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Part of CRS

Compass Recruitment Solutions
CRS is the holding company comprising all Compass brands dedicated to the privately owned and investor backed health, care, specialist education and Life Sciences markets.
Compass Executives
Executive search services for the privately owned, and investor backed health, care, specialist education and Life Sciences markets.
Compass Corporate Services
Back office and corporate head office recruitment solutions for the independent and private equity backed health, care, and specialist education markets.
Compass Life Sciences
Global Life Sciences recruitment and advisory services for the pharmaceutical, biotech, medtech and vendor industries.

History

13/02/2023
CA re-brand launched
Compass Associates' new look and feel launched in early 2023.
10/11/2022
Investors in People - Gold Standard
Compass Associates learn that Investors in People have awarded the business a Gold Standard accreditation for the quality of support and opportunity given to employees.
26/10/2022
Marketing function wins team of the year at RMAs
Compass Associates' Marketing team win 'In-House Recruitment Marketing Team of the Year' at the Recruitment Marketing Awards (RMAs).
13/09/2021
Winners of HealthInvestor's Recruiter of the Year 2021
Compass Associates win HealthInvestor's 'Recruiter of the Year' for third time in four nominations for the Group.
30/11/2020
Headcount passes 50
Compass Associates' headcount passes more than 50 full time employees at the end of 2020 despite the impact of the pandemic.
14/11/2019
Winners of LaingBuisson's Recruiter Award
Compass Associates are proud recipients of LaingBuisson's 'Recruiter' Award in the first year of nomination, as part of the Group.
26/06/2019
Winners of HealthInvestor's Recruiter Award
For the second time in three nominations, the Group are awarded 'Recruiter of the Year' at the HealthInvestor Awards.
08/06/2017
First externally recognised award win
Compass are winners of HealthInvestor's 'Recruiter of the Year' at first year of nomination, as part of the Group.
21/12/2015
Headcount passes 25
Compass Associates continues to grow at speed, accelerating past 25 full time staff as all divisions continue to grow in Portsmouth and Manchester.
06/04/2015
Compass Associates move into Compass House
The HQ for all Compass operations, Compass Associates move into Compass House as headcount has grown significantly.
02/09/2013
Manchester Office opens
In order to accommodate the growing demands of northern-based clients, Compass Associates open the Manchester Office to ensure market-wide coverage continues.
07/02/2012
Healthcare division launched
Compass Associates' Healthcare division launched addressing the Private Acute, Primary Care and Community Care sub-sectors initially.
04/01/2010
Compass Associates established
Compass Associates is launched by Mike Jeffreys, Chris Russell and Sam Leighton-Smith in Cosham, Portsmouth - seeing the creation of the Elderly Care, and Specialist Care divisions.

Mission
To exceed the expectations of our customers by providing a high-quality, professional, transparent, value-added service.
Vision
To be the company of choice.
Values
- Delivery of Service
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Professionalism and Integrity
- Teamwork
- Professional Development
- Entrepreneurial Spirit

National Coverage

Portsmouth - HQ
Home of Compass Associates for more than a decade, Compass House accommodates all three dedicated divisions - Elderly Care, Healthcare and Specialist Care - with teams supporting clients and candidates across the South of the UK.
Manchester
Nestled in the heart of Manchester's city centre, Compass Associates' Manchester Office supports the needs of both clients and candidates based in the North of the UK, mirroring the service offerings of the Elderly Care, Healthcare and Specialist Care teams in the Portsmouth Head Office.