Executive Search
Executive Search Services for Senior Level Appointments
At Blue Spark, we believe in offering our clients bespoke and flexible recruitment solutions which are geared towards identifying the best possible candidates in a timely and cost-effective manner. We tailor each search to best suit our client’s specific requirements, whether it be working to a traditional short list timetable or a more expedited process of immediately introducing candidates as soon as they have been identified and selected. For senior level appointments we work on a retained basis, and our services typically include:
- Executive Search
- Advertised Search & Selection
- Advertised Selection
Recruitment Process Management – Finding the hard to find
The key to successful recruitment is in its management and we pride ourselves in our ability to run well organised, structured and timely recruitment campaigns. Blue Spark provides an end-to-end service, where we work with our clients at every step from the beginning of the process, to offer, and beyond. We don’t believe that someone is right for you – or you for them – just because they have certain qualifications, industry experience or technical competencies. Blue Spark appreciate the subtleties involved in getting the fit exactly right and ensuring that there is a match between the candidate’s personality, values and motivations.
A typical recruitment campaign for senior appointments will include:
- Client briefing
- Research and Candidate Generation
- Selection & Long List presentation
- Regular Communication
- Shortlist presentation
- Interviews with client
- Offer Management
- Maintain an ongoing relationship with the successful incumbent and hiring manager
Executive Search
Executive Search is the process of researching, identifying and approaching suitably skilled or experienced professionals from within the market. It is for specific, often ‘hard to find’ individuals, providing a very focused and targeted approach.
We start with an in-depth discussion with you, to find precisely the kind of person you are looking for and agree on the best strategy to find them. We’ll decide together which companies and types of people we will talk with. They might come from within your sector but might also be individuals who have transferable skills from comparable industry sectors. Once we have conducted our search and interviewed candidates that match your requirements, we will provide you with a detailed and honest analysis of who best fits with your role, your business and your culture.
When is Executive Search appropriate?
Executive Search can be the service of choice in a number of situations. For example when:-
- it is clear that the individual being sought is likely to possess a unique skill set;
- it is a very senior role and unlikely that the individuals will be registered with a recruitment agency;
- a client is looking to recruit somebody from a direct competitor;
- or, if there is a need for the assignment to be highly confidential.
Advertised Search & Selection
This is a combined service which utilises the power of advertising in the relevant and appropriate media, with a defined and targeted search strategy. We write and design the advert with you, handle all the responses and interview the most promising applicants. Only once we are completely satisfied that they’re right for the job, we will recommend them as part of our shortlist to you.
When is Advertised Search & Selection appropriate?
This service is appropriate when the individuals being sought are likely to come from a broader background and there are not so many restrictions placed on their experience. If the advertising campaign has been successful, it may also prove to be a slightly quicker way of generating a pool of candidates to select from. Additionally, it allows Blue Spark to receive direct applications from candidates in organisations where we are prevented from searching for ethical reasons.
Advertised Selection
This service solely relies upon the power of advertising to generate a pool of candidates to select from. This is achieved by using a well written and enticing advert that is strategically placed in the most suitable media (on-line, trade press, national press). We would handle all aspects of the advertising campaign, from advert design and copy through to candidate response and interviews for shortlist.
When is Advertised Selection appropriate?
This service is used when it is clear that a search would not be appropriate. The range of skills, experience, knowledge that could be considered are likely to be quite broad, and we would therefore want to capture the largest pool of people to assess and select from. If you’re expanding, launching a new business or looking for an unusual skill set, advertised selection can be a great way of attracting the talent you need.