Recruitment

VAL YOU offer an affordable recruitment administration service aimed at smaller organisations and groups, which will take the headache out of recruiting.
Our expert team have a wealth of experience and is on hand to support your organisation through the end-to-end process, ensuring you get the best possible outcome.
We have three base packages on offer, each one offering a different level of support, and we are able to adapt our packages to meet your needs as well as offering a wide range of extras.

You can find what’s included in our packages by hovering over the icons below, and for more information and prices, please email recruitment@val.org.uk or call us on 0113 2977 920.

Recruitment Packages

All of our packages are flexible and can be adapted to suit your specific needs. We also offer a wide variety of extras which are available to discuss upon request.
STARTER
Package One
This package is designed for those at the very start of their recruitment journey or those who just need help with assembling an application pack.
Includes
This package is designed for those at the very start of their recruitment journey or those who just need help with assembling an application pack.
A Personal Specification Template to be filled with the essential criteria and desirables of your new hire.
An Equality & Diversity Monitoring Template.
An Application Form Template.
We will make any necessary amendments to the above documents to make sure they suit your needs.
Your application pack will then be reviewed by our expert staff.
ADVANCED
Package Two
This package is designed for those who want to attract as many great applicants as possible. By sharing your position across our wide network, we can help you reach the right person for your role.
Includes
Posting your job to the Doing Good Leeds Website.
Posting your job to the Leeds City Council Website.
Posting your job to any other relevant noticeboard.
Developing a bespoke social media package for your role to be shared across VAL and VALYOU’s social media accounts.
Fielding, checking and anonymising applications for your role.
Drawing up a shortlisting form for all applicants to help you make the right choice.
PROFESSIONAL
Package Three
Our third package is designed for anyone who wants to reduce the stress and hassle of recruiting. We offer a complete service, taking you from the beginning to the very end of the process. 
Includes
Everything from Packages One and Two.
Custom design work to promote your job across VAL and VALYOU’s social media and newsletters.
Drafting and sending interview letters to applicants you’d like to speak to.
Access to our meeting rooms to conduct your interviews.
Facilitating daily interviews, including greeting interviewees and setting/ monitoring tasks.
Drafting and sending an offer letter.
Chasing and sending references.
Informing unsuccessful candidates.

Testimonials

The service helped enormously.
It went smoothly from the start, communication with VAL staff was easy and quick, and the whole process was handled with professionalism and efficiency.
Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People
The team were very knowledgeable.
They were able to help us with everything we needed and responded promptly. They were incredibly thorough and gave very helpful advice. 
Leeds Baby Bank

Need help with recruitment?

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