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07/10/2026

Filling skilled roles is getting harder for a lot of businesses. International recruitment can open up a new pool of talent, and People HQ can now help you access it.

We've opened a channel to bring skilled Filipino workers into Northern Ireland and GB. I work with a dedicated team based in the Philippines, Erica, Lovely and Karina, who source talent every single day.

The process can feel daunting, so we handle it with you from start to finish:

Getting your organisation registered with the Home Office for certificates of sponsorship, if you're not already set up.

Registering you with the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in London where it's needed.

Sourcing the right people for your roles.

Supporting the full journey through to deployment and arrival here in Northern Ireland or GB.

The people we place are skilled, motivated and genuinely keen to do great work and build something here.

There's a real need in the market, and this is a practical way to meet it. No pressure and no hard sell, just a conversation to see if it fits.

If you'd like to find out more, reach out to People HQ and I'll happily jump on a call.

𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙃𝙌 | 𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚. 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩. 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝.
🌐 www.peoplehq.co.uk

02/10/2026

"We advertised the role and nobody applied, so there must be nobody out there."

I hear this often, and now and again it's genuinely the case. More often, advertising was the only thing that happened.

Putting a job on a board gets you in front of the people who are actively looking right now. That's a small slice of the market. The people you'd most like to hire are usually busy doing the job somewhere else, and they aren't scrolling job boards on a Tuesday night.

A proper recruitment strategy goes wider. It asks who the right people are, where they are, and what would make them consider a move. Then it goes and starts that conversation.

That means using the full mix: advertising, alongside direct search, outreach, referrals, social media, and your local networks.

If the right people aren't applying, the most likely reason is simple. They haven't been reached yet.

Want a recruitment strategy that actually reaches the people you're after? Get in touch with People HQ to find out more.

𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙃𝙌 | 𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚. 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩. 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝.
🌐 www.peoplehq.co.uk

01/10/2026

Struggling to fill skilled roles? There may be another route worth exploring.

People HQ has opened an international recruitment channel, bringing skilled Filipino workers into Northern Ireland and GB.

I've a brilliant team based in the Philippines, Erica, Lovely and Karina, sourcing talent every day. And we support you through the whole process, including getting your organisation set up with the Home Office for certificates of sponsorship, and registered with the Migrant Workers Office in London if you're not already.

From sourcing the right people to getting them here, we're with you at every stage.

No pressure and no hard sell. If there's a need in your business, reach out for a chat and we'll see where we can add value.

𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙃𝙌 | 𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚. 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩. 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝.
🌐 www.peoplehq.co.uk

28/09/2026

"We just can't get the people."

It's one of the most common things I hear, and sometimes it's completely true. There are real shortages in certain roles and sectors. But it's worth being honest before we land on that as the answer.

A few questions usually worth sitting with:

Is the salary genuinely competitive for the role today, not for what it was three years ago?

Are the shifts and the working pattern something people actually want?

Is the decision-making process around your recruitment process taking too long, in that, good candidates accept another offer before you've finished stage two or three?

Does your job advert give someone a real reason to be interested in you?

The businesses winning at recruitment right now tend to make decisions faster, and they put genuine thought into why a candidate should choose them.

So before we decide there's no one in the market, it's worth asking how we get the right people interested in the first place.

Want to find out if People HQ can help your organisation get this right? Get in touch and we'll talk it through.

𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙃𝙌 | 𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚. 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩. 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝.
🌐 www.peoplehq.co.uk

25/09/2026

Demand for international talent is growing, and we're seeing it first-hand at People HQ.

More employers across Northern Ireland and GB are looking to the Philippines for experienced people, especially where key roles are proving hard to fill locally.

A recent example: we're working with a client who had been struggling to recruit for a number of production roles. Through our international network we sourced 24 experienced Filipino candidates, who are now moving through recruitment and selection.

Sourcing the people is only part of the job. We're supporting the client through the rest of it too, including UK Home Office sponsorship and the Philippine Department of Migrant Workers process, via the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in London.

International recruitment can feel complex. Our role is to make it straightforward, from finding the right talent through to sponsorship and getting them here.

If you're struggling to find the skills you need locally, looking further afield could open up a completely new talent pool.

If that sounds like you, reach out for a chat. No pressure, just a conversation to see if we can help.

𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙃𝙌 | 𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚. 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩. 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝.
🌐 www.peoplehq.co.uk

24/09/2026

There's more than one way to get senior HR expertise into a growing business.

A lot of businesses reach a point, often somewhere between 50 and 150 people, where the people side genuinely needs an experienced hand. Recruitment, retention, management capability, engagement, employer brand, it all starts to matter more than ever.

The instinct is to hire a full-time HR manager, because that's how we've always employed people. But five days a week isn't always what the business needs, or what the budget wants.

A fractional HR contractor gives you that senior expertise for the right amount of time. A day a week. A couple of days a month. Whatever fits where your business is now, and where it's going next.

You get someone who sits with your management team, understands your business properly, and holds the plan for your people rather than firefighting from week to week.

For a growing SME, that can make a lot of sense.

Curious whether fractional HR support could work for your business? Let's have a conversation.

𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙃𝙌 | 𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚. 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩. 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝.
🌐 www.peoplehq.co.uk

22/09/2026

Posting a job and having a recruitment strategy are two different things.

I see it a lot. A role goes up on Indeed, sits there for two or three weeks, gets little response, and the conclusion is "there's nobody out there."

Sometimes that's true. More often the real question is what you've actually done to find the right people. Who are they? Where are they working now? What would make them consider a move? And have you gone and had that conversation?

Advertising has its place in the mix. So does direct search, outreach, referrals, your local networks, and the odd good old tap on the shoulder.

If the people you want aren't coming to you, sometimes you have to go and find them. That's recruitment.

If you'd like a hand with your recruitment strategy, drop me a message. No torture by phone call, I promise.

𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙃𝙌 | 𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚. 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩. 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝.
🌐 www.peoplehq.co.uk

20/09/2026

Before we decide the candidate market is empty, it's worth a look closer to home.

"There's nobody out there. Nobody wants to work here." I hear it regularly, and sometimes there are genuine shortages. But not every time.

Often the honest questions are the harder ones. Is the salary competitive? Are the shifts? Is your recruitment process dragging on for weeks while faster-moving businesses snap people up? And is your job advert actually selling the role, and your brand, to the people you want?

Before we say there are no candidates, it's worth asking why a candidate should choose you.

If you'd like help sharpening your approach, from role design to attracting the right people and speeding up the process, reach out to People HQ. Always happy to help.

𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙃𝙌 | 𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚. 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩. 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝.
🌐 www.peoplehq.co.uk

18/09/2026

You probably don't need a full-time HR manager.

If you're a growing business, somewhere around 50 to 150 people, you may well need senior HR expertise. The real question is whether you need it five days a week.

Often what makes more sense is an experienced HR head around your table a day a week, or a couple of days a month. Someone who knows your business and holds the bigger picture: recruitment strategy, retention, management capability, engagement, employer brand, and where you're headed next.

That's fractional HR. You buy the level of expertise your business needs, for the time it actually needs it.

If you'd like to hear how that could work for your organisation, reach out for a chat. Happy to talk you through how I support other businesses this way.

𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙃𝙌 | 𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚. 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩. 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝.
🌐 www.peoplehq.co.uk

01/09/2026

📢 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶-𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿
📍Lurgan, Northern Ireland
🏘️ Relocation Support Available

People HQ is delighted to be exclusively retained by Avondale Foods to recruit a key appointment within their Procurement team.

This is far more than a procurement role.

We're looking for someone with a strong agronomy or fresh produce background who understands the journey from field to factory. If you enjoy working with growers, planning seasonal crops, managing supply relationships and ensuring the right produce is available at exactly the right time, this could be your next career move.

Whether your background is in agronomy, fresh produce procurement, agricultural supply chains or crop production, we'd love to hear from you.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

Avondale Foods is one of the UK's leading fresh food manufacturers, supplying household names including Marks & Spencer, Waitrose, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons and Dunnes Stores.

You'll become the trusted expert responsible for sourcing and securing the raw ingredients that keep production moving—from lettuce, cabbage, potatoes and onions through to flour and other key agricultural commodities.

Working closely with growers, suppliers, production and technical teams, you'll ensure continuity of supply while balancing quality, cost, sustainability and seasonal availability.

This is a highly visible role where your decisions directly influence production planning, customer delivery and business performance.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴

⋆ Building long-term partnerships with growers and produce suppliers.
⋆ Planning crop availability from planting through to harvest.
⋆ Negotiating commercial agreements and securing the best value.
⋆ Identifying new suppliers and developing supply resilience.
⋆ Monitoring market trends, weather impacts and seasonal risks.
⋆ Supporting production with accurate forecasting and stock planning.
⋆ Working alongside Technical and Operations teams to maintain the highest food safety and quality standards.
⋆ Contributing to strategic procurement projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗛𝗮𝘀

⋆ A strong background in Agronomy, Agriculture, Horticulture, Fresh Produce or Produce Procurement.
⋆ Experience managing relationships with growers or agricultural suppliers.
⋆ Commercial awareness with excellent negotiation skills.
⋆ A passion for agriculture and the fresh produce industry.
⋆ Strong planning, forecasting and organisational ability.
⋆ The confidence to make decisions and solve problems in a fast-moving environment.
⋆ Degree level education (or equivalent experience) within a relevant discipline would be advantageous.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲?

This is an opportunity to genuinely influence one of Northern Ireland's leading food manufacturers.

You'll work in a business that values innovation, integrity and continuous improvement, while building long-term relationships across the agricultural supply chain.

For the right person, relocation assistance is available, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates across the UK and Ireland who are looking for a fresh challenge.

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱?

People HQ is managing this appointment exclusively on behalf of Avondale Foods.
You can apply online here: https://recruiterflow.com/peoplehq/jobs/25

Or for a confidential discussion or to request further information, please contact the People HQ Recruitment team.

𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙃𝙌 | 𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚. 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩. 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝.

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