​In our recent LinkedIn poll, we asked, "What is your biggest hiring challenge?" The responses were enlightening, with 59% of participants highlighting the difficulty of finding qualified candidates as their primary concern. At Leading Roles, we understand this challenge deeply and are dedicated to providing effective solutions. Here’s how we address the issue to help our clients succeed.

Comprehensive Talent Pools

At Leading Roles, we pride ourselves on maintaining extensive databases of qualified professionals. Our talent pools are diverse and cover a wide range of industries and skill sets. This comprehensive approach ensures that we have access to top-tier candidates ready to meet our clients' needs.

Targeted Recruitment Campaigns

Our tailored recruitment strategies are designed to reach the best candidates, including those who may not be actively seeking new opportunities. By utilising targeted advertising, social media outreach, and industry-specific job boards, we can attract top talent.

Dedicated Talent Search Consultants

Leading Roles' dedicated Talent Search consultants draw from our own extensive networks and use headhunting tools to engage both passive and active candidates. This approach ensures that we can attract and engage the right talent for each role.

Comprehensive Candidate Engagement

Our advertising and search efforts aim to create 5-6 touchpoints with a candidate prior to making a recommendation. This enables us to observe candidates over time and through various contexts, ensuring a thorough understanding of their fit, personal style, and temperament.

How We Identify Excellence

At Leading Roles, “how we think” about leadership, capability, and performance is as crucial as “what we do” in our search and recruitment process. Here’s a brief overview of our methodology:

·        Understanding Your Needs: We start with a detailed brief to the Council's vision, goals, and expectations for the new position.

·        Assessment and Evaluation: Our approach draws on several capability frameworks, evaluating candidates on key capabilities and competencies. This evaluation is backed by psychometric tools and 360-degree reference checking.For senior leadership roles we assess candidates on vision setting, leading with purpose, driving change, building high-performing teams, fostering relationships, and personal working norms.

·        Verification with SHL Tools: Psychometric assessments provide an objective, data-driven approach to evaluating candidates' cognitive abilities and behavioural competencies.

·        360-Degree Reference Checking: This comprehensive method gathers feedback from various individuals who have worked with the candidate, providing a holistic view of their competencies and leadership style.

Collaborative Partnerships

We believe that the key to successful recruitment lies in understanding our clients' unique needs, culture, and values. By working closely with our clients, we ensure a perfect fit for both the candidate and the organisation.

Cutting-edge Tools and Technology

To streamline the hiring process and enhance our candidate assessments, we leverage advanced tools and technology. From AI-driven sourcing tools to psychometric testing, we ensure that we identify the best candidates efficiently and accurately.

Finding qualified candidates is a significant challenge in today’s competitive job market, but it’s one that we at Leading Roles are well-equipped to handle. Through our comprehensive talent pools, targeted recruitment campaigns, dedicated Talent Search consultants, comprehensive candidate engagement, collaborative partnerships, and cutting-edge tools, we ensure that our clients can attract and retain the best talent available.