Recruitment Strategy. Built for Scale

Transform with I.M.P.A.C.T is my three-phase approach to creating a successful recruitment model that works – not just today, but for the future. It’s structured around the MK I.M.P.A.C.T Talent Framework™

It’s a practical, hands-on consulting service designed to uncover what’s holding you back, design the right solutions for your business, and support you through delivery and embedding change.

100% client satisfaction rate
15 years of experience
Tried and tested / Proven methods

Outcomes

Bespoke recruitment strategy aligned with business and growth goals
Up to 50% savings on recruitment costs
Up to 30% faster time to hire
Reduced agency dependency and cost per hire
Clear, scalable operating model for long-term success
People-focused outcomes. Improving candidate, hiring manager and TA team experience
Measurable recruitment data for better decision-making
Technology, AI and automation optimisation to drive efficiency and ROI

70% of organisational change initiatives fail, most commonly due to lack of clarity, capability and ownership. [McKinsey & Company – Change Management Research] 70% of organisational change initiatives fail, most commonly due to lack of clarity, capability and ownership. [McKinsey & Company – Change Management Research]

Trusted Clients for Successful Recruitment Transformation

Mel is a talent acquisition coach in the UK and she helped me so much with recruiting my first hire in my business! I’d recommend her for anyone looking to get advice on what to look for in recruiting, I feel so much more confident now after working with her.

Alia Butler-Simmonds

We first came to work with Mel as part of the NNDC Go Digital programme, Mel is one of the independent advisors that support small businesses in the area. Mel was great to work with from the initial welcome email to the end of the programme, Mel is a great communicator, clear support in terms of next steps and advice to help us achieve our goals, Would highly recommend, you will not be disappointed…

Jonathan Bossley

I work as the Head of Recruitment for a life sciences SAAS scaleup. Mel partnered with our TA and HR team to help overhaul our Recruitment and talent management strategy. She provided a clear and comprehensive plan that was delivered successfully on time and within the agreed-upon budget. She quickly understood our problems and, over three months, completely transformed our working processes into more efficient, cohesive, and cross-functional ones. I would not hesitate to recommend Mel’s services to any internal TA function. Thank you!

Mike Difford

Mel’s detailed approach and knowledge of processes really stood out in what she assisted with and guided us into.

Debbie Joseph

Mel has been exceptionally generous in helping me understand the recruitment and talent acquisition considerations relating to my business’s expansion. Her advice and skills are valuable, and I have no hesitation in recommending her services whatsoever.

Robert Lowton

MK Talent Advisory delivered exceptional results on our recent project! Mel’s HR tech and TA expertise is top-notch. We were so impressed that we’ve continued on a retained basis. Highly recommend.

Morgan Russell

Mel has been a great support in shortlisting the right calibre of candidates for our business. We have interviewed a number of candidates and now have found the right person to fill our role. Thanks Mel for being tenacious!

Josh G

Who Transform with I.M.P.A.C.T is for?

The I.M.P.A.C.T Talent Framework™ is designed for:

CEOs & Founders – Scaling fast and need hiring to keep up with growth
CPOs / Heads of HR – Want a more strategic, data-driven approach to recruitment
Heads of TA / Talent Leads – Need operational excellence, process design, and tech enablement

Perfect for scaling SMEs and mid-market businesses who want to build a sustainable, high-performing TA function and reduce reliance on agencies.

The Journey

We’ll develop your recruitment strategy in three simple steps:

1. Discover your recruitment aspirations

Deep dive & discover what’s working well for you and where you have an opportunity for change. We identify what to focus on to maximise success and where you’re losing time and money.

Identify your short- and long-term hiring objectives
Analyse your recruitment delivery model and TA maturity
Assess the inclusivity of your recruitment process
Review your employer brand positioning (internal and external perception)
Evaluate recruitment technology, ATS configuration, and AI capability
Map and review the end-to-end process to identify inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities
Analyse recruitment metrics to highlight gaps and areas for optimisation

2. We’ll Design your recruitment roadmap

Get clarity on your ‘as-is’ and receive a clear roadmap to your desired ‘to-be’ position. Through transparent milestones and key actions, your journey to better ROI begins.

Highlight opportunities for ‘moments that matter’ in the candidate and hiring manager journey
Develop best practice operating principles and governance
Plan recruitment process re-engineering and strategy execution in detail
Set clear milestones and action plans with accountability
Identify project teams and governance structure
Build change communications and stakeholder engagement plans
Understand the I.M.P.A.C.T of changes on systems and operations (e.g. ATS implementation, integrations, cut-overs)

3. Deliver the change for successful recruitment

Now you know and understand your challenges, it’s time to take action and implement the roadmap. Taking methodical and measurable steps, we help you embed new ways of working and governance that ensure long-term success.

Hands-on change management and stakeholder engagement
ATS configuration and workflow optimisation
Development of recruitment playbooks, interview kits, and process documentation
Hiring manager enablement and TA team upskilling (with the option to add Recruit with I.M.P.A.C.T training)
Support during go-live and early adoption
A 90-day embed and continuous improvement plan to sustain progress

What you get

A full diagnostic report with key findings and recommendations
Process maps of your current and future-state recruitment lifecycle
A prioritised roadmap with milestones, owners, and quick wins
Governance and operating principles for your TA function
A technology optimisation plan (ATS, automation, integrations)
Employer brand and attraction strategy recommendations
A reporting framework to measure recruitment success and ROI
Ongoing support and a 90-day continuous improvement plan

Sustainable recruitment built for long-term stability.

Recruitment is a growth lever. Without the right model, every hire takes longer, costs more, and creates friction for your teams.

A well-designed TA function means:

Faster, more predictable hiring timelines
Lower cost-per-hire and reduced agency spend
Higher quality of hire and better retention
A stronger candidate experience that builds your employer brand
A scalable model that won’t break under future growth
ROI through faster, cheaper, and more inclusive hiring — helping you become a destination employer

Investment

Investment will depend on the scope of work and level of support required. Typical engagements include a discovery phase, a detailed design plan, and delivery support.

Ready to build a recruitment function that scales with your business? Book a call to discuss your discovery phase.

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