Core-Asset Verify Boosts Business Development Capabilities

Core-Asset Consulting - 03-Nov-2017

Core-Asset Verify, a leader in pre-employment vetting services, has strengthened its team with the appointment of Steve Wright* as Business Development Manager.

Reporting to Mike Stirton, Director of Core-Asset Verify, Steve will be responsible for growing Core-Asset Verify’s client base among employers in the UK and internationally. He will join the business on 30th October.

Steve has over twenty years’ experience in a variety of business development and marketing roles. Previous companies include Lindsays Solicitors, Apex Hotel, French Duncan, Grant Thornton and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland.

Commenting on the appointment, Mike Stirton said:

“We launched Core-Asset Verify in 2014, following demand from companies across Scotland’s financial sector. Since then we have witnessed a huge amount of interest in our services from many industries, including education, technology, engineering, health, security and creative agencies – not only in the UK but also internationally.

“Steve’s appointment will help grow our business even further, reaching more employers who recognise the importance of having robust background checks in place which speed up completion times, increase applicant engagement and boost employer brands.

“With over two decades of business development expertise, Steve will be a great addition to the team. I’m looking forward to working with him.”

Core-Asset Verify, a division of financial sector recruiter Core-Asset Consulting, provides employers with an integrated vetting and contract services for new hires. Its vetting procedures offer a robust, transparent and uniform process for ensuring prospective employees are fit and compliant to begin work.

Depending on the applicant being screened, checks can include:

Identity verification
Financial probity check
Employment history verification
Highest higher educational qualification document check
Professional qualification(s) document check
Criminal background check
Compliance database check
Highest higher educational qualification verification
Professional qualification(s) verification
Online media checks
Financial services register check
Directors search
Enhanced criminal check
Regulatory reference check

ENDS

*Concise CV – Steve Wright

Professional Experience

Jan 2012 – Oct 2017 Business Development Professional, Steve Wright BD

May 2011 – Dec 2011 Business Development Director, Lindsays Solicitors

Mar 2010 – May 2011 Business Development Director, Apex Hotels

Oct 2008 – Mar 2010 Business Development Director, French Duncan

May 2008 – Oct 2008 Managing Director, Pulse Business Development

Feb 2006 – May 2008 Business Development Manager, Grant Thornton

Nov 1996 – Feb 2006 Sales & Marketing Manager, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland

Professional Qualifications

2003 PG Diploma in Marketing, Napier University, Edinburgh

About Core-Asset Verify

Core-Asset Verify, a division of Core-Asset Consulting, provides employers with an integrated vetting and contract services for new hires. Its vetting procedures offer a robust, transparent and uniform process for ensuring prospective employees are fit and compliant to begin work. www.core-asset.co.uk/verify

About Core-Asset Consulting

Core-Asset Consulting is a leading independent recruitment company dedicated to the asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and wider financial services sectors in Scotland. A specialist recruiter based in Edinburgh, it offers its clients tailored solutions for permanent and interim positions. Core-Asset Consulting is an accredited member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation. www.core-asset.co.uk