Sector:
Private Sector
Defence & Aerospace
Solutions / Disciplines:

Permanent Roles

Contract Roles

Commercial & Legal Roles

Talent / Project Solutions

FTSE Defence Company Partnership

Client Background

A leading FTSE 100 aerospace and defence company, this organisation primarily hires engineers through a well-established preferred supplier list (PSL). However, for mission-critical commercial contract roles, they needed a specialist recruitment partner with expertise beyond their usual suppliers. Arguile became one of the few agencies outside of their PSL, delivering highly skilled contract professionals for fixed-term projects.

Project Objectives and Challenges

Despite having a strong recruitment supply chain for general hiring, the client struggled to source niche commercial and procurement professionals. Their existing engineering-focused recruitment agencies lacked the expertise to fill these specialised roles. As a result, the company needed a recruitment partner who could:

Why Arguile?

Arguile’s expertise in commercial contracts recruitment set them apart from the client’s usual suppliers. Unlike volume-based agencies, Arguile focused on sourcing niche professionals with specialist knowledge, ensuring roles were filled efficiently despite the complex skill requirements.

The client valued Arguile enough to operate on their own set of terms, recognising the advantage of working with a specialist agency that could deliver the right talent quickly and reliably.

Deliver contract professionals for fixed-term projects.
Work outside the traditional recruitment supply chain.
Provide candidates with highly specialised skill sets.

Approach and Execution

Arguile implemented a tailored, relationship-driven approach:

Strategic Talent Delivery

Working closely with hiring managers, Arguile invested time in understanding the organisation’s unique challenges and skill gaps.
This ensured that every contractor placed was the right fit for the project’s technical and compliance requirements.

Navigating Compliance & Procurement Processes

As a defence company, strict compliance measures were in place. Initially, HR and talent acquisition teams were cautious about working outside the PSL.
However, once Arguile demonstrated their ability to solve recruitment challenges while maintaining compliance, they became a trusted partner.

Consistent High-Quality Delivery

Arguile typically have 10-20 specialist contractors onsite, with contract durations ranging from 2 months to a year.
Arguile maintained a pipeline of pre-vetted specialists, enabling them to react swiftly to urgent hiring needs.

Project Objectives and Challenges

Enabled the client to fill business-critical roles that their existing recruitment partners struggled with.
Reduced project delays by rapidly supplying high-calibre contract professionals.
Established a long-term partnership, ensuring consistent delivery of niche talent for over seven years Helped mitigate financial risks by placing professionals who ensured contracts were correctly managed and executed.

Client Feedback and Future Potential

The client’s senior leadership acknowledged Arguile’s role in solving critical hiring challenges. Over time, their partnership expanded as hiring managers recognised the efficiency and expertise Arguile brought to the recruitment process. By focusing on hard-to-fill roles, Arguile has cemented its place as a trusted partner, working in harmony with internal HR and procurement teams.

When Should Companies Partner with Arguile?

Arguile adopted a strategic, relationship-focused approach.

Filling Highly Specialised Roles

Do your usual recruitment suppliers struggle to find niche talent for business-critical projects?

Working Outside the PSL

Are you looking for a trusted partner to provide talent in areas not covered by your existing recruitment framework?

Ensuring Compliance and Delivery

Do you need a recruitment partner who can navigate complex hiring processes while delivering the right talent?

If these challenges resonate with your business, Arguile can provide the expertise and specialist talent you need.

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