Written by:
Maisie Hockings,
Lead Practice Director
The Problem
Birmingham City Council encountered considerable challenges in identifying suitable and top-tier candidates for the advertised roles, leading to a pool of applicants who fell short of the necessary standards or qualifications.
Hear from Dr Justin Varney, Director of Public Health, at Birmingham City Council:
The Solution
- Executive Search Engagement: Panoramic Associates actively engaged in executive search for Assistant Director of Public Health roles.
- Proactive Candidate Sourcing: Panoramic Associates proactively identified potential candidates and promptly submitted their CVs for consideration.
- Effective Communication: Throughout the process, Panoramic Associates maintained clear communication with all stakeholders, providing regular updates on candidate searches.
- Candidate Support: Panoramic Associates ensured candidates were well-informed and updated throughout the recruitment process.
Birmingham City Council commented that Panoramic Associates’ services are ‘Very effective, Panoramic Associates have a very strong network with public health consultants and this makes Panoramic Associates stand out in the Public Health space.’
The Result
- Successful Recruitment Outcomes: The targeted approach resulted in successful recruitment outcomes, sourcing high-quality candidates.
- Solid Understanding: Panoramic Associates demonstrated a solid understanding of the qualifications and skills necessary for suitable candidates in the public sector.
- Quality Over Quantity: Only the best candidates were put forward, emphasising a quality over quantity approach.
Panoramic Associates have a dedicated approach to recruitment in public health sectors. They have honed a great understanding of public health in local government and the roles of DPH, assistant directors, and consultants.
At Panoramic Associates, they strive to reflect their passion and experience in our consulting and recruitment services, setting ourselves apart from competitors.