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          Headway Recruitment: Virtual Assistant & Remote Working

          Welcome to Headway Recruitment’s Virtual Assistant & Remote Working Division.

          Here you will find everything you need to know about success for your organisation in the virtual realm. Headquartered in Leeds and Bradford, Headway are a well-respected recruitment agency with expertise nationwide, specialising in Virtual Assistant and Remote Working roles. We are dedicated to assisting businesses of all sizes in acquiring exceptional talent that will streamline operations, enhance virtual collaboration, and contribute to lasting success. Maximising productivity and connectivity in the virtual landscape is crucial for the growth of your business. When Chat GPT can’t deliver you need a real human being working on your behalf.

          While our roots firmly anchor us in Leeds and Bradford, our services span across the entire UK. Wherever you operate, we possess the proficiency and an extensive network to connect you with outstanding Virtual Assistant and Remote Working candidates. In the dynamic landscape of virtual work, having a high-performing team is crucial for sustained success.

          Unique Insight Model

          What differentiates us is our groundbreaking Insight Model tailored for Virtual Assistant and Remote Working recruitment. We understand that successful talent acquisition in this field goes beyond mere skills and qualifications. It’s about aligning a candidate’s personality and values with your company’s virtual culture. Our exclusive Insight Model delves into the intricacies of each candidate’s traits, work preferences, and virtual alignment. This ensures that your virtual assistant and remote working team not only possess the necessary skills but also seamlessly integrate with your organisation’s ethos and objectives, fostering long-term success.

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          Annabel Lewis

          Annabel Lewis

          Managing Director

          Annabel Lewis is Managing Director at Headway Recruitment. She has been part of the business since 2004 and now leads the team across Leeds and Bradford, shaping the culture, direction and long-term success of the company.

          Over more than two decades, Annabel has built trusted, long-standing relationships with clients and candidates alike. As Headway Managing Director, she brings deep insight into what makes a successful hire — looking beyond CVs to focus on values, behaviours and long-term fit. Importantly, she has never lost her passion for the core of recruitment and still enjoys being closely involved in making the right matches.

          Annabel works closely with employers across Leeds and Bradford, supporting permanent and interim hiring through Headway’s insight-led approach. You can learn more about how the business supports organisations through its Recruitment Services and specialist Engineering Recruitment offering.

          As a leader, Annabel is known for her calm, collaborative style. She believes the best results come from trust, consistency and shared accountability. Under her leadership, Headway has continued to grow while staying true to its values of fairness, integrity, and people-first recruitment.

          Her psychometric profile reflects an Influence-Steady style, which shows in her approachable nature, clear communication and ability to bring people together. As Headway Director, Annabel focuses on building teams that last — both internally and for the clients Headway supports.

          Outside of work, Annabel is rarely still. She enjoys organising trips and social events, keeping busy with friends and family, and making the most of time away from the office.

          Follow Annabel on LinkedIn here to see her thoughts on recruitment, leadership, and life at Headway.

          FAQs

          When Covid hit Headway were busy placing candidates into all kinds of virtual roles from Customer Service to PA’s and Account Managers.

          At Headway Recruitment, our extensive industry experience has honed our sourcing strategies. We employ a diverse range of techniques, tapping into our vast network, leveraging search bots that scour the market 24/7 alongside experienced recruiters armed with the right questions.

          At Headway Recruitment, our commitment to precision in candidate evaluation goes beyond traditional methods. Leveraging our unique Insight Model and decades of refinement, we incorporate advanced psychometric profiling into our virtual interviews. This, coupled with a diverse set of proven techniques, including behavioural and situational questions, allows us to delve deep into a candidate’s virtual expertise. Our goal is not just to assess skills but to provide an unparalleled understanding of their fit within your organisation. This meticulous process ensures that the candidates we recommend align not only with the technical demands but also seamlessly integrate into your virtual work culture.

          We are well-versed in assessing cultural fit at Headway Recruitment. We delve deep into a candidate’s values, work style, and alignment with your virtual company culture. By leveraging our experience, we ensure that the candidates we present are not only qualified but also complement your organisational culture in the virtual assistant and remote working context.

          Over our 40-year history, we’ve navigated countless recruitment challenges with finesse. Our approach is built on open and honest virtual communication, aligning the interests of both candidates and companies. We’ve successfully negotiated offers and mitigated counteroffers to secure exceptional virtual assistant and remote working talent.

          At Headway Recruitment, we measure success through key performance indicators such as time-to-fill, quality of hire, and candidate retention rates in the virtual landscape. Our 40 years of experience have refined our processes, and we continually seek feedback to ensure that your virtual recruitment needs are met.

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