THIRD sector recruitment agency Engage Executive Talent has partnered with specialist housing consultancy ARK to create a radically new service for Northern Ireland’s housing associations.
The collaboration, due to be formally launched at an event in Belfast in October, will provide a wraparound recruitment and selection service tailored to the needs of housing associations which includes ongoing leadership and peer-to-peer support for successful candidates after appointment.
Patrick Minne, director at Engage,said: “This is an exciting and progressive partnership which represents a major evolution of the local housing recruitment sector and combines the collective expertise and competencies of our two organisations.
“Together we understand the mission, culture and values of a sector dedicated to improving its community, and we recognise why and how those factors need to be considered during recruitment and selection processes, alongside traditional skills and experiences.
“This is a partnership which will harness the best qualities and experiences of both of our organisations and will bring together ARK’s deep, 30-year knowledge of the UK housing sector with our specialist expertise of the social enterprise sector to deliver a holistic and bespoke recruitment service.
“Over the last six years, Engage has become a leader in the recruitment of third sector leaders, executives, and board members, and this felt like a natural next step for us. The impact of Covid-19 has also further proven the need for high-quality, expert advice and guidance when an organisation is seeking leadership talent, and that is exactly what we provide.”
