Client case studies
Robert Walters works with a wide variety of excellent companies on a range of recruitment needs. Our specialist consultants across the UK focus on understanding the needs of the hiring manager and provide a recruitment strategy tailored to their business. Take a look at our recruitment case studies below to find out how we have helped source the right job seekers to match our clients' unique business requirements.
Speedy Hire
Speedy Hire needed to hire over 100 professionals over a two-year period for their large-scale digital transformation project. They had previously worked with other agencies but faced challenges with communication and market feedback. Given Robert Walters' successful track record, they were chosen as the exclusive recruitment partner for this initiative.
Harrods
Harrods partnered with Robert Walters London to recruit three senior-level hires as part of a revolutionary system transformation programme. Find out how the Change & Transformation recruitment team used their wide network and extensive market knowledge to rapidly source the best projects professionals for the roles.
KPMG
KPMG urgently required a Programme Manager to lead a high-profile digital transformation programme (Microsoft D365) for an initial 6-month contract. Working to an extremely tight deadline, KPMG partnered exclusively with Robert Walters, trusting the expertise and extensive network of their Change & Transformation recruitment team.
NHS Foundation Trust
Find out how King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust identified barriers and bias in their recruitment process using our award-winning Recruitment Inclusivity Audit
Wasserman Media Group
Wasserman Media Group is a global sports and entertainment agency headquartered in Los Angeles. Find out how they engaged with Robert Walters on an exclusive basis to source a number of marketing specialists for its growing London consultancy team.
Land Securities
From filling an urgent Head of Finance vacancy to sourcing a number of temporary and permanent commercial accountancy and finance professionals, find out about our recruitment partnership with Land Securities, the largest commercial property company in the UK and a FTSE 100 organisation.
Gafta
Gafta is a worldwide membership organisation that supports the international trade of grains, animal feeds, pulses, rice and spices. Find out how Robert Walters used a broad advertising campaign and international search to find Gafta a new Head of Legal.
G4S
Find out how G4S, a leading globally integrated security company, worked with Robert Walters to exclusively recruit 10 contractors within 4 weeks to help execute an extensive IT project.
Phoenix Group
Find out how the UK's largest long-term savings and retirement business identified barriers and bias in their recruitment process using our award-winning Recruitment Inclusivity Audit
Bank of New York Mellon
Bank of New York Mellon is a multinational leader in investment and wealth management services. Now a long-term recruitment partner with Robert Walters, BNY initially needed a recruitment partner to manage a large migration project.
Seadrill
Searching for a Global Tax Director who could relocate their HQ to the UK, Seadrill, a Fortune 500 organisation and one of the largest offshore drilling companies, approached Robert Walters to act as their recruitment partner.
Victrex
Having worked with another agency unsuccessfully, Victrex got in touch with Robert Walters to source and place several senior roles. Find out how Robert Walters' Supply Chain & Procurement team successfully sourced and placed the required professionals, working to a strict 3-week deadline.
Transport for Greater Manchester
Needing to source a volume of specialist development and transformation contractors, Transport for Greater Manchester (a public sector organisation) used the expertise of Robert Walters' Technology team.
Shell Energy
Shell Energy initially partnered with Robert Walters to hire over 100 technology professionals as part of a large-scale business transformation project. Find out how Robert Walters acted as an exclusive recruitment partner to source candidates in development (react), data and security on both a permanent and temporary basis.
Investec
Investec, an international banking and wealth management group, partnered with Robert Walters to source a 12-month Fixed Term Contract for a Migration Project to bring their APAC Loan Book onshore. Find out how we sourced a candidate with a Loan Agency background, expert-level LoanIQ knowledge and Deal Migration experience.
Deutche Bank
From an initial project filling 40 temporary roles in Birmingham to a large-scale migration project filling 1500 roles (permanent and contract) across a variety of sectors - Robert Walters has built a long-term partnership with Deutsche Bank as an exclusive recruitment partner in the Midlands. Read this volume recruitment case study.
Regulated Crypto Start-Up
Looking to rapidly grow their businesses and create a Financial Payments/Technology network for both crypto and fiat transactions in the UK, Robert Walters initially partnered with this Regulated Crypto Start-up to source a Senior Accountant to support the Partner and CFO.
Lafarge Tarmac
Lafarge Tarmac is a leading sustainable building materials group pioneering innovative products to help grow the UK economy and enable a more sustainable future. When the two companies originally merged, several extremely skilled and flexible contractors were needed including high-calibre project and service delivery managers.
Capital Equipment Group
After acquiring CEG, Invicta Holdings Limited needed a Financial Controller to integrate seamlessly into their team. The Robert Walters Qualified Finance team successfully met tight deadlines, coordinating with international Senior Executives to secure the ideal candidate, and established a lasting partnership with CEG.
Colliers
Colliers enlisted Robert Walters to fill three critical roles in their restructured accounts receivable team. Our specialists delivered candidates with the needed expertise and cultural fit, successfully filling all positions and continuing to support Colliers with additional hires.
DHL
Robert Walters partnered with DHL to support their Jaguar Land Rover contract expansion, boosting headcount from 3,500 to 4,500. Through strategic recruitment, we sourced top-tier talent, placing 40 new managers. Our effective collaboration established us as DHL's trusted recruitment partner, consistently delivering high-quality candidates in a competitive market.
Escada
Robert Walters supported ESCADA's migration of their shared services centre from Germany to the UK by recruiting for diverse roles. Utilising a multi-channel approach, including targeted headhunting and branded advertising, we sourced top-tier talent. Our efforts successfully placed candidates across all levels, enhancing ESCADA's brand awareness and ensuring cultural fit within the company.
Featurespace
Robert Walters partnered with Featurespace to recruit Operational Risk/Fraud experts for their ARIC platform, targeting the financial services sector. Utilising our extensive network and a bespoke advertising campaign, we swiftly sourced qualified candidates, completing all roles within six weeks, aiding Featurespace's growth and innovation in fraud prevention technology.
FedEx
Robert Walters quickly filled seven SOC analyst roles for FedEx's new security estate. Using targeted headhunting and referrals, we delivered skilled candidates, strengthening FedEx's security infrastructure and establishing ourselves as their trusted recruitment partner.
Global Relay
Robert Walters, as Global Relay's preferred recruitment partner, successfully filled 90 permanent tech roles since 2019. Leveraging strategic market mapping, targeted headhunting, and diversity-focused tools, we enhanced Global Relay’s team with top talent across various seniority levels, including a NED and Global CTO.
J Murphy & Sons
Robert Walters efficiently filled 48 finance roles for J Murphy & Sons' new Shared Service Centre in Golborne within 8 weeks. Through strategic local advertising and effective assessment centers, we achieved a 100% placement rate while upholding a strong brand reputation.
JELD-WEN
Global manufacturer JELD-WEN partnered with Robert Walters for a Greenfield SAP implementation across Europe, beginning in the UK. Robert Walters successfully recruited over 10 roles, including key positions like SAP Programme Director, using a bespoke multi-channel approach. The project was delivered on time, with strategic candidate sourcing and job specification support ensuring quality placements throughout Europe.
Kelper Cheuvreux
Kepler Cheuvreux partnered with Robert Walters for expert roadshow recruitment, seeking two high-caliber coordinators for its London office. Leveraging specialist knowledge and a strategic hiring approach, Robert Walters delivered quality candidates, solidifying its reputation as a trusted recruitment partner in the financial services sector.