Finding the right candidate can be a complex and time-consuming process, especially in specialised fields like events. For companies looking to build strong, capable teams, Live Recruitment offers distinct advantages over handling recruitment in-house. With 20 years of dedicated experience in events recruitment, a team of industry-experienced recruiters, and a candidate-focused approach, Live Recruitment provides a range of benefits that streamline and elevate the hiring process. Laura Kelly, Managing Director at Live Recruitment, highlights the key reasons clients should choose a partnership with Live over recruiting directly.
Time-saving precision
Sorting through a high volume of applications is a labour-intensive task, especially when only a small percentage meet the role’s requirements. Live Recruitment takes on this time-consuming process, ensuring that by the time CV’s reach the client, candidates have already been thoroughly screened and are genuinely interested in the position. “By the time candidates reach our clients, they’ve essentially completed the first interview and are ready to move forward”, Laura Kelly, Live Recruitment. This precision saves significant time, freeing hiring managers from initial screenings, and even aspects like managing salary expectations, as Live Recruitment handles these details upfront. Clients can focus on choosing the best fit rather than working through each stage of the process.
Access to a broader talent pool
While companies may only reach active job seekers, Live Recruitment has access to both active and passive candidates, thanks to their extensive network and strong industry connections. With 20 account managers and a specialist candidate management team, Live Recruitment work continuously to network with and attract top talent in the events industry. Their network includes passive candidates who aren’t actively job hunting but may be open to the right opportunity, vastly expanding the talent pool available to clients. This broad reach allows clients to consider candidates who bring both specialised skills and a fresh perspective to the role.
Commitment to fair & inclusive hiring (DEI)
In today’s market, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to building successful teams. Live Recruitment has invested in DEI training for all team members and advertises roles across diverse platforms, ensuring a fair and inclusive hiring process. Live Recruitment’s focus on DEI aligns with the values of progressive organisations and helps create more balanced, diverse teams. By choosing Live Recruitment, clients can be confident that their hiring process reflects a commitment to inclusivity, drawing from a wide array of talent and perspectives.
In-depth market insights & guidance
Live Recruitment’s 20 years of experience and deep industry connections allow them to provide valuable insights at each stage of the hiring process. When taking on a new client brief, the team assesses the market landscape, advising on factors such as salary ranges, job market competitiveness, and emerging trends within the events sector. “We provide insights on everything from role viability to how competitors are approaching similar hires,” says Laura Kelly, emphasising the Live Recruitment’s consultative approach. This guidance enables clients to make well-informed decisions, positioning their organisation competitively within the market.
Flexible and collaborative engagement
One of the unique advantages of partnering with Live Recruitment is the flexible, results-based approach - operating without a retained fee structure, means that clients only pay if they successfully hire a candidate through Live Recruitment. This flexible and collaborative arrangement allows companies to maintain their in-house recruitment efforts if they choose to while also comparing candidates sourced by Live. It’s a flexible option that gives clients the best of both worlds, helping them access Live’s extensive talent network without any upfront commitment.
Events-specific expertise from an industry-savvy team
With 21 team members, including many who have hands-on experience in the events sector before transitioning to recruitment, Live Recruitment understands the unique needs of the events industry from the inside out. This experience allows them to go beyond assessing skills, matching candidates who truly fit the fast-paced, dynamic nature of events roles. Their ability to combine industry knowledge with recruitment expertise ensures that clients receive candidates who are not only capable but also ready to thrive in the specific demands of the events sector.
Why choose Live Recruitment?
Choosing Live Recruitment means gaining access to an experienced, events-specific team that goes beyond traditional recruitment. By saving time, broadening reach, upholding DEI standards, offering market insights, and providing flexible engagement options, Live Recruitment stands out as a powerful ally in building a skilled and sustainable workforce in the events industry.