Client Background
Silver Spoon, a staple in UK households, is renowned for its range of sugars - caster, icing, and granulated - sourced directly from British farms. It is part of the prestigious Associated British Foods Group, which operates in over 55 countries and offers Silver Spoon’s employees extensive benefits and professional development opportunities. Despite being a global brand, Silver Spoon focuses on a supportive, inclusive workplace with a strong, family-oriented culture.
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The Brief
Following a recent restructure within their Controls and Compliance team, Silver Spoon required two pivotal new roles: a Financial Accountant and a Regulatory Reporting Manager. These roles were newly created, and no prior recruitment for them had been conducted, allowing for flexibility in candidate profiles. Ensuring that candidates would align with the company’s values and culture was a top priority.
The Reporting Manager role required a qualified accountant with experience in data integration, financial control, and non-financial reporting, while the Financial Accountant role was an excellent step- up opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking for career growth. Both roles offered robust training and development pathways, enabling candidates to gain valuable experience and advance within the organisation.
The Process
Our consultant, Megan, took a comprehensive approach to understanding Silver Spoon’s requirements. She met in person with key stakeholders, Leah and Ryan, to clarify role expectations and team dynamics. A tailored market search strategy was developed, including:
Broad Candidate Screening: Using a customised screening process, Megan ensured only the most suitable profiles were considered.
LinkedIn Outreach: A targeted LinkedIn search was conducted to reach a wider pool of passive candidates who might not be actively looking but would be a strong match.
Regular Feedback Sessions: Megan coordinated regular check-ins with Ryan to adjust the search approach based on evolving feedback, keeping the recruitment process aligned and responsive to any challenges.
Networking and Referrals: Leveraging Megan’s established industry contacts, she reached out for referrals, widening the candidate pool with trusted recommendations.
How We Added Value...
Both positions were successfully filled, with offers made and accepted for each role, achieving a strong alignment in skills and cultural fit. Silver Spoon benefited from our proactive and flexible recruitment approach, which allowed us to:
Identify High-Quality Candidates for By maintaining flexibility and exploring a broad candidate base, we helped Silver Spoon secure talent for newly established roles, ensuring future-ready foundations. | Ensure Cultural Compatibility Our rigorous screening and personalised approach ensured that the candidates selected would enhance Silver Spoon’s cohesive, family-oriented culture. | Provide Ongoing Support and Adaptability Continuous communication and agile adaptation to feedback kept the process efficient and aligned with Silver Spoon’s objectives, facilitating a smooth hiring experience. |
In partnering with Silver Spoon, we delivered candidates ready to contribute immediately and grow with the company, underscoring our commitment to adding strategic value through tailored, high-touch recruitment.