Division: Senior Interim & Executive
Client: Lincolnshire County Council (LCC)
Discover how we supported Lincolnshire County Council to successfully recruit an interim Adult Social Care Improvement Lead within a tight timeframe.
Client Background
Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) provides essential public services, including adult social care, to a diverse and growing population. The council sought to appoint an interim Adult Social Care Improvement Lead at the Assistant Director level to drive improvements within the department.
The Challenges
LCC required swift support to recruit an experienced leader for this critical role. The council engaged three specialist executive search agencies, including Eden Brown, to find the right candidate within a limited timeframe. The challenge was to identify and attract both active and passive candidates with the requisite skills, while ensuring a seamless recruitment process from sourcing to appointment.
- Executive-level role requiring sector -specific expertise
- Urgent need for quick turnaround
- Multi-channel recruitment strategy
- High level of collaboration with LCC stakeholders
The Solution
Initial Consultation:
Our team met with LCC to thoroughly discuss the requirements for the role. Based on this discussion, we crafted a targeted advertising campaign to reach both active and passive candidates. This campaign included niche sector-specific platforms, along with direct engagement of our extensive professional network to gather recommendations and referrals.
Sourcing & Screening:
Our Executive Search Consultants utilized a multi-channel approach including targeted mailshots and telephone outreach. We tapped into our comprehensive database of senior Adult Social Care professionals, engaging 10 candidates in total.
Shortlisting & Interview Process:
We provided a shortlist of 5 Assistant Directors of Adult Commissioning who demonstrated the required expertise. LCC selected 2 candidates for interviews, and both accepted the offer to proceed. Eden Brown coordinated all logistics for the interview process to ensure smooth communication and scheduling.
Appointment:
Following interviews, one candidate was offered the position and accepted the role within 24 hours. The entire recruitment process, from initial consultation to the candidate starting in the role, was completed within 4 weeks.
The Results
Eden Brown successfully delivered an experienced interim Adult Social Care Improvement Lead for LCC within the agreed timeframe. Our targeted approach, close communication with stakeholders, and efficient logistics ensured a smooth process from start to finish. The selected candidate made an immediate positive impact in the role.
- Recruited executive-level candidate with expertise.
- Achieved swift 4-week recruitment turnaround.
- Executed multi-channel recruitment strategy.
- Ensured seamless collaboration with LCC stakeholders.