Cogito to deliver Talent Acquisition Transformation Programme for Monmouthshire Building Society

Cogito is delighted to announce a new partnership with Monmouthshire Building Society, supporting the organisation with the transformation of its Talent Acquisition function during a period of significant business growth and organisational change.

The initial six-month programme will see Cogito work closely with Monmouthshire Building Society’s leadership and hiring teams to enhance recruitment performance, reduce reliance on external recruitment agencies, improve candidate and hiring manager experience, and establish a sustainable direct hiring model for the future.

As part of the partnership, Cogito will provide a dedicated Talent Acquisition team supported by senior recruitment, insight and transformation specialists. The programme combines operational recruitment delivery with strategic Talent Acquisition consultancy, ensuring immediate hiring needs are met whilst creating long-term capability within the organisation.

Supporting a Significant Period of Transformation

Monmouthshire Building Society is embarking on an exciting transformation programme that includes organisational restructuring and the creation of a number of new positions, including specialist and senior leadership roles. Cogito’s role will be to support the attraction, engagement and recruitment of high-quality talent whilst helping strengthen the Society’s employer brand within competitive candidate markets.

The programme will focus on delivering:

• Reduced recruitment agency dependency and recruitment costs
• Improved direct hiring performance
• Enhanced candidate and hiring manager experience
• Greater employer brand awareness within target talent markets
• Stronger recruitment processes, tools and governance
• A future-ready Talent Acquisition function capable of being fully insourced when required

A Data-Driven Talent Acquisition Approach

A key differentiator of the Cogito solution is the combination of recruitment delivery and market-leading recruitment insight.

Throughout the programme, Monmouthshire Building Society will benefit from detailed weekly and monthly reporting, recruitment performance analysis, employer brand insights, candidate feedback, market intelligence and talent supply and demand analysis. This evidence-based approach will enable informed decision making and continuous improvement across all aspects of recruitment activity.

The programme will also include the creation of talent pipelines, enhancement of recruitment marketing activity, candidate and hiring manager experience surveys, and ongoing reviews of recruitment processes and attraction strategies.

Building Awareness of a Great Employer

Initial analysis identified an opportunity to increase awareness and perception of Monmouthshire Building Society within key talent pools, helping the organisation compete more effectively for talent across both customer-facing and specialist corporate functions.

Cogito will support this through proactive candidate engagement, refreshed recruitment marketing collateral, targeted attraction campaigns and a more visible employer brand presence across relevant channels.

By combining employer brand enhancement with a high-touch recruitment experience, the programme aims to position Monmouthshire Building Society as an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding and purpose-led career within financial services.

“I’m delighted to be launching this partnership with Cogito as we continue our transformation journey. Finding and attracting exceptional talent is central to our future success, and their expertise will help us build a strong, sustainable recruitment function while enhancing our employer brand in the market. We have a lot of exciting roles to fill and I can’t wait to get started.” John Firth, Interim Chief People Officer, Monmouthshire Building Society

“We’re incredibly excited to be partnering with Monmouthshire Building Society at such an important stage in their journey. Their commitment to transformation, growth and creating an exceptional colleague experience strongly aligns with our approach to Talent Acquisition. We look forward to supporting the Society in attracting outstanding talent, strengthening employer brand awareness and building a recruitment function that delivers lasting value for the business.” Marc Drew, Managing Director, Cogito

Interesting in working for the Society?

Find out more about working for Monmouthshire Building Society?  Visit: Careers | Monmouthshire Building Society

Transforming Talent Acquisition

Cogito Talent is a specialist talent acquisition and recruitment transformation partner, delivering high-impact RPO and consulting solutions across professional services sectors. With a focus on insight, innovation and collaboration, Cogito helps organisations build scalable, high-performing hiring functions that drive business success.

To learn more about Cogito’s insight-led approach to recruitment click here: Talent Acquisition | Cogito Talent