Message from Luke – Our Managing Director

As we head into the second half of the year, I want to take a moment to reflect on something simple, but powerful:

Momentum builds before it’s visible.

In our world, success rarely comes from one big win – it comes from consistently showing up, making the calls, asking the tougher questions, and staying sharp even when no one’s watching. That’s where real momentum is made.

I’ve seen it time and again – the quiet days that lead to record months. The near-misses that sharpen your pitch. The follow-up that lands the deal. It’s all part of the process. If you're building the right habits, the results are coming – whether you see them today or next week.

So if you’re in a stretch where things feel tough or quiet – trust your activity. Stick to your standards. Keep raising the bar for yourself and for the people around you.

And remember: the difference between average and outstanding isn’t talent – it’s intent, consistency, and hunger.

Let’s keep going. Proud of what we’re building, and even more excited about what’s next. Luke 

Boardroom Highlights

Key updates from our most recent board meeting:

• New hires and leadership promotions across core verticals
• Market positioning updates across Circle Life Sciences, Engineering, and Technology
• Investment into new tools and systems to improve internal visibility and reporting
• Continued focus on people development and Circle culture

 Sales Update – From Steve Kettle

The energy is high across the commercial team with big performances and even bigger goals.

• Q2 incentives are in full swing – several consultants are already on track to hit the £91k London target and £100k Super Millionaires Club
• Growth continues in key markets including Pharma, Engineering, and Digital
• Special shoutout to our new starters who’ve made an immediate impact

“The momentum we’ve got right now is incredible. Let’s keep pushing and back ourselves to break records.”

Marketing – What’s Happening

The brand roll-out is now fully live:

• New website and positioning – reflecting our evolution as a project delivery and talent partner
• Virtual Bench campaigns are live and generating leads weekly
• Work for Us video series is in full flow – thanks to everyone who’s taken part so far
• Look out for the launch of The 5% Club – our new candidate marketing format

If you haven’t shared your internal quote or success story yet, now’s the time. You are the brand.

Ops Update

A few behind-the-scenes wins you should know about:

• Automation rollout has improved time-to-interview across core sectors
• Internal onboarding for new joiners has been streamlined
• Compliance and contractor workflows are being optimised for smoother deployment
• Updated templates and tools now available in the shared Ops folder

Big thanks to the team keeping everything running like clockwork.