Why do you find recruitment painful?
| The Pain | What Pain Relief can we offer you? |
|---|---|
| “I’m trying to do recruitment myself; adverts aren’t really working and/or I don’t have time to call, chase and organise interviews” | We manage the whole process from start to finish, providing updates every step of the way with your preferred communication method (e.g text or call to ease your inbox and to speed up communication). |
| “Searching on REED is really time consuming; I could be making money with my team” | We have access to multiple platforms, a wide audience to target, with unique techniques to get responses fast. |
| “I just don’t enjoy the recruitment process and takes too much time” | You’re an insurance expert and we are experts in our field. When you are not in flow doing what you enjoy, things take twice as long. |
| “I have a restricted budget” | We charge £2000 + vat, fixed fee, no matter what salary you offer your Personal Lines Consultant, to allow you to manage your budget more effectively. |
| “People have left within the first 3 months of joining me” | Don’t worry, we offer a special Gotcha Guarantee; a 3 month free of charge replacement if anything looks like it’s not working. |
| “I have to chase agencies for feedback, or even if they have any people yet” | We provide continuous updates of what we are hearing and seeing in the candidate market, so you know exactly where you stand. |
| “When I recruit directly, I waste time having to explain the company/role from scratch as the candidate/s generally don’t know anything about us – this can take up interview time” | We share this information before their first conversation with you. We believe it is important to provide candidates with as much insight about you, your team, your vision and why your branch offers a good career opportunity. |
| “I don’t know candidates thoughts after an interview and if they are genuinely interested/keen” | We provide feedback following the interview, including where they are at with other job interviews, so you know exactly where you stand. |
| “When I try recruiting myself, organising interviews is time consuming, especially if candidates are not easily contactable at the time” | We plan, organise and schedule interviews for you, even last minute changes. We make sure the recruitment process keeps momentum, managing candidate expectations and providing alternative dates/times to rearrange efficiently. |
| “Too many CVs from agencies” | Agencies are targeted with how many CVs they send out daily. Heard of the saying ‘throw CVs to see what sticks’? To be honest, some candidates don’t even know their CV is with you until you say you want to interview, then they get sold the job. Rest assured, we headhunt proactively for your team, meaning every candidate has been interviewed for your vacancy alone, and not shared with other employers. Agencies are also targeted on fees, meaning they will influence a candidate to where they will earn the most fee from. Candidates from us are for your eyes only! |
| “Poor quality” | Quality talent is what we target and focus on – using our knowledge and history of working with your company. We take time when speaking with candidates; sharing everything we know about you, your team and the company. If they are not fully committed, we don’t waste your time. |
| “I have had training in recruitment but its not my expertise, I’d rather help my team or customers” | We love finding the hidden gems – we have a fully trained team that ensures we are 100% successful. We want to convert you to using us all the time, because we are very good! |
| “I just don’t know why I’m not getting CVs from agencies, or advert responses” | We want to make sure no time is wasted. We will share what is going on in the candidate market, to allow you to understand why not. |
| “Recruitment fees” | Our fees are as low as 8% of the annual salary in some cases (depending on salary offered). We aren’t greedy, we just enjoy helping and finding good talent. We don’t have targets to hit, we have a project timeline instead, hence why exclusivity works. |
Our credentials…
- Preferred Supplier for Howden Insurance.
- Angela (Managing Director) has built a trusted relationship over 21 years with former APlan and now Howden.
- Fellow of the Institute of Recruitment and a CIPD Member.
- A fully trained professional team.
- Established in 2009 with 95% referral rate and a 98% retention rate.
- Relationships already in place with Branch Managers nationwide – full list can be provided.
- Proven capability with a 100% success rate.
- A unique headhunting service, finding the skills and experience you need.
- Proactive targeting using specialist techniques.
- Concise project management.
- You are a priority with a proactive approach.
- Branch Managers trust us to find, vet and qualify candidates, so when they receive applications, they know they should interview them. No time wasted!
What’s in it for you…
- Fixed fee recruitment on Personal Lines at @ £2000 + vat per hire.
- 3 months free of charge Gotcha Guarantee replacement.
- Split payment terms to support cash flow.
- Hassle free recruitment; we only provide quality, we know the calibre you like.
- Time to hire reduced – partnering with us means quicker results with a committed timeline so you know exactly where you stand and when to expect good candidates.
- Adverts take up to 6 weeks to get responses: get fully vetted applications specific to your team within 5-10 days.
- Our commitment is to fill your vacancy as quickly as possible with a quality candidate.
- We are representing you. We are effective in our method, efficient with our timescales, and we care about candidates’ recruitment experience.
- Having one reliable source to avoid confusion and duplication, managing your recruitment process so you can get on with your job.
- 360° recruitment support, guidance and advice – we are experts in our field.
Case Studies…
*Multiple Offices
Critical Issue: Branch Manager needed to find two Personal Lines Consultants for two different branches.
Outcome: Two Consultants started with Howden in the two different branches, within 6 weeks from project commencement to their start dates.
*Rural Location
Critical Issue: Branch Manager wanted to build a strong team with longevity, however, the location is tough being in the southwest, in a remote rural area.
Outcome: Four Consultants hired over 1.5 years and currently looking for another two.
*Branch Manager New to the Area
Critical Issue: Branch Manager new to the area; reviewed and tried previous recruitment suppliers. The quality wasn’t of the calibre needed and the service wasn’t great either.
Outcome: Five Consultants hired within 18 months and currently looking for another.
*Quick Proactive Work
Critical Issue: Branch Manager overseeing underperforming branch, whilst training new management, and in need of a strong loyal team immediately.
Outcome: Three Consultants hired within 2 months.
Service Level Agreement
We strive for service excellence with every vacancy project which does require a little help, input and commitment from you. We want a successful result and to achieve this, we would like to share with you what to expect from the Gotcha Team, and equally what we need from you too. If timescales drop, then the recruitment cycle gets longer, potentially losing traction….so it’s important to talk and communicate at all times.
| Process Stage | Actions | Our Requirements from You |
| 1st Meeting: Face to Face or a phone conversation | Understanding your needs and requirements | Proposal Agreement and acceptance of our Terms of Business |
| Job and Person Clarification | We already have the following: Job Description, Rewards Document and the ideal person specification. However, we appreciate each branch is different in terms of size, dynamics, Personal Lines and Commercial split etc. This is where we would need your input please to ensure candidates have the best insight into your team/office and your vision for the branch | If we do send any documents to you for review, please look at these within 24-48 hours and let us know any amendments |
| Talent Hunting/Vetting and Qualification | We will target, vet and qualify, providing you with a shortlist of candidates within 5 -10 days dependant on vacancy, with regular updates | Please provide feedback to us within 24–48 hours so we can manage candidate/s expectations and/or to tweak our hunt if necessary |
| Short-List/those you wish to speak with | 1st Interview/s arranged – Teams or Phone call…. We will provide you with an email to confirm the interview arrangements | Let us know the interview method you prefer as your first informal conversation with the candidate. When we send you the interview arrangements, please confirm receipt |
| 1st Line Interview | 1st Interview/s held. We will provide interview feedback from the candidate/s within 24 hours | Please provide us with your interview feedback within 24 hours, so we can manage candidate/s expectations and who you wish to 2nd interview |
| Howden – Online multiple choice assessment | We will advise and prepare candidates so they know what to expect, for example, measured on speed and accuracy, attention to detail, basic Maths and English | Let us know after the 1st interview if you’d like the candidate to do the assessment from home or if you would prefer them to do in-branch at the face to face stage |
| 2nd Interview Face to Face | 2nd Interview/s arranged. We will provide you with an email to confirm the interview arrangements | Please confirm receipt |
| Howden – Application Form | We will email the Application Form to the candidate and ensure they return back to you before their 2nd interview | Please let us know if you’d prefer hard or soft copy |
| 2nd Line Interview | 2nd interview/s held. We will provide interview feedback from the candiate/s within 24 hours | After your interview please confirm if you’d like them to meet with your Mentor, and by which method? Some BMs like to do this on the same day to avoid further delays |
| Offer | Its your choice if you’d like to speak with the candidate directly to share the offer, or if you would like us to do this for you… | A written Offer and Contract of Employment will need to be sent to the candidate directly. Please copy us in for our compliance |
If you would like to speak with us about your recruitment needs
please drop an email to help@gotcharecruitment.co.uk and we can organise a time to speak.
Thank you kindly.