 2009, an Aston Martin and Rally Stage Experience Day at the Goodwood Motor Circuit in Sussex on Wednesday 15th July.

SharePoint 2007/MOSS Developers

SharePoint 2007/MOSS Developers – Security Cleared – South West England.  My client is offering 2 excellent opportunities for specialist SharePoint Developers with 2-3 years solid recent experience and a background in .NET/C#.

Going coconuts at St Wilfred's School May Fair

We recently sponsored the Coconut Shy at St Wilfred's School May Fair, Burgess Hill, which took place on Sunday 10th May, donating £100 to the school…

Permanent Recruitment, why Vector are so different

Simone Giddings, PA to Allan Callus, Head of Permanent Recruitment, has noticed how different Vector are to other recruitment agencies in her first three weeks with the company.
 

Dedicated to Virtualisation

Vector Resourcing has dedicated a new page on their website to Virtualisation in line with the significant growth in this sector.

Swine Flu hits travel industry

Chris Yea, Vector's very own travel specialist shares his thoughts on the affect of Swine Flu on the travel industry.

Announcing Corporate Hospitality Events

Following the success of last year's Classic and Supercar Experience day at the Goodwood Motor Circuit in Sussex, Vector will be announcing their Corporate Hospitatlity Events for 2009 shortly.

Budget 2009, Reaction and Response, what it means for IT Contractors

There was mixed reaction at Vector to the preliminary headlines which started to filter into the media during yesterday afternoon.

ERP upgrades continue despite current economic climate

Peter Cordner, ERP Team Manager, talks about ERP upgrades continuing in the current economic climate.

ERP upgrades continue despite current economic climate

Peter Cordner, ERP Team Manager, talks about ERP upgrades continuing in the current economic climate.

Uplift in Permanent Recruitment

Allan Callus, Head of Permanent Recruitment, has recently expanded the team as Vector sees an uplift in the Permanent market.

IT professionals turning to Cyber Crime

Mark Cassé, Senior Consultant talks about the rise in cyber crime and how it could affect your business.

Improving services with new techniques

Vector Resourcing have listened to what their clients had to say and implemented some changes to improve their services.

Bucking the downward trend

Ross White, Senior Consultant explains some positives of the current downward trend.


 

April Fools' Day - CV Gaffes

In the spirit of April Fools' Day, we'dwould like to share this rather amusing article take from the Recruitment Consultant Magazine which highlights some very funny CV clangers.

South West Update

Ashley Keen, Senior Executive Consultant, who heads up the new Wiltshire office, provides an update on the team's progress.
 

Benefits of Virtualisation in current climate

Mark Cassé, Vector's Virtualisation Specialist talks of the benefits of Virtualisation in the current economic climate.

Our new website

Following on from their recent expansion into the South West, East Sussex based Vector Resourcing have launched their brand new website.

Prize draw winner enjoys fabulous weekend at the Ashdown Park

Vector Resourcing recently held a prize draw for all those client's who participated in their online survey. Five lucky winners each won a luxury break for two at the Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club in East Sussex, one of which has just returned from their weekend break and had this to say...

Travel Technology Show 2009

Chris Yea, Vector's own Travel Specialist talks of his recent visit to the Travel Technology Show and how clients are utilising the current economic climate to get ahead of the competition.

Corporate Hospitality for 2009

Vector Resourcing are currently in the process of planning their Corporate Hospitality Events for 2009…

Client Survey and Prize Draw

Vector Resourcing recently invited a selection of their clients to take part in survey to provide invaluable feedback on their services and be entered into a prize draw to win a luxury break for two.

Prize Draw

Vector Resourcing recently asked selected clients to participate in a survey in order to be entered into a prize draw.  The draw took place yesterday and five lucky winners have won a night for two people at the Ashdown Park Hotel with dinner included, courtesy of Vector…

We open our second office in Wiltshire

Vector Resourcing  has recently opened a second office in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, following their continued success and thriving business which is turning over in excess of £25m per year.

Would you like to join our team?

Vector Resourcing are looking for talented individuals to join their Contract Recruitment Team, and also a Legal Adviser to work within their Contract Administration Team. …

IT Recruitment falling more slowly than most sectors

According to the latest Recruitment and Employment Confederation and KPMG report on Jobs Survey, released today, IT Recruitment is falling more slowly than most other sectors.

Retail - Credit Crunch or Consumer Crunch

Household favourites are shutting down as an alarming rate and the media are full of doom and gloom about the retail industry, so I was delighted to read an article on the Sun website today which supported my own views…