Ufi discover the benefits of online recruitment with Jobtrain Solutions

Ufi Ltd, the company behind learndirect and UK online centres - the government-backed network supporting e-learning and e-services ñ has selected the Jobtrain recruitment management system to manage all their resourcing online.

Overview
Ufi has been working with Jobtrain Solutions to look at how the Jobtrain recruitment management system could help them exercise more direct control of their recruitment than they have done in the past, and increase their recruitment capacity at the same time as saving money.

Reliance on agencies and harnessing internal talent

Traditionally, Ufi has depended on recruitment agencies to attract talent into the business. Now in its sixth year, the company felt it was time to bring recruitment in-house. Whilst agencies brought about the desired results from a hiring perspective, Ufi wanted more control over their candidatesí experiences. They also wanted to maintain relationships with all those candidates applying for roles, not just those delivered via an agency shortlist, and also to have access to a searchable database for future campaigns.

As the company has grown, internal recruitment systems also needed updating, enabling employees to view and apply for vacancies via their intranet or register their interest online for future vacancies matching their skills, experience and personal requirements.

The solution
Jobtrain delivered their CE solution to Ufi within 4 weeks of being chosen as their partner. Ufiís system includes:

Dual Branded Recruitment Portal
(Branding altered dependant on whether a candidate has arrived via the Ufi or learndirect websites)

Internal Applicant Portal
(Linked from Ufiís intranet)

Agency Management Tool
(Providing consultancies with their own area to view vacancies and submit candidates for specialist roles)

Scored Assessment Forms
(Ufi can score and rank candidates according to competencies or pose ëkiller questionsí)

Email and Letter Functions
(Enable Ufi to communicate with candidates or agencies, individually or en-masse)

Reporting Tools
(Ufi can report on any aspect of their hiring process)

Comprehensive Database
(Providing Ufi with instant access to every internal or external candidate that has applied)

Toni Harvey, HR Business Partner at Ufi, said: ìAs an e-learning company, the opportunity to manage our recruitment online was extremely appealing. Working with Jobtrain weíve been able to develop and implement a tailored system very quickly, and Iím looking forward to seeing the results over the coming months.î

Giles Heckstall-Smith, General Manager with Jobtrain Solutions, commented: ìWeíre delighted to welcome Ufi on board as a new client. Delivering a tailored solution to manage both internal talent and external hiring within 4 weeks was a challenge we relished and I feel this clearly demonstrates the flexibility of our solution and the expertise of our team. We look forward to working closely with Ufi over the next few years to help them gain maximum competitive and economic benefit from managing their resourcing using the Jobtrain recruitment management system.î