Recruitment career comes full circle for Lucy
September 21, 2022
Professional life has come full circle for a recruiter who has returned to her first place of employment a decade after she left!
As a university graduate, Lucy Whitwell started her first job with Anne Corder Recruitment – having previously enjoyed a temporary working position with the agency whilst studying.
Fast forward 10 years, two children and the need for a new challenge while meeting a work/life balance, and Lucy is back at the Peterborough-based business as it moves into its own new chapter!
Lucy first joined Anne Corder Recruitment in 2008, working on reception at the business’ former offices in the city’s Park Road and in other areas of recruitment administration. With an understanding and empathy of school leavers looking to find employment, Lucy was appointed as candidate specialist before moving on to the position of recruitment co-ordinator.
Lucy said: “I was lucky enough to be involved in all aspects of the business and gained so much knowledge from the team.”
After leaving to have her children in 2012, and then working as an office manager for a newly formed recruitment agency in the area, Lucy’s desire for a new challenge recently led her back to Anne Corder Recruitment.
As operations and resourcing specialist, Lucy now enjoys the best of both worlds – working within an evolving business she loves while enjoying a better work/life balance.
She added: “I am thrilled to be back working with members of the team who were there during my first years with Anne Corder Recruitment, while getting to know new colleagues and re-joining the business at exciting times.
“The role allows me to give the focus and attention it needs but within part time hours, offering me flexibility with home life and the school run.”
Managing Director Nel Woolcott said: “We are absolutely delighted to have Lucy back in the team. Her experience, knowledge and work ethic are second to none and she has slotted back into the business like she has never been away!”
After additional investment in the business at the end of 2021, Anne Corder Recruitment is soon to be moving into new local offices.