Meet Stuart Platt, Director at Wallace Hind

A Journey in Recruitment: From Junior Consultant to Director

Like many in recruitment, my career in the field began somewhat unexpectedly. I initially pursued a career in journalism, which eventually led me into an internal sales role in advertising. From there, I transitioned to event sales before I found myself on the radar of Wallace Hind. In fact, they were the ones who got me to the offer stage with another company – but instead of accepting that offer, I chose to join Wallace Hind. It’s a decision I’ve never looked back on.

One of the things I value most about working in recruitment is the autonomy. I love managing my own desk, taking responsibility for my own progression, and charting my own career path. Starting as a junior consultant, I’m a testament to the opportunities that Wallace Hind offers for career growth and professional development. From progressing to Managing Consultant and Associate Partner, I now have the privilege of helping to run the business as a Director. It’s been an exciting journey, I just picked up the ball and I’m running with it!

A particular area I’ve found rewarding is working with engineering companies, especially owner / manager SME businesses. These businesses often face a complex and challenging recruitment landscape, and I take pride in the value we can bring by helping them negotiate through it.

In terms of building a successful career in recruitment, my advice is simple, do exactly what you say you’re going to do! Honesty is key. Setting realistic expectations and delivering high-quality service to both candidates and clients throughout the process is crucial.

Finally, it’s important to recognise your limitations and don’t oversell your expertise. Recruiters often get a bad reputation for over-promising and under-delivering. An honest, professional approach, along with a realistic appraisal of a client’s needs, goes a lot further than blind optimism and the classic “Sure, why not!” mentality.

Our mission at Wallace Hind is to be recognised and respected as a valued recruitment partner, with relationships found on trust, honesty and mutual respect. I firmly believe that success in recruitment, like any profession, comes from trust, transparency, and delivering on your promises.

If you’d like to get in touch with me to discuss your recruitment requirements, you can contact me on 01604 683 320, or SP@wallacehind.com.

To find out more about working in recruitment, you can read our article here or visit our work for us page, here to find out more!