Our client needed to secure a Board-level hire amongst other key positions to ensure that their strict deadlines were adhered to, in just 4 weeks.
The Client's Hiring Challenges
Our client is backed by a major investment company which had imposed a finite 18-month deadline in which to get their new carbon capture technology commercialised.
To fulfill this scope, the client needed to secure a Board-level hire amongst other key positions to ensure that their strict deadlines were adhered to, in just 4 weeks. The hires needed to be based in the UK.
This was a very specialist hire and at the time took place within a fledgling industry.
Required vacancies were:
- Chief Technology Commercialisation Officer
- Principal Process Engineers (x2)
Through an existing relationship with one of the client’s major investors, we were recommended to support the scope.
Our Recruitment Solution
Our existing knowledge of the client’s technology and candidate networks in the alternative energy market meant we could act with pace.
Head-hunting
As the industry was fairly new, there was an exceptionally small number of candidates with relevant experience in the open market. To tap into this niche vertical we orchestrated a confidential head-hunting activity to target personnel with relevant and transferable skills.
Efficiency & Consultancy
Our demonstrable market experience in CCS and the wider energy industry meant that we were able to access and approach appropriate individuals quickly, and act in a consultative capacity in order to advise our client regarding the most viable options.
Communication
At all times we kept stakeholders informed via weekly conference calls with the interview panel, including their existing CTO, CEO and their third party investors.
Results
From 5 shortlisted candidates for the CTCO, 3 made it to a second stage interview, resulting in a successful placement within the deadline. We also secured both Principal Process Engineers who were instrumental in driving our client’s operational output. Our support was so impactful that the client has since introduced us into their European and North American business ventures.