Some roles are simply more complex to fill. Whether it’s a senior appointment, a confidential replacement, a tricky location or a highly specialised role, these searches require more than just advertising.
At Common Good Partners, our retained search model is built for precision. We go beyond surface-level recruitment, applying targeted market research, direct outreach and detailed screening to uncover the right talent not just available talent.
You get a dedicated partner and research team, clear timelines and full visibility from start to finish. We focus on quality, alignment and long-term fit.
If it’s hard to fill, high impact or highly confidential, talk to us.
Objective: Understand the client’s needs, requirements, and Organisation culture.
Activities: Conduct meetings with key stakeholders to gather detailed information about the role, responsibilities, and desired qualifications.
Objective: Develop a comprehensive document outlining the role’s responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations.
Activities: Collaborate with the client to create a detailed position profile that serves as a guide throughout the search process.
Book in STEER meetings with key stakeholders to review the search and gain market feedback
Objective: Identify potential candidates who meet the role’s requirements.
Activities: Utilise the Common Good’s extensive network, industry knowledge, and online databases to find suitable candidates. Engage in discreet outreach to passive candidates. Part of this process will be strategically head hunting relevant candidates that match the role requirements.
Objective: Evaluate candidates’ suitability for the role.
Activities: Conduct thorough interviews, competency-based assessments, and reference checks to gauge candidates’ qualifications and cultural fit.
Objective: Compile a list of qualified and interested candidates.
Activities: Assess candidates against the job criteria and create a longlist of potential candidates.
Objective: Present a curated list of top candidates to the client.
Activities: Collaborate with the client to select a shortlist of candidates for further consideration.
Objective: Conduct final interviews to determine the best candidate for the role.
Activities: Arrange and conduct final interviews with the shortlisted candidates. Provide feedback to the client and assist in the decision making process.
Objective: Extend an offer to the selected candidate and negotiate terms.
Activities: Prepare and present the job offer to the candidate. Assist in negotiating salary, benefits, and other terms of employment.
Objective: Ensure a smooth transition for the new hire.
Activities: Provide support during the onboarding process and ensure the new hire integrates well into the organization.