🏫 Back to School. Back to Business 🏫
Goodbye summer, hello autumn! Where have those six weeks gone?!
For a lot of us, the kids are back in, the roads have got busier, and we’re back to some form of normality.
And, in this issue, it’s all about education, education, education (to quote a former politician).
Educating the market. Educating our clients. Educating ourselves on how we help you make smarter, faster decisions as we head into Q4.
Whether it’s understanding how salaries have shifted, how compliance risk is evolving, or how to attract talent from outside the sector, it’s on the CMR Curriculum.
Now, some big news from me…
Lesson in Leadership: Meet Our New NED
I’m genuinely buzzing to announce Ian Simkins has joined CMR as an Investor and Non-Executive Director.
If you know the recruitment space, you’ll know Ian’s name. He’s built, grown, and backed seriously impressive businesses, so having him in our corner is a massive win.
We’ve been quietly chatting for a while. And what I love is that Ian gets what we’re trying to do here. He’s not just here to watch from the sidelines. He’s here to help us push forward, challenge how we think, and make sure we scale in the right way.
In short, this is a proper lesson in surrounding yourself with smart people.
As we keep building CMR into the go-to partner for talent in payroll and accountancy. A big moment in our journey.
Watch this space. We’re just getting started.
CMR’s First Report
Over the summer, we’ve been pulling together salary data across sales, payroll, accountancy, operations, and marketing.
This isn’t based on job board noise. It’s built from actual CMR conversations, placements, and live briefs. And it breaks down:
✅ What employers are actually paying in 2025 for talent
✅ Key trends on roles and experience
✅ Benchmarking the departments and people you need in them
We’re turning this into a downloadable guide for attendees of our Future Of Umbrella: Legislation, Liability & Leadership on the 15th September. If you’re not attending but would like a copy on the 16th, just email [email protected].
💼 Role Up, Role Up – CMR Roles of the Fortnight💼
Sales Manager Opening Chester| £DUE + Commission
A market-leading provider of umbrella payroll, CIS and accountancy services is searching for a Sales Manager to lead and inspire their established sales team. A genuinely brilliant role for anyone looking to make their mark.
Self-Assessment Manager Role North London based| Basic up to £50,000 7000+ operatives pass through this business, so this role is absolutely vital to the operation. If you have solid knowledge of UK self-assessment, tax processes, HMRC submissions and tax returns, get in touch.
✔️ Top of the CMR Class ✔️
- I shared everything I’ve learnt about business and recruitment during my Recruitment Rehab appearance, here
- Jade’s got a new Rory on her hands, here.
- Panorama drama, and some new roles, from Luke right here.
- New balls please, says Jake, here.
💭 Lastly, thoughts from me💭
This time of year always marks a shift. Holidays end. Projects resume. Teams reset.
But this year, something feels different. There’s a renewed focus on quality. Clients are being more deliberate. Candidates are being more selective.
It’s not just about filling roles. It’s about building better businesses. And that’s exactly where CMR wants to help.
September will see our biggest event, the release of our hiring report and a few surprises. Stay tuned. The second half of 2025 is shaping up to be a cracker.
