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What is DiSRUPT's approach to FMCG recruitment?
FMCG
B-Corp
Ethical Recruitment
On-Demand

DiSRUPT's approach is tailored to each client's specific needs. We leverage our industry knowledge, extensive network, and innovative recruitment technologies to source, vet, and place the right candidates. Our focus is on creating long-term matches that benefit both the candidate and the employer.

How does DiSRUPT stand out as an FMCG recruitment agency?
FMCG
B-Corp
Ethical Recruitment
On-Demand

At DiSRUPT, we go beyond just recruiting; we ensure that our processes and partners align with sustainable, inclusive, and ethical values. We are B Corp Certified and actively support businesses in creating sustainable and inclusive workplaces.

Why should I use an FMCG recruitment agency?
FMCG
B-Corp
Ethical Recruitment
On-Demand

An FMCG recruitment agency like DiSRUPT has a deep understanding of the sector and maintains an extensive network of industry professionals. We also stay updated with latest trends and market changes, ensuring you get access to the top talent perfectly suited to your needs.

What types of roles are available in the FMCG sector?
FMCG
B-Corp
Ethical Recruitment
On-Demand

The FMCG sector offers a diverse range of roles across areas like Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Production, Operations, Finance, and HR. Specific job titles can include Brand Manager, Sales Director, Supply Chain Analyst, Production Supervisor, and much more.

What is FMCG recruitment?
FMCG
B-Corp
Ethical Recruitment
On-Demand

FMCG recruitment refers to the process of hiring professionals for roles within the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry. This could span a wide range of roles from Supply Chain Managers to Brand Managers, Marketing Executives to Sales Directors.

What are some trends in FinTech recruitment?
Fintech
Insurtech

Trends in FinTech recruitment include a growing demand for tech-savvy professionals, a shift towards remote working, increased focus on diversity and inclusion, and a rising emphasis on employee wellbeing and mental health.

How can I transition to a career in FinTech?
Fintech
Insurtech

Transitioning to a FinTech career typically involves gaining relevant tech and financial skills. This can be achieved through formal education, online courses, or work experience. DiSRUPT can help connect you with the right opportunities in the FinTech sector.

Why is mental health important in the FinTech sector?
Fintech
Insurtech

Mental health is crucial in every industry. In the high-stress, fast-paced world of FinTech, it's even more vital. DiSRUPT offers mental health support and training to ensure the wellbeing of employees.

How does DiSRUPT support diversity and inclusion in FinTech?
Fintech
Insurtech

DiSRUPT promotes diversity and inclusion through our partnership systems and the Includability community. We help businesses create inclusive, supportive, and sustainable work environments, fostering diversity in the FinTech sector.

What is B-Corp certification, and why does it matter?
Fintech
Insurtech

B-Corp certification is awarded to businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability. It matters because it shows our commitment to not just being the best in the world, but the best for the world.

How is DiSRUPT different from other FinTech recruitment agencies?
Fintech
Insurtech

DiSRUPT is a B-Corp certified agency that goes beyond recruitment. We prioritise sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. Our comprehensive services cover the entire recruitment journey, and our commitment extends to post-recruitment support, ensuring a holistic, sustainable recruitment experience.

What skills are needed for a career in FinTech?
Fintech
Insurtech

Along with a solid understanding of finance and technology, skills like data analysis, programming, cybersecurity, AI, and machine learning are valuable. Soft skills such as creativity, adaptability, and problem-solving are also essential.

What are some common job roles in FinTech?
Fintech
Insurtech

The FinTech sector offers a variety of roles such as Data Scientists, Blockchain Developers, FinTech Analysts, Compliance Experts, Cybersecurity Analysts, and AI Engineers, among others.

How is FinTech changing the financial industry?
Fintech
Insurtech

FinTech is introducing innovative ways to deliver financial services, ranging from mobile banking and payment apps to blockchain and cryptocurrencies. It enhances customer experience, increases accessibility, and drives efficiency.

What is FinTech?
Fintech
Insurtech

FinTech, short for Financial Technology, refers to the use of innovative technology to streamline and improve financial services. It's transforming traditional financial sectors such as banking, insurance, and investment.

What is the role of an Insurtech recruitment agency?
Insurtech
Recruitment Agency

An Insurtech recruitment agency specializes in connecting talented individuals with companies in the Insurtech sector. They understand the unique skills and qualifications required in this industry and can help both job-seekers and employers find the right fit.

How can I start a career in Insurtech?
Insurtech
Recruitment Agency

Starting a career in Insurtech often involves gaining a background in either technology or insurance, and ideally a combination of both. Many professionals also further their skills with specific training or degrees in areas like data science or AI.

What skills are in demand in the Insurtech sector?
Insurtech
Recruitment Agency

The Insurtech sector demands a variety of skills, including data analysis, machine learning, AI development, customer experience design, digital marketing, and understanding of insurance business models.

Why is Insurtech important for the future of insurance?
Insurtech
Recruitment Agency

Insurtech is crucial for the future of insurance because it enables the industry to keep pace with digital transformation, meet changing customer expectations, improve efficiency, and innovate new products and services.

What are the benefits of Insurtech for consumers?
Insurtech
Recruitment Agency

Insurtech can offer consumers more personalised insurance products, quicker claims processing, lower costs, and a more user-friendly experience, often through digital platforms.

What are some examples of Insurtech?
Insurtech
Recruitment Agency

Examples of Insurtech applications include AI-powered chatbots for customer service, telematics for personalized auto insurance rates, blockchain for fraud prevention, and machine learning algorithms for improved risk assessment and pricing.

How is Insurtech changing the insurance industry?
Insurtech
Recruitment Agency

Insurtech is revolutionising the insurance industry by introducing digital innovation. This includes enhancing customer experiences through personalized services, automating claims processing, improving risk assessment with AI and big data, and enabling peer-to-peer insurance models.

What is Insurtech?
Insurtech
Recruitment Agency

Insurtech, is a combination of 'insurance' and 'technology', refers to the innovative use of technology to enhance and streamline the insurance industry. This can include everything from mobile apps and AI to big data analytics and blockchain technologies.

Is there a set of Terms of Service and Policies
B Corp Job Board
B Corp Jobs
B-Corp

Yes. We have a full set of terms of service, GDPR policies and Privacy Policies. Details can be found here.

See out Terms of Service here

I have filled the position?
B Corp Job Board
B Corp Jobs
B-Corp

Once you have filled the position we ask that you let us know and we can then remove the listing. We are always looking for candidates to fill roles within certified B Corporations and would be grateful if you could refer any unsuccessful candidates to the B Corp Job Board on DiSRUPT.

Can I edit my job listing after it has been posted?
B Corp Job Board
B Corp Jobs
B-Corp

Yes, you can edit your job listing after it has been posted. To make changes, please contact us at hello@wearedisrupt.co.uk, and we will be happy to assist you with any updates or modifications.

How long will my job listing remain active on the job board?
B Corp Job Board
B-Corp
B Corp Jobs

Your job listing will remain active on the job board for an initial 3 weeks or if you request its removal. If you need to make any changes or remove your job listing, please contact us at hello@wearedisrupt.co.uk.

How do candidates apply for the job listings posted on the job board?
B Corp Job Board
B-Corp

Candidates can either apply directly via an email link provided in the job listing by yourselves or by using the careers.wearedisrupt.co.uk job board. It's important to include accurate and up-to-date contact information in your job listing to ensure a smooth application process for candidates.

How can I feature my job listing for greater visibility?
B Corp Job Board
B Corp Jobs

To request a featured listing for your job post, please contact us at hello@wearedisrupt.co.uk. Featured listings are available on an exclusive first come, first-served basis.

Is there a cost associated with posting a job listing on this job board?
B Corp Job Board
B Corp Jobs

No, job listings on our B Corp job board are completely free for businesses. Our mission is to connect purpose-driven companies with passionate individuals, and we believe this service should be accessible to all B Corps.

Can non-B Corps post job listings on this job board?
B Corp Job Board
B Corp Jobs

No, our job board is exclusively for certified B Corps or companies with a B Corp pending status. This is to ensure that we connect candidates with companies that share their values and commitment to social and environmental responsibility.

What are the criteria for posting a job on this job board?
B Corp Job Board
B Corp Jobs
Recruitment Agency

To post a job on our job board, your company must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a certified B Corp or have a B Corp pending status.
  • Clearly display the salary or salary range for the position.
  • Provide a company logo for the job listing.
  • Complete the job listing form provided or contact us at hello@wearedisrupt.co.uk for assistance.
How can I stay informed about new B Corp job listings and updates?
B Corp Jobs
Career Guides
Ethical Recruitment
Recruitment Agency

To stay informed about the latest B Corp job listings and updates, you can sign up for our email newsletter and follow us on social media. We regularly share new job opportunities, industry news, and valuable resources to help you stay ahead in your career journey.

Can I submit my resume or CV to be considered for future B Corp job opportunities?
B Corp Jobs
Ethical Recruitment
Recruitment Agency

Yes, you can create a profile on our job board at careers.wearedisrupt.co.uk and upload your resume or CV, making it visible to potential employers. By doing so, you increase your chances of being considered for future job opportunities with B Corps even if you're not actively searching for a job.

How do I apply for a job listed on this job board?
B Corp Jobs
Ethical Recruitment
Recruitment Agency

To apply for a job, simply click on the job listing that interests you and follow the application instructions provided by the company. This may involve submitting an application directly through our job board or following a link to the company's website or email contact to apply there.

Are there any fees associated with using this job board?
B Corp Jobs
Recruitment Agency

Our B Corp job board is completely free for job seekers and for B Corp and B Corp Pending Companies. We believe that connecting passionate individuals with purpose-driven companies should be accessible to everyone, and we do not charge any fees for browsing or applying to job listings.

Do I need any specific qualifications to work for a B Corp?
B Corp Jobs
Recruitment Agency

While B Corps span a wide range of industries and job functions, there are no universal qualifications required to work for these companies. However, each job listing will have its own set of qualifications and requirements based on the role and the company. It's essential to carefully review the job description and ensure that you meet the necessary qualifications before applying.

How do I find B Corp job listings on this job board?
B Corp Jobs
Ethical Recruitment

Our job board is designed to make it easy for you to find B Corp job listings. You can search for jobs using various filters such as location, industry, job function, or specific keywords related to the B Corp movement. Additionally, you can sign up for job alerts to receive notifications when new opportunities that match your criteria become available (via careers.wearedisrupt.co.uk)

What is a B Corp and why should I consider working for one?
B Corp Jobs
Recruitment Agency

A B Corp, or Benefit Corporation, is a type of for-profit company that meets rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. By choosing to work for a B Corp, you will be contributing to a company that prioritises positive impact on society, the environment, and the economy, aligning with your values and making a difference in the world.

Is the DiSRUPT Project RPO right for your business?
Project Recruitment
Recruitment Agency

Whether it’s a campaign from 3 to 300+ new hires within a defined timeframe then a Project RPO is the best option for you and your business!

  • If you need to hire multiple new hires to start within fixed time frames then yes!
  • If you need to hire talent that is outside of your core experience. i.e a retail business building a Financial Services offering, then yes!
  • If you are building/scaling a project, programme or PMO then yes!
  • If you are thinking of engaging with a consulting firm for services then yes!
  • If you are looking to deliver change within your business and need experienced talent then yes!
  • If you are in a seed or series funded startup/scaling business and need talent to scale at pace then yes!
  • If you have just won a new contract or your sales activity requires you to hire more people quickly then yes!
  • If you need to replace a number of recent leavers or hire new/replacement teams and leadership then yes!
Is Project Recruitment more expensive than standard recruitment processing?
Project Recruitment
Recruitment Agency

The whole purpose of the Project RPO is to provide a cost effective, tried and tested solution for hiring Talent or accessing specialist advice/consulting services over a strict timeline.
Our people, operationally efficient processes and systems will reduce the commercial downtime and total cost of doing it yourselves.
As a Certified B-Corp we have made a commitment to use our business as a force for good. Our pricing will be tailored to meet your business needs and is financially inclusive to ensure clear and transparent cost management and payment options. Our pricing structures have to be affordable yet allow us to deliver what you need. We therefore look at your business size, business type and the volume/complexity of the talent/advice needed and timeframes required to provide you with a pricing structure that works for you. We offer further cost savings to social enterprises, Charities and non-profit/not for profit organisations

What type of business would use a Project RPO?
Project Recruitment
Recruitment Agency

All types of businesses will at some stage have the need for a Project RPO, from Seed and Series funded startups, SMEs to National and Global Organisations. This will vary from high volume transactional hiring through to specialist/technical experts and leadership/executive hires. The DiSRUPT Project RPO has you covered!

When is DiSRUPT Project RPO is the solution?
Project Recruitment
Recruitment Agency
  • Company Relocation/New Office Location
  • IT/Systems/Technology Change/Transformation:
    Implementing, Upgrading, Integrating, migrating their current IT/Tech systems or Data
  • Project/Programme Management:
    Any business related Projects, Programmes and Change:
    Programme Managers, Project Managers, Change Managers, Business Analysts, Testers
  • PMO Build/Scale up:
    PMO Heads/Directors, Managers, Leads, Analysts.
  • Advisory/Consulting:
    Specialist Advisory and Strategy Consulting Services
    (Regulation, Legal, Compliance, Transformation, Technology etc)
  • People Change/Organisational Design:
    People side of change (People, process, systems)
  • Seasonal Hiring:
    Meeting demand to hire additional staff to meet periods of increased demand. Often Temporary.
  • Seed/Series funded growth: Scaling at pace; specialists, leadership, teams and advisors, consultants.
  • Organic business growth: Increased demand, new contracts won, new markets, products, service offerings:
    hiring talent, teams and leadership to meet increased business demand and growth
  • Business Rescue, Turnaround, Transformation:
    Remediation, Restructuring, revenue protection, Strategy and leadership change
  • Loss of staff, Attrition:Replacing volumes of key staff from specialists to teams and leadership
What is Project RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing)?
Project Recruitment
Recruitment Agency

DiSRUPT Project is a fully outsourced recruitment and search RPO service to meet planned and unplanned periods of increased recruitment or hiring, for a defined period of time (maximum of 6 months). This includes specialist and senior interim/contract, Statement of Work (SoW), temporary and permanent hiring needs.

Are we able to add additional information to the Impact Report you create on our behalf?
Reporting
Ethical Recruitment
Recruitment Agency
RPO
Sustainability

Of course you can we would love you to do so. We’ll book in a meeting specifically to talk through any additional information you should wish to add 8 weeks before we send through your finalised Impact Report.

Why do you create an Impact Report?
Reporting
Sustainability
RPO
Ethical Recruitment
Recruitment Agency

This is a fantastic opportunity to publicly share with your stakeholders and shareholders all the good you are doing for people and planet. Key benefits include strengthening your brand’s appeal by distinguishing your business from your competitors as well as creating a culture of learning, cohesion and pride amongst your team.

How can you create an Impact Report for our business?
Reporting
Ethical Recruitment
Sustainability
RPO

We do this by collecting the annual data based on the fantastic work we have done in partnership together. Your Impact Report will therefore show the positive impacts you have created through B1G1, the UN Sustainable Development Goals that have been supported, the number of trees that have been planted through Ecologi and the number of qualified Mental Health First Aiders placed within your team, all across a twelve month period.

How do you support the candidates you place with us to become Mental Health First Aiders?
Mental Health
Recruitment Agency
RPO

We work in close partnership with The Mental Health Charter who organise MHFA training sessions every month. Once our placed candidate has been within your team for three months, we will send through a list of available dates for upcoming MHFA training cohorts and book them in for a time that works best for you.

We would love to become a B Corp – can you help us?
B-Corp
RPO
Recruitment Agency
General FAQs

We would absolutely love to and have a community of amazing Ambassadors and Official Partners through our Includability network that can support you. All of the experiences of our own B Corp journey we will gladly share and our B Corp Consultant Laura is there to hold your hand throughout the whole process.

Can we chose which B1G1 projects we would like you to support on our behalf?
Sustainability
B1G1
Ethical Recruitment
Recruitment Agency
RPO

Of course you can 😊 Either you can view the projects yourself through B1G1 (B1G1-Projects) or we can hop on a video call together for a virtual brew and review the projects together so you can make your decision.

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