Reducing Costly Agency Dependence with In-House Hiring
2 Minutes Read69 hires
£191k saved
in agency avoidance
Reduced agency
usage to
7%
Hiring Manager
Sentiment Score
4.8/5
Working with Instant Impact has been a game changer for us - there's no way we could have replicated the effectiveness of the full-stack recruitment service they’ve provided.
The market insight, process & systems guidance, and strategic input they've provided has been incredibly valuable and our Recruiter is fully embedded in our company culture and working practices - our hiring managers don't even realise they're working with an external partner.
We simply couldn't have grown as fast without them.
Field builds and operates large-scale renewable infrastructure across the UK and Europe, focusing on battery storage to create a more reliable, flexible, and greener grid.
Our talent partners helped scale their team from 7 in October 2021 to over 75 across the UK, Italy, Spain, and Germany.
Field operates in a niche, competitive market, where we've made key hires across roles like Grid Connection Lead, Head of Construction, Lead Data Scientists, and Country Managers for Italy and Spain.
The
Challenge
Our client, a rapidly growing company in a competitive industry, faced major recruitment challenges. Without an internal HR function or hiring processes, they relied on costly agencies. They struggled to attract niche talent and lacked employer brand visibility. As they aimed for international growth, these issues, along with the absence of defined EDI goals, became critical. They turned to us for a comprehensive recruitment solution to address these obstacles.
The
Solution
To address Field's challenges in the emerging automated trading market, we implemented a tailored RPO solution. This included:
- Establishing robust hiring processes and an internal talent function to reduce reliance on agencies.
- Leveraging our market expertise to tap into niche talent pools across technical disciplines.
- Developing a strategic employer branding campaign to enhance visibility and attract top candidates.
- Implementing an employee advocacy program to amplify Field's reach on LinkedIn.
- Creating a structured approach to hiring for roles like Software Engineering, Data Science, Grid Connection, and Country Management.
- Integrating EDI goals into the recruitment strategy, aligning with Field's OKRs.
- Providing scalable solutions to support international expansion.
The
Results
Our partnership with Field resulted in significant recruitment and operational improvements:
- Reduced agency reliance: 93% of hires are now made directly, lowering costs.
- Faster product development: New hires enabled a 6-month earlier launch of the MVP trading platform.
- Stronger employer brand: Increased LinkedIn following and market presence.
- Successful niche hiring: Key roles filled in Software Engineering, Product Management, Data Science, and more.
- International growth: Strategic Country Managers hired for expansion into Italy and Spain.
- Improved diversity: EDI goals integrated into OKRs, enhancing workplace diversity.
- Comprehensive team: Critical roles like Grid Connection Lead and Head of Construction filled.
By addressing Field’s recruitment challenges, we positioned them for sustained growth in a competitive market.
