​Founded in 2011, the Palmer McCarthy has quickly become the first point of call for many employers and candidates within the security and facilities management industries.Perhaps that’s because the company was formed by a lifetime recruitment specialist Alan Corcoran, who has built a close-knit team of expert consultants and support staff who truly understand the broad and in-depth nature of this sector.Or, perhaps it’s simply because, at the very heart of our company is the mantra that the process of recruitment shouldn’t be tiring, difficult or caught up with what happened to work best in the past. What it should be is professional, results-driven, personal, honest and innovative.So, while we use our knowledge and expertise to fill or find that vacancy, all our clients or candidates need to know is that we will listen to what they need, look after them personally and adapt our approach to come up with the right solution every time.Palmer McCarthy has been shaped on a model of ‘fun professionalism’. We support our clients (and each other) within a friendly and relaxed atmosphere but work hard to maintain our reputation for success, high standards and competency.“When I first started in recruitment over 20 years ago, I was given advice by a wise sage of the industry which was to be yourself and people will trust, confide and buy-in to you. This approach has helped and guided me throughout my recruitment career.”

Full Launch of Recruitment Brand servicing the Security Market. Strategic Planning including business plan & sales strategy developmentFrom a standing start supplying the majority the top 20 UK Companies in the Regulated Security sector.Merged company to form Palmer McCarthy Recruitment

Tasked with heading Blue Arrow’s Perms Strategic Initiative : tasks included putting in place processes, delivering training, recruitment of consultants and strategic analysis. YTD: Perm Margin showing 40% growth.

Worked with branches across the Home Counties including St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Luton, Milton Keynes, Hitchin, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City, Aylesbury and High Wycombe, Romford and Waltham Cross along with City based branches in Manchester, Newcastle + Leeds.Managing a £23 million turnover busoness with an EBITDA result of £1.5 million (7%)Record of never missing a target.Change management integrating the Recruit brand and Driving and restructure of Impellam brands.