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A proven track record of successful recruitment gained in the employability and skills training sectors

With the recent announcement of the successful bidders, the Government's new Work Programme is moving closer to the implementation stage. In addition, the skills funding landscape has changed dramatically. Many organisations are moving quickly to ensure that they have the necessary quality and depth in their management and leadership teams. Within the employability and skills training sectors Connaught Partners offers a unique proposition.

We actively recruit at every level within an organisation from executive main board through to the front line delivery. We are capable of delivering specific one-off assignments or large scale ongoing resourcing programmes.

The landscape has changed, a new mentality is required

The landscape has changed in fundamental ways, with success almost entirely linked to outcomes. This shift has been evident throughout the recent bidding processes, not only for work programme but for other funding opportunities. Specific sector knowledge and experience are valuable, but so too is the ability to develop and embrace a new mentality. We also recognise that management and leadership skills can be transferred from other public sector contracting based sectors, and for certain roles, there is a major contribution to be made from professional managers and leaders from completely outside the sector.

Getting the balance right

We have gained significant knowledge and experience through working across the entire supply chain of employability and skills training. Equally, we have worked extensively in other more mature and established public service contracting and outsourcing sectors. This experience has broadened our business understanding and allows us to offer a balanced approach to management and leadership recruitment.

What they say about us

"Connaught Partners have exceeded our expectations in their ability to identify suitably qualified and experienced individuals with a strong cultural fit to our business. We have had real choice. A short-list of four has meant four appointable candidates. The firm provides real added value, flexibility and they do not give up on difficult searches. We are committed to a long-term partnership with the firm and fully expect them to continue to deliver."

About Us

Connaught Partners undertake management and executive search and resourcing assignments across Europe on behalf of our clients, including Global 100 corporations, private equity backed companies, not-for-profit organisations and independent limited companies. Our approach is relationship based, achieving effective results through a greater understanding of our clients' needs and pursuing them with real energy and commitment.


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