University of Wales, Newport

Vice Chancellor and Dean of Business School

Through a combination of Hays Executive and the University working together a list of 9 potential candidates was created, 7 of whom were from Hays Executive, the successful candidate being first approached by the research team.

The Director of HR wrote of our service:

"They were thorough and consultative, and appeared dedicated to understanding the specific challenges and benefits of our institution and the role itself .... and firmly believe Hays Executive was instrumental in contributing to a high calibre long list. We look forward to working with Hays Executive again in the near future"

On the strength of the success of this assignment, Hays Executive supplemented the recruitment process to appoint a new Vice Chancellor and were again successful in making an appointment.