Senior IT Leadership Project
Sustainable Advantage, a successful consultancy firm specialising in Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance (ESG) services. Following significant growth, the firm sought to bolster its senior management team to facilitate continued scaling. A key requirement was the recruitment of a senior IT strategist capable of overseeing crucial IT functions including Finance, Sales CRM and other transformational projects to support the businesses scaling up, and more.
IT Recruitment Project Challenge
With the firm experiencing rapid growth, Sustainable Advantage needed a seasoned IT leader to:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive IT strategy.
- Coordinate with different departments to ensure cohesive technology integration.
- Oversee financial and operational aspects of IT functions.
Why Sustainable Advantage Chose Us
The HR Director of Sustainable Advantage approached Ashdown, having worked with them for four years in a previous role, and who trusted their expertise and ability to deliver high-caliber candidates.
Following an initial briefing meeting, we developed a detailed research pack, reviewing salaries, job titles, and candidate availability.
Our Approach
Market Analysis & Planning: We provided an in-depth analysis of market data, showing how there has been a significant increase in demand for IT Directors/CTOs over the last two years.
Candidate Sourcing
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Reviewing over 2,000 potential candidates. |
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Creating a long list of nearly 60 qualified potentials. |
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Narrowing down to 8 top-tier interviewees. |
Ongoing Client Engagement
Throughout the process, we maintained regular communication with Sustainable Advantage, offering insights on market trends, candidate feedback, and benefits packages. This ensured the client was well-informed and could make strategic decisions.
Outcome
Ashdown successfully presented a series of high-quality candidates, resulting in Sustainable Advantage selecting the ideal senior IT strategist. This individual has commenced in their pivotal role; advancing the company's IT strategy, supporting its growth objectives, and preparing for future challenges.
Conclusion
The meticulous approach, combined with market expertise and ongoing client collaboration throughout the partnership ensured the successful appointment of a well-matched leader, joining Sustainable Advantage at a critical time in their journey.
Recent Appointments
Chief Technology Officer
Sustainable Advantage were looking or a CTO to create and manage the company’s technology and IT strategy, keeping the company’s technology solution up to date within the fast changing Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) market place including the impact of AI within the solution and managing a transformation project.
Ashdown successfully placed a highly experienced Chief Technoglogy Officer in the role.
Finance Assistant
Ashdown were tasked with recruiting a finance assistant for Sustainable Advantage. This was a varied role which provided exposure to all elements of an accounts department.
Working as part of the accounts team the role helped to ensure the smooth running of the
accounts function within the business.
Ashdown found the ideal candidate for the role, who fitted in with the team and flourished in the position and wider organisation.
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