Valeco Recruitment

15/04/2026

At Valeco Recruitment, we’re very clear about expectations when it comes to working with us and our clients.

We understand the recruitment industry sometimes gets a bad reputation around communication, feedback, and candidate experience. While we can’t speak for everyone, we can speak for ourselves — we genuinely work hard to do things properly, respectfully, and consistently for both candidates and clients.

That’s why we also expect the same level of professionalism in return.

We do not tolerate candidates who fail to show up for registration appointments or confirmed interviews with our clients without notice.

Our clients are long-standing partners who trust us to represent them properly. When someone doesn’t turn up, it doesn’t just waste their time — it also takes an opportunity away from another serious job seeker who could have taken that slot.

If you can’t respect that time, or don’t see the importance of basic professional courtesy in the hiring process, then we are probably not the agency for you.

We will always support committed candidates and work hard on your behalf — but professionalism is a two-way street.

14/04/2026

Good morning,

Another new week, and I am not sure about you, but we are nearly halfway through April already!

This week we’re looking at a fundamental shift in the Scottish hiring market: Are you waiting for talent to find you, or are you proactively finding them?

With job-to-job moves down by 30% this year, the best people aren't refreshing job boards on their lunch break—they are 'hunkering down' in stable roles. To attract them, a simple salary match isn't enough anymore.
In this week's edition of The Shortlist, we discuss why you need a Value Proposition that speaks to growth, autonomy, and genuine stability.

Your Goal: Review your latest job advert. If you removed your company name, would it still sound like you? If the answer is no, it's time to rethink your approach.

While the market "hunkers down," we have been busy identifying the rare specialists who are ready for their next move. Here are our featured candidates for this week:

✔️The Enterprise Sales Leader: A bilingual (German) Senior Director with 22 years of experience delivering £100k - £500k+ "Big-Ticket" sales.

✔️The Data & Legal Hybrid: A unique specialist bridging the gap between high-level Legal PA expertise and modern Data Analytics (SQL, Python, Power BI).

✔️The Senior Academic Operations Lead: A powerhouse from the University of Edinburgh, expert in managing £15m+ training budgets and complex research portfolios.

✔️The Engineering Business Manager: A seasoned professional who scaled a consultancy from 6 to 40+ staff, managing all finance, VAT, and operations.

✔️The Senior Executive PA: A high-level corporate anchor with 30 years’ experience supporting C-Suite and Ministerial offices.

✔️The Operational Team Leader: A performance specialist with 13 years’ experience managing large-scale call centre and research teams.

View this week's Candidate Showcase: https://tinyurl.com/p6mr8mb2

If your current adverts are getting the "same old results," I’d love to help you refine your value proposition for the 2026 market.

Contact our team on [email protected]

08/04/2026

🚨 WE’RE HIRING – LEGAL ASSISTANT 🚨

📍 Broxburn, West Lothian
💼 Full-Time | Office-Based
💷 £24,000 – £28,000 (DOE)

Are you an experienced Legal Assistant in Residential Conveyancing looking for your next move?

We’re working with a well-established and highly respected law firm who are looking to grow their team in Broxburn.

✨ What’s on offer:

✔️ Strong salary package
✔️ Career progression opportunities
✔️ Supportive team environment
✔️ Work/life balance

You’ll be supporting Solicitors with a busy caseload of property transactions, working in a fast-paced but rewarding environment.

📩 Interested? Apply now via our website https://www.valeco.co.uk/Vacancy?Id=39353 or email us directly for a confidential chat [email protected]

08/04/2026

Final Call: Business Development Manager | The Royal Highland Show 🚜

Our client is officially moving to the interview stage for this iconic role, but we’re leaving the door open for 48 more hours.

Is it you?

This isn't just a job; it’s a chance to drive commercial growth for Scotland’s premier outdoor event.

Salary: £35k - £40k

Pension: 10% (Massive contribution!)

Culture: Non-corporate, hybrid, and dog-friendly. 🐕

If you have a track record of identifying new revenue streams and building high-level partnerships—without the need for cold-call "door knocking"—get in touch today.

Don't wait until the Show in June to wish you’d applied.

🔗 https://www.valeco.co.uk/Vacancy?Id=39212

08/04/2026

Good morning,

As we move into April, the Scottish labour market is delivering a very specific message: The "going rate" for talent is no longer a guess.

In this week's edition of The Shortlist, we lead with the latest market data: Scottish median pay is up 3.6% year-on-year.

This isn't a sudden spike, but a steady climb that continues to favour specialised talent. Interestingly, the highest growth isn't limited to the city centres—the Highlands and Southern Scotland are seeing jumps of up to 4.7% as hybrid work settles into its 'new normal.'

Whether you are an employer benchmarking your current team or a candidate gauging your worth, the 2026 market is now too precise for guesswork.

To help you stay ahead of these shifts, we’ve hand-picked six standout professionals who have joined our network this week:

• The Regulatory Heavyweight: A Financial Crime & Change Specialist with 26 years’ experience in Fraud, AML, and high-stakes banking transitions.

• The Academic Operations Lead: A Senior Research Project Coordinator from the University of Edinburgh, expert in managing £15m+ training budgets.

• The Private Equity Partner PA: An elite Executive Assistant with 30 years’ experience supporting C-Suite partners in global Finance and PE.

• The Senior Operations Lead: An Agricultural & Groundworks specialist with mastery in precision machinery and senior site coordination.

• The Data-Driven Manager: A Multi-Site Operations professional who recently oversaw 400+ properties and 40+ staff using real-time analytics.

• The Property Pro: A proactive Lettings & Admin specialist with deep roots in the Edinburgh residential market and complex legal documentation.

View this week’s candidates: https://tinyurl.com/yzvjdhcj

Benchmarking your team? Don't rely on outdated data. Drop me a message for a 5-minute market reality check at 07510 051 781 or reply to this email for a breakdown of what your specific sector looks like today.

Thanks again for supporting us.

Valeco Recruitment

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05/04/2026

01/04/2026

We are still hunting for a strategic Business Development Manager to join the team behind Scotland’s most iconic outdoor event—the Royal Highland Show. 🚜🌾

If you’ve been put off by "smile and dial" sales roles, listen up:

✅ NO cold calling. You’ll be working with a prestigious, "warm" brand and a community that already loves what we do.
✅ STRATEGIC impact. You won’t just be hitting targets; you’ll be shaping the commercial strategy, innovating new revenue streams, and leading partner activations on-site during the Show.
✅ ELITE benefits. 10% employer pension, 34 days holiday, a dog-friendly office, and free parking at Ingliston.

Who are we looking for?

A relationship builder with experience in events, visitor attractions, or complex commercial environments who can influence at Director level.

🔗 Apply before it's gone: https://www.valeco.co.uk/Vacancy?Id=39212