Welcome to the Sussex & Surrey Branch, covering a vast geographical area encompassing towns such as Croydon, Guildford, Reigate, Hastings, and Chichester. With approximately 375 members, including a significant student presence, our branch serves commuters between London and our region.
Our meetings are thoughtfully curated, blending professional insights with diverse business and social topics. Conveniently located near major road and rail connections, our gatherings ensure accessibility for all. We warmly welcome members from neighbouring branches, and our meetings consistently boast strong attendance. These events offer valuable opportunities for networking, professional development, and contributing to our shared field.
While social events are self-funded, we provide refreshments at educational gatherings to accommodate members and guests arriving directly from work. Branch affiliation typically corresponds to one's home address, but changes can be made upon request to the Institute. We encourage you to attend our meetings and feel free to invite friends and colleagues as we aim to expand our membership.
We eagerly anticipate your presence at our upcoming events. See you soon!
I am delighted to be serving as chair for the Sussex & Surrey CICM branch. Working for Hays Credit Management (CICM corporate partners) I recruit purely for credit control and accounts receivable staff at all levels, I work on both temporary and permanent vacancies. The roles I recruit for range from fully qualified CICM Credit Managers, through to Credit Controllers, Sale Ledger Clerks and Accounts Receivable Administrators. I have been recruiting within the credit market for over fifteen years and have developed a real passion for the industry, and most importantly the people that work within it!
As a branch we are keen to hold informative and educational events, that provide members with the opportunity to upskill, stay relevant and network with other like-minded credit professionals. We are always keen to hear from branch members so please do not hesitate to contact me or any of the committee members with any thoughts, feedback or just to say hello!
I am happy to announce I am continuing to be a member of the CICM Sussex & Surrey CICM branch, now serving as Secretary as of 2024.
I have worked for Hays for 5 years as a Credit Controller. I started off as a trainee and I have completed my CICM Level 2 Diploma in Credit Management, so I am keen to keep expanding my knowledge and network with others in the credit world!
Being a member of the CICM adds value to my job by empowering me with knowledge and market insight. Working for Hays Credit Management (CICM corporate partners) I am based out of South West London and Croydon and recruit purely for credit control and accounts receivable staff at all levels, I work on both temporary and permanent vacancies. The roles I recruit for range from fully qualified CICM O2C Process Owners to Credit Managers, through to Credit Controllers, Billings Analysts.
I am pleased to be a new committee member of the CICM Sussex & Surrey CICM branch, I have worked for Hays recruitment for 16 years, with 7 of those being within credit control within two roles as a credit control team leader and now a credit manager from 2019.
I lead two teams consisting of 7 credit controllers and a team leader who specialise in collections for Education and Public Sector clients.
I have completed my CICM Level 3 Diploma in Credit Management, and I am keen to continue to interact with other credit professionals.
Allen Browne MCICM(Grad)
Committee Member
I’m thrilled to be part of the Surrey and Sussex Branch for a further year and looking forward to the branch delivering some amazing events.
Working as a Credit Risk Manager in a large IT company, my aim is to use my knowledge and experience in the credit profession to collaborate with my fellow branch committee members to make sure we deliver on providing passion for the profession we work within and make sure our events are engaging, thought provoking and future proof.