Oakdene Recruitment — Job-to-Market Brief

Client Information

Client Company Name*

Completed By*

Date*

Role Overview

Job Title*

Department / Team*

Reporting To*

Location*

Seniority Level*

Working Arrangement*

Hybrid

Remote

Office

Start Date Required*

Salary Range*

Minimum (GBP)*

Maximum (GBP)*

Benefits Package Summary

Is this a new role or replacement?*

New Role

Replacement

Non-Negotiables (Must-Haves)

These are absolute requirements. Candidates who don't meet these criteria will not be included on your shortlist.

Minimum Years Post-Qualification Experience*

Required Technical Skills*

Required Sector/Industry Experience*

Any Other Absolute Requirements

Nice-to-Haves

These aren't dealbreakers, but they'd strengthen a candidate's profile.

Preferred Additional Qualifications

Preferred Additional Skills

Leadership / Management Experience

Yes

No

Preferred

Business Development Experience

Yes

No

Preferred

Any Other Preferences

Target Firms & Competitors

Which firms should we approach? This helps us focus our headhunting.

Target Firms / Companies*

Firms to Exclude (Do Not Approach)

Cultural Fit & Personality

Getting the right personality and working style is just as important as technical skills.

Team Culture & Environment

Ideal Personality Traits

What Would Be a Poor Fit?

Career Trajectory

What Does This Role Look Like in 2 Years?

What Does This Role Look Like in 5 Years?

Is There a Clear Promotion Pathway?

What's the Growth Story You Want to Tell Candidates?

Interview Process

How Many Interview Stages? (1-5)

Describe Each Stage

Who Will Be Involved in Interviews?

Will There Be a Technical Test or Presentation?

Yes

No

Expected Timeline from Shortlist to Offer

Selling Points

What makes your firm an attractive place to work? We use this to pitch the opportunity to top candidates.

Why Should Someone Join Your Firm?

What's Your Unique Selling Point (USP)?

Recent Achievements or Awards

Flexible Working / Benefits Highlights

Additional Notes

Any Additional Notes or Comments

Confidentiality Requirements

Preferred Communication Method*

Email

Phone

Teams & Zoom