The challenge
Our client was looking for support within their HR team. Our expert consultant took them through the key role responsibilities and salary availability and advised that a Learning & Development Partner would best suit their needs and available budget.
bpha required a candidate who could support the L&D Manager to design and deliver a coaching and development strategy, alongside engaging with managers to champion a development and growth culture throughout the organisation. They would also be responsible for promoting initiatives that encourage self-driven development, high-level performance and customer focus across the business. This combination of requirements created a niche candidate specification.
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How did we succeed?
Our sourcing strategy;
Assessed the person specification to distinguish between essential and desirable criteria, widening the talent pool by focusing on core requirements.
Conducted an extensive search for both active and passive candidates through a multi-channel sourcing strategy, targeting individuals with key skills aligned to the role’s primary responsibilities.
Utilised LinkedIn Recruiter to run targeted and professional advertising campaigns, balancing visibility with a discreet approach to attract high-quality applicants.
A total of 38 candidates were contacted within a 1 week period producing a longlist of eight applicants, four of which were progressed to interview.
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What were the results?
Following a successful interview phase, we secured a well-suited candidate whose extensive learning & development skills, personality and cultural fit were a perfect match for both the role and organisation.
Key successes:
Time between vacancy registration and successful candidate submission: 8 working days
Perfect candidate sourced, both experience, cultural and personality fit for the team
Candidate gave excellent feedback on the role and bpha once in post “seems like a great place to work and everyone in the business is really friendly”
Testimonials:
“Stuart went above and beyond in helping me secure the position. He spent time going through the job description and giving lots of interview support. All throughout the process he was constantly in contact giving support and advice. Even once I’d secured the role (and now started) he still checks in to make sure everything is going smoothly. I’m so impressed with my experience of working with Stuart and would be my absolute first choice of an agency for the future. Thanks Stuart!”
Successful Candidate
“I found working with Stuart at James Andrews that he was professional, took the time to understand my vacancy and his communication was excellent throughout. We secured an excellent candidate, she is fantastic, really engaged and massively impressed”
Claire Jackson, L&D Manager, bpha
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