Hamptons is proud to work alongside local authorities across the whole of the UK, supporting them with their recruitment needs. A local authority in North-West England approached us with issues finding the right candidate to work for them as an Interim Head of Service for their Children with Disabilities service.
Recruitment Challenge
A local authority in North-West England faced an urgent need to appoint an Interim Head of Service for their Children with Disabilities service. Despite initial efforts to recruit independently, they encountered difficulties in sourcing a candidate with the requisite expertise and availability. Recognising the critical nature of the role and the importance of maintaining service continuity, the authority opted to engage Hamptons for specialist recruitment support.
Hamptons’ Approach
Upon receiving the brief, Marcus Hall, Senior Associate Director and Team Manager of Hamptons’ Children’s Services Public Sector Team, conducted a comprehensive consultation with the client via Microsoft Teams. Drawing upon Hamptons’ extensive specialist talent pool, Marcus identified a candidate whose qualifications and experience closely aligned with the Head of Service role’s requirements.
Thanks to Hamptons’ expertise, the successful candidate commenced their new role within one month of the initial conversation between Hamptons and the local authority.
Candidate Placement
The Interim Head of Service position, spanning twelve months, required the appointed individual to mentor a team of 12 direct reports while leveraging their expertise to shape and structure the service for future success.
Hamptons’ swift and strategic approach ensured minimal disruption to the service provided by the local authority, giving the leadership necessary to guide the team through a period of change. This successful placement underscores Hamptons’ commitment to enhancing the quality of care in children’s services through strategic recruitment.
Ongoing Partnership
Hamptons continues to support clients in their recruitment journeys, emphasising a commitment to enhancing the quality of care in children’s services through strategic placements. Our expertise spans various managerial roles essential to the sector, including:
Our successful collaborations in appointing roles such as the Head of Service demonstrate our dedication to excellence and our pivotal role in shaping the future of social care services.
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If you’re seeking to fill a critical role within your organisation or exploring new opportunities in the children’s services sector, Hamptons is here to assist. You can submit your latest vacancies via our website or apply for one of our live roles here.
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