Croft Associates offer a highly personalised, confidential and thorough approach to search & selection, talent mapping and outplacement.
With a wealth of experience in the recruitment field, spanning some 25 years, we advise our clients on the most effective recruitment strategy for attracting the most sought after talent into their business. Because we invest the time and resource in getting to know the culture and values of your organisation, as well as the people who work for you, we offer you the right solutions to your recruitment and retention challenges.
At Croft Associates we do not distinguish between Clients and Candidates. Anyone engaged with us is a valued and trusted client who deserve a personalised and professional service.
History
Richard Croft founded Croft Associates in 2006 having previously enjoyed a successful career as a Director with two of the most prominent names in the Search field – Norman Broadbent and Warren Partners.
Over the course of a career spanning 25 years Richard has completed search projects for some of the largest and most prominent international organisations including Unilever, Trinity Mirror, AstraZeneca, Saint Gobain and United Utilities. In addition he has completed numerous assignments finding market leading talent for some of the UK’s most exciting and rapidly expanding SME’s.
In 2009 Richard broadened his service offering to clients by training in the field of Outplacement. To compliment this career advisory activity he studied for the Association of British Counselling certificate. Many clients have benefitted from the advisory services offered by Croft Associates when reviewing their career options and seeking advice on CV preparation, approaching the recruitment market and establishing a new business.
Our Process
Our process is thorough and ensures we get the right talent into your business.
Consultation
Investing the time to get to know you, your team, your business, your values and your requirements.
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Proposed Solution
Working with you and your team to find the most efficient, cost effective and workable solution to your Search, Talent Mapping and Outplacement needs.
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Identification
Search and Talent Mapping is about identifying the candidates who are NOT actively on the market as well as those who are.
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Contact
Presenting your opportunity in compelling, honest and professional way is the secret to generating a quality shortlist. The first touch with the potential candidates is a crucial element within the search process.
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Assessment
We work with qualified professionals in the Assessment field to profile you and your requirements as well as the shortlisted candidates.
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Longlisting & Shortlisting
Our primary objective is filling the vacancy/vacancies we are commissioned to work on. A detailed and thorough process gives you valuable information about your marketplace and feedback about you and your business. Our weekly long-list reports are an essential element of our service.
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Offer / Acceptance
We help you position the offer to the preferred candidate to ensure we get to completion. We stay close to the candidates through the offer and notice period to ensure they remain fully committed to their next career move.
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Onboarding & Coaching
The Croft Associates service does not finish on the day the candidate starts their new role. We offer a range of on-boarding and coaching services that see new employees through their first 12 months.
Our Values
Our vision is to be considered by all of our clients as a true partner - respected and trusted in everything we do on their behalf.
Our values are simple:
- Honesty
- Professionalism
- Confidentiality
In all our dealings with our clients
Contact Us
T: 01928 740 970
E: rcroft@croft-associates.com
W: www.croft-associates.com
