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  • Publish Date: Posted 16 days ago
  • Author: Jake Thomas

​Client Overview

Our client is a mid-sized organisation operating at the intersection of informatics and life sciences. Their technology offers transformative potential for data integrity and compliance for research businesses. Despite this, their proposition lacked the immediate appeal of more consumer-facing or cutting-edge tech solutions, making talent attraction a significant challenge.

The Challenge

The client faced a unique set of obstacles in securing market-leading candidates:
  • Competitive Pressure: Positioned between aggressive start-ups and dominant industry players, they struggled to stand out in a crowded market.
  • Perceived Lack of Appeal: While their technology was impactful, it was considered less “glamorous” compared to newer, trend-driven offerings.
  • Niche Talent Requirements: Only highly specialised professionals in informatics were suitable, limiting the available talent pool.
  • Market Saturation: The hiring space is heavily saturated, making proactive outreach essential to attract top-tier candidates.

Our Solution

We used our market knowledge and proactive outreach to deliver results quickly:
  • Network Activation: Tapped into our global network of over 2,000 informatics specialists and identified three strong candidates within 24 hours.
  • Clear Value Proposition: Positioned the role as a career-defining opportunity, focusing on long-term impact and stability.
  • Market Insights: Provided tailored intelligence on competitors, skill availability, and salary benchmarks to help the client stay competitive.
  • Candidate Pool Expansion: Delivered a shortlist of 11 candidates, giving hiring managers a range of experience and skills to choose from.
  • Collaborative Approach: Supported the client’s internal team with our insights and engagement techniques to keep the process moving.

Our Impact

Our approach delivered fast and measurable results:
  • Quick Success: The first candidate we approached accepted the offer.
  • High Engagement: Of the 11 candidates submitted, 8 were interviewed – a 73% conversion rate.
  • Speed to Hire: The role was filled in 33 days, well below the industry average of 50+ days.
  • Stronger Positioning: The client gained actionable insights to improve their employer brand and pay strategy.

Why It Worked

Specialist Knowledge: Eight years of informatics recruitment experience gave us deep insight into candidate motivations.
Trusted Relationships: Our reputation helped us engage passive candidates who weren’t actively job hunting.
Tailored Messaging: We reframed the role to appeal to professionals looking for meaningful impact.
Data-Driven Approach: Competitor analysis and salary benchmarking helped the client position themselves as a strong employer.
Agility: Immediate activation of our network kept momentum and confidence throughout the process.