Search & Selection Services

Druines Limited has extensive experience of senior recruitment in the education sector. Back in 1995 our recruitment director started and ran the Association of College’s senior recruitment service and has been successfully finding principals, senior and middle managers for colleges ever since, first with AoC and subsequently at Druines.

Using the knowledge gained we can either run a complete search and selection project for you, or can help you with parts of your own process.

Our services will save you time, money and stress when looking for the right candidate. Key aspects of our service are set out below and we can help you select from a range of options:

• Complete search and selection projects for senior posts and Principal undertaken from job description through advertising to final selection. Click here to find out what you can expect.



• Full project management of a recruitment exercise without search is also available for any post



• Part projects undertaken and managed for you with service tailored to "top-up" your in-house expertise and resources.



• Full range of assessment tools, exercises and case studies to assist in the assessment of candidates' skills and abilities.



• Psychometric testing/questionnaires service available either as part of a project or as a separate facility. A wide range of options with clear recommendations, expert usage and interpretation at a fraction of the cost of other services.



• Fees based on a rate per project, or alternatively per day, depending on which is most cost-effective for you.



• For frequently asked questions please click here.

If you would like to view previous vacancies we have recruited to click here.

Senior/CEO/Principal Recruitment

Running a project to recruit a senior post holder, principal or chief executive can be difficult as getting together a good shortlist can be time consuming and outside the scope of many personnel departments. Not only that as there are also many parties to be kept informed, there is often sensitivity about applicants’ identities and staff like to be properly involved in the process.

We are experienced in working with Directors, Boards and Governors, handling all administration and crucially, assisting you in making the right decisions at each step in the process. Throughout the project we use a structured and methodical approach, with professional assessment techniques.

The assessment tools are designed to be easy enough for non-executive directors or members of governing bodies to use without losing the focus of the event: the right candidate. We also do background checks, take up references and check qualifications for you.

You’ll find we are much less expensive than many other consultancies because we work smarter to keep costs down to a minimum, and service levels are still at the level of the best in the sector. We can always provide references if you are still not sure. Why not contact us for a quote?

Management and Staff Selection Service

Our aim is to make sure there are no surprises when you finally make that selection decision. Using advanced assessment techniques we provide a selection centre tailored to the post(s) you are reviewing, or recruiting to. This includes providing assessment material for your interviewers, role-plays, simulations and other exercises, all designed to bring the best (or worst!) out in the candidates you have selected for your shortlist.

Reorganisations and Internal Selection

When selecting from an internal pool of existing employees for different or fewer jobs in a reorganisation our selection service can be invaluable. We have wide experience of helping organisations with this type of exercise and also provide you with an excellent audit trail – just in case you are challenged.

Feedback to Candidates

We take particular pride in the way we give feedback, because we recognise your organisation (and ours) will benefit from candidates feeling valued. Candidates always appreciate the useful advice that can be given.

Psychometric Testing Service

We have access to a wide range of psychometric tests, management diagnostics and questionnaires. Fees are competitive and a fraction of the cost of some operators in this area. But, the service is high quality and the results speak for themselves. The service includes feedback to candidates. We are careful to ensure that you are given the correct advice over which tests to use and a qualified and experienced practitioner always carries out the interpretation of the results.