Retained Search
When you need a high-level role filled, our retained search service means we can produce hard-to-find candidates with a fast turnaround, so you can focus on your commercial goals.
What is a retained search?
A retained search is essentially a high-value, exclusive agreement that offers clients dedicated resources from RPS, by way of a retainer. This ensures your critical vacancy is filled as quickly as possible with the best possible match.
By granting exclusivity over a certain period, clients enable our specialised consultant to prioritise the open position over others and gives time to make sure the candidates found are the absolute best available.
Why choose a retained search?
We guarantee to present candidates with the right blend of technical and soft skills against your assignment brief whilst ensuring:
Confidentiality
We handle your assignment confidentially in order to safeguard your reputation and commercial goals
Talentscape
We use our Talentscape AI solution to market map the entire talent pool with unrivalled speed and accuracy
Best Practices
RPS guide your hiring team on best practices to secure your chosen talent in highly competitive markets
Consultation
We'll consult and inform your business on sourcing channels, candidate attraction, marketing and employer brand promotion / employed value proposition
Strengthening
Solidifying the foundation of the relationship between RPS and your business to support larger scale and sustained talent acquisition needs of your business in the future.
Retained Search Methodology
Assignment Management
Pre-implementation planning and design of tools for assignment
Kick-off meeting on-site or virtual
Qualification of position with hiring manager(s)
Full lifecycle assignment management to include onboarding and soft landing
Talent Sourcing
Leverage all available and appropriate resources both internal and external
Marketing your business and vacancy to relevant networking groups including social media sites where suitable
Commencement of in-depth interviewing in line with pre-implementation planning
Talent Acquisition
Formal interviews both virtual and in person as required
Provision of client Employer Value Proposition materials
Thorough commitment testing of all potential applicants
Create and share a bespoke data analytics dashboard with your business
Key Information We'll Acquire:
Organisational Context
Direct management, functional, business unit, peer level and subordinate relationships.
Renumeration Requirements
Base salary, allowances, benefits, shares, bonuses, sign-on bonuses, etc.
Location
Details
Expected location of job role, travel requirements, and known possibility of change.
Off-Limits Companies
Partner, Competitors, Supplier and other organisations that are not suitable for any reason.
Target Companies/ Individuals
Known and preferred organisations and individuals for RPS to approach.
Relocation
Support
What support, if any, would be in place for Relocation.
Employer Value Proposition
Documentation relating to the culture, performance, benefits, or plans of the client organisation.
Competency Based Skills
Ascertaining what competencies are of key importance here.
Time Scales
Do you need assistance with
high-level recruitment?
Get in touch with our retained search specialist to discuss your requirements.
