Global Director of Shared Service IT

Case Study

Leading Consumer Business

We were contacted by a client that we had previously delivered for, on a number of successful IT recruitment campaigns. The client was in need of a Global Director of Shared Service IT to oversee and develop the business’ strategy, budget, and people across both domestic and overseas markets. After discussing the ideal candidate profile with the client, we were able to advise on an international recruitment campaign, targeting a handful of specific countries within Europe, and on the structure of an international relocation package that would be necessary to attract such talent. Once agreed, we began simultaneous marketing and headhunting activities across our network of candidates, the MacGregor Black website and LinkedIn page, as well as other key IT job boards within the pre-agreed target countries. Concluding a thorough search, we presented the shortlist to our client who quickly progressed two candidates through their interview stages, which resulted in a successful offer and acceptance.

Since acceptance, we have supported the candidates international relocation process ensuring they have settled quickly and easily. They are now planning further key hires in their international team, moving into 2023.

Case Study

Leading Consumer Business

We were contacted by a leading global consumer business, to partner with them on the appointment of a Senior Integration Engineer, responsible for supporting their new global system role out. To begin, we conducted a thorough assessment of the sector, creating a candidate market map of key people within the field. Following this, we designed a robust and collaborative recruitment process, leveraging immediately available, and ‘open to work’, talent in our network, including a comprehensive headhunt within target companies, resulting in a outstanding shortlist of candidates. The client offered the position within their target timeframe and has since advised the hire has been invaluable to the project, adding the skillset and expertise they were lacking and has ultimately delivered the project within budget and timeframe, greatly exceeding their expectations. Following this project, we have since placed further roles with the client including an additional Senior Integration Engineer, a Global Director of Shared Service IT and a Software Maintenance Engineer.

Case Study

Leading Fashion Consultancy

We supported our client, who is consultancy partner, on a digital transformation project with a Leading Fashion Brand. The search was to find a Head of Ecommerce candidate that would work closely with the fashion brand, to accelerate their digital selling capabilities and create their digital roadmap. The candidate was also responsible for setting up the eCommerce practice for our client in Portugal. This was a senior, very important hire for our client, as the candidate would be a representation when advising the fashion brand, as well as being pivotal in the recruitment of a large team of eCommerce professionals to be based out of their newly created, purpose built campus in Portugal. Since successfully filling the role, relocating a fantastic European candidate, we have further developed our partnership with the client, making several other key hires, across various teams.

Case Study

Global Sport & Lifestyle Brand

We worked on a retained assignment with our client for a key role based in their Germany HQ. The role was to manage the consumer experience across all channels, as well as motivate and develop a high-performing team. We secured a candidate that had worked within agencies, as well as a direct competitor, and leading players in similar industries. This was a key hire, with a candidate who had experience across the different facets of the digital landscape, as well as and the ability to enhance our clients customer experience. The candidate has settled in quickly and is continuing to add talent to their team.

Case Study

Leading Fashion Brand

We were engaged as an exclusive retained partner by a leading fashion business. Having successfully worked multiple assignments in the past with the business, we we’re briefed to acquire a Senior Planner – eCommerce Key accounts. After conducting an extensive headhunt, successfully secured a candidate from another competing, iconic fashion brand.

The candidate had extensive experience as well as an impressive track record, and was a great cultural match with the business.

Case Study

Leading Fashion Brand

We partnered with a global fashion brand on the search for an Ecommerce Key Account Manager (Amazon & Zalando) based in Amsterdam. We reached out to a candidate from within our network, with extensive Amazon experience who had the potential to significantly increase account operations within their new role. After a smooth three stage interview process, they we’re offered the role.

The candidate had experience within Europe & APAC and a unique profile that we felt was an outstanding fit for the business. They have since added significant value to the brand.