Amid rapid growth , Adelphi needed to fill two critical Senior Value Consultant positions, one in London and one in Manchester.

Requirements of the Hire

Adelphi Values was experiencing substantial growth which led to an increased demand for skilled professionals. Experience and cultural fit for these hires was crucial to ensure their clients continued to receive a flawless level of service. To ensure a speedy and strategic hire, Adelphi were supported by Carrot Recruitment as a sole partner to fulfil this assignment.

Our Approach

To address Adelphi Values’ recruitment needs, we employed a three-pronged approach:

Proactive Headhunting: Recognising the need for highly skilled candidates, we adopted a proactive headhunting strategy. This targeted approach meant candidates identified possessed the specific skills and were a strong cultural fit. We quickly identified suitable candidates by utilising their extensive network in the Market Access space developed over 14 years, in combination with a range of AI search tools to enable efficiency.

Comprehensive Candidate Screening: We meticulously screened candidates to ensure suitability via a mix of MS Teams and face to face meetings. This process involved a detailed analysis and shortlisting of candidates, resulting in four top-quality profiles being submitted to Adelphi for consideration. This thorough screening process ensured that only the most competent candidates progressed to the interview stage.

Swift and Transparent Communication: To maintain momentum and candidate interest, we ensured that communication was swift and transparent. We provided timely feedback to both candidates and client, facilitating a smooth interview process. As a result, two candidates received offers and were delighted to accept immediately, enhancing Adelphi Values’ capacity to manage their workload and ensure continuity of service to their customers was maintained.

The Outcome

The outcomes of this recruitment partnership was highly positive for Adelphi Values with both Senior Value Consultant roles in London and Manchester successfully filled quickly and efficiently. Additionally, the successful candidates benefited from career growth opportunities; one sought global account experience, while the other re-entered the market access field.

The success of this recruitment effort demonstrates our ability to deliver exceptional talent quickly and effectively in a competitive environment when operating as a sole partner on specific assignments. And Adelphi’s satisfaction with the process underscores our position as a trusted advisor and effective partner in talent acquisition.

A Partnership Approach

At Carrot, 65% of our assignments throughout 2024 were worked in genuine partnership, where we were the sole supplier entrusted with that particular hiring project. There are some really significant benefits to this method of working that should never be overlooked. Our clients who employ this method rarely convert back to using a multi-agency approach for specific remits. Our success rate is 100% when working in partnership.

Key Benefits to A Partnership Approach
Method, timeline and cost clearly established at the outset
Timely & transparent communication from one contact throughout the project
We dedicate more time & resource to partnership projects because our client is fully committed to working with us
Your requirement is given priority over non-partnership vacancies
It ensures your message & proposition is delivered to the right candidates in the correct manner (avoiding duplicate approaches from multiple recruiters which dilutes your message and your brand)
An improved candidate journey due to better communication and commitment
Additional value adds such as market insights, process guidance, interview training and weekly metrics are included