The best temporary appointments don't just fill a gap, they become part of the team. See how Membership Bespoke helped Birthrate Plus Associates Ltd secure outstanding temporary support that quickly exceeded expectations. 

 

Our Client - about birthrate plus associates ltd

Birthrate Plus Associates Ltd is the UK's leading provider of workforce planning and staffing tools for maternity services. For more than 35 years, the organisation has worked with NHS maternity providers across the UK and internationally, helping healthcare organisations deliver safe, evidence-based midwifery staffing through its internationally recognised Birthrate Plus® methodology.

As a specialist consultancy supporting healthcare organisations, Birthrate Plus Associates Ltd relies on a highly collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional service to its clients.

When increasing workloads placed additional pressure on the team, the organisation required experienced temporary administrative support that could be trusted to contribute from day one.

Having been referred to Membership Bespoke by a trusted contact at the Royal College of Midwives, the team approached us to help find the right person.

The CHALLENGE

Birthrate Plus Associates Ltd was looking for a Temporary Administrator who could provide immediate support to a small but exceptionally busy team.

While administrative experience was essential, the organisation also needed someone who would integrate naturally into its close-knit working environment, build relationships quickly and take ownership of responsibilities with minimal supervision.

With workloads continuing to increase, the client needed a recruitment partner capable of delivering both speed and quality, without compromising on cultural fit.

Our Solution  

As specialists in recruitment for regulatory bodies, membership organisations, trade associations and professional bodies, we took time to understand not only the responsibilities of the role, but also the wider team dynamics, organisational culture and the type of individual who would thrive within Birthrate Plus Associates.

The assignment was led by Anna Christofis, Director of Temporary & Interim Recruitment, alongside Rupi Mann, Temporary Recruitment Specialist, whose combined experience recruiting exclusively across the membership sector meant they knew exactly where to source high-quality temporary talent.

Rather than relying solely on advertising the vacancy, Anna and Rupi drew upon Membership Bespoke's extensive network of pre-qualified temporary professionals, long-established relationships and specialist candidate database to identify individuals who possessed the right combination of administrative expertise, professionalism and cultural fit.

By taking a consultative approach from the outset, maintaining regular communication with both the client and the successful Temporary Administrator throughout the assignment, and ensuring both parties remained fully supported, we helped facilitate a placement that quickly evolved beyond the client's original requirement.

Our Results 

The successful Temporary Administrator quickly established themselves as a trusted and highly valued member of the Birthrate Plus Associates Ltd team.

Their professionalism, reliability, adaptability and willingness to take ownership of responsibilities enabled them to make an immediate contribution, supporting colleagues during a particularly busy period while integrating seamlessly into the organisation's collaborative culture.

The positive impact was recognised almost immediately.

As a result:

    • Weekly hours were increased from 20 to 26 hours.
    • The assignment was extended on multiple occasions.
    • The client benefited from valuable continuity and ongoing support during a demanding period.
    • The placement exceeded the original brief, becoming an important long-term resource for the team.

Throughout the assignment, the client consistently praised the Temporary Administrator's professionalism, reliability and contribution. Their confidence in the placement was demonstrated not only through positive feedback, but also by increasing the individual's hours and repeatedly extending the contract.

This placement is an excellent example of how trusted referrals, specialist sector knowledge and a genuinely consultative recruitment approach can deliver exceptional outcomes for both client and candidate.

CLIENT FEEDBACK

"Membership Bespoke took the time to understand exactly what our team needed and introduced us to an Administrator who integrated seamlessly into our organisation from the outset. They quickly became a trusted and highly valued member of the team, making such a positive impact that we increased their hours and extended the assignment on more than one occasion. Throughout the process, Membership Bespoke provided excellent communication and support, making the entire recruitment experience straightforward and reassuring. We would be very happy to work with them again."

Sally Ashton-May MBE
Chief Executive Officer
Birthrate Plus Associates Ltd

THe membership bespoke difference

This assignment demonstrates the value of specialist temporary recruitment within the membership sector.

Having been referred to us through a trusted industry contact, Birthrate Plus Associates Ltd needed more than someone who could simply undertake administrative tasks. They needed a professional who would become part of the team, contribute from day one and provide continuity during a busy period.

By combining deep sector knowledge with an extensive network of experienced temporary professionals, Anna Christofis and Rupi Mann were able to identify the right individual quickly, while supporting both client and candidate throughout the assignment.

The result was a placement that exceeded expectations, with increased working hours, multiple contract extensions and a trusted temporary professional who became an integral member of the team.