Stonebridge HR Consultants were selected to conduct an assessment centre as part of the selection process for the recruitment of 3 Directors for NHS Blood and Transplant; HR Director, IT Director and Estates and Facilities Director. The assessment centre was designed to match the key competencies that NHSBT were seeking in their new directors. The exercises included psychometric and ability tests together with a group exercise and an in tray exercise. Following the completion of the assessment centre, a full report was written for each candidate for NHSBT and each candidate was given comprehensive feedback on each exercise. Following the assessment centre selected candidates were invited to the final interview process and all positions were offered and accepted.

Martin Gorman, CEO of NHSBT was delighted with the process - "The whole day was run very efficiently and it was clear that the assessors were highly skilled. The day reflected the image that NHSBT wanted to project to potential recruits. Moreover, we gained significant insight into the competencies of the candidates, enabling us to select some exceptional people for the organisation."