Case Study:

Specific
A large organisation’s Head of IT was facing significant frustration with their current recruitment partner, who consistently failed to deliver suitable candidates for critical roles. These recruitment challenges were stalling key projects, and the client sought a new solution to quickly fill the vacancies with high-quality candidates. Simon’s team was brought in to address the issues and provide effective recruitment support.

Measurable
Simon’s team was tasked with reviewing and refining all job descriptions, creating engaging job adverts, deploying video outreach to a small regional talent pool, and filling three key positions: two IT Business Partners and one Power Platform Developer. The success would be measured by the ability to fill all roles promptly and ensure the candidates were a strong fit for the organisation.

Achievable
After realising that the job descriptions were too vague and contributing to poor candidate matches, Simon’s team collaborated with the client to build clear and accurate role profiles. They also revamped the recruitment approach by incorporating dynamic, video-enhanced job adverts, strategically engaging their extensive candidate network, and rapidly deploying the ads across multiple channels.

Relevant
The vacant IT roles were critical to the organisation’s ability to drive key projects forward. Simon’s team’s approach was designed to not only attract high-quality candidates but also provide a tailored experience to meet the specific technical and cultural requirements of the business. The new strategy ensured that the client’s recruitment challenges were addressed efficiently.

Time-Bound
The firm moved swiftly to fill the roles, providing a shortlist of high-quality candidates. All CVs, summaries, and short recorded video interviews were delivered for the client’s assessment. Through a two-stage interview process, the positions were filled promptly, with two candidates available to start immediately.

Result
Simon’s team successfully filled all three critical roles—two IT Business Partners and one Power Platform Developer—that had been vacant for months. Their ability to refine the job requirements, create engaging job adverts, and deploy a strategic recruitment process led to a satisfied client. The quick resolution also paved the way for an ongoing, collaborative partnership with the organisation, which had previously maintained a transactional relationship with multiple recruitment providers.

Conclusion
By revising job descriptions and deploying an innovative recruitment strategy, Simon’s team overcame the organisation’s recruitment hurdles and delivered critical hires. Their ability to understand the client’s needs and provide top-tier candidates with minimal delay resulted in a successful outcome and strengthened the relationship with the client.

Client Testimonial
Head of IT
“Simon’s team not only listened to our frustrations but acted quickly to deliver exactly what we needed. The video-enhanced adverts and their ability to accurately refine our job descriptions made all the difference. We were able to fill long-vacant roles within weeks, and their professionalism throughout the process has solidified our trust in them as a reliable recruitment partner.”