The initial focus was on head office roles; however, the team also successfully placed two candidates into on‑site positions for one of the client’s key accounts within the first eight weeks.

The project presented two main challenges:

• A candidate-short market, with limited professionals possessing the specific skills and experience required.
• A highly niche specialism, which demanded a very targeted and methodical sourcing approach.

About our partner

A long‑established, globally recognised property services group with a substantial presence across multiple continents. With a workforce of nearly 40,000 people operating in more than 70 countries, they offer extensive opportunities for progression and development.

Following a period of significant growth driven by new business instructions, their Property Management division required rapid expansion of the Client Accounting team.

About the Project Team

The project team consisted of two specialist consultants with more than a decade of combined industry experience. Their work was fully supported by Hintel’s dedicated data and research function, whose sole focus is to identify high‑quality talent and provide real‑time market intelligence to strengthen outreach strategies.

Project breakdown & challenges

• Client and stakeholder care: Weekly check‑ins were held with HR and all hiring managers to provide updates, insights, and feedback from the market.
• Interview panel structure: To ensure candidates were assessed consistently and considered across multiple opportunities, interview panels were formed from managers across several teams.
• Data & research: After full market mapping was completed and prospective candidates were identified, the team carried out a rigorous qualification and engagement process to attract the strongest talent available.

Project solution

Hintel deployed a structured, insight-led recruitment approach that combined targeted sourcing, proactive engagement, and continuous market feedback to ensure the client gained access to talent that would otherwise be difficult to reach.