Working at Propel London.

Building a career in digital recruitment.

At Propel London we are about doing recruitment differently - and better.  We've established and nurtured a working culture that is, in many ways, entirely unique to the recruitment industry.

Our team is made up of individuals who are passionate about, and interested in, the work they do and the industry they're a part of.  They're encouraged to develop their skills and understanding of the digital space, build fantastic relationships with their clients, and take ownership of the way they work.

Everything we do is focused on our core values:

Digital

It is Propel's role to shape and add value to the digital industry through our place in the talent cycle.

Evolve

The digital market is ever-changing.  Propel is committed to understanding these changes, and constantly improve its services and knowledge.

Exceed

Propel goes beyond expectations in every area of its business - working with clients, candidates, and each other.

Energise

Enthusiasm and passion is key to everything that we do.  We're committed to maintaining a working environment and processes that enables our team to express their energy, excitment and individuality.

Collaborate

Working together, as equals, enables us to be better at what we do.  We insist upon collaborative, open relationships with our clients, and with our team-mates. 

 

Working at Propel London is about more than just a job - we want each and every member of our team to build successful careers that they can feel proud of.

That's why we're committed to training and developing the skills of all our staff, no matter what their level of seniority or experience.  Every member of the team, from the CEO down to the junior consultants, has a Personal Development Plan and programme of training which is focused on helping them to achieve their goals and progress in terms of seniority and responsibility.

We have specialised teams of consultants focused on distinct areas of the digital industry - digital media, performance marketing, client-side, creative & technical, mobile, and contracts.  The consultants are supported by our in-house marketing and operations functions, as well as a dedicated trainer and senior management.

 

Rodney Crouch - Team Manager, Performance Marketing

"I started my career in recruitment in a very pushy, sales-focused firm where you were micro-managed: they even timed how much time you spent on the phone. 

It was a great grounding but not the type of place you’d want to spend your career.  Once I made Manager and headed up two teams I made the decision to move on and try to find a better environment. 

I joined a marketing recruitment agency for a few years and, learned a lot about recruiting in a more consultative, independent way - tailoring my efforts and my approach to suit the individuals and businesses that I worked with.

I joined Propel for several reasons.  Firstly the brand is exceptional, and this was hugely important to me.  I wanted to work in a company where, when I picked up the phone and said ‘have you heard of Propel?’ the answer, more often than not, was a favourable "yes".  

Secondly, the sector: Propel is known within the industry as a genuine digital expert and that is precisely what I wanted to be - digital is such a bright and exciting industry with a brilliant future.

Thirdly, the people and the atmosphere.  There's always music playing in the office, a fun and friendly environment but at the same time bright people who work really hard and have a fantastic understanding of what they're doing."

Holly Hibberd - Junior Consultant, Client-side

"Before working at Propel I was doing a degree in Psychology at the University of Kent, Canterbury. This is my first job in the big wide world, and it’s going really well. I have been here for 3 months now, and it feels like so much longer!

I chose Propel over other places that I interviewed because we work on a much more human basis, in a friendly and engaging atmosphere. In my first interview I met with Emma and two other employees, and I was impressed; they all seemed genuinely interested in what I had to say.

Not only that but the office was cool! Open plan, music playing, really colourful, and the everyone was actually chatting to each other! This was more than just an office, it was a stimulating and exciting culture that I wanted to be part of. I think this is why Propel has such an excellent reputation."

Amber Larder - Marketing Executive

"There is a real drive within the company to push forward and be the absolute best at what we do - but at the same time there is a real emphasis on nurturing the talents of everyone who works here: working at Propel you get the best of both worlds.

The management took the time to help me work out where I wanted to go with my career and made sure that I was in a team where my talents and passions really fit. Since my first day they’ve made sure that I’ve had all the resources and time I need to continue to learn and grow. What’s more because I  get to work alongside experienced digital recruitment experts on a daily basis there is not a day that goes by when I don’t learn something new about the digital space.  

This focus on building your career and personal development is what made me know that Propel was the perfect place for me to push my marketing career forwards."