How do we find the best people?
(And why they’re often not even looking for a job..!)
In recruitment, the best people for your organisation aren’t always the ones actively applying. In fact, many of the hires we help our clients make aren’t “on the market” – they’re in our network. Trusted referrals, returning candidates, high performers we’ve helped place before.
At Levick Stanley, we’ve built a candidate attraction and outreach process that brings together the best of both worlds – active applicants and passive top talent – so our clients get the right person for the role, not just the most available one.
How we do it — and why it works
Recruitment that saves time and builds stronger teams
Hiring for specialist roles takes time. Time to understand the nuances of the role, the make-up of your team, the pace of transformation – and then more time to screen CVs, chase candidates, and arrange interviews.
That’s where we come in. We act as an extension of your internal hiring team, using our experience and insight to deliver only those candidates who are worth your time and who are ready to hit the ground running.
Client story
A fast-scaling tech company needed to build out a full digital transformation team — fast. But with limited internal bandwidth, they were struggling to attract the right calibre of talent. By partnering with Levick Stanley, they hired multiple team members within weeks. No irrelevant applications. No time wasted.
Access to Hidden Talent Pools
We don’t wait for great candidates to come to us – we go and find them. Through our extensive outreach work, candidate referrals, and a strong network of returning talent, we have access to people you simply won’t find on LinkedIn or job boards.
Our team also proactively adds value to our candidate network — through engaging touch points, quarterly market insights, and interview prep. We keep the lines of communication open, which means when the right role comes up, we already know who’s a great fit.
Candidate story
A senior project manager came to us unsure of their next move. After a detailed conversation, we introduced them to a company they hadn’t considered. Three years later, they returned – this time as a hiring manager building their own team.
Happier Candidates = Long-Term Hires
Cultural alignment is one of the biggest predictors of long-term success. That’s why we prioritise understanding both our candidates and our clients inside out, so we can introduce people who not only have the skills, but who’ll genuinely thrive in your environment.
We offer every candidate personalised advice, honest feedback, and coaching throughout the hiring process. Because when people feel supported and informed, they make better choices and they stay longer.
Candidate story
A talented business analyst was on the fence about a role that looked perfect on paper. After talking it through, we advised them to wait for something more aligned. Three months later, we placed them somewhere they’ve since progressed into leadership.
A Referral Ecosystem That Keeps on Giving
Over 90% of our roles are listed exclusively, and we’re proud that many of our placements come from candidate referrals or past relationships. When people feel looked after, they’re happy to recommend us. And that creates a thriving ecosystem of top talent who already trust us to deliver.
Candidate story
One transformation specialist we placed years ago is now leading change across a global team. When they needed to hire, they came straight back to us — knowing we’d find professionals who could slot straight into their vision.
More Cost-Effective in the Long Run
It might feel cheaper to run recruitment in-house – until a new hire leaves after six months. Or a candidate with the wrong cultural fit disrupts the team. Or your hiring manager spends a week screening CVs instead of driving delivery.
By outsourcing to a specialist like Levick Stanley, you reduce the risk of bad hires and increase the odds of long-term success. Our clients trust us to get it right the first time. And we do.
We’re Not Just Filling Roles – We’re Building Careers
We don’t just focus on short-term hires. Our work is about building long-term partnerships — with candidates, and with companies. We specialise in permanent, contract and interim roles, and also offer team-based solutions for critical transformation projects.
With a track record of filling roles in 21 days and a candidate-first approach at the heart of everything we do, we help businesses build better teams and help people build meaningful careers.
Looking for a Smarter Way to Hire?
Whether you’re scaling up a change team, need to make a critical hire, or just want to explore your options, we’d love to help.
Drop us a message, and let’s talk about how we can find the best people for your team.