Case-Studies

Director of Asset Strategy Executive Search for a UK Housing Provider

Discover how Adecco completed a nationwide executive search for a newly created senior director-level role in just two months—leading to two hires from one campaign.

Guiness Partners

About The Client

The client provides services and homes to a large customer base across England.

The Challenge

The client needed help recruiting a Director of Asset Strategy. This newly created role would be essential in shaping the organisation’s vision and ensuring customers remained at the heart of each decision.

There were three main challenges:

  • The role was an extremely senior-level position.
  • Demand for the role was high across the country.
  • A national search spanning multiple sectors was required.

    • Our Solution

    We established a three-stage approach:

    Briefing & Consultation

    • Reviewed existing EDI strategies and commitments and critical documentation, such as job descriptions, via our Inclusive Language Programme.
    • Analysed the local demographic makeup to create a tailored client map and assess potential talent pools.
    • Delivered a detailed briefing with key stakeholders to align on the campaign timeline and goals.

    Search & Attraction

    • Analysed data across local, regional, and national markets to deliver a tailored talent intelligence platform.
    • Created a target list of candidates based on client discussion and through our specialist’s access to talent pools across the UK.
    • Built the client’s EVP and crafted a bespoke social media and advertising campaign.
    • Our wide network of experts meant we could tap into our proactive talent pool and reach passive, recommended candidates.

    Shortlisting & Assessment

    We worked with the client every step of the way, including:

    • Application assessment and in-depth competency interviews.
    • Diverse long-listing and recommendations submissions.
    • Panel interview support and assessments.
    • Offer management, referencing, and onboarding support.

    To find the best candidate, we needed to map the entire country. This meant sourcing senior-level individuals – and those ready to advance in their careers – from housing associations, councils, and the NHS. This was a huge undertaking for our executive search team and local subject matter experts in the North, Midlands, and South regions to ensure a national search coverage.

    We were able to carry out this extensive executive search campaign rapidly from start to finish, including mapping and headhunting all agreed sectors and briefing full market insight back to the client within two months.

    “Adecco were part of a successful recruitment process for myself into a senior role in a sector leading organisation. My direct consultant and wider team were extremely professional and helpful, keeping me updated and informed throughout the process. Adecco would always be my first point of call for any needs.”

    — Director of Asset Strategy & Investment.

    Key Results

    • Adecco interviewed 22 candidates from a shortlist of 40.
    • Seven candidates were put forward to the client following interviews.
    • Due to the strength of the final two candidates, the client created an additional director-level role to accommodate both.

    Manage Your Recruitment Needs with Adecco

    At Adecco, we have over 20 years of experience helping clients manage their permanent recruitment needs across housing and the public sector, including recruiting senior and niche candidates.

    We are ready for any challenge, with the proven ability to scale up and down and change course as needed.