The Situation

Brit Asia, the UK’s first and only dedicated TV channel for young British Asians and aired on Sky Digital channel 833, employs a vast array of staff to include technical staff, producers, cameramen, presenters, sales and administration personnel.
With a need to recruit experienced permanent staff, production teams who are able to travel internationally, temporary zero hours contractors and shift workers; Brit Asia TV’s HR team were struggling with coordinating the agencies and their costs were starting to spiral.
In addition, Brit Asia wanted a means to contact the agencies with out having to have access to a computer.

The Solution

Within just twelve weeks, One Recruitment working closely with Brit Asia TV had designed and delivered a bespoke Neutral Vendor Management system that streamlined the whole staffing process and delivered our One Solution, One Supplier, One System ethos to the company.

• Utilising our unique smart phone ‘Apps’ to request temps and confirm interviews
• Designing job description templates for all positions
• Engaged and standardise over 50 supplier contracts
• Managing agencies to ensure continuous improvements

The Success

Brit Asia TV now has a Neutral Vendor solution that has satisfied its unique demands. One Recruitments’ ability to resolve complex issues has also strengthened the close working partnership, resulting in:

• State of the art communication between Brit Asia and their suppliers
• Overall reduction in spend
• Exceptional fill rate for the year of 98%
• High conversion of temporary workers becoming permanent staff in 3 months
• A secure and effective recruitment process that meets their needs

One Recruitment was initially appointed on a project basis to deliver a neutral vendor platform for Brit Asia TV and have recently signed a three year contract.