21 Jun 2006

MVP's NEW Interim Desk

MVP has an excellent reputation in the marketplace for providing quality candidates for a range of positions within the Supply Chain and Distribution industries ranging from Transport planner to Operations manager to Fleet Engineer. Whilst we’ve always provided this service, there has been an increasing call from a number of clients for us to provide interim management solutions. James Bader has joined the team to run the interim recruitment desk. James has worked for a number of years in operational and support roles within the Logistics industry and brings with him extensive hands-on knowledge of the industry. If you have any specific requirements or you would like to discuss things further please do not hesitate to give James a call on 01905 773370.

An interim manager can be described as an all-in-one project manager, consultant and senior executive working at or near board level. Many have chosen interim management as a career and enjoy the challenges that it brings, as well as the variety and flexibility that it offers. They are used to moving into challenging situations and providing immediate solutions to their clients.

Interim Managers can fill a variety of roles ranging from managing change to one off essential projects to gap management where, for example, there has been unplanned absence or a temporary increase in volume.

More and more companies are now using interim managers for a variety of reasons:

• Speed of recruitment gives an organisation the flexibility to respond to market forces and to implement key decisions rapidly in days rather than months.

• Hands-on managers are often committed to deliver results and with their considerable expertise they are able to transfer both specialised knowledge and ideas on best practice.

• The objectivity and loyalty from having no political baggage nor personal agenda for advancement in the client organisation. The majority of interim managers are not seeking a permanent position so they do not pose a threat to the promotion prospects of others.

• Interim managers tend to be overqualified and can hit the ground running. They can deliver virtually from day one, create good working relationships and deliver results.

• They can work 2 days a week or on projects full-time for over 12 months.

• Cost with recruiting an interim manager for a short period of time compares favourably with the cost of a permanent manager. Companies recruit interims on a fixed overhead for a specific period of time whereas with permanent staff National Insurance, Pensions, Holidays, Sickness, PAYE, Recruitment Costs, etc all have to be taken into account.

If you are interested in hearing how MVP could work for your company please call James on 01905 773370.