Candidates

“Kately was pivotal in helping me secure my first ever contract role, after a period of time away from the job market due to personal reasons. She was personable, engaging and very much focused on me as an individual rather than just ‘filling a role’. She continually kept me abreast of developing opportunities, helped me prep for interviewing and ultimately secured me an amazing role – which has now become a permanent promotion – within an organisation close to my heart. I would have no hesitation in recommending Kately to any prospective employee, and have already referred a number of colleagues her way. Thank you again Kately for all of your help – very much appreciated.”

Barry O’Neill – Project Manager

“I was approached by Claire Dorrance in 2020. Right from the beginning, she gave me the insight I needed and the confidence to consider leaving a substantive position I was unhappy with, to take my first, fixed term, public sector contract.  This was a massive and potentially risky change for me.  The VB team in Edinburgh are worthy of high praise. I have not met any of them face to face, but whenever I have interacted by phone or online, they always make me feel that I am valued and supported, no matter what. They are a super-responsive, focussed, and friendly team 100% of the time.   After 3 successive contracts, I feel that the profession of an ‘interim’ or contract worker suits me perfectly – I have never been more productive or contented in my work life.”

Anonymous - Programme Manager - University of Edinburgh

“Gerard was my first point of contact at Venesky-Brown as an applicant for a contract role. I found Gerard to be very professional and helpful through the whole process of applying for the role, discussing the details with me, communicating throughout and onboarding me into Venesky-Brown.”

Chris Copner – Project Manager & Scrum Master

“Kenny is just amazing, easy-going and exudes a unique grace when it comes to engaging new talent. From the first day I spoke with Kenny, I was inspired to consider my current role. Kenny's friendly communication and inspiration throughout the recruitment process, would eventually lead me to excelling in my interview and adding immense value in my organization. Kenny is an asset not just to any organization but to mankind.”

Patrick Ogah – Senior Business Analyst – Scottish Government

“I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you Stephen for everything that you've done for me over the last few months it really is greatly appreciated. If recruitment is about timing then yours couldn't have been better and not only that Stephen, your guidance and professionalism was 1st class and undoubtedly a huge factor in me securing the FTC with SDS which has led to the permanent role. Every aspect of Venesky-Brown has been faultless and simple things like timesheets, pay slips etc were dealt with 1st time every time.”

Brian Kelly – Skills Investment Advisor

“Venesky Brown are clearly a very credible company who pride themselves on providing an extremely high level of professional service and advice. Stephen Kinnear was a pleasure to deal with. He was helpful, knowledgeable and puts his clients needs and requirements first. In a world where some agencies don’t always have the right intentions I would have no hesitation at all in recommending this company.”

Yvonne Kerr - Communications & Engagement Executive

“I was approached by Stephen for the SHRM position, he talked me through the role and showed great passion for Venesky-Brown as a business. He explained the journey the business was taking and the culture, which engaged me from the beginning. He was friendly, professional and regularly kept in touch throughout each step of the recruitment process and responded very quickly to any texts or calls I made with any questions.”

Elizabeth Kennedy – Senior HR Manager

“I worked as a contract Project Manager in the NHS managing COVID-19 projects and during what was a very demanding time the team at (VB Edinburgh) could not have been more supportive. Not just with their technical expertise and advice and but by building a trusting and personal relationship with me. This kind of service is over and above what I’ve experienced on the contracts market before and helped support my wellbeing during an epic period of work. I kept in touch when I left to take another role and now because of the confidence VB helped to install in me in helping me critique my performance, and encouraging me to go for the interview now I’m back at NHS promoted as a National Programme Manager.The level of teamwork, employment expertise and tailored personal support sits over the recruitment framework experience and gives so much more value to your career as a contractor I really cannot rate the team high enough.Thank you for all the friendship and development advice that I’ve been able to put back into the workplace. Gold star service!”

Emma Tinto – Programme Manager