Supporting a client through a confidential restructure and critical senior appointments
Our client was undergoing a major structural transformation aimed at improving productivity and profitability. To stabilise operations and prepare for long term growth, the business required experienced operational and finance leadership. Elements Recruitment was engaged to manage the confidential search and deliver results quickly without disrupting day to day operations.
3 week
Turnaround from role briefing to successful placement
2 key
Leadership positions filled
- Operational Director
- Finance Manager
3 stage
- Interview x 2
- Technical assessment
100%
Confidentiality maintained throughout the search
Comment from Client
“Debbie understood the urgency and confidentiality from the start. She guided us through salary benchmarks, defined the experience needed, and delivered results quickly while keeping communication clear and consistent”
Overview of our senior recruitment project
The client was in the midst of significant organisational change designed to drive efficiency and profitability. To ensure stability, they required both an experienced Operational Director and a Finance Manager who could strengthen internal processes, support growth, and bring calm to a complex environment.
The challenge extended beyond finding talent. The HR function had limited time capacity, the appointments needed to remain confidential, and the company’s regional location presented additional sourcing constraints.
Elements Recruitment was engaged to share market insights and set clear timelines while using our network to find the right people quickly and discreetly.
Approach
Debbie worked closely with the HR Manager, Managing Director and Finance Director to define the technical needs, leadership qualities and goals behind the restructure.
Open communication and clear expectations created a strong foundation for an efficient and focused search.
A discreet recruitment campaign was launched across multiple platforms. The goal was to find leaders who could drive operational improvement and strengthen culture.
Both active and passive candidates were approached with a focus on identifying genuine change agents ready to lead through transition.
Candidates moved through a three stage process combining behavioural interviews, technical testing and cultural assessment.
This method kept the process fast while maintaining quality. The final selections were made within three weeks, meeting every technical and leadership requirement.
Conclusion
Through partnership and precision, Elements Recruitment delivered two key hired that strengthened the client's operational and financial leadership.
The streamlined process allowed the HR manager to stay focused on the core priorities and gave the confidence through a period of change.
The new Operational Director has already introduced structural improvements that lifted efficiency and supported growth. The Finance Manager brought stability and energy to the finance function.
This project shows how a calm, considered approach to recruitment can solved critical challenges and create lasting impact.
