Aston Chambers

Our Managing Director Charlie Packwood will be attending the Plant Based World Expo Europe in November. If you are attending and would like to arrange a meeting, please get in touch.

Over the last couple of weeks our consultants have been discussing with both existing and new clients about their 2025 hiring strategies. It’s never too early to start planning for the talent you’ll need in the new year! Many companies put their hiring needs to one side as the year draws to a close, and when the need to bring in new hire arises, they are already behind. At Aston Chambers , we have access to some of the most sought-after, non-active talent across commercial, management and technical disciplines. We specialise in recruitment for the Speciality Ingredients industry, focusing on Food & Beverage, Flavours, Fragrance, Cosmetics, Personal Care and Animal Health & Nutrition. If you’re planning to make strategic hires or scale up in 2025, let’s schedule a meeting to discuss how the Aston Chambers team can support your growth. 📩 Connect with one of our consultants below today and make your hiring plans for 2025 seamless and successful! 🤝 Charlie Packwood - Food & Beverage & Animal Health & Nutrition Bobbie-Jane Westerman - Fragrance, Cosmetics & Personal Care Alex Gould - Food & Beverage US Division #ExecutiveSearch #Recruitment #HiringPlans #2025 #Ingredients #AstonChambers #Hire #Search

🚨 𝐈𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭? 🚨 A recent article by The Telegraph sheds light on LinkedIn’s growing dominance in the UK’s £42bn recruitment industry. With 1 billion global users (30 million in the UK), LinkedIn has transformed how recruiters, job seekers, and employers interact. But is this over-reliance a double-edged sword? 🤔 Recruiters now spend thousands on LinkedIn’s AI-enhanced tools, while candidates flood inboxes with messages—yet, differentiation between agencies is fading. Many recruiters are now fully dependent on LinkedIn, often at the expense of traditional relationship-building skills. As one executive points out in the article, "95% 𝘰𝘧 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘥𝘐𝘯 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘭𝘺." And while LinkedIn makes it easier to reach candidates, it has turned recruitment into a more transactional game. Cold-calling, meeting candidates face-to-face, and maintaining personal connections are becoming rare. As a result, some believe this shift is causing a decline in recruiter quality and effectiveness. So how does Aston Chambers differ? 💡 At Aston Chambers, we embrace LinkedIn’s digital capabilities but don’t stop there. We leverage a diverse range of recruitment methods to uncover top-tier talent, including: 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡: Within the niche industry of speciality ingredients, we can of course rely on LinkedIn from time to time, but we are still firm believers in the art of headhunting, picking up the phone and finding the right candidate as well as nurturing genuine relationships by meeting with our clients and candidates wherever possible. 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: With over a decade of expertise in the specialty ingredients sector, we lean on our extensive networks built on trust and mutual respect. 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬: We utilise in-depth, proprietary candidate databases, going beyond the usual LinkedIn profiles to find those hidden gems. While AI and platforms like LinkedIn are reshaping recruitment, human connections remain our foundation at Aston Chambers. After all, recruitment is still about people, not just profiles. 🔑 What are your thoughts on LinkedIn's dominance? Does it make recruitment better, or does it strip away the personal touch? #Recruitment #LinkedIn #AstonChambers #Hiring #HumanConnections #AI #FutureOfWork

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠!  Sales Topped $142.5 Billion in 2023. But finding the right talent to drive innovation is a major pain point. Over 67% of companies say a skills shortage is holding back growth. That's why partnering with a recruitment agency that specialises in the ingredients industry is so valuable. They have an extensive network and deep understanding of the skills you need to develop innovative new products. Whether you're looking to add a Flavorist, Food Scientist, Commercial Leaders, Regulatory Affairs Manager, or any other role - the right recruitment partner will help you find, vet, and hire the talent to fuel your success. Aston Chambers has over 14 years experience exclusively in the speciality ingredients industry, serving clients in every continent across the globe, filling a variety of different types of positions. Get in contact if you would like to learn more how we can assist your business with your hiring needs.

🔎 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐍𝐀 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 At Aston Chambers , we pride ourselves on providing more than just a list of potential candidates. Our 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 & 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 methodology, supported by the cutting-edge SIENNA Search platform, gives our clients unparalleled visibility into the recruitment process from start to finish. Recently, we completed a retained search for a client looking to hire a new Sales Director to lead their commercial strategy across EMEA. Through this process, our client gained full transparency into the candidate pipeline, including: 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥-𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: From candidate outreach to interviews and feedback, our clients have a front-row seat to every stage. 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬: SIENNA provides insights into the gender and ethnicity breakdown of candidates, aligning with many clients' diversity goals. 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: We track everything, from interest levels to reasons for declining an opportunity, ensuring the client makes informed decisions. 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚-𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤: We provide key information on how to attract top-tier candidates, such as salary benchmarks and remote working preferences. The attached infographic highlights the depth of detail we share, including candidate demographics, experience levels, and current statuses. This level of insight allows our clients to 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘥𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭-𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘢. 💼 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫? By integrating SIENNA Search, our clients don't just receive a shortlist—they get a comprehensive view of the search process, empowering them to make decisions with confidence and clarity. Whether it's enhancing diversity, adjusting job requirements, or improving the offer, the insights we provide make all the difference. Want to know more? Get in touch with a member of the Aston Chambers team today, and let’s talk about how we can transform your executive search. #ExecutiveSearch #RecruitmentTech #DiversityHiring #Leadership #EMEA #HiringStrategies

❗ 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬❗ When it comes to securing top talent, the efficiency of your interview process is crucial. It’s often not the number of interview stages that creates a challenge, but the pace at which candidates move between stages and how engaged they feel throughout. A drawn-out process can cost you exceptional candidates, especially if a faster-moving competitor secures them while you're waiting for multiple decision-makers to sign off. ➡ 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: Setting clear timelines with hiring managers and teams is key. A streamlined process benefits everyone, helping your team stay focused, organised, and capable of making quicker, more informed decisions. Delays create frustration and uncertainty for candidates. ➡ 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬: Ensure each stage is purposeful, assessing candidates on the most relevant skills and qualities while keeping them engaged. Every round should offer something new and meaningful to both the candidate and the hiring team. ➡ 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤: Be prompt and efficient with feedback. Moving the process forward smoothly while providing timely updates leaves a lasting positive impression on candidates. ➡ 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭: The best candidates can at times be involved in multiple interview processes. Any delay in decision-making increases the risk of losing them to competitors who act quickly and communicate effectively. Prioritising an efficient interview process and candidate experience can make all the difference. A great hire starts with a well-managed process! Aston Chambers #hiringprocess #recruitment #personalcareindustry #interview #interviewprocess #fragranceindustry

Take a look at our 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐞 below! Packed with insights, this will provide you with an introduction to Aston Chambers , our 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 and shares how we can 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 across the globe. See the link below to discover more ⬇ 🔗 https://rb.gy/cg82zf

🚀 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝-𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬! At Aston Chambers , we're more than just an executive search firm—we are the 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 for the global F&F (Flavours & Fragrances) and speciality ingredients industries. Our latest brochure is now live, and it's packed with insights into how we achieve a 94% 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞, working across 43 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 with a quick 17-𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 from brief to shortlist! 🔍 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞? ➡ Our 𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 for niche markets including 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬, 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 & 𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. ➡ A breakdown of our cutting-edge 𝐒𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐍𝐀 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦, giving clients real-time visibility into the executive search process. ➡ Inspiring stories of 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 and how we’ve become 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬 to our clients. Ready to transform your recruitment approach and build a winning team? 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 and discover how we can help you secure top talent across the globe! 🌍 🔗 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤 - https://rb.gy/cg82zf #ExecutiveSearch #TalentAcquisition #SpecialtyIngredients #AstonChambers #Recruitment

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We are thrilled to share that Aston Chambers has been awarded the prestigious title of "𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐅&𝐅 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐦" for 2024 by Corporate Vision Magazine 🏆 This recognition is a testament to our team's relentless commitment to delivering top-tier talent solutions and building strong partnerships within the F&F (Flavours & Fragrances) industry. We couldn't have achieved this without the unwavering support of our incredible clients, partners, and dedicated team members. Thank you for trusting us to drive excellence and innovation in executive search. Here's to continued success and even greater milestones ahead! 🚀 #AwardWinningTeam #ExecutiveSearch #FlavorsAndFragrances #TalentExcellence #AstonChambers ##FlavoursAndFragrances

Bobbie-Jane Westerman is keen to speak with experienced Fragrance Account Managers, based in the UK. See below for more information ⬇ #fragranceindustry #recruitment #salesmanager #accountmanager