Background & Challenge
Babylon Health, a pioneering force in digital healthcare with a mission to democratise healthcare globally, required an exceptional Interim Facilities Manager. This role was crucial as Babylon was undergoing an extensive relocation and restack project across its Head Office locations. The ideal candidate needed to deliver top-notch facilities management services while ensuring the seamless execution of this complex project. The role demanded a blend of strategic oversight, operational efficiency, and expertise in managing large-scale relocations.
Recruitment Process
1. Candidate Sourcing: To meet Babylon Health’s needs, we tapped into our extensive network and advanced recruitment tools to find candidates with a proven track record in facilities management. Our search was specifically focused on professionals with experience in overseeing large-scale relocation projects and managing facilities across multiple locations. We targeted individuals who had a background in high-pressure environments, particularly within innovative or high-growth sectors similar to digital healthcare.
2. Screening and Assessment: Each candidate was rigorously evaluated to ensure they possessed the requisite skills and experience. We assessed their ability to manage extensive relocation and restack projects, focusing on their past performance in delivering similar complex projects. Candidates were also evaluated on their capacity to provide best-in-class estates and facilities management services, ensuring they could maintain a high standard of operational efficiency. Additionally, we scrutinized their expertise in creating and managing effective environments in dynamic and evolving settings.
3. Client Presentation: Following a thorough vetting process, we presented a curated shortlist of top candidates to Babylon Health. Each candidate’s profile included a comprehensive overview of their relevant experience, skills, and how they aligned with Babylon’s unique requirements. We highlighted their previous successes in managing large-scale relocations and their proven ability to deliver exceptional facilities management services.
The Outcome
We successfully placed a highly qualified Interim Facilities Manager with Babylon Health. The selected candidate brought extensive experience in managing complex relocation and restack projects, which was pivotal for Babylon’s ongoing transformation. Their expertise ensured the effective delivery of facilities management services across all Head Office locations, contributing significantly to the overall operational efficiency.
Babylon Health expressed high satisfaction with the recruitment process, praising Maxwell Stephens for our ability to identify and deliver a candidate who not only met but exceeded their expectations. The new Facilities Manager seamlessly integrated into Babylon Health, driving the success of their relocation project and enhancing the effectiveness of their facilities management operations.