Redesigning recruitment processes to meet increasing demands for IT skills at University of Salford.
Faced with an increase in demand for specialised IT and digital skills, the University of Salford recognised the need to modernise and streamline its recruitment processes.
Objectives:
The University of Salford needed to bolster their internal IT and digital functions to support their digital transformation journey to improve services.
Challenges:
With no internal capacity, a lack of internal process and attraction strategies to meet the increased demand for digital skills, the university sought a partner support, to source and onboard digital talent on both a contingent and permanent basis.
Solution:
Harvey Nash designed and implemented a fully outsourced recruitment solution for contingent and permanent recruitment. Auditing their existing recruitment journey, we modernised and streamlined the interview process, provided regular market insights, launched a multi-channel marketing campaign complete with a dedicated campaign landing page and promoted diversity through anonymised CVs and inclusive hiring practises.
“Our roles must be professionally marketed and represented and working with Harvey Nash as our trusted partner adds so much value. They truly understand us and the market we operate in. Further value is added with their experience and network, allowing us access to top-quality candidates. The pace we can recruit at and its simplicity is for us a game changer in a world where time is precious.”
by Tony Stephens, Associate Director Digital Strategy, Salford UniversityThe Results
High fulfilment rate
Harvey Nash achieved a 95% success rate indirectly filling permanent and contingent IT and digital roles, demonstrating the impact of our effective recruitment strategies.
Operational efficiency
Our solution removed the administration burden for the university's internal teams and expedited the hiring burden of senior leadership team, resulting in a streamlined process that significantly reduced time-to hire and enhanced the overall quality of candidate placements.
Brand representation
Through ongoing engagement, we have effectively positioned the University as an attractive employer in the Northwest, adeptly communicating their employer value proposition and promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Harvey Nash Higher Education practice
With over 35 years’ experience, our Higher Education practice, delivers solutions that connect organisations with the very best talent. Cost optimisation, world-class student experiences and market competitiveness are just some of the factors driving digital transformation agendas and hiring strategies across Higher Education and require expert advice to deliver on. This is where we excel.
