Our fantastic leadership team
ADVANCE was founded in 2010 and since then has enjoyed consecutive years of steady growth. Over the last five years, we have invested heavily in our infrastructure, security and systems automation.
We support UK-based contractors and freelancers and the recruitment businesses that find them work. In a nutshell, we aim to make life simpler for professionals who choose to work on a contract / temporary basis. Our Chairman, Shaun has helped to forge a positive culture based on our core values of world-class service, passion, respect and team-work. Here's a little but about who he is, but if you'd like to find out more about his experience and vision for ADVANCE, he would be delighted to hear from you.
Shaun Critchley, Chairman
A qualified solicitor, Shaun has advised many of the UK’s leading recruitment firms and industry bodies on changes in legislation and other legal and compliance matters.
He has more than a decade of experience in the contractor and freelancer services sector and maintains excellent working relationships with the industry’s most respected legal and technical advisors.
His areas of expertise include IR35, self-employment, the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and supervision, direction or control (SDC).
Richard Hughes, Director
We are delighted to announce that Rich Hughes has been appointed as our Managing Director.
Rich is a dynamic leader with a global perspective and a relentless drive for growth. Rich brings a wealth of experience, having played pivotal roles in scaling UK and international businesses for powerhouse brands like Dell, Lenovo, and Nokia as well as smaller SMEs.
With all the changes linked to Umbrella Legislation and Employment Rights planned for the coming months, Rich joins the business at an exciting time of change and opportunity.
As ever, we will continue to provide clear, timely communication, outlining how we will continue to provide the stability, guidance, and reassurance needed in this evolving landscape to grow together.