Here we meet one of Highlights PR's clients and find out about their work and what motivates them.
This month, we hear from Amy Forshaw of Executive Compass based in Hoult’s Yard, Newcastle. Executive Compass provides bid and tender writing support for organisations bidding for contracts across all industry sectors. They employ 17 people in their Newcastle and Glasgow offices. What is the best thing about your job? The variety – no two days are the same and it’s very fast paced. I also get the opportunity to work alongside SMEs from across the UK and to make a real difference to their businesses. What is your proudest achievement? I am very proud that I have helped Executive Compass to double their turnover in the past five years and been a part of their expansion and growth. We typically undertake 40 bids+ at any one time, with quite short deadlines, so it’s vital to be organised and proactive all of the time. What advice would you give to someone starting in your career? Be open minded to different career options and learn as much as you can – I have ended up in a quite niche area that I didn’t previously know existed! What was the biggest challenge you’ve faced in your career so far? Probably at the start of my career with Executive Compass, getting to grips with a lot of different industry sectors and a niche service – that was quite challenging at the start. How is your business going to change in the next 10 years? There are lots of exciting plans in place for expansion in the near future and we are looking forward to further growth which will help us go from strength to strength. What is the best part of your job? Seeing a client’s success when they secure a new contract through our support! What do you like to do out of work? I like to travel and love trying new food and restaurants.
