Helen Sanders

Every bad hire costs you £50-100K and 6 months you can't get back. I've spent 27 years making sure that doesn't happen.

My unusual journey started as the BBC's first female football commentator in 1997. While breaking barriers in the commentary box, I noticed something crucial: the teams that won weren't necessarily the ones with the most talented players. They were the ones where people just clicked.

That insight became the foundation of everything I do at HFBAC.

HFBAC = Hiring For and Building Awesome Companies (pronounced "Half-back")

WHY CLIENTS STAY:
Most recruiters disappear after the invoice clears. I don't.

13 companies I've worked with for 3+ years. 
11 more who've hired through me multiple times over 5+ years. 

Two partnerships spanning over a decade - including one where I've been their embedded Talent Partner for 10+ years.

My favourite success story? A US tech start-up company asked me to help build their UK team. I hired their second employee. Today they're 80+ people across both countries.

That's Chemistry First in action.

WHAT I DO NOW:
- Fractional Talent Partner: Your embedded Head of Talent - without the £80k salary. Hiring strategy, full-cycle recruiting, candidate experience. For growing teams of 15-100 who need serious talent capability without a full-time hire.

- Starter Retainer Monthly strategy: The bridge between DIY hiring and full talent support. For bootstrapped teams of 5-20 scaling fast.

- Project Hiring: Chemistry First methodology for critical hires - first hires, leadership, founding team roles.

I work with founders in the UK and US. British-American dual citizen who understands both markets from the inside.

WHY "CHEMISTRY FIRST"?

Chemistry matters more than credentials. Every time.

46% of hires fail within 18 months. 89% of those failures? Not skills - chemistry. 
That's why I test for values alignment and team dynamics BEFORE anything else.
Result: 90%+ success rate.

12-month replacement guarantee. Most recruiters give you 3 months. I give you a year.

WHAT DRIVES ME:

In 2008, my 3-year-old son was diagnosed with cancer.

Watching him fight - and win - taught me what really matters when pressure's on. 

People who show up for each other. People who refuse to give up on the team.

He's thriving today. 

Now I'm raising £1 million for Young Lives vs Cancer. A portion of every HFBAC engagement supports families facing the same fight.

When you work with me, you're not just building your team - you're part of something bigger.

LET'S CONNECT:
Growing a team? Let's talk → hfbac.com

Recruitment Strategic Partner | SME Recruitment Growth Specialist | CEO

There is an easier way to recruit and nurture new staff. Your People Partners can do it for you.

As a business owner responsible for every aspect of your company, knowing how to save time and money hiring your next member of staff is rather useful!

Would you love an easy, cost effective and efficient service to help you spend more time on the business and not just in it as you go about recruiting your next member of staff?

Good news.

You don't need to use a recruiter in the traditional sense.

I am Helen Sanders. And I head up a talented team of talent acquisition specialists who are Your People Partners.

You can use my 22 years (!) recruitment expertise in helping business owners like you to save time, save money, cut the risk of poor hires and remove the stress of the recruitment process.

Did I mention we are not an 'agency'?

If we work together, we're partners. We work together to make sure you hire well and your team can grow to meet your vision and better support your clients/customers.

Done-With-You:
We stand by you, jump in when you need, we guide and do the bits you cannot do, and you learn how to be really awesome at hiring. No, we're not trying to make you into a recruiter. Being a business owner who hires well can make or break your business. 

Done-As-You:
We are your in-house team. We ensure all people in touch with your company have an awesome experience of you, the business owner as well as your company. Given our partners (companies like yours) are between 3 and 50 staff, we know that you're competing for the talent you need.

All this for the same cost, or sometimes less, than a 'normal' recruitment agency.

Call me now on 0117 290 0208 for a chat about how we can take the stress out of your next hire, as well as support your growing team with all things 'people' and talent-related.

Simplicity in Business

Simplicity is the ‘go to’ Growth Partner for start-up and existing recruitment businesses. We help recruiters achieve Faster, smarter growth by removing barriers and providing them with the critical tools needed to run long term, successful and profitable businesses.
 
We exist to make the business of recruitment as simple as possible; with a comprehensive range of market-leading, award-winning and ISO 9001 certified financial, back office and support services, such as; 

- 100% Temp/Contractor Funding
- 100% Advance on Perm Placements
- PAYE & Contractor Payroll facilitated
- Paper Based & Online Timesheets
- Comprehensive & Professional Credit Control
- Debt Protection & Compliance as standard
- Access to Multiple Global Insurers
- Industry-leading dedicated Customer Service Team
- Back Office only solution available

+ FREE Recruitment Workflow Technology

As part of our solution, we offer ‘GEMS’ the industry’s FREE end-to-end Recruitment Workflow Technology Solution. GEMS technology combines your front and back-office systems into one seamless process. No longer do you need the hassle and cost of multiple systems to run your business. From candidate and client management to payroll, right through to invoicing and reporting, GEMS provides recruitment businesses with the complete technology solution.

In the world of Recruitment, time is a valuable asset to you and your business. Partnering with Simplicity will give you all the time you need to focus on what you do best; win new business, manage existing clients and source the best talent, to make your business a success and achieve your growth aspirations.

To discover more about how Simplicity can help you start or grow your recruitment business please speak to one of our Recruitment Business Specialists Today on 01594 888518 or email sales@simplicityinbusiness.com

Customer Success Director

Simplicity is the ‘go to’ Growth Partner for start-up and existing recruitment businesses. We help recruiters achieve Faster, smarter growth by removing barriers and providing them with the critical tools needed to run long term, successful and profitable businesses.
 
We exist to make the business of recruitment as simple as possible; with a comprehensive range of market-leading, award-winning and ISO 9001 certified financial, back office and support services, such as; 

-	100% Temp/Contractor Funding
-	100% Advance on Perm Placements
-	PAYE & Contractor Payroll facilitated
-	Paper Based & Online Timesheets
-	Comprehensive & Professional Credit Control
-	Debt Protection & Compliance as standard
-       Access to Multiple Global Insurers
-	Industry-leading dedicated Customer Service Team
-	Back Office only solution available

+     FREE Recruitment Workflow Technology

As part of our solution, we offer ‘GEMS’ the industry’s FREE end-to-end Recruitment Workflow Technology Solution. GEMS technology combines your front and back-office systems into one seamless process. No longer do you need the hassle and cost of multiple systems to run your business. From candidate and client management to payroll, right through to invoicing and reporting, GEMS provides recruitment businesses with the complete technology solution.

In the world of Recruitment, time is a valuable asset to you and your business. Partnering with Simplicity will give you all the time you need to focus on what you do best; win new business, manage existing clients and source the best talent, to make your business a success and achieve your growth aspirations.

To discover more about how Simplicity can help you start or grow your recruitment business please speak to one of our Recruitment Business Specialists Today on 01594 888518 or email sales@simplicityinbusiness.com

Head of Sales

TBAT Innovation Ltd

TBAT are a value-led independent consultancy with over 19 years’ experience working with technology and research and development organisations all over the UK – helping them to progress their projects from beginning to end. Our services include: 

Grant Funding – Supporting you throughout the funding application process, from identifying appropriate funding sources, writing applications, reviewing and resubmitting previous applications and the Grant Claims Management process. 

R&D Tax Credits – Our tailor-made approach to claiming R&D Tax Credits minimises disruption to your business while maximising your claim value. With £9.1m claimed on behalf of our clients over the last 12 months, we bridge the technical expertise gap between you, the client, and your accountant to ensure you submit a robust and successful R&D Tax Credit claim to HMRC. We’ll also support you, should you receive a HMRC enquiry regarding your claim. 

Video Game Tax Relief – Make a Video Game Tax Relief claim to be awarded a Corporation Tax Reduction or rebate of up to 20% of the core production costs. 

Capital Allowances – Claim Capital Allowances for tax relief on qualifying R&D assets such as facilities, plant and machinery, lab equipment and company vehicles. 

Patent Box – Patent Box Tax Relief rewards you for developing new patented inventions by paying a reduced rate of 10% Corporation Tax if your company is making a profit from commercially exploited patented inventions and innovations. 

SEIS/EIS – Attract investment and provide your investors a tax break by gaining Advanced Assurance for either the EIS or SEIS Tax Relief Schemes. 

Our aim is to support your business to successfully fund your innovation through all schemes available to your company.

Commercial Director 

TBAT are a value-led independent consultancy with over 19 years’ experience working with technology and research and development organisations all over the UK – helping them to progress their projects from beginning to end. Our services include: 

Grant Funding – Supporting you throughout the funding application process, from identifying appropriate funding sources, writing applications, reviewing and resubmitting previous applications and the Grant Claims Management process. 

R&D Tax Credits – Our tailor-made approach to claiming R&D Tax Credits minimises disruption to your business while maximising your claim value. With £9.1m claimed on behalf of our clients over the last 12 months, we bridge the technical expertise gap between you, the client, and your accountant to ensure you submit a robust and successful R&D Tax Credit claim to HMRC. We’ll also support you, should you receive a HMRC enquiry regarding your claim. 

Video Game Tax Relief – Make a Video Game Tax Relief claim to be awarded a Corporation Tax Reduction or rebate of up to 20% of the core production costs. 

Capital Allowances – Claim Capital Allowances for tax relief on qualifying R&D assets such as facilities, plant and machinery, lab equipment and company vehicles.  

Patent Box – Patent Box Tax Relief rewards you for developing new patented inventions by paying a reduced rate of 10% Corporation Tax if your company is making a profit from commercially exploited patented inventions and innovations. 

SEIS/EIS – Attract investment and provide your investors a tax break by gaining Advanced Assurance for either the EIS or SEIS Tax Relief Schemes. 

Our aim is to support your business to successfully fund your innovation through all schemes available to your company. 

Get in touch with us on 01332 819740.

Head Of Business Development

Building brand awareness for the company from within Oxford and out to the south of the UK, building a robust yet sustainable sales strategy and focus. 

We support Businesses throughout the South of England in relation to Research & Development Grant Funding, Tax, Project Management & Investment.

Business Development Manager

Barclays

Covering the Eastern and Midland Region in relation to International Trade & FX Products, Cash Management Solutions and Digital.  Providing expert support and guidance to Barclays Business Managers and their leadership groups.

Specialist Solutions Channel Manager - AVP

Providing expert support and guidance to business' thinking about or doing business overseas. Providing support and guidance around business and growth planning for customers in the SME market.

International Trade Manager - AVP

Managing a team of enthusiastic and engaged New Customer specialists, who provided expert support and guidance whilst on-boarding SME business customers.

New Customer Manager

With over 15 years of experience in the recruitment industry, I am passionate about helping recruiters achieve faster, smarter growth by removing barriers and providing them with the critical tools needed to run long-term, successful and profitable businesses. As the Customer Director at Simplicity, I lead a team of dedicated and experienced professionals who deliver market-leading, award-winning and ISO 9001 certified financial, back office and support services to our customers. I believe in building strong and lasting relationships with our customers, based on trust, transparency and mutual benefit, and in creating a culture of excellence, innovation and collaboration within our organisation.

In my current role, I am responsible for developing and executing the customer strategy, overseeing the customer journey, managing key accounts, and identifying new business opportunities. I also coach and mentor my team members, empowering them to achieve their personal and professional goals. I leverage my skills in new business development, coaching and mentoring, and business relationship management to provide exceptional value to our customers and partners. I have successfully helped hundreds of recruitment businesses grow and thrive, securing multiple large contracts, increasing retention rates, and enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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