Testimonials
It's time for a fresh approach ....
Strawberry prides itself on the support it offers its clients. A good understanding of the FE / WBL sector ensures that the working relationship aligns with key sector priorities making the partnership even more rewarding for our clients. We are proud to have received the following feedback:
“Strode College maintain a relationship with Strawberry because they understand our needs and the needs of our sector. In choosing an agency to partner with, we need to be confident they share the same values in terms of quality, customer care and professionalism. If we take a company into our supply chain it will have a direct effect on our customers and be a reflection on us. Strode College Business Development unit is rated as outstanding having achieved the training Quality Standard and chooses its partnerships carefully.
Strawberry has been responsive, flexible and has shown the values we look for.”
Graeme Tucker, Business Development Manager.
“I have a fairly cynical attitude towards recruitment agencies and Stuart and his business partner Mark are making me rethink that. They answer the phone promptly, get back to you when they say they will, are polite, professional, supportive and, above all, knowledgeable about the recruitment business in general and the education and training market specifically. They can’t go on like this or they will set new standards in recruitment and change perceptions along the way!”
Dennis Jones, Business Development Manager.
“As an assessor for Strawberry Recruitment, I could not have asked for a better agency in terms of support, advice, guidance and job satisfaction. From the moment I started, the team have been only too happy to help me in any way they can. They have kept me updated at all times and have kept in touch with me to offer their ongoing support. Strawberry have provided such a high level of service that I now intend to use them for all the training needs of the home I currently work at. Their training material is not only informative and very thorough but also extremely interesting and enjoyable. I hope to work with Strawberry Recruitment way into the future and would highly recommend them to any assessor or business.”
Sarah Clark, Assessor and Care Home Manager.
“Strawberry have provided high calibre candidates within an immediate timeframe. These positions included senior managers, learner engagement executives and qualified assessors. They identified potential candidates, screened them to ensure suitability and arranged interviews. This complete solution enabled the People team to focus on other critical personnel matters, freeing up valuable resources. The agreement has resulted in a quicker placement rate and attracted people who will drive the business forward in all aspects of the organisation.”
Andrew Johnson, Head of People Team. Protocol Skills
“Strawberry’s learning materials are really good and we are delighted that so many of our staff have signed up to complete the course. The content is written at a level everyone understands and it is informative and useful.”
Antonia Garfoot, Infection Control Nurse
"Strawberry have managed to identify assessors in what is typically a difficult area to recruit in. They understand the sector and are extremely responsive ensuring we have been kept up to date throughout the whole recruitment process. Working with Strawberry has also given us access to high quality learner materials that support the delivery to our learners."
Lynette Lee, Quality Manager, Employer Engagement, Kirklees College
"Strawberry Recruitment Solutions have supported Westminster Kingsway College in identifying key groups of learners for our Train to Gain contracts. Westminster Kingsway College has established a reputation for delivering flexible and quality training, custom-designed to meet the needs of employers in London. Strawberry Recruitment Solutions have been able to offer Westminster Kingsway College high levels of support, excellent customer service and, most importantly, in-depth sector knowledge. This combination means Strawberry really do provide a ‘fresh approach.’”
Nicole Barber, Head of Services to Business, Westminster Kingsway College
“Our partnership with Strawberry has been key to our success over the past year – their team has invested time and energy in understanding our business requirements with some great results. They are extremely responsive and go out of their way to provide a first rate service”.
Sam Sawyer, Director of Quality and Performance. NVQUK.
"Bolton Community College have found Strawberry Recruitment a refreshing change, and willing to go the extra to help, in what is a difficult and challenging FE market. We have found Glenn Shallcross committed, reliable and competitive, and would be happy to recommend Strawberry."
Melina Brothers, Business Liaison Manager, Bolton Community College
“We have only just started to work together with our partners, Strawberry Recruitment, but see them as part of our Employer Engagement team. From the very first telephone conversation, they have been extremely responsive to any request. We have already sourced assessors in various parts of England due to Strawberry's efforts. I anticipate using their services into the future.”
Kevin Taylor, Executive Director of Business Development, Peterborough Regional College
“I have worked with Strawberry as a freelance assessor and IV for nearly 2 years. I found them helpful and supportive. They are very knowledgeable about the sector and provide useful information on an ongoing basis. I would certainly recommend them to other assessors and verifiers.”
Angela Brenchley, Assessor and IV