Your job is my main event

As a seasoned senior HR professional, I can wholeheartedly recommend Robert to anyone who wishes to recruit for their business.. I have been impressed with his diligence and communication (this especially was welcome) throughout the recruitment process. I have been scheduled for an interview with his client and so am unaware if I will be successful however I cannot fault Robert who has been encouraging and very pro-active. I just wish other recruiters were like him. Regardless what happens I will 100% ensure I will utilise him in future and recommend to peers.

Robert was so helpful and supportive, I feel more confident and well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. I am sincerely grateful for the time and effort you invested advising me in navigating both my career and the relocation process which has been instrumental in gaining more insights about the events industry, the opportunities and threat which he was very clear on. I highly recommend Robert for any one who would like to get a clear insight of the event industry and clarifications. Thank you Robert once again for your time and advice.

I was lucky enough to listen to Rob talk at a conference and book him in for a 121 session to gain insight into my future career path in the events industry. He skilfully helped me organize my scattered thoughts and provided insightful advice that led me to a pivotal "light bulb" moment. I left our meeting with a lot more clarity on the exact path I wanted to pursue in my career. He also connected me with some great people that are really helping me move forward. I'm super grateful for his advice and definitely recommend him if you're looking for some clear, practical career guidance.

I had a mentoring session with Robert, and I hope to have more! The session was incredibly helpful for me, and I appreciated the generosity of it being offered for free. I would highly recommend speaking to Robert if you need any guidance in the Events Industry. 10/10.

Robert has been an absolute pleasure to deal with and is both candid and straightforward. He has a unique approach to recruitment with his bespoke formula and uses in-depth interviewing techniques to really delve into candidates' behaviour and personality to ensure the shortlist he puts forward is at the right level both in terms of experience and cultural fit. Highly recommended.

I thought the brevity of the resume's and personal comments from the candidates accompanied by the profiles was efficient and worked well for us Use Again: Yes, absolutely.

Always clear and concise, super efficient to discuss the key elements with. Easy to set-up meetings with, and good clear direct feedback.

I have really enjoyed working with Robert and found him to be really proactive and made sure I was comfortable at each stage. I would highly recommend getting in touch with him.

Robert is a highly professional recruiter. The job description that he had developed in conjunction the client was clear and concise, providing clarity to candidates of the challenge they were trying to solve. Combining care for the candidates along with clear direction to the agency has ensured a smooth and rewarding experience for all those involved.

Robert is amazing. He is direct and concise. I recently had a one-on-one session with him where he gave me helpful tips to achieve my career goals. He provided me with valuable guidance and boosted my confidence. I highly recommend getting in touch with him!

The great thing about Robert is he has already built that trusted partnership with the recruiting company before he even speaks to you. This means you know your CV will be read by a human and not AI and honest feedback given. He will only put your forward for a role you stand a chance of being chosen for and he acts as the front line for both sides which for me was such a refreshing change in this world of online applications with AI bots or multiple agencies all putting forward 127 CV’s each to the poor recruiter.

Robert's approach is clear, concise, full of energy and highly professional. It's clear that he is collaborating with his clients with care and diligence to get under the skin of the roles he has on his books which, in turn, has bought great value to me as a candidate. I highly appreciate his direct approach and the support he has given me to date in interview prep.

Robert has been so refreshing to speak with regarding my job search. His personal and thorough approach is miles apart from other recruiters I have spoken with. Robert takes the time to really ensure that the role you are applying for fits your criteria and values. Often when dealing with recruiters the process surrounds whether you would be right for the employer but his thoughtful approach is as much about you as it is the business advertising the role.

I had a one to one session with Robert recently and he gave me a lot of helpful tips to find a job and shape my career.He showed me a path on how to start and if you are looking for help I would suggest to get in touch with Robert as he can help with the guidance you require.

Robs energy, enthusiasm and support has been a breath of fresh air during a very turbulent time in the job market. No BS and supportive in his approach to making sure his candidates are set up for success. Highly recommend him.

Would recommend to people that need to have a clear approach to you cv and see the view from the other side.

If Carlsberg made recruitment specialists... You know the rest. Robert thinks and acts differently than most of the recruitment consultants I have worked with in the past. His ability to navigate the landscape and pick out the ‘cream of the crop’ is why leading businesses choose to work with him. I’d encourage any ambitious business or thought leader to contact Robert. As the old saying goes, It’s not always what you know but who you know.

I am grateful to Robert for his swift yet efficient guidance on the complexities of obtaining work in London. Very accurate views, with cultural aspects correctly identified. This is very beneficial for newcomers. I would gladly suggest Robert to anyone in the professional advertising and event industry in the United Kingdom.

Robert is a star.

Incredibly thoughtful, personable and completely thorough and efficient.

What I like best is that he always keeps you up to speed and is in communication. Where others go silent if there is nothing to report, Robert kindly touches base to reassure you and let you know when he expects to hear something.

A courtesy that is often lost in this day and age. Robert definitely looks after you and explains the process along the way.

Very refreshing… and of course… I highly recommend him.

Robert is a rare find, as rare as a thread that doesn't mention Threads. Robert brings a wonderful sense of energy and passion to every conversation and he really cares. He answers calls and returns messages, quickly, without a nudge, proactive and knowledgeable. And that's rare, in a good way.

Robert is highly knowledgeable of the market and always shares practical, considered and above all honest advice.

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Robert – industry savvy, well connected and refreshingly honest! I would wholehartedly recommend him.

Robert brings a unique take on recruitment; with hands-on expertise, compassion and humour he cuts to the chase and offers sound and practical advice for candidates.

It’s Robert’s people-first approach that really sets him apart and creates a great first impression on behalf of any company working with him. My experience dealing with Robert has been fantastic, and I have found his friendly, personalised and very open + honest approach to the process is everything you want as a candidate; clearly laid out, consistently well communicated and completely transparent.
I have felt prepared and informed ahead of every conversation we’ve had and have really appreciated how much he understands the candidate journey and works to mitigate the parts of the process that might otherwise create uncertainty or anxiety.
He does this by setting expectations correctly, and demonstrating clarity, consistency and empathy throughout all of his interactions with you from the very first email.

Great in terms of getting feedback and representing me as a candidate.

Robert is a fantastic head hunter.
He’s thorough yet efficient and highly knowledgeable and insightful about the clients he represents.

What can I say about Robert, who is not just any ordinary recruiter – he is a superhero of the Events recruitment world!
Recently, I had the privilege of chatting with him and, boy oh boy, did they go above and beyond to give me some top-notch career advice.
Robert is like Batman, always one step ahead of the game, with a deep understanding of the industry and its trends. His advice was spot-on and tailored to my specific needs.
But what sets Robert apart from other recruiters is their ability to combine professionalism with a playful attitude. They’re like Deadpool, serious when they need to be, but never afraid to crack a joke or two. As you will guess by now, I highly recommend Robert to anyone looking for a recruiter in the Events industry.
Thank you, good sir, never change!

Had a 30 min career/business advice chat with Robert and his refreshing easy going manner helped me to look at everything in a different light.
Look forward to putting Robert’s advice in to practice and will definitely stay in touch.
Thanks Robert!

It’s been a pleasure working with Robert recently.
I really valued his energy and positivity and his open, direct and honest approach.
He boosted my confidence and did a great job of giving me all the information, materials and guidance I needed during the interview process.
Very nice personable approach and his experience and professionalism were evident throughout the process.
I can recommend him wholeheartedly.

Robert was honest, actionable and friendly during our 30-minute call.
As a Creative Director ready to pivot sectors, Robert gave me market insight and idiot-proof tips for my LinkedIn profile, and I left the conversation feeling positive and rearing to go!

I highly recommend working with Robert.
He is a uniquely experienced recruiter with an in depth understanding of the agency landscape.
He’s done a tremendous job at keeping me informed and updated throughout the hiring process.
Robert is a true professional and a pleasure to work with.
Cheers for the help!

It’s been a pleasure working with Robert recently.
I really valued his energy and positivity and is open, direct and honest approach.
He boosted my confidence and did a great job of giving me all the information, materials and guidance I needed during the interview process.
Very nice personable approach and his experience and professionalism were evident the whole time.
I can recommend him wholeheartedly.

The team has been very impressed with Robert’s approach to recruitment and found him to be diligent and extremely easy to work with.
The quality of the candidates he found for us was excellent too.
Can highly recommend him.

From the outset, speaking with Robert about the role, I felt comfortable, and from then on, he made the whole process stress free and simple to understand.
His advice, coaching, and down to earth approach, gave me the confidence to be myself and just enjoy the experience, during the different stages of the interview process.
At every turn, he was always available to speak to about any questions I had, to help put things in perspective, armed with words or encouragement, and guidance notes on how to approach the final face to face interview.
I’ve already started to recommend YOU Search and Select to friends and colleagues who might be thinking of looking for new horizons.
Thank you Robert, it’s been an absolute pleasure working with and speaking to you throughout the recruitment process.

Robert is a fantastic recruiter, communicative, straight to the point and gets it.

We’ve been working with Robert this year for some of our more difficult to fill positions.
Throughout, Robert has been diligent, meticulous and responsive, sending some brilliant CVs over to us.
Highly recommended.

I greatly enjoyed working with Robert.
He is insightful about industry and strategically proactive, which makes for a charming change with reference recruiters.
The process was slick and I felt I was in good hands.
Highly recommend.
Thank you!

Robert recently put me forward for an ECD role and was extremely hands on in terms of organisation, setting up meetings and providing clear background to the role.
Even though it wasn’t a role I ultimately moved forward with, there was no pressure from his side, and he happily listened to all my feedback.
Overall it was a positive experience.

Robert gave me huge insight into a better process of headhunting/recruiting creatives. His attention to detail and process are very much aligned to creative minded types like me. His job descriptions are quite simply compelling. I have no doubt we will work together in the future.

The recruitment process can sometimes seem a chore, especially with disappointing levels of communication between recruiter and candidate. Robert is one of the good guys. Excellent levels of communication, a true professional and a lovely guy all round. Honestly couldn’t recommend him enough. He is someone who clearly has a passion for what he does, and brings a level of craft and quality to the process that is a joy to interact with.

Working with Robert made me feel like a valued member of the event professional community. The attention to detail, job description and honest with salary expectations made the decision to interview a breeze. Robert will always be my first call when in need of a career change, move or even advice.

I recommend Robert If you are a job seeker and looking for a recruiter. Robert is very open and he will provide you pre-interview prep session with good details. I also found the post interview feedback session is very useful and helpful.

I could not recommend Robert more to help you with your future! He delivered an amazing and extremely engaging discussion at our employability event that myself along with others hosted. We received great feedback from attendees, with all of them complimenting the depth of the discussion and how much they had learnt. I certainly learnt a lot of new things on how to improve my CV and how to stand out to potential employers! Robert was very helpful and if anyone is looking for an insightful discussion on how to conquer the working world or tips on interviews or how to get started in applying for jobs etc, Robert is the perfect choice!

Robert was genuinely interested in both my career and the requirements of the business I was joining. Very helpful and supportive throughout the process and I highly recommend his services!

I really enjoyed working with Robert who found me a superb job. He’s great to deal with, offering a personalised service. I felt he truly got to understand who I am and what I need in a role and employer in order to achieve great success. Thank you Robert.

I had a great 121 support session with Robert earlier today. I really appreciated the expert advice Robert gave and the industry insights he shared with me. I have received lots of conflicting advice on how to set out my C.V but this is the first time I felt like I have received any real clear advice and guidance on how best to present myself as a candidate to potential employers. It is so refreshing to have an open and frank conversation on this subject with an industry expert, and I believe the information Robert have gave me will really help focus my job search efforts. For me, those 30 minutes today were invaluable, and I am grateful that he is prepared to give his time and expertise freely to jobseekers like myself.

Robert did a 121 with me on my CV and LinkedIn profile and helped me understand what was missing and how I could adapt my CV and profile to attract employers and better communicate my skills and experience, which isn’t easy because of my freelance portfolio and screenwriting career on the side! Thanks, Robert! You rock 🤘

Robert was very kind to spare some time and help me out last minute. I had an interview in a few days and he gave me lots of advice as it was my first professional interview and talked me through how to present myself and lots of tips to go through the process smoothly. I found his advice really helpful on the day and made me feel a bit less nervous, it was very valuable!

Really do appreciate the articles and advice given to the whole industry! Thank you.

Robert gave me invaluable insights and excellent advice to refocus my job search during our 1-2-1 pro bono consulting session. Robert quickly identified ways to improve my LinkedIn profile and actionable next steps to take. He is a true professional, exceptionally knowledgeable about events recruitment and gives advise with kindness and humor. Searching for a new job has been challenging for me so I greatly appreciated having the chance to meet with Robert – he is a great cheerleader! I also want to give a shout out to @TheHubJobs – the excellent events industry jobs platform created by Robert. It’s a go to platform for openings and amazing job search resources. Thank you so much Robert and I look forward to working with you in the future!

Robert was kind enough to help me with a 121 session. His advice and guidance was positive, uplifting, helpful, thoughtful, knowledgeable, expert, honest, insightful and generous. What an expert!!! What a superstar, what a generous, kind, decent and helpful person. All industries and the world in general need more people like Robert. #BeMoreRobert Robert thank you – you make a difference.

I have had the pleasure of working with Robert and fellow industry professionals from the events sector to establish The REACH Events Scholarships at Manchester Metropolitan University. The scholarships aim to increase the representation of young people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds on our BA (Hons) Events Management degree programme for 2022 academic entry. We are truly grateful for the generosity of The Hub Jobs for supporting a Scholarship, and also to Robert for his drive, enthusiasm, and commitment to generating further support to enable us to provide these transformational scholarships for deserving young people. Thank you!

Robert is “World Class” with the emphasis on Class. We realised after 20 minutes that i wasn’t right for the role! Parted as professionals & i’d recommend him to both Employers & Candidates in his niche. I’ve not spoken to anyone in his role who’s as “Legal, decent, honest and truthful”.

From a candidates POV, the approach Robert takes is refreshing. He manages to create an almost unique balance between recruiter and consultant. The information that Robert provides on the role is written in a way that if truly informs the candidate about the the opportunity. I love the process that Robert takes you through as each stage builds the picture of both the candidate and the job role. The interview questions are well designed and allow Robert to get the information he needs and at the same time, the candidate is able to tell their story. Robert has a relaxed and friendly manner that puts a candidate at ease and therefore gets the most out of each candidate.

Why be in the herd, when you can make a difference being different, that’s Roberts approach to search and selection, and all the better for the experience for both selector and selected.

Robert is a recruiter like no other, a heart of gold, a great introducer, he knows his stuff and he knows his people! He has also helped the events industry with free advice, event speaking and supporting the group I run for out of work or redundancy event professionals. A great recruiter for the events industry.

It’s refreshing when a recruiter understands the intricate complexities of specialised senior management roles. Robert not only gets it, he speaks the language that links to the role. He works with you to extract all the information required, using his techniques and experience to ask the right questions and get the clients the right answers. A safe pair of hands to leave you recruitment challenges with and a pleasure to work with

From start to finish Robert kept me updated every step of the way and was available to answer any questions I had. Taking time to understand me as a person, as well as my fit for the role, the process felt like a partnership throughout – it was very refreshing!

At first, due to previous experiences with recruitment, I underestimated the value that Robert would bring as part of the process. He genuinely cares if the role is a match for both parties, is refreshingly honest and I found that I enjoyed the interview process with him. I came away with a better understanding of my strengths and weaknesses and would trust his judgment in any future role opportunities.

Robert is exceptionally thorough, his system of selecting candidates is completely based around attracting and retaining the highest quality candidates. I would have no hesitation in recommending Robert and his unique and thorough method of candidate selection.

Robert has a good understanding and knowledge of the creative industry. He’s been straight forward with a no-nonsense approach asking pertinent questions while digging deep into my abilities and suitability. I’ve found Roberts process of recruitment selection very thorough and professional.

I was an applicant for a role that Robert was recruiting for. We spoke about the opportunity and he concluded quickly that I was not a match. It was clear that Robert fully understood his client’s business, the role and, importantly, the culture and life stage of the company, meaning he could very quickly and confidently assess applicant fit. I found his direct and honest approach refreshing.

Having dealt with many recruiters Robert was by far the best. Why? His in-depth, no nonsense, grown-up approach makes sure there is a fit of talent and culture before you start – so no time wasting. He’s there to guide employers and candidates every step of the way with the right level of challenge and advice – it works. As a candidate myself I felt like a client rather than a fee. Highly recommended.

As a candidate I have found Robert as very engaging, consultative and detail driven. He takes the time to understand what drives you both personally and professionally, your experiences and goals, stress testing you line by line with the brief ensuring that not only are your core competencies and experience thoroughly tested but most importantly, that your soft skills, values and essence, “the whole package” culturally match.

Great blend of formal/informal conversations and information sharing. I’ve honestly never felt that I have been so well informed about a role or the organisation or had an opportunity to really ask all the questions I wanted to to ensure that the fit was right for me – recommended!

Robert, is an excellent recruiter. Very thorough and organised and also made the experience a thoroughly enjoyable and insightful one. His methods are highly honed and intense but going through his Fitability process you will learn whether you are really right for the job and also whether you really want to work for that organisation. His process is designed to maximise a good fit on both sides and it certainly works

Robert is a straight-talking recruiter with a lot to give back. He’s honest, provides great insight and advice, and does his best for those he serves. He’s keen to give back, wants to help others achieve, and is genuinely a good guy. He also has the best out-of-office email I’ve seen in a while!

Had the privilege of attending one of Robert’s generous pro-bono sessions and received priceless, guidance-loaded, personal feedback and expert insights that were delivered directly, supportively and without BS. Left with lots of homework and fast-tracking tips for improvement to implement. Hugely grateful and highly recommended.

Robert really talks you through the role and makes sure it is a good fit for yourself as well as the employer. When I applied for a role with him he gave me really helpful pointers to make sure I was fully prepared. On top of that, he gave me excellent career advice (pro-bono) during the pandemic. He helped me really think about how to move my career forward and how to sell myself. Thank you Robert!

Robert is a true professional. He provided substantial information on the job role, clear guidance through the interview process and tips for preparation. Further he gave sincere and honest feedback, so rare these days.

Robert has a deep knowledge of the events sector and he is a passionate, personable and professional recruiter.

Robert takes recruitment to another level. He has a razor-sharp approach to the interview process and is extremely focussed on the end result – finding the best match to a role – both for the candidate and clients. He is authentic, friendly and provides a wealth of guidance and support throughout all stages. A real pleasure to work with!

I’ve enjoyed going through the interview process with Robert, a breath of fresh air, the whole process has been extremely stress free. He has been great, and offered advice and some helpful tips regarding email addresses and LinkedIn profile. It’s a 👍 from me 🙂

At a time of incredible uncertainty its great to have someone like Robert to turn to. He is incredibly professional, direct and succinct. I will 100% take his recommendations onboard and appreciate the unpatronizing way he dealt with someone who was clearly uncomfortable. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him

Robert is a kind yet to the point consultant. He knows the market and has a clear view of what can be done vs unnecessary explorations. I not only enjoy every chat we have but I also always learn from them a great deal. Therefore, I strongly recommend him for every serious talent and organization.

Robert has a unique, thorough and fresh approach to recruitment. He does all the hard graft on behalf of the client and has an honest and detailed approach for both the end client and the candidate. Great industry knowledge and also a genuine person to talk openly to about the rigours of both finding work or finding a candidate

As a hirer and candidate I can appreciate the great advantages of Fitablity for employer and employee, respecting both parties with a clear process focused on one outcome, the perfect match!

Roberts interview process is unique and it is an approach that I have found enormously beneficial in the application process.  From the perspective of a candidate it gives you the opportunity to shape and sharpen your response to a brief prior to engaging the organisation.

I couldn’t recommend working with Robert enough. His process is supportive and you only ever feel you are going forward for roles that you are suitable for.

Robert is AMAZING. He gave me advice and some helpful tips for my LinkedIn profile and how to stand out whilst finding a job. He tells it as it is in the most genuine, but real way. It’s exactly what I needed to hear and I’m so grateful he took the time out of his day to chat to me. Thank you, Robert!!

Robert was extremely helpful in a condensed amount of time. He offered solid and valuable advice on seeking employment and what it takes to stand out from the crowd. The Linkedin advice was very valuable and acted upon.

I have worked with Robert on and off over a number of years, and as a candidate I find his approach warm, professional and thorough. He makes you feel very relaxed and confident – both essential when looking for a new role. I would highly recommend Robert to candidates and employers alike.

Robert has been great to work with so far, he keeps you informed throughout the recruitment process. He will ensure you have all the information you need and help get the best from you. I’d recommend working with him. Thank you Robert!

Robert gave me some of his time for a chat about work, the current situation in the world of events and life in general! He was extremely positive and gave me some great pointers and notes about recruitment, the state of play in the industry and some good tech tips as well. Robert is a thoroughly decent guy, and The Hub initiative is a super example of how he’s helping the freelancers and self employed to find new roles in the tough times we’re going through at the moment. Thanks again Robert.

Robert was kind enough to give me a free half hour consultancy session to discuss the event recruitment world and my approach to finding a new role within it. His straight-talking, honest approach was so refreshing and I came away with some good nuggets of advice which will hopefully help me on my way. Thanks Robert!

Robert is extremely knowledge, personable and always looking to help and provide constructive advise. I would highly recommend him.

A consummate professional! Robert gave constructive advice and narrative very relevant to me and the challenging landscape we all face currently. I will definitely be contacting him when I need to recruit. His vast experience of the recruitment space and his pertinent observations and straightforward delivery was very useful and I will certainly be auctioning all of his recommendations. Great energy and positivity.

It’s been very refreshing to deal with Robert, and to gain his valuable insights and experience. He’s very open and honest and gives good advice, and has been freely sharing his expertise online with many webinars and The Big Fat Recruitment Debate. Thank you Robert!

I recently did a short 1 to 1 with Robert who gave me a valuable independent view on my career aspirations and LinkedIn profile and how best to position myself for the market upturn. His suggestions were very thought provoking and helpful. Kudos to him for being proactive during the pandemic and reaching out to candidates and offering to help.

Conversing one-to-one with Robert was incredibly informative, it left me enthused to introduce the action points. Following our discussion I have seen first-hand, the positive and direct impact the changes have had on raising my profile. I highly recommend the one-to-one sessions!

I had my first session with Robert, it was a jam packed 30 mins at that…I love his direct approach. Robert provided great advice, advice that resonated. Thank you!

Robert offered me an array of invaluable advice, pointers and guidance for navigating the world of recruitment – he was honest yet encouraging and a real fresh of breath air. Hugely appreciated and highly recommended. Thanks Robert – keep banging that drum!!

Rob was recommended to me by an old colleague. Rob was extremely easy to get hold of, replied to messages quickly and we set up a free 121 call to talk over a few ideas. Rob was generous with his time, experience and knowledge. He was honest and frank with his opinions and gave me a good few pointers to work on. I would highly recommend a chat with Rob as he was able to put to rest some of my concerns and he provided me with great ideas for the future

Robert’s knowledge and expertise in recruitment is invaluable. He is professional, approachable, solution driven and dedicated to helping job seekers to secure their next role. His time was especially appreciated during this challenging Covid-19 period. If you are an event professional looking for your next role, I would highly recommend him.

Robert was kind enough to spend some time chatting to me about the flux in the events industry and introduced me to a couple of contacts that he thought would be interested in Arena Consultancy’s service offering. I am pleased to say that one of those contacts is now a client. I appreciate your support, advice and guidance. Best wishes for the future Robert and keep up the great work

Robert is professional, friendly and has great understanding and knowledge of the events industry. He’s and asset to the industry and I would highly recommend him.

Robert very kindly donated a huge chunk of his time during the winter 2020 lockdown to offer pro bono career, cv and linkedin presentation advice. What a refreshing change to chat to someone who is not trying to sell something, but instead to offer the benefit of his years of experience and expertise. Always helpful, honest, (sometimes brutally honest) but with an unbiased helpful perspective. Well worth contacting Robert for either your next hire or your next career move.

Robert decided to take a COVID challenging time and turn things on its head by inviting community members of Linkedin to connect and simply ‘have a conversation’. He opened his door to those in need, provided support for those who felt confused and lost and as a result connected with more people that he may ordinarily have done. A friendly and approachable human being behind a Linkedin profile page was the medicine I needed to get my confidence, be equipped with industry knowledge and get back in the saddle to find new opportunities. In turn, Robert’s proactiveness, has meant that many, like myself, have now kick started the recruitment search adding to a pool of ready in waiting candidates and to make themselves known to recruiters. Sometimes in unprecedented times, we all need a friendly ‘nudge’ in the right direction to gain confidence and have ambition and Robert was just the person to do that for me. Caring for people is often overlooked in the recruitment industry but I feel confident that Robert would place me in the right opportunities to not only gain success for me individually but for those searching for talent. All that remains to say is – “thank you” Robert and I wish more people would go the extra mile to care for others in the way you do.

I find Robert’s honest and candid approach refreshing with us all having to deal with the current media overload. During our 1-2-1 chat, I gleaned pearls of wisdom on how best to focus my time and energy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks again Robert for selflessly being a support to others in the industry during this period of uncertainty, and wish him all the best with his new venture.

My introduction to Robert was through a short one-to one session he offered as part of his free peer support project in the pandemic impacted environment. Robert managed to find out exactly where his advice would be the most useful and got right to the point. Within the 30-minute consultation, Robert provided a great deal of guidance, links to useful resources and contacts. He acted not only as a consultant, but also as a coach, supporting the client throughout the session, establishing confidence and referring to his own experience. As a result of this session, I had a lot of insights and new interesting ideas to work through, and the recommended communities and resources have already proved to be very useful tools for the development of my business.

Robert combines years of experience with a human, yet realistic and pragmatic approach that is too often foreign to recruitment. I had the pleasure to meet Robert while discussing my employment situation and he had the sharpness of getting to the point, suggesting practical examples, all with a very good dose of irony, which is much needed during this time!

Robert reached out to me recently and offered me some free advice on how to cope in the ever-crowded job market. As a fellow event professional, I know first-hand how tough 2020 has been so it was incredibly touched by his offer. I accepted and we had a very interesting chat. In my next interview I used my newfound skills and I’m pleased to say I got the job!!! We all buy from people and the completely selfless support and great advice Robert offered me means I would recommend his services to anyone in the market. Thank you again

I had the pleasure of watching Robert speak at a virtual event and then connecting with him afterwards. In a relatively short period of time, he has given me some very valuable advice about positioning myself which has already paid dividends. I would definitely recommend him.

A really helpful 1-2-1 session with Robert – thank you! I’ve got some great advice for improving my virtual interview technique and vastly reassuring words on keeping up with the job finding efforts. Huge appreciation to Robert for kindly giving of his time to support event professionals in such times.

I had a one2one session with Robert and have to say he was brilliant – really approachable, explained where I could be doing better in a really constructive and positive way but didn’t sugar coat it and was honest which is exactly what I was looking for. He obviously knows a lot about the industry and recruitment and while I am a positive person by nature I really left the meeting feeling even more confident about my future in the event industry thanks to a few key points he gave me. Also the fact he is helping our industry and doing these sessions for free (he has done a ridiculous amount of them) is extremely impressive and a merit to him. Genuinely hope our paths cross again in the future through work in many different aspects

Robert delivered talk to the Event students at BIMM London, on how to develop their LinkedIn and interview skills. The talk was insightful, well curated, and really benefited the students. I would recommend Robert for any speaking opportunities you might have, as his relaxed and approachable delivery coupled with his extensive experience make him really engaging

I enjoyed speaking one-on-one with Robert after tuning into his fall 2020 Planet IMEX virtual presentation. His knowledge and connections within the industry clearly run deep, and I was left with a long-but-exciting to-do list after our conversation. I appreciate the time and attention he put into our call and look forward to following his insights and future thought leadership in the industry!

Rob’s approach has always been to get behind the brief and match the right candidate with the right personality to the right agency – something I was very grateful for when considering my new role last year. I always felt I was receiving a very personalised service which ultimately saved both me, and the client time. Can strongly recommend Rob to anyone looking to fill new positions once our industry is back on it’s feet.

What a very inspiring 30 min chat! Honestly, Robert gets you thinking about things that you have not seen for yourself – simple things that recruiters are looking for and it all makes perfect sense. It got me thinking in a different headspace from the outside in, and I think that is so important to not lose sight of when hunting for a job. Really friendly, informal chat which helped on so many levels 🙂 Thanks so much Robert!

What a very inspiring 30 min chat! Honestly, Robert gets you thinking about things that you have not seen for yourself – simple things that recruiters are looking for and it all makes perfect sense. It got me thinking in a different headspace from the outside in, and I think that is so important to not lose sight of when hunting for a job. Really friendly, informal chat which helped on so many levels 🙂 Thanks so much Robert!

Robert gave me honest feedback and insight for improving my LinkedIn profile. Well worth a chat to see how you can best market yourself to get that all important interview and job!

During one of the most difficult times in my career, Robert has stepped in and injected hope and direction to kick start my new and exciting adventure! Due to Covid, my last role was made redundant. Subsequently, I’ve been aimlessly scrambling and struggling to pull the pieces together trying to understand the freelance world. After only 30 minutes with Robert, I now know how to tackle marketing myself head-on and could not thank you enough. It’s been a breath of fresh air to speak to Robert rather than reading endless, boring, uninformative websites. Fantastic advice and really appreciate that Robert has offered up his time to support those that need it!

Robert has always been consistently focussed in his observations, straight forward in any recommendations and now, when members of this wonderful industry need support more than ever before, generous with his time and support as well.

At a time when time is not being rewarded properly, Robert has been both generous and insightful with his time and his candour is refreshing, beneficial and much valued. Robert is a pleasure to deal with and I know he has extended the hand of support to so many in the event industry since the start of lockdown. I hope that when the cloud lifts that everyone that Robert has helped will be there to promote his services as I will certainly do so.

I was lucky enough to benefit from Robert’s mentorship recently in one of his generous 1-2-1 sessions. The insights he offered and kind suggestions he gave will really help me to revamp my profile and CV in the future. Robert reassuringly confirmed the thoughts and feelings I’ve had about the state of event market. I now know the work I need to do to be more visible online and will put the effort in to find my place in our industry once it returns to face to face (and hybrid) events operations. Thank you Robert, you’re fab!

Robert was kind enough to give me his time to help focus me and give me some food for thought as to how I can achieve what I want to in the event sector and the best path to take to get there. He was very good at breaking down the problem to find the crux and working out how to progress from that point.

Fantastic to receive such a positive and helpful perspective in a 1-2-1 with Robert. Really appreciate it!

I’ve recently had a highly motivating 30 minute zoom meeting with Robert who’s kindly offering support to the Live Events community during these challenging times. His feed back and suggestions on how best to use this 2nd lock down to promote my talents and skills have been invaluable. Robert gets straight to the point, he’s creative, highly engaging and his observation and feed back with regard to my CV and work experience have been invaluable in helping me to review my Linked-In profile; my values, skillset; what really matters in terms of looking for future work. I would highly recommend Robert to anyone in our industry who’s looking for a head hunter or executive event search and recruitment.

I had a brief chat with Robert when he selflessly opened his diary to offer support to the event community during these difficult times. His input and suggestions on how to approach job hunting and how to best communicate one’s experience were invaluable. He is very honest and direct, and helped me in changing my approach for the better over a short conversation. Robert is very knowledgeable and I would definitely recommend him to anyone.

I met Robert during PlanetIMEX. I found both of his sessions to be very informative and insightful. In a follow up one-on-one session, Robert was very helpful in providing direction on how to best market myself and stand out via social media platforms. What I most appreciate is Robert’s ability to be gracious and direct at the same time — telling you what you NEED to hear but in a compassionate manner. Thank you, Robert, for your service to the events industry. Your services are needed now more than ever!

Robert took time out of his day to speak to me in a 1-2-1 consultancy session. Like many others I am looking for work and was struggling to see the wood for the trees. He has given me some really good advice on updating my CV and Linkedin profile, and I came away with a much clearer plan for my next steps. I would highly recommend speaking with Robert if you can, I felt encouraged and now have some really practical advice that I can implement. Highly recommend!

Robert has kindly taken valuable time out of his days to provide not only me but 100’s of others with open and honest advice and reassurance. During such uncertain times he helped to give a better outlook and approach to what’s ahead. Helping to see things from a different perspective. I am really grateful for his support

Robert recently gave up his valuable time to provide me with a 1-2-1 consultation, where he provided me with some invaluable advice on how to strengthen my LinkedIn Profile and CV and really encouraged me to highlight my strengths and experience. I came away from the session with much more focus and determination and would highly recommend his expert knowledge to my fellow events community.

I took the opportunity to speak to Robert to help figure out my next moves in the event industry. He was very straight and honest, providing good feedback on what was not working about my online profile and sound advice on what I need to consider in order to be attractive to potential recruiters. At a very uncertain time, when I have been questioning what to do next, he helped to give me a new sense of focus, control and ownership of my career which is exactly what I needed.

Robert is a well connected and experienced recruiter in the Events Sector. His honesty helped me to relook at my approach to prospective recruitment opportunities and see things from a different perspective to make some progressive changes.

So pleased I took up Robert’s kind offer of a free 121. I came away feeling much more positive and immediately started work on the advice he gave me on my LinkedIn profile. He is refreshingly honest without being too brutal! He certainly knows his sector and comes across as being very knowledgeable without just throwing names around. Thank you Robert for not only offering your advice for free but for cheering me up and for treating me as an individual.

Robert was kind to give 30mins of his time, knowledgeable about the travel and events sector Robert built a quick rapport, with a candid approach, he posed thoughts/ hints/ tips that stimulated a different thinking process. It was also great to get a different perspective on what an employer or a recruiter is looking for.

Really honest, open and knowledgeable. Robert gave up his time, to offer some advise and talk through my Business Website and LinkedIn profile. He clearly understands how to raise your profile from all angles; as a candidate, business owner and recruiter. I am really grateful for his support.

As someone who has recently moved to the UK, Robert gave me 30 minutes of constructive & valuable knowledge in the event market and how to go about searching for projects & jobs in the UK. In addition, gave me great tips for improving my Linkedin profile.  Thank you Robert!

Thank you Robert, you took valuable time out of your day to provide me open and honest reassurance. Your experience lent me some fantastic resources and gems of wisdom, all whilst being down to earth. During these ‘uncertain times’ I still took away a better outlook and approach to what’s ahead. Invaluable.

I took advantage of Robert’s kind offer of a 30 minute chat post redundancy. He is straight talking and knows his stuff and gave me candid, but thoughtful advice. I am currently working on my LinkedIn profile as a direct result of his advice on how to improve my profile. Thank you

Robert has a really excellent way of cutting through the crap but also being kind, funny and understanding of your situation. He offered useful and straight talking advice on improving my LinkedIn profile, CV writing and creating a personal brand in order to make myself more marketable. Robert – thank you for offering up your time and for reminding me to easier on myself when job searching. Your insight has been invaluable.

Just had my free 1-2-1 with Robert and it was really helpful. Some great tips on how to improve my CV and LinkedIn profile but also he made me think differently about how I am applying for roles and the way to structure those applications. But perhaps more importantly he told me to be kinder to myself, that I need time for me and job hunting 7 – 8 hours a day is not good for anyone. I’m setting myself up for repeated knock backs and reading all the socials about people who have managed to get a job just makes you feel worse. Great news for them but not so good if you haven’t found anything yet. Thank you Robert for your help and support and extremely sensible suggestions and advice. Would recommend talking to Robert unreservedly.

Robert very selflessly gave up his time during the tough times of the COVID pandemic, offering support, advise and just someone to talk to. Above this Robert really does know his stuff about the industry and I recommend him to anyone that is looking to work with him.

In the course of a video call with Robert I was given a lot of very useful information and advice in terms of setting myself up in a company and looking for new positions. Not long after a contact of Robert’s approached me with a view to discussing a future project. Robert has a great combination of advice and network of contacts and I would not hesitate to recommend him to provide your recruitment requirements.

Robert is worth his weight in gold and then some. His insights and innovation took me from redundancy to a promising new career. I can’t thank him enough! Be careful not to let your Nana overhear his consultation; he doesn’t beat around the bush. But if you want to make progress quickly, Robert is the perfect counsel.

Recently had a one-to-one career support session with Robert and I can thoroughly recommend him. He holds a great deal of knowledge on the events market and career development in general. He is genuine and honest. I look forward to working with him in the future as a candidate or recruiter.

Robert had some great advice concerning my LinkedIn profile and helped with advising what would make me better seen to potential employers/recruiters. Robert also managed to help me realise that I’m not the only one going through uncertainty and unrest right now – and to be kinder to myself. 🙂

I’ve been fortunate enough to work with Robert through ILEA as well as a trusted recruiter I can go to for advice. It’s refreshing to receive candid, realistic but positive advice across all areas from my position and mindset, alternative ideas on ways to approach potential clients, down to advice on my LinkedIn profile. I’d highly recommend contacting Robert whether you’re looking for new role or for that next star employee as he’s well connected on both fronts

Robert kindly offered his support on a 121 consultation, truly admire him for wanting to help so many people in the events industry. Robert provided me, along with many others, advice and tips on how best to push forward and market myself in the most effective way during these tough times so an invaluable meeting. I took away some incredibly relevant and honest advice – will definitely be staying in touch. He also managed to top it all off with a good sense of humour which lets be honest – we definitely all need right now! Thanks again Robert!

Robert and I had a beneficial informal chat, where he offered great, honest & helpful advice as a starting point to making my experience/CV more marketable and out there. I will definitely be using his advice & services in the future and would advise a 1:1 starter call with him to go over any thought starters or to kick start your current thinking

Robert kindly offered his time to give any advice or guidance he could, and I took him slightly off piste to ask about promoting a small business. He gave me some great tips of the learnings he had, and advice on the things he wished he’d prioritised earlier in his own business. As someone new to the world of having my own set-up, it was very useful, and I’ll be keeping contact with Robert over time to see if there are ways we can help one-another out in the future. Great guy, an ally to many I’m sure.

I recently had an invaluable 1-2-1 with Robert who made me feel as though I was not alone during this crisis. I left the meeting feeling motivated and encouraged that it’s not all doom and gloom and a list of to-dos as to how to optimise my LinkedIn profile. Highly recommended! Thank you for all your time Robert and I hope to repay you one day!  

Robert came to me after I faced redundancy due to Covid and offered up some of his time. I was so grateful that someone had reached out to listen and offer some guidance but having had my one to one call, I was surprised at the top level feedback I received. Robert managed to provide seriously constructive feedback to me on my profile and offer some really useful insights into making myself stand out to hiring managers. I’d like to mention that Robert hasn’t just offered up his help and support to me, he is doing this for hundreds of other event professionals who have found themselves in similar water. Thank you, Robert for taking the time

Really valuable time spent with Robert in the 121 consultation. He has provided me with insight and great tips for improving my LinkedIn profile and CV as well the best approach towards recruitment agencies. Robert really knows his stuff and is able to offer tailored advice and guidance which I am grateful for.  

Robert has dedicated his time and efforts to provide assistance to event professionals during this time. Having had several conversations with him to seek advice and top tips, I can confirm that he definitely knows his stuff! He takes the time to find out what you need and tailors his approach to that. In other words, he doesn’t reel off the same information in a ‘one size fits all’ manner. The information he has given me has been valuable and I would highly recommend Robert to anyone who was looking for a recruiter.

Robert was extremely helpful during my 1-2-1 session with him and he gave me a number of tips on how to improve my Linkedin profile and increase my connections and presence online. He was very easy to talk to and I would recommend anyone currently looking for their next role to have a session with him!

Robert is superb at providing bespoke career advice to those in the events industry. He’s been very generous to open up his calendar for free to those in need at this time and I’m hugely grateful to have secured one of his appointments. His excellent advice is given in a friendly and practical capacity and I would definitely recommend his help and service to anyone looking for support (especially right now). Thank you Robert!

I had a half-hour 121 consultation with Robert and his insights and opinions were extremely helpful. His views on LinkedIn, and what makes a great profile were particularly invaluable to me. Robert is generously giving his time, opinions and expertise to assist during a difficult time for all of us, and if you have industry topics you’d like to discuss I would heartily recommend booking a session with him. You won’t regret it. Thank you Robert.

I had a 121 consultancy call with Robert during the Covid pandemic and it was a very helpful and optimistic experience. I found Robert very knowledgeable on recruitment for the events industry and his advise and follow-up information was very helpful. I was inspired by the call due to Roberts positive and uplifting attitude.

Thank you so much for your time! In just 30 minutes you offered so much value. As a person just about to launch a new business your tips and insights were just what I needed to push me down the right path so thank you again!  

Robert has been an industry leader who has been particularly proactive, supportive and present during the Covid-19 pandemic. My 1-2-1 was useful in so many ways from tips on how to present myself, knowledge on the industry at present and going forward and advice on how important it is to look after yourself during these times. I am putting this advice to good use and it was a great boost during my job search!

Robert has been an industry leader who has been particularly proactive, supportive and present during the Covid-19 pandemic. My 1-2-1 was useful in so many ways from tips on how to present myself, knowledge on the industry at present and going forward and advice on how important it is to look after yourself during these times. I am putting this advice to good use and it was a great boost during my job search!

A true expert and true gent! Seizing the incredible opportunity to have a 121 chat with Robert today I feel genuinely buoyed by the whole experience. With a situation in our industry that can only politely be described as a true shit storm, Robert is the navigator and consultant I’d back every day . In addition to the brilliant tips a huge take away is that with the current state of play, mentally weathering this is as or more important than focusing on money and contracts. Wise words from a brilliant professional!  

I have just been fortunate to have spent thirty minutes talking to Robert on a Zoom call . Very useful on many levels , and a great help. I would thoroughly recommend it . Thanks Robert .Appreciate it .

After a session with Robert today, I feel focused, knowledgeable, and enthused. Reality isn’t always negative; I have clear goals and real answers to my questions. Robert is conducting these 1-2-1’s at a significant emotional cost, talking to many with a bleak outlook. I look forward to giving back one day. High Fives all round to this industry-specific specialist. Thank you, Robert.

Just finished a 1-2-1 session with Robert which was fantastic. In a time where looking for a job feels like an impossible task post lockdown in the event industry, I left feeling that it is achievable. Robert shared some great tips and insight into the recruiting process and how to make my profile stand out. Thanks again Robert, what a wonderful idea to be offering these sessions

Robert was very generous with his time and gave me lots of really useful and practical advice on updating my Linkedin profile (which I have followed to the letter) and a good pep talk on self marketing in general! His advice has been a breath of fresh air during this incredibly hard time for the events industry.

Robert was very generous with his time and gave me lots of really useful and practical advice on updating my Linkedin profile (which I have followed to the letter) and a good pep talk on self marketing in general! His advice has been a breath of fresh air during this incredibly hard time for the events industry.

Robert’s guidance on updating LinkedIn profile and CV has been very clear, professional and to the point. I am currently in the process of updating my LinkedIn profile and adjusting to the changing situation within events industry, however, I am hoping that with his professional help, guidance and positive attitude, I will overcome those challenges.

I was lucky enough to find Robert during my process of acquiring a new position in a different industry. From the start, he was very helpful in providing clear guidance on how to optimize my LinkedIn profile. His straight to the point approach, along with his years of industry knowledge and experience helped me gain clarity of my next steps. I would highly recommend Robert to anyone who needs to optimise their LinkedIn profile and career next steps.

Working with Robert was a pleasure from start to finish. He is attentive, thoughtful and really want’s what is best for you and a prospective employer. The interview processes with Robert was smooth and enjoyable. I’d highly recommend him and his services to anyone looking for a new role or career change!  

I booked a 121 session with Robert after finding out I was at risk of redundancy for a bit of a crisis chat. He is honest in his approach in a way that actually rewired my way of thinking and made me feel a lot more positive about the situation. He has many many tips and tricks about how to get the most out of your CV and LinkedIn and I’d highly recommend booking time in his diary for a chat should you find yourself in a similar situation

Robert makes you feel like you are not alone in the crisis we are all living. He is a very straight forward, professional and honest person. The initiative of 1-2-1 interview shows his willingness to help the others to get through this bad moment for the event industry. It was a very positive experience, very recommended!

Robert is a recruiter like no other. He is down to earth, honest and says it like it is without sugar coating. It has been a refreshing pleasure to speak to someone who despite current circumstances can give you constructive advice. I highly recommend Robert to all those needing a recruitment partner or recruiter as Robert will work with you for your needs

Robert is extremely knowledgeable of the events and conference sector and shares a passion for high-level work. Robert kindly took time out of his day to review my situation and provided great advice going forward. If not foe his calibre in the industry, his empathy and kindness shine through. Would strongly recommend him to anyone,

Thanks to one of my connections in LinkedIn, I had the chance to see the 1-to-1 sessions that Robert was offering. I took advantage of his kindness, and I booked an appointment with him. I had the pleasure to meet him and exchange my thoughts with him. He gave me excellent advice to improve my personal brand to get more attention from recruiters and how to focus on getting through the following 3-6 months. I think it is fantastic what you are doing to help people, like me, during this difficult time. Look forward to keeping in contact and seeing you soon in one of the first live events in the UK. Thank you again Robert!

I took advantage of Robert’s offer of 1-2-1 session this week, it was not only a pleasure to meet Robert and connect during such strange times, it was helpful to hear Robert’s thoughts and advice on how to get through the next 3-6 months, looking forward to keeping in touch and coming out the other side stronger. If you’re finding it difficult in this crazy time, I highly recommend taking Robert up on his offer to have a chat, it refreshing to know you’re not in this alone. Thanks again for your time Robert!

Robert kindly donated some of his free time under his “30 minutes of mentoring” initiative. Robert had some great insights into where I could apply myself in the future; and was able to give me great reassurance that the industry, in time, will recover. Thank you Robert, for your time, your honesty, your compassion and your thoughtful words during these strange times.

Robert is the ultimate professional recruiter, he ticks every single box. No detail is left un-turned or left to chance. Working with Robert you forget that he has other clients, you feel that you are his single focus. His connections and knowledge of the industry is superb along with his excellent coaching skills and advice. The way that he is approaches business is fresh and flexible and I can’t recommend Robert highly enough

Most of your time spent with recruiters is usually in a sales focused capacity where you are merely a product/asset to be sold. In a challenging period, Robert has made me feel like a human rather than an object. Taking the time to improve me from a marketing perspective as well as re align me to my own strengths and values – I really cannot recommend Robert enough. If you want a product sold – go to an e-commerce site. If you want a human connection and right fit approach – Robert is your man.

Robert has been one of those inspiring individuals to go above and beyond in these unprecedented times. Offering 121 consultancy, discussions and advice from an industry expert. Without any prompt or financial reward, Robert has offered all event industry professionals his unbias and truthful advice and guidance. Personally I appreciate the time Robert has put into focusing on keeping us motivated in the industry and dedicates his time to helping others

Robert has shared his knowledge and his time to help support others in the event industry. My discussion with him was very useful and I greatly appreciated his insights. He has gone above and beyond to help others and it is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Robert!

Robert pivoted during Covid to offer free consultations to job seekers and recruiters. He has a wealth of knowledge and can help you enhance your personal brand and get noticed during these difficult times. It’s great that he has looked for opportunities during this time, as well as giving back to the industry. Much applauded.

Robert kindly offered up his time to provide 1 to 1 consultation sessions during the pandemic. In my half hour we discussed everything around recruitment and the event industry. This really helped me change my mindset and move forward with my job search, thank you Robert

Robert plays a vital role in the events community which is unusual as an recruiter. He gets this role because he connects people and will always try to help you even if it not his expertise. Talking with Robert is never a waste of time and sharing a panel with him was a real pleasure!

I booked a 1:2:1 session with Robert to discuss how to navigate the job search in a pandemic world. Not only did he take the time to check in with how I’m currently doing personally, he also took the time to discuss the best methods of creating conversations to connect with professionals in the field. At the end of the conversation, he reminded me that he is here to help and is available for further conversations to ensure that when business resumes to normal, I can hit the ground running. I left this conversation feeling much better and more confident about what’s next because of Robert. No matter what point you are in your career, whether you need help with starting conversations with professionals, brushing up on your LinkedIn or need someone to talk to, I highly recommend connecting and working with Robert.

I had a great chat with Robert who offered his time during the uncertainty of Covid-19 around the world of events. Robert is very much a realist and acted as a great soundboard to my current line of thinking. He offered great tips and is definitely “in the know” in the world of events. I’d have no hesitation in recommending him to others

Robert offered me some great advice and helped me focus on a narrower target market.