People Solutions
People Solutions is Astute’s fully outsourced recruitment solution, designed for businesses with regular hiring needs and limited internal resources.
People Solutions is perfect for organisations seeking to make multiple hires over an extended period while maintaining efficiency, quality, and alignment with their goals.
With a 93% success rate and an average time to fill of just 39 days – well below the industry average of 67 days – we work collaboratively as your trusted partner in recruitment.
Our efficient processes not only ensure that your projects are delivered on time, but also helps you capitalise on opportunities without the risk of missing out on potential revenue due to prolonged hiring timelines.
By choosing to partner with Astute People, you’re investing in a strategy that drives project success and protects your financial interests.
People Solutions
A fully outsourced recruitment solution
- Dedicated talent team
- Project-managed process
- Hiring strategy development
- Market insights
- Enhanced candidate management
- Cultural fit surveys
- Premium advertising
- Bespoke marketing support
- Referral programme
- High priority scheduling
- Extended guarantee
- Access to 100,000+ candidates
Read the transcript from our People Plus video
Hi, I’m Matt Dickens, and I’m here to introduce you to a recruitment solution that can help your business fill critical roles more efficiently – People Plus.
Did you know that in the energy sector, it takes an average of 67 days to fill a vacancy, with only a 40-60% success rate using contingent recruitment methods?
But People Plus model fills roles in just 39 days with an outstanding 93% success rate – saving time and dramatically increasing your chances of securing the perfect candidate.
So, what makes our People Plus model so effective?
It’s simple: we take the best tactics from both contingent and executive search recruitment to create a tailored, high-impact solution that features all the ingredients necessary to deliver success.
The first of which is exclusive partnership.
We dive deep into understanding your business and its unique opportunities – asking questions and sharing ideas.
But it’s about making you the hero of your own story.
By featuring your company name and opportunity in our external marketing, we ensure your role stands out.
You’ll benefit from premium, fully designed adverts, a featured job spot on our website, and even paid advertising across the most relevant platforms.
Your opportunity will also be included in our newsletter, reaching over 5,000 engaged professionals. It stands to reason that the more time, effort and resource we invest in promoting your opportunity.
The more high quality candidates we will be able to access.
And for each role, you’ll have a dedicated team – a Recruitment Partner and up to two Talent Specialists and a marketing specialist – working exclusively on your vacancies.
Finally, you will receive the highest level of priority.
Simply put if you’re commit to us, we will put the full might of Astute People behind your business.
In markets like Power, Renewables, and Nuclear, where talent shortages are a constant challenge, Astute’s People Plus solution has been proven to be much more effective then the traditional approach to recruitment, helping our customers to achieve their business objectives.
Our approach not only shortens the time it takes to fill roles, but also ensures that your projects aren’t held back by unfilled positions.
We’d love to talk with you about how People Plus could help you to achieve your recruitment goals, so get in touch and lets see if this solution is right for you.
People Solutions is Astute’s fully outsourced recruitment solution, designed for businesses with regular hiring needs and limited internal resources.
People Solutions is perfect for organisations seeking to make multiple hires over an extended period while maintaining efficiency, quality, and alignment with their goals.
With a 93% success rate and an average time to fill of just 39 days – well below the industry average of 67 days – we work collaboratively as your trusted partner in recruitment.
Our efficient processes not only ensure that your projects are delivered on time, but also helps you capitalise on opportunities without the risk of missing out on potential revenue due to prolonged hiring timelines.
By choosing to partner with Astute People, you’re investing in a strategy that drives project success and protects your financial interests.
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Read the transcript from our People Solutions video
Hi, I’m Matt Dickens, and I’m here to introduce you to a recruitment solution that can help your business fill critical roles more efficiently – People Plus.
Did you know that in the energy sector, it takes an average of 67 days to fill a vacancy, with only a 40-60% success rate using contingent recruitment methods?
But People Plus model fills roles in just 39 days with an outstanding 93% success rate – saving time and dramatically increasing your chances of securing the perfect candidate.
So, what makes our People Plus model so effective?
It’s simple: we take the best tactics from both contingent and executive search recruitment to create a tailored, high-impact solution that features all the ingredients necessary to deliver success.
The first of which is exclusive partnership.
We dive deep into understanding your business and its unique opportunities – asking questions and sharing ideas.
But it’s about making you the hero of your own story.
By featuring your company name and opportunity in our external marketing, we ensure your role stands out.
You’ll benefit from premium, fully designed adverts, a featured job spot on our website, and even paid advertising across the most relevant platforms.
Your opportunity will also be included in our newsletter, reaching over 5,000 engaged professionals. It stands to reason that the more time, effort and resource we invest in promoting your opportunity.
The more high quality candidates we will be able to access.
And for each role, you’ll have a dedicated team – a Recruitment Partner and up to two Talent Specialists and a marketing specialist – working exclusively on your vacancies.
Finally, you will receive the highest level of priority.
Simply put if you’re commit to us, we will put the full might of Astute People behind your business.
In markets like Power, Renewables, and Nuclear, where talent shortages are a constant challenge, Astute’s People Plus solution has been proven to be much more effective then the traditional approach to recruitment, helping our customers to achieve their business objectives.
Our approach not only shortens the time it takes to fill roles, but also ensures that your projects aren’t held back by unfilled positions.
We’d love to talk with you about how People Plus could help you to achieve your recruitment goals, so get in touch and lets see if this solution is right for you.
What's included in a People Solutions partnership
Premium advertising
For the entirety of the campaign
Bespoke marketing support
To showcase your business as an employer of choice
- People Powered Profiles
- Weekly Newsletter, including your vacancies as featured jobs, sent to our 7,000+ subscribers
- Dual branded social media posts, shared to our 40,000 LinkedIn followers
Referral programme
Enhancing your brand’s reputation
- Referrals often lead to higher-quality candidates who align well with company culture.
- Referred candidates typically move through the recruitment process more quickly.
Dedicated delivery team
Sector specialists with deep networks and experience
- Your roles will be assigned to a Talent Specialist and Recruitment Partner, specialists in sourcing and selecting candidates.
- Streamlined recruitment process.
- Enhanced employer branding through promoting the company’s culture and values effectively.
- Improved candidate experience: Personalised communication and support for applicants.
- Targeted talent sourcing, with access to niche talent pools and proactive outreach.
Reporting and talent insights
For data-driven decision making
- Informing choices and predictive analytics.
- Insights into market trends and talent availability.
- Targeted sourcing and enhanced candidate experience.
- Tracking diversity metrics and identifying barriers.
Extended guarantee
A 6-month replacement guarantee and rebate period
- Provides assurance of quality in candidate selection.
- Reduced hiring risk in minimizing the financial impact of a bad hire.
- Enhanced accountability.
- Facilitates open communication through establishing clear expectations and feedback channels.
A partnership for continued success
An extension of your brand
Astute acts as an extension of your brand, representing your organisation’s values and culture in the recruitment process. Our approach combines technological solutions and people-focused strategies, ensuring we meet your unique needs while enhancing your employer brand.
Scalability for your business needs
With People Solutions, you have the flexibility to scale up or scale down support depending on your hiring demands. Whether you’re launching a new power station, embarking on ambitious projects, or navigating a period of rapid expansion, People Solutions adapts to your situation.
Tailored for your success
Whether you’re gearing up for a start-up, tackling new projects, or navigating a phase of growth, People Solutions is designed to support your journey. Partner with Astute and experience the difference of a recruitment solution tailored to your unique needs.
Elevate to People Solutions+
For an even more comprehensive service, upgrade to People Solutions+, which includes all the benefits of People Solutions plus a Managed Service Provider (MSP) offering. This elevated solution provides centralised management of your recruitment processes, ensuring optimal efficiency and effectiveness across all hiring activities.
Why choose People Solutions?
People Solutions delivers unparalleled access to a bespoke Talent Team, hiring strategy, and value-added services crafted to seamlessly integrate with and enhance your recruitment efforts. Our expertise ensures a steady stream of top-tier talent, giving you the confidence to focus on achieving your business goals.
A partnership built on trust
Astute is committed to building long-term partnerships with our clients. By understanding your business inside and out, we can provide a recruitment solution that evolves with your needs. Our goal is not just to meet your current hiring challenges but to future-proof your talent acquisition strategy, ensuring sustainable growth and success for years to come.
Recruitment in partnership
“Astute’s People Solutions offer a scalable, tailored approach to recruitment, designed to meet the unique needs of clients across Power Generation, Renewables, & Nuclear energy. With extensive experience in managing large-scale crewing projects, we provide the flexibility needed to support businesses in achieving their goals, whether they require targeted talent acquisition or end-to-end workforce management.
“This customisable solution has proven critical for reducing average time-to-fill to just 39 days – far below the industry average of 67 days. This efficiency ensures that vital projects progress on schedule while connecting top-tier talent with leading organisations. The adaptability of People Solutions allows us to seamlessly scale services to align with each client’s evolving demands, from rapid mobilisation for new projects to long-term recruitment strategies.
“Our partnership-driven approach enables businesses to navigate complex staffing challenges while maintaining the agility required to thrive in a competitive energy sector. Let Astute help you build a workforce that drives success.”
Matt Dickens, Director at Astute People
Our other solutions
People Search
Executive search solution for those looking to make that strategic, senior hire
Recruitment in partnership
“Leading businesses from across Power Generation, Renewables & Nuclear energy are seeing significant benefits in partnering with Astute and choosing our People Plus retained solution.
“This partnership approach has reduced average fill times to just 39 days, compared to the industry average of 67 days, allowing critical projects to proceed without delays and connecting the best talent with the top organisations across the sector.”
Matt Dickens, Director at Astute People