Connect2Luton Celebrates 2 Years – Part One
It’s our 2-year anniversary week! We went live in August 2020, and it’s been full steam ahead ever since. We wouldn’t be here without our wonderful Clients and Candidates, and today we wanted to tell you about some of our amazing achievements over the past 12 months.
LGC Shortlist
In March this year, we were honoured to be shortlisted for the LGC Awards for the Best Public/Public Partnership category with our entry ‘Connect2Luton - Delivering for Better Outcomes in Luton’. This nomination highlighted our partnership with Luton Borough Council, working together to devise a more seamless, efficient, and integrated service to the community.
Established in August 2020 by Luton Borough Council and Commercial Services Kent Ltd (wholly owned by Kent County Council) Connect2Luton is a jointly (50:50) owned company based in the borough of Luton.
Operating as an employment business, the joint venture attracts and retains high-quality workers, delivering enhanced retention within hard-to-fill roles such as Children’s Social Care and Planning.
In addition to the core service, the partnership also delivers significant social value to local residents, through employability schemes investment in the local economy.
All surpluses generated are returned to the public sector for reinvestment in front-line services.
CSG Summer Awards
Connect2Luton had great success at the inaugural CSG Summer Awards. To begin, we were nominated for Marketing Campaign of the Year for our work supporting the Luton 2040 vision. The team have ensured that all Marketing produced for Connect2Luton aligns with the Luton 2040 vision, with ‘local jobs for local people’ being at the core of everything we deliver. With little to no budget, the team have been successful in increasing brand awareness with the use of traditional and digital marketing, including a heavy presence on social media between 2021 and 2022.
There was stiff competition across all categories, but our Employee of the Year for 2022 was Sabie Soomal from our Connect2Luton Team. Sabie’s hard work and commitment within the Connect2Luton team epitomises the passion we see across our organisation and joint ventures and inspires colleagues working with her. Her recognition as Employee of the Year was thoroughly deserved.
Jane wins the CSG Recruitment Division Spotlight Award
Our lovely Business Manager, Jane, was voted by her colleagues for the June Spotlight Award prize in June 2022.
Jane supports the team and their decisions, allowing them to manage the desks confidently. She will always find the answer to queries, even if she isn’t sure herself. She is a backbone to the team both in and out of work, setting a great example to the whole team with her dedication. She goes above and beyond to make sure her team are being looked after to the best of her ability. A great support to the team!
Recruiter Awards
It’s been all about the awards this year! We have been shortlisted for the Best Public/Third Sector Recruitment Agency along with our sister brands. Watch this space, as we attend the awards in September!