Nicola Cook CertRP

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Business Manager at Connect2Hampshire

Chertsey, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Nicola Cook is a Business Manager at Connect2Hampshire with over 25 years of experience in HR and recruitment. She specializes in developing recruitment strategies, managing client relationships, and leading account teams, holding both CertRP and associate CIPD qualifications.

Nicola demonstrates a strong interest in people-centric initiatives and wellbeing. She actively promotes careers in social and healthcare services and has recently become certified in Mental Health First Aid, indicating a focus on creating supportive work environments.

Unique fact: Nicola is a certified Mental Health First Aider, equipped to support colleagues with their mental wellbeing.

Personality Overview

Goal-Oriented

Early Adopter

Risk Tolerant

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

Recruitment Strategy
Her core competency involves designing and implementing recruitment solutions, particularly for temporary and contract roles within the public sector.
Contingent Workforce
Has extensive experience managing contingent recruitment and developing strategies for temporary workforces from her time at Guidant Global and Connect2Hampshire.
Public Sector HR
Her current role focuses on providing recruitment services to Hampshire County Council, showing a deep understanding of public sector needs and challenges.

Media Appearances

Nicola has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2020
Business Manager at Connect2Hampshire
8-2013 - 4-2020
Client Services Manager (contingent workforce) at Guidant Global
11-2011 - 8-2013
Recruitment Account Manager at Experis UK
12-2007 - 11-2011
Principal Resource Specialist at Alexander Mann Solutions
12-2010 - 10-2011
Principal Resource Consultant at Barclays Retail Technology (Alexander Mann Solutions)

Education

2000 - 2001
CIPD from Farnborough College
Education details unavailable from MOL:CIPD

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Insights For Selling To Nicola

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nicola is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nicola

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nicola move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Nicola take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Nicola

Personality Compatibility


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