Working in partnership with Staffordshire County Council
Successful recruitment campaign of HR professionals
An overview of our service delivery from a recent recruitment solution delivered by Westwood Harris Burns
We have been delighted to support Staffordshire County Council with their ambitious restructure of their People Strategy Department. The exclusive contract was lead by our Recruitment Operations Manager- Sara Phillips, where she has successfully appointed fourteen HR professionals into the newly re-structured People Strategy Department within an eighteen month period.
Through Sara’s excellent relationships with the hiring managers, we gained an in-depth understanding of not only the technical skills which were required, but also the cultural and organisational fit which makes a Staffordshire County Council candidate.
Through our extensive networking we were able to engage suitable candidates and support them through the process, ensuring a seamless recruitment process for both the client and candidate. We are delighted to include the following testimonials from our recent appointments.
Comment from our client John Henderson (Chief Executive- Staffordshire County Council)
“The colleagues whom Westwood Harris Burns have recruited for our Staffordshire County Council People function have been a great fit and have hit the ground running.”
Comment from our client Sarah Getley (Assistant Director for People- Staffordshire County Council )
“I have had the pleasure of working with Sara and her team for since December 2019. During this time, Sara has helped us to successfully recruit 14 number of roles across People Services. The key ingredient to our success in recruiting the incredible talent that we have, is the relationship with Sara and her dynamic approach to finding the right candidates for our roles. Sara has really invested her time to understand us as a client, our values and the type of candidate that will fit with the team. I would recommend Sara without hesitation.”
Comment from Claire Whistance-Smtih (Candidate appointed to People Operations Manager)
“I could not have asked for a better Recruitment Consultant! Sara was extremely informative, honest and helpful from the start to the end of the hiring process. Sara worked hard to keep communication with at any time during the process, she was always pleasant and very encouraging, Sara provided all relevant information and honest feedback throughout the process. Thank you Sara for your support during my recruitment process.”
Comment from Bobbie Sarai Tooray (Candidates appointed to People Operations Manager )
“This was my first experience of working with Sara. Sara helped me secure a role at Staffordshire County Council. I believe Sara to be very efficient, organised, who promotes positivity, is very approachable and a lovely person to work with. I feel like I have known Sara all my working life. She takes the time to get to know you on an 1-1 basis and acts with integrity at all times. It has been a pleasure working with Sara. I would highly recommend Sara and Westwood Harris Burns.”
Comment from Glyn Jervis (Candidate appointed to Quality and Performance Manager)
“Sara recently supported me in securing a senior role at a local authority. From my first contact with Sara I found her extremely approachable and professional. Sara supported all aspects of my contact with the local authority and provided me with great guidance on both the process and what would be expected of me. Highly professional and efficient and all concluded with little fuss. I would both like to thank Sara but also recommend anybody #opentowork to reach out and explore opportunities with Sara's support.”
Comment from Charlie Wells (Candidate appointed to Strategic People Partner)
“Having just been through the recruitment process as a candidate with Westwood Harris Burns, I can wholeheartedly recommend Sara Phillips. From the initial approach, Sara kept me informed at every stage, always calling/emailing when she promised and giving sound, honest advice regarding preparation for each new challenge. She took a lot of time and trouble to ensure that the two parties would be a good match and I am very excited about my new role. I hope to work with Sara again professionally from the other side of the table in the future!”
Comment from Sara Phillips (Recruitment Operations Manager- Westwood Harris Burns)
“It has been a privilege to work exclusively with Staffordshire County Council during the re-structure of their People Operations team. Working closely with the hiring managers has enabled me to build an depth knowledge and understanding of the right type of candidate for their organisation - resulting in fourteen successful placements. “
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