Background
Ford & Stanley, a recruitment firm based in Derby, has announced a new partnership with tech company Unipart Rail. The three-year contract win with Unipart Rail, a leading tech and supply chain solutions provider, makes Ford & Stanley its exclusive recruitment partner.
The partnership agreement comes after an initial period of working together throughout 2022, with the intent to enter into a partnership agreement in 2023.
Recruitment Services
Ford & Stanley will be responsible for the provision of permanent and contract recruitment services spanning white collar and executive search across all business disciplines over the next 24 – 36 months.
Importance of Partnership
Wanda Elliott, Human Resource Director at Unipart Rail, said: “As part of a review of our recruitment processes within Unipart Rail, we were exploring new initiatives that would enable our business to secure a competitive advantage in a highly competitive recruitment and candidate market.”
Elliott added: “Our biggest asset is our people, so finding the right partner to provide us with the right people was essential to underpin our growth and to ensure we have the right capability to support our customers in improving the performance of their operations; positioning us as the Performance Improvement Partner for the rail industry.”
Benefits
“Ford & Stanley came forward with innovative, low maintenance, yet highly effective solutions; alongside a proven track record of successfully delivering major recruitment partnerships with similar sized ambitious businesses. With their independent yet synergetic 3 business verticals, specialising in Blue Collar, White Collar and Executive Search, they were able to provide us with a one stop, quality solution from shop floor to boardroom,” Elliot highlighted.
Commitment to Excellence and Innovation
Daniel Taylor, Director of Ford & Stanley Group, commented: “Our partnership with Unipart Rail is based on a shared commitment to excellence and a multi-disciplinary approach. Together, we aim to deliver exceptional services and provide a range of modern recruitment solutions beyond sourcing top talent.”
Sustainability-Driven Commitments
As well as providing a dedicated account delivery team to Unipart Rail, Ford & Stanley has pledged several sustainability-driven commitments, including its ‘A Tree For Every Placement’ initiative. As part of its partnership agreement with Unipart Rail, each time a hire is successfully appointed, the recruitment specialist plants an oak tree which provides up to 500 years of daily environmental benefit.
A long-term advocate of sustainability and wellbeing, Ford & Stanley Group also runs its own environmental scheme in conjunction with the Better Workdays Trust, the Better Workdays Conservation Meadow, a three-acre site in Derbyshire, dedicated to conservation, teamwork and mental fitness.
Summary
This partnership agreement between Ford & Stanley and Unipart Rail is a testament to their shared commitment to excellence and innovation. With their combined expertise and resources, they are well-positioned to provide exceptional recruitment services and support the rail industry's performance improvement efforts.
