Celebrating 10 years with Josefine Pope

What do you love most about your job?

What I love most about my role is the variety it offers. I can be speaking to candidates about QCS and our exciting live roles, qualifying or headhunting. Then, just 10 minutes later, I might be joining an interview or attending different meetings with marketing or our Leadership Team, and collaborating with everyone in the company. The variety and the opportunity to work together with the team, across the whole company is what I truly enjoy.

I also love seeing the people I bring into the business succeed. Watching them grow, progress, get promotions and building a successful career is incredibly rewarding. I celebrate their achievements and take pride in knowing that my efforts in talent acquisition have contributed to their success.

So as a whole it is the Team I work with on a daily basis that make my job so enjoyable 😊

I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Josi for 9 years and during that time she’s been my peer, manager and now she sources excellent talent for my own team. Her energy is infectious, and you will always hear Josi shouting Guten Morgen when she enters the office in the morning.

Glückwunsch on your 10 year work anniversary Josi and thank you for all of your support & guidance over the years. QCS life wouldn’t be the same without you! - Kelly Shirley, Delivery Manager

What is your proudest moment at QCS Staffing?

It's tough to pick just one proud moment over the past 10 years because so much has happened. Every time I achieve something new, it feels like the proudest moment at that time. But if I had to choose, there are two that really stand out.

Firstly, I'm always super proud when I bring someone into the business whom I've been tracking for a while, especially for a critical/urgent role. Those moments when you think, "Yes, we've found an absolute gem," are special because you know they're going to make a big impact.

Secondly, my most recent promotion is a big one for me. I joined the Talent Acquisition team in 2021, but I was out of my territory for 10 months. Coming back, finding my feet again while balancing being a mum, working, and managing everything at home was challenging. Achieving that promotion was a huge moment of pride for me.

I remember Josi’s interview 10 years ago, we immediately knew she was going to be a great hire!  She most certainly was, quickly becoming a valued and key member of the team. I have had the pleasure of working closely with Josi over her 10-year career and have always been impressed with her self-motivation, her dedication to her role and how she always strives to make a positive impact.

Josi is a ball of energy, always willing to go above and beyond and offer support to all.  Hugely competitive, she will throw herself in to any situation and give it her absolute all.  Whether it is singing 99 red balloons in German, running the mud pack challenge for charity, inter team netball match or baking her tremendous apple cake for all – she is an absolute superstar and much-loved member of the team.

Thank you, Josi, for your dedication, enthusiasm, and unwavering commitment over the past decade. Your contributions have been invaluable. - Joanna Belmar, Associate Director of Business Services

Do you have any words of wisdom for anyone wanting to join QCS Staffing?

Always make the most of the training we offer.

It doesn't matter what level you come in at—whether you have two years of experience, no recruitment experience, or 10-15 years. The training we offer really sets you up to build a long-standing career within the company.

Be a sponge and learn from everyone around you. Everyone is happy to help and don't be afraid to ask questions if you're unclear about something, if you want to know more or just have a chat, reach out to the Team. You'll go a long way at QCS Staffing when you do that.

So in short, make the most of it, take it all in, and learn from it and use it to shape your career!

If you’re looking for a workplace that invests in its people and provides opportunities to all its team, look no further than QCS. We have live job vacancies in the UK and USA. Check them out today.