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.
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.”
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.
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.
Your Ascent Experience
Individuality matters, and we’re here to accommodate.
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.”
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
Meet Content Swarm
our in-house exclusive marketing tool that’s powered by Ascent Group!
Maximise
Maximise the discovery of your LinkedIn profile
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
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.
Career Group Handbook
Find everything you need to know about life at Ascent Group.
Career Group Handbook
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!
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Industry Recognition
Contact Us
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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!