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LifeArc is a UK-based medical research charity that focuses on advancing scientific discoveries into breakthrough therapies and treatments for patients.
Originally established in 2000 as a technology transfer organization, LifeArc has since evolved into a leading charity dedicated to accelerating the translation of innovative research into real-world applications.
Life Arc came to us with
concerns about the quality of hires, the candidate experience, and fierce competition for talent within the LS triangle of Stevenage, Edinburgh, and London. Our solutions involved implementing targeted recruitment strategies, streamlining the candidate journey, and leveraging innovative approaches to attract top talent in the competitive life sciences landscape.
How we solved the problem
We addressed the challenge by implementing a comprehensive outsourcing recruiting program to support both internal and external hiring needs. Leveraging the Client's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), we streamlined the recruitment process, ensuring efficiency and adherence to agreed-upon standards.
Our strategies included targeted advertising, outreach, and response management to attract a diverse pool of candidates. Additionally, we engaged passive candidates through strategic initiatives, 30% of hires were made via passive candidate sourcing channels. Following this we'd conducted thorough assessments and selections, and managed stakeholder relationships effectively.

Annual recruitment campaigns, an industrial placement program, and a fellowship program further augmented our efforts to secure top talent and meet the client's recruitment objectives.
TALENT IDENTIFICATION
- External job boards
- Online CV Databases
- Sourcing Specialists
- Assessment and selection
- Stakeholder management
Once requirements were set, we identified top candidates in each role. Our dedicated team interview and test each candidate to ensure they were the right fit. After this, each candidate embarks on a face to face interview with a dedicated Kelly Talent Managers.
Benefit
Identifying talent | Application Management | Talent On Demand | Data Protection | Analytics
THE TEAM
Result
40
ROLES MANAGE CONSECUTIVELY
100%
FILL RATE
42
AVERAGED DAYS TO HIRE
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