The Resourcing Solutions Team at North Yorkshire Council has been awarded the Reed Talent Solutions TA Team Excellence Award, a recognition of their dedication to teamwork, innovation, and resilience in recruitment. Despite the distinct challenges of recruiting across a rural area, the team’s collaborative culture, commitment to learning, and inventive strategies have allowed them to excel in securing top talent for critical roles, setting an inspiring example in public sector recruitment.
A culture of teamwork and collaboration
The council’s approach to talent acquisition success is underpinned by a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration. As the team explains, “our success can be attributed to strong teamwork and a culture of working together to deliver. Team members have a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to help both customers and one another.” This shared ethos is reinforced by “regular team training sessions to encourage colleagues to learn from each other and adopt a continuous learning culture,” a practice that strengthens the team’s skills and reinforces their commitment to excellence. Despite the challenges of hybrid working, the team “support one another by sharing ideas and reviewing progress, constantly communicating” to stay connected and aligned.
Innovative strategies for rural recruitment challenges
Recruiting across North Yorkshire’s vast rural landscape presents unique obstacles, but the team’s innovative, localised recruitment strategies have proven effective. “Working to recruit across a large rural area such as North Yorkshire is a huge challenge in terms of talent availability and mobility,” the team noted. To address these challenges, they “had to work creatively and adopt a wide range of strategies to attract talent,” developing recruitment campaigns tailored to different roles. For frontline roles in small villages, they focus on localised efforts, while more specialised or senior roles were supported by “large campaigns with web-campaign sites and media.” This adaptability enabled the team to reach the right candidates across diverse locations, supporting the council’s talent needs effectively.
A commitment to learning and future ambition
The Resourcing Solutions Team at North Yorkshire Council prioritises continuous learning and improvement as integral to their success. The team emphasises “continuous learning for all team members, sharing good practice and also being ambitious for the future” as a way to keep their strategies fresh and impactful. This focus on upskilling not only enhances their recruitment outcomes but also fosters a proactive, motivated culture within the team, helping them remain agile and innovative in their approach.
Celebrating success at the TIARAs
The leadership at North Yorkshire Council chose to enter the TIARA Talent Acquisition Awards to “empower” their team and gain recognition for their hard work. The team explains that this award win “showcases that the work they all do contributes to the success of the team.” Being recognised for excellence affirms the impact of their collective efforts and underscores the value of a united, collaborative approach to recruitment within the public sector.
In winning the Reed Talent Solutions TA Team Excellence Award, North Yorkshire Council’s Resourcing Solutions Team exemplifies what can be achieved when commitment, innovation, and teamwork are combined. Their story highlights how a dedicated public sector recruitment team can overcome challenges and achieve exceptional results through resilience, adaptability, and a strong sense of purpose.
