Thomas Swan first contacted Listgrove following an industry recommendation. With the role being a New Product Development Manager within speciality chemicals, the hiring manager was aware that the very specific brief would mean operating in a highly niche area of the candidate market. The industry is fiercely competitive, driving higher salaries and limiting the number of available and interested candidates. With an urgent requirement to grow and innovate, this role is critical to Thomas Swan’s future plans so it was important for Listgrove to identify a relevant talent pool quickly. The Listgrove team was able to shortlist a quality selection of highly relevant candidates, with a variety of backgrounds and experience levels.
The recruitment process took less than 2 months in total from commencement to successful placement of a suitable candidate. By establishing a highly efficient and transparent communication plan with both the client and candidates, the Listgrove consultants were able to ensure the experience was highly positive for both parties, free from delays or confusion.
A number of candidates were successful in the interview process and although there were not suitable roles available at the time, knowing their profile and company fit creates a potential talent pipeline for future roles.