Division: Human Resources and Accounting & Finance
Role/Assignment: Head of People & Culture / HR Director and Seven Accounts Appointments
The Challenge
The client initially approached Bond Williams after working with a non-specialist recruitment agency for two weeks to recruit a critical Head of People & Culture.
The existing search had not produced candidates with the combination of technical capability and cultural fit the organisation required.
The appointment also needed to be completed quickly ahead of the departure of the existing HR professional.
After Bond Williams successfully supported the HR appointment, the client asked us to recruit seven additional employees for its Accounts department.
A major acquisition was transferring significant work into the business and the new Accounts team needed to be in place by 1 December.
The client had already used another agency and advertised directly but was struggling to find candidates with the necessary experience and availability.
Our Approach
Our HR team focused on finding a candidate with both the senior HR capability and cultural alignment required.
Following the successful HR assignment, our Accounting & Finance team worked with the client on the seven additional appointments.
Because of the timescales involved, we:
- Pre-briefed candidates for rapid interview processes
- Coordinated initial telephone interviews
- Arranged onsite interviews within 48 hours where required
- Supported same-day shortlisting and hiring decisions
- Managed offers and start-date discussions
- Followed up with candidates after offer to secure paperwork and confirm arrangements
Our established local networks helped us identify candidates who had the skills and availability required.
The Outcome
Bond Williams successfully appointed the Head of People & Culture.
We also successfully recruited seven candidates into the Accounts department, with the full recruitment process completed in under one month.
One additional candidate identified through the process was unable to accept because of childcare commitments, this was quickly refilled and the seven required appointments were successfully made.
Key Results
✔ Successfully appointed the Head of People & Culture
✔ Recruited seven employees for the Accounts department
✔ Full Accounts recruitment project completed in under one month
✔ Onsite interviews arranged within 48 hours where required
✔ Supported rapid offer management and start-date coordination
✔ Delivered across both HR and Accounting & Finance specialist divisions
