Increase of 35% growth sales supported by Roebuck Global Resourcing

The Background

Jill worked with the Board to find an executive level HR Consultant, who later become a Board member and CHRO Global People Director of Insights. Jill worked in partnership with the growing HR/TA team and successfully appointed to many key positions for Insights, one of which was the General Manager UK. The challenge of dealing with rapid expansion whilst having to achieve stretching financial targets began.

Delivering on challenging financial targets is never easy, but having to build a team and scale-up at the same time is a somewhat daunting task when the hiring manager is also new to the organisation.

The Process and Outcome

Jill worked in true collaboration ensuring everyone was kept abreast of the process and our excellent candidates fully engaged with the Insights opportunity. Her knowledge and experience of the industry movers and shakers was indeed invaluable in successfully scaling up the operation to accommodate the rapid planned growth. Jill excelled in supporting the whole process with exceptional communication and professionalism through her structured bespoke search, detailed assessment and excellent shortlisting skills.

Jill provided high quality sales and learning and development professionals who were a fit for both capability and culture, for France, Germany and the UK. She was also part of ensuring the end-to-end candidate experience matched expectations. Key to her success is Jill’s ability to get under the skin of the organisation and work in partnership with the internal HR and Hiring Managers as a trusted extension of the internal HR/People team.

Her attention to detail and ability to forge long-standing relationships in the industry over many years means she is able to deliver on the ‘trusted advisor’ claim both to her candidates and to the organisation fortunate enough to partner with Roebuck Global Resourcing.

This resulted in successfully appointing many of the team’s exceptional performers who have gone onto contribute to an increase of 34% in business growth. Jill remains in touch to support on specialist hires and remains a 'confidante' to many impressive contributors throughout Insights global operation.

Alex Keay Sales and Delivery Director (US and UK), Insights Group (at the time of the Case Study) Back to Services

Our Client Success Stories

'Skillsoft has worked with Jill over many years. Her tremendous knowledge of the L&D/HCM sector, coupled with her professionalism, process orientation and willingness to take the time to fully understand our requirements resulted in her being the most successful recruiter I worked with. I would have no hesitation in recommending her to others.'

Kevin Young
ex. Skillsoft GM (CEO) EMEA and a client of Jill's

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'I have interacted with Jill several times through my career, mainly in my capacity as HR Director. Jill’s knowledge of the People industry is second to none. Outside of her core commercial objectives, Jill always provides additional guidance in all our conversations and is a trusted advisor in her industry excellence.

Jill is very well-connected across the Human Resources and digital Learning & Development space globally. Despite her hectic schedule, she makes time to build relations effectively and always offers sound professional counsel. Jill has been an excellent sounding board for me over the years and I would recommend her to anyone seeking search expertise within this sector.'

Louise Basu
HR Director, ex SHL & Thomas International

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'Recruiting for Building People's new Managing Director position was made so simple by Jill, who not only offered and delivered an expert service but became part of the team in a very short space of time, with her passion for her role and our mission - and her understanding of our needs - making such a difference.

Jill handled all the Executive Search, presenting us with an enviable shortlist and supporting the interview stages. She was always available for extra guidance and support and it was very clear that Jill truly cares about what she does and strongly focuses on how she can bring her expert knowledge to best support our team and fledgling business.

Jill truly engaged with and listened to our requirements (not just for the role, but also ensuring that she understood our existing capabilities) and provided a friendly, reassuring, knowledgeable, confident and expert service. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Jill again and am very grateful that Building People benefited from such kind, thoughtful and knowledgeable expertise.'

Rebecca Lovelace
CEO Building People CIC

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'Jill's candidate management is second to none. Her approach is highly professional, personalised to the individual and extremely supportive. Often overlooked by recruiters, the candidate experience is a key element in attracting the right people.

Jill ensured that at each stage of the recruitment process I was well-informed and provided with any help that I needed; giving me a positive view of the recruiting organisation throughout and making the whole 'journey' an enjoyable one. I would highly recommend Jill’s new venture.'

Robin Simpson MBA MA
Robin was a candidate of RGH appointed to a Senior Consultative role

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'I have had the pleasure of working with Jill in both a candidate and client capacity. As a candidate Jill took the time to understand and really listened to what I was looking for.

When working with Jill to find us candidates she listens carefully to our requirements and takes time to find candidates that will fit with our values as well as theirs and the relevant digital specialist experience we need for the role. This level of care means we save time and have quality candidates to choose from.'

Lynne Downey
Vice Principal Online Education, University CEM

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'Jill is a natural born recruiter. The reasons for her success lies in her thoroughness, emotional intelligence and her drive to succeed and satisfy both candidates and clients. Furthermore, I can honestly say that Jill is not only a recruiter, but also a great business woman who understands her client’s needs and will do her utmost to fit a personality into a structure and not only a CV. I would recommend Jill to any organisation/candidate in a professional or personal capacity into a position.'

Anna Dilphy
Global Marketing Executive

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