Cultural and Heritage Institution with Multi-Site Operations

Successfully sourcing top-tier talent for a wide range of technical roles across London and Cambridgeshire.

The Challenge

A renowned cultural and heritage institution with offices in London and Cambridgeshire approached Xist4 many years ago after struggling to find a recruitment agency capable of handling their diverse technical hiring needs.

The institution required a partner who could deliver across a variety of roles, such as Cyber Security Analysts, Head of Platforms & Development, Linux Administrators, Infrastructure Team Leaders, Infrastructure Managers, Technical Web Managers, and Application Developers. They also needed a partner who understood the unique challenges faced by organisations in this sector. Budget constraints were a significant consideration, and they needed an agency that was empathetic to these limitations while still ensuring high-quality placements.

The Solution

Xist4 worked closely with the institution to create a tailored recruitment strategy that addressed their specific challenges and needs. Key elements of our approach included:

• Bespoke Talent Acquisition: Designing a tailored recruitment process that utilised job boards, industry networks, and our extensive database to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates. Leveraging our extensive network, we identified candidates with both the technical expertise and the cultural fit required for the roles.
• Deep Understanding of Requirements: Taking the time to fully understand the organisation’s culture, technical needs, and budgetary limitations.
• Empathetic Partnership: Offering a flexible and transparent recruitment model that aligned with the institution’s financial constraints without compromising on quality.
• Exclusive Engagement: Working on an exclusive basis for all roles, allowing us to focus our resources and build a trusted, long-term partnership with the client.

The Result

Xist4 achieved a 100% success rate in filling all the roles the institution engaged us on, reaching double figures in successful placements. Our ability to consistently deliver high-quality candidates—ranging from Cyber Security Analysts to Application Developers—has been instrumental in supporting the institution’s technical operations across both their London and Cambridgeshire offices.

The candidates placed by Xist4 not only met the technical requirements but also embraced the institution’s mission and cultural values, enabling them to make meaningful contributions to the organisation.