It’s what helps us achieve genuinely remarkable results for companies large and small.
We started because we know that, in today’s market, businesses can’t always dedicate enough time and resource to the finer points of recruitment strategy and employer branding. But these things really matter. Whether you’re recruiting 5,000 new staff, headhunting for senior and board-level roles or setting up an entry-level selection programme – our input makes all the difference.
Clients value our friendly, straight-talking approach. We want you to see us as your organisation’s recruitment department. It’s outsourcing with an in-house feel. The kind of team you’ll want to include in your secret Santa, especially after you see the talent that we’ll bring into your business and successes that follow.
There’s no mystery to that – it’s Verus.
No matter the size or complexity of the resourcing project, Verus can help. Whether that’s matching the right candidate with the right company; devising a recruitment strategy or implementing a new Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to enhance the candidate experience… We’ve got the expertise to deliver. Years spent building a network of trusted partners, means that, should your project require additional resources, we can pull together – and manage – the perfect team. All you need to do is get in touch with us, and we'll do the rest.
Most small or medium sized businesses don’t need an in-house recruitment department. But they might still need to fill numerous vacancies per year. Verus RPO offers a smarter way to do that. A plug-in recruitment department that’s there only when you need us. It’s a much more personal and cost-effective service than you’ll get with agencies, and so in-touch with your business culture that you’ll think of us as part of the team.
Some recruitment challenges require the kind of specialist insight that can only come from detailed insider knowledge of recruitment. Whether it’s high-volume entry levels roles or specialist roles right up to exec search for Directors and the Board, we can help. The talent you need is out there. Verus makes finding it quicker, more cost-effective and hassle-free so you can get on with running your business.
If your recruitment strategy isn’t delivering it can be hard to see the reason from the inside. You might not even realise there’s a problem. What you need is an outside perspective. One that looks objectively at your recruitment processes and can offer top-line recommendations, or deep-dive into the finer details. The level is up to you. With Verus you’ll get the best, most trustworthily up-to-date advice along with an action plan for putting findings into practice.
Not many people have time to take on large recruitment projects on top of everything else they do at your business. Overhauling the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Reviewing your Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Deploying social media recruitment strategies. Creating a talent pool. These are big, important jobs. Cutting corners can have long term implications. But get it right and you’ll really feel the benefit. It all comes down to talent – and you can count on Verus to get that right.
When you’re an employer who goes about things the right way, you’ll want to make sure that, when outplacement occurs, your people are properly equipped to land their next dream role. And with our expertise and extensive experience in recruitment, we’re the people to help you do that. From CV writing to LinkedIn profiling, job searching, and advice on interview techniques, the support we offer will make sure you do your very best for your outgoing staff.
I have engaged Katherine’s support with a number of resourcing projects and campaigns over the last several years. Her commerciality and expertise have been key in sourcing great talent, as has been her ability to quickly understand business requirements and work with key stakeholders. I would have no hesitation in recommending Katherine, and in engaging her with future projects and campaigns.
Head of HR Shared Services
I’ve worked with Katherine in a variety of guises over the past 10 years. During this time, she has consistently demonstrated her ability to work with pace and energy to any given piece of work, remaining committed to see the end result through to its conclusion.I joined Westerleigh Group towards the end of 2020, and it became clear that our resourcing process would benefit from improvement.... read more
HR Director, Westerleigh Group Ltd.Resourcing Projects can be complex, but they’re something your business needs to get right. Venus will ensure that you do. Whether it’s matching your company with the perfect candidate, devising a recruitment strategy, or implementing a new Applicant Tracking System (ATS), we have the extensive industry experience and huge contact network to deliver results that make you a better business. A selection of our projects are below.
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A historic school had found that their paper-based recruitment processes might be a little too historic. They needed a full overhaul and an ATS that was up to the standard one might expect from such a prestigious educational establishment. It was time to modernise.
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A large global retailer was going through a period of business change and required us to go in as Head of Talent Acquisition on an interim basis to ease them through the transition. We were to lead the function, improve processes and systems, and to ensure effective delivery – on time and on budget. Helping them to move forward as a stronger and more efficient business.
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A UK-wide funeral care provider came to us to conduct a full review of their recruitment processes. They were a growing organisation that had outgrown their previous methods – they sought our advice because we specialise in implementing more sophisticated recruitment processes for growing businesses.
When you need to implement or upgrade your ATS.
We started with a full audit of all their processes and got into the details of their RFI and RFQ – from there we were able to close in on a bespoke solution. We negotiated with suppliers to in order to find the ideal ATS for their purposes and that matched their budget. We also implemented project planning procedures and trained the staff to ensure that everything was embedded smoothly.
Aside from an extremely satisfied client, the outcome was a far more efficient application procedure that reduced workload pressures on existing staff and enabled the client to build and manage a growing talent pipeline. It made ROI plain to see.
Get in touchWhen you need additional support for your HR function.
We analysed all existing processes and resourcing strategies used on both the retail and corporate sides of the business so that, when we took over, we knew where efficiencies and improvements could be made. Our aim was to raise the profile of Talent Attraction, a key concern for stakeholders.
A more engaged and motivated TA team who were clear on objectives and passionate about solutions. Stakeholders (right up to Board level) had renewed faith in TA’s capability. The previously unmanageable amount of vacancies were reduced to manageable levels, and new tools and processes were introduced to enhance attraction of talent.
By developing a better quality and more manageable talent pool, we were able to make our client a smarter and better business by putting them back in touch with the kind of candidates and talent that makes a business great.
When you need expert, objective, constructive advice and guidance.
Our main impact was to show the client recruitment team what good, professional recruitment looked like. The new approach put the client in touch with a larger, better quality talent pool, meaning they could hire more quickly – even for difficult-to-hire roles – and retain staff, which delivered them a huge ROI. They were delighted.
Clients have been thrilled with their reports and the clarity impartiality brings. For some, the recommendations have been simple and easy to implement. Whilst for others, I’ve had to look at a significant overhaul of their department and processes. Whatever the scale, they’ve been delighted with the results.
Get in touchWhen you're looking to recruit senior roles confidentially.
Tasks like this are dealt with on a case-by-case basis, with methods differing from client to client. But whether it’s a multi-channel retailer or a high-profile school, our clients value our sensitive approach to highly specialised searches – only possible due to our insider knowledge, large network, and amazing reputation.
Clients received high-quality, highly specialised candidate shortlists from which they were able to make the necessary appointments and even pipeline talent for future hires. Our input has turned a potentially risky situation into a profitable one for many organisations.
Get in touchWhen you need to help your employees facing redundancy find new roles.
We engaged with staff, assessed their skills and experience and helped them create a game plan for getting them the best position they could. Supporting staff right through the application process by creating great CVs and online profiles, training them from how to apply via job boards and the best way to directly approach prospective employers, ensured that we optimised their chances of landing an equivalent or better role.
Our input meant that the outsourcing project could be completed in good faith with many of the displaced employees going on to take their careers to new heights with their new employers. The skills were there – we gave them visibility.
Get in touchQuality candidates for a specialist area
Special search techniques and our pooled experience of hiring within the tech sector meant we were able to search widely, yet acutely for the required talent. We then supported the client through every stage of the hire, from screening applicants to interviewing and right through to the final offer being made.
Our assistance and expert advice led to all positions being filled with the very best quality applicants. And, even better, there was talent left over for the pipeline, which helped shore-up future recruitment, should it be required.
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