Welcome to Ignata Finance

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Why would you want to work at Ignata Finance?

Employee Benefits

Highly competitive salary and bonus incentives

Multiple learning and development opportunities, investment in courses and training

Clear pathways for progression via strategic management review

Exposure to innovative and diverse clients

End of month team incentives

Private healthcare coverage

Strong investment in health and well being_ PT/ gym sessions, four wellbeing days a year, day off on your birthday, hybrid office-remote working model

Provision of technology to enable effective working. Continual investment in digital tools and platforms

Potential to travel and work remotely

Opportunity to work in a mature and trusted environment

Your development is at the heart of our plans

We encourage our people to own their futures. We know career development is personal, so we don’t palm you off to a L&D team of mediocre recruiters (often the case), but we partner you with one of the founders to learn from daily. Our USP is taking consultants that are used to average billings to high-achievers and high-earners.

We have regular forums for learning, be that internal or external
We have multiple different progression routes. We recognise that not everyone wants to progress the same way, so we offer a choice between a search (non fee-earning) and a billing route
We give everyone a buddy to show them the ropes
We hold regular ‘lunch and learns’, hosted by our NEDs, Joint Ventures or guest speakers (clients) who are thought leaders in their fields
We partner with LinkedIn to offer training and recruiter licences, so you can get the most out of the platform
We invest in managers with regular external people training
We run bespoke training sessions for different people
We give everyone an ‘Expertise Partner’ who’s there to guide support and develop your skillset from day one

We believe in rewards

We don’t just recognise good work, we reward it. And we reward it well. From generous commission schemes and incentive plans to quarterly lunches and referral rewards, we make sure everyone is valued for what they do.

We have a generous commission structure – that encourages you to earn at higher %’s in Year 1 as we recognise it’s never as easy as we would all hope!
Car allowances (Standard & Super) for consistent quarterly performance
Annual Bonus Top-Up as well as normal quarterly commission
We take high achievers on quarterly lunches - including regular spots for our support team & non-fee earning search partners
We celebrate the month together with drinks for the whole business and an early finish
We have a generous referral scheme for talent you recommend to us

We're a platform for progression

The great advantages of being founder-led is that there are no rules. We can create roles & opportunities if the business & individual paths are aligned. We’re an ambitious bunch and unashamed about that, so we will do whatever it takes to help our people reach their full potential. There are no limits to what you can do, or how quickly, and we’ll support you every step of the way.

We’re a total meritocracy where you grow your career your way
We’re super clear about what you need to do to advance
We’re open and honest about opportunities and give regular feedback
We love promoting from within and offer everyone mentoring and training
Opportunities are open to everyone, no matter how long you’ve been with us
Our record progression so far is Associate Consultant to Head of within 3 years

We care about well being

Everyone has different circumstances, different priorities and different passions. And, whatever they are, we believe everyone should feel happy and empowered to do their best work. That’s why we run and sponsor a wide range of wellbeing initiatives and flexible working policies.

We have a super flexible working policy, with core office hours and lots of remote working
We encourage our colleagues to spend at least 1 week per year working from another country
We have a discretionary earlier finish every Friday
We offer a free personal training session once a week for everyone
We encourage everyone to look after their mind, body and soul by taking 4 extra days off per year, plus your birthday (30 in total + bank holidays)
We offer private health insurance (Bupa)

We're dedicated to D&I

Our differences make us stronger and we put diversity at the heart of everything we do. We have an ambitious D&I strategy and work hard to make sure our culture is inclusive to everyone we deal with, from clients and candidates to customers and colleagues.

We have a specialist D&I expert on our NED board
We nurture an open, inclusive work environment
We respect one another, so everyone is comfortable to be themselves
We support our clients to be more diverse and implement D&I strategies

We're a brilliant place to work

We know all about the power of building meaningful relationships. That’s why we give everyone in the business lots of opportunities to make connections, both internally and externally. So whether it’s by sharing a hobby, letting off some steam at a social or connecting with a client, building a brilliant network has never been easier.

Our calendar is jam-packed with social events, from summer sporting events (after a nice long lunch) to family parties - we aim to bring the whole business together regularly
Our office in Mayfair (60 Grosvenor Street) is one of the most prestigious addresses in Europe. Our central Haywards Heath office is very modern, well-equipped and located in a hub for growing entrepreneurial businesses
Clients and colleagues alike, we work alongside exceptional people in lots of different specialisms
We invest heavily in innovative events. For example, we have co-founded the Future CFO Network, in partnership with RSM. 60+ finance professionals come to our quarterly events and this creates wonderful
We are very proud to sponsor the CFO of the Year at this years Sussex Business Awards

At Ignata we aim to drive a culture of success and professional development. We are invested in our people - enabling them to learn and achieve their full potential. Individuals joining the organisation, whether that be in an entry level or senior position, are granted access to the leadership team on a daily basis thus providing limitless opportunities for professional growth.

What our people say - Ben Searls, CEO & Founder

I could not be prouder of the business we have started. We aim to foster an incredible collaborative culture alongside being great friends. We work with integrity and strive to creative a fun, dynamic environment where we all are learning from each other daily.

What our people say - Vikki Searls, Founder

We started this business with agility and entrepreneurialism at the heart of our plans. Regardless of how mature and big the business gets; those core values won’t change. We truly believe in enabling people to thrive by encouraging them to embrace their own style and way of doing things

What our people say - Steve Revill, Founder

If you want to be better and challenge yourself, work with people that will push you forward! Since joining the business, I’ve had the opportunity to really dominate my market, and work with some amazing clients along the way. For me personally, my commercial understanding has grown tremendously. I was recently promoted to Director off the back of my best year yet!

What our people say - Sam Trenwith, Director

At Ignata, I have been granted the opportunity to work with three exceptional leaders, who possess an incredible breadth of knowledge and who are clearly market-leaders in their respective fields. Ignata is a professional business, but we are also a small close-knit family, whereby employees are supported and challenged.

What our people say - Oliver Swift, Associate Director

When entering the business, it was immediately clear that the depth of relationships was incredible, and clients put a huge amount of trust in Ignata to deliver on business-critical hires. The opportunity to develop our service offering and continue to develop my own relationships has been an insightful and rewarding experience.

What our people say - John O’Connor, Director

Having met Ben, Vikki & Steve for an exploratory chat I was blown away by their passion, knowledge, and integrity. Ultimately I decided that there was no better place to grow and develop not only as a recruiter but also as a businessperson. Since joining I have been exposed to the running of a high growth business as well as honing my skills as a consultant. I’d highly recommend Ignata to anyone keen to develop their professional skillset alongside some of the highest performing and committed people in the industry.

What our people say - George Smith, Head of Search

Having recently joined Ignata, I’ve witnessed the immense detail put into every aspect of the recruitment process. The team are truly committed to building longstanding relationships both with candidates and clients. I believe I’ve been given a great opportunity to learn, develop my skills and excel in the recruitment space. I am excited to learn from some of the best mentors in the industry.

What our people say - Jake Aston, Consultant