Ascent Group

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Ascent Group

Ascent Group brings together six top recruitment brands, each specialising in its own niche, spanning IT, Digital, Immersive, Executive Search and eCommerce.

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Welcome
to Ascent Group

Ascent Group brings together six top recruitment brands, each specialising in its own niche, spanning IT, Digital, Immersive, Executive Search and eCommerce.

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Our Clients

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“I would have given more than 5 stars if I could. During a job search, candidates go through a lot of anxiety and stress, and in my opinion, consultants play a huge role in supporting the candidates. With respect to that, the TechNET staff were amazing.”

“Thank you to the Cranberry Panda team for the support that you provided throughout our search for a Head of Digital. Your seamless and efficient process, coupled with the outstanding calibre of candidates presented, truly made our recruitment process super-efficient.”

“We have been working with ITR for the past 5 years and have always found them to be cost-effective, efficient, and particularly good at finding talented people for our roles. I would wholeheartedly recommend ITR.”

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What it’s like to work at Ascent Group

You spend a third of your life at work, so make sure it’s with a company you love.

Keifer Clitheroe TechNET Immersive

I really enjoy working at Ascent Group because it offers a clear progression path that aligns perfectly with my career aspirations. The mature working environment encourages professionalism and respect, allowing for a focused and productive atmosphere. And of course, I love being able to bring my pup to work!

Jack Axtone ITR Partners

Working at Ascent has been a great experience due to the supportive and dynamic environment. The company's commitment to innovation and excellence aligns perfectly with my values, making each day both challenging and fulfilling. The emphasis on continuous learning has empowered me to excel and contribute meaningfully to our shared success.”

Kieran Clarke TechNET CxO

Ascent Group is undoubtably one of the best companies I have worked for. With an extremely supportive management team, investing a large amount of time, effort, and resource into your continued success, you couldn’t ask for more. The technology is truly industry leading, and they ensure you know exactly how to make the most of it.

Alfie Gaspar TechNET IT

I appreciate being part of the Ascent Group because of its strong emphasis on continuous learning and professional growth. The collaborative culture fosters innovation and teamwork, which makes every project feel like a shared achievement. Plus, the flexible work hours really help me maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Shayne Simpson

Group Managing Director

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Shayne Simpson

Group Managing Director

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Your Ascent Experience

Individuality matters, and we’re here to accommodate.

Flexible work
Work anywhere
Progression plan
Equal pay

Flexible work

Hybrid works best for us, which is why it's available across all our office locations.

Work anywhere

After a year of service, you can work remotely from anywhere within a three-hour time zone for up to a month each year.

Progression plan

Whether you're leadership material or striving to become a top performer, we provide clear pathways for advancement.

Equal pay

We maintain a policy of equal pay for consultants at the same level, ensuring fairness and transparency from the start.

Benefits

Discover benefits that make a difference.

4-Day Week

Achieve your targets and unwind with a Friday off every week.

Extended Parental Leave

Enjoy the security of one month of paid paternity leave and six months of paid maternity leave after two years of service.

Private Healthcare

We offer a fantastic healthcare benefit through Vitality which provides private health cover, mental health support, and free private GP appointments.

Dog Friendly

Every day is ‘bring your dog to work’ day!

Elite Commission Structure

Benefit from our generous and flexible commission structure tailored to different risk preferences.

Company-Wide Trips

Join company-wide trips and outings, rewarding our high achievers with unforgettable experiences.

Childcare Support

Save on childcare costs with our supported childcare program, seamlessly integrated into our payroll system.

Wheel Spins

Seal a deal and spin the wheel for exciting rewards like vouchers, time off and more.

Annual Bonus

For Senior Management we offer LTIPS (Long Term Incentive Plans)

Our Technology

Our technology is the secret to our success!

Our Technology

Our technology is the secret to our success!

Top Tier Partner

At the heart of our tech ecosystem lies recruitment software ‘Bullhorn’, around which we’ve built a network of tech partners and products. Together, they save time, boost efficiency, and enhance the experience for our candidates, clients, and most importantly, for you!

Reaching Your Full Potential

We invest significantly in our tools to help our employees reach their full potential.

Time Saved

Average of 21 hours per consultant each week

Placement rate

89% higher for candidates engaged through automation

Case Study

85% of placements secured from the Bullhorn database

Automated almost 1 million actions

89% higher placement rate for candidates engaged in automation

Reduced time-to-fill permanent positions by an average of 10 days

Saved 15 hours of consultant time per week

Automation enables consultants to work more effectively

Bullhorn Automation helps the Ascent team maintain consistency to a high standard across the firm’s communications, as well as keeping controls in place that support compliance. At the same time, there is enough flexibility to allow room for consultants to be creative.

Ascent saved so much time with Bullhorn’s automation solution that the firm went to a four-day workweek in July 2021. “People burn out in recruitment because the hours are so long,” Simpson said. But Simpson estimates that Automation saves each consultant about three hours of administrative work each day. That adds up to almost two extra days’ worth of time per week. This helps consultants enjoy a more balanced workweek and more control over their time.

Building in multiple, automated touchpoints with candidates at every stage of the recruitment process is an important part of Ascent’s strategy to be a trusted leader and advisor to clients. “Our candidates offer meaningful market intelligence throughout our engagement,” Simpson said. “Knowing what’s going on in their world when they’re applying for jobs helps us to work with our clients to ensure they secure top talent.”

“Ascent Group has developed a well-rounded and truly impressive technology ecosystem like no other, specifically for the benefit of their consultants. Ascent Group began using Bullhorn Automation just as COVID-19 hit, with the goal of steamrolling out of the pandemic, at a worrying time where companies were reducing their hiring requirements significantly.”

Jay Roberts

Principal Account Executive

Meet Content Swarm

our in-house exclusive marketing tool that’s powered by Ascent Group!

Maximise

Maximise the discovery of your LinkedIn profile

Build

Build your personal brand

Grow

Grow your audience and close more deals!

Meet Content Swarm

our in-house exclusive marketing tool that’s powered by Ascent Group!

Maximise

Maximise the discovery of your LinkedIn profile

Build

Build your personal brand

Grow

Grow your audience and close more deals!

Building Your Brand

Hot Jobs

Stand out from competitors with our customisable and bespoke hot jobs templates.

Recommendations

Attract new candidates and clients with professionally presented recommendations.

Bios

Showcase your expertise to ensure you and your clients are a perfect match..

SEO
Optimisation

At Ascent Group, we understand the power of visibility. With dedicated SEO efforts, our websites feature fresh weekly content and exclusive insights that none of our competitors offer. We maintain website health, optimising regularly so that your job openings will receive maximum exposure, leading more clients and candidates to you.

Over 20 #1 Keywords

This dedicated focus has led to improved rankings across the most competitive keywords in our industry, with over twenty #1 keywords across our brands, plus multiple top ten rankings in the UK and Europe. This translates to increased website traffic, with continued growth for our jobs pages and our client attraction content.

Hot Jobs

Stand out from competitors with our customisable and bespoke hot jobs templates.

Recommendations

Attract new candidates and clients with professionally presented recommendations.

Bios

Showcase your expertise to ensure you and your clients are a perfect match..

SEO Optimisation

Over 20 #1 Keywords

Career Group Handbook

Find everything you need to know about life at Ascent Group.

Career Group Handbook

Find everything you need to know about life at Ascent Group.

Lunch Clubs, Company
Trips & More

Join us as we celebrate our vibrant team culture with engaging company events, dynamic lunch clubs, and exciting company-wide trips. Explore the highlights in our interactive carousel!

Join us as we celebrate our vibrant team culture with engaging company events, dynamic lunch clubs, and exciting company-wide trips. Explore the highlights below!