AFR Consulting - Financial Recruitment - Blackburn

Angelika Kench

I recently had the opportunity to work with Simon Speak at AFR Consulting when I was faced with redundancy at the ripe old age of 61.
Facing redundancy when older can be a scary and confidence-destroying experience, but from the moment Simon made contact with me, when I put myself out on the job market, I was made to feel valued and reassured. He demonstrated a high level of professionalism and genuine care for my situation and really took time to understand my own goals and preferences and the kind of organisation where my particular skills and experiences would be perfectly suited for.

One of the standout aspects of my experience was the communication. Where other recruiters had spent a considerable time talking to me initially and assuring me of how many opportunities they had for me, only to never hear back from them again, Simon was different. He specifically put forward an opportunity he really felt would ignite my interest and discussed it thoroughly with me. I was kept informed at every stage, from the initial job match to interview scheduling and follow-ups. The consistent support made a significant difference, helping me regain confidence in my job search. Moreover, the match of the opportunity he presented was very closely aligned with my skills and experience and the kind of organisational values I was looking for. He had reassured me that I had a lot to offer and matched me with a position that truly suited my professional background. This led to a successful placement, which I am very grateful for.

I highly recommend AFR Consulting to anyone. Their commitment to their clients, coupled with their extensive network and personalised approach, makes them a standout agency in my experience and I am deeply appreciative of their proactive approach and industry expertise.

Angelika Kench

Connor Smith

Gained a call from a recruiter named Tammy, she was very professional and very knowledgeable. We had a teams meeting, and forwarded me to an interview for a job of an accounts assistant, got the job the next day. Brilliant company, definitely recommended if you’re looking for a financed based job role

Louise O'Sullivan

I applied for a role and received a call from Tammy shortly after, requesting my permission to submit my details for the role I applied for and explaining fully about the company and role. She made me feel at ease and refreshed my confidence. A telephone interview followed as I was away in Mallorca and had a really good interview. Arranged to meet on the Tuesday when I was back in the UK. Tammy co-ordinated everything for me. I had my second interview, again after talking with Tammy and getting prepared, I was offered the role the same day. I cannot thank AFR enough, efficient, professional and wonderful friendly team. Extremely helpful and grateful for all their help and helping me to secure my perfect role. Thank you

Magda W

I would like to use an opportunity to thank for the support that both Tammy and Sarah gave to me throughout the whole interviewing process. They both made me feel confident in myself to go to the interview as tbh if it wasn’t for them I would have struggled a lot more during the whole process ( never been to one before). Tammy Smith was absolutely amazing !!!!!She made me feel comfortable, provided me with all information I needed to succeed!She is also very warm, super friendly and approachable, very reliable and informative. Honestly, I cannot thank them enough as they are just perfect career match makers!!!!!AFR Consulting/ Tammy Smith - you are a life changer!!!!Thank you very much!!!!

Gordon Belfield

I am delighted that after only being registered with AFR Consulting for a few days I have found my ideal role with the help of Tammy and Sarah. I can highly recommend this agency to anyone looking for a new role. They kept me informed every step of the way and were always on hand to answer any questions. With best wishes to Tammy and her team. Lorraine

Viktorija Balande

I'd like to take this opportunity to say big thank you toTammy Smith for the valuable assistance given to me during my job search. She was so supportive, motivating and highly professional during the whole process. Tammy always listened and cared about my needs and subsequently found me a really unique opportunity and a role that I can truly say I enjoy.
I would totally recommend AFR Consulting.

James Thomason

Tammy from AFR was brilliant friendly polite and proffesional. Tammy kept me updated and informed with the progress and feedback for my appication and interviews and I secured the position with the salary I was looking for.

Thanks

Jez Eastham

I have worked with Simon a number of times during my career and most recently during my latest search for a suitable finance role. Simon very quickly understands the candidate's strengths and preferences and has an excellent network to enable him to match the candidates with the right roles. He is very thorough with interview briefings and very responsive when it comes to communications. I would recommend Simon highly if you are in the market for your next move!