Galliford Try

Constructing a careers site that captured hearts

Candidate Attraction

A forward-thinking experience, fuelled by a strong EVP

UX Design Flexible CMS Build

Challenge

As a leading UK construction company, Galliford Try needed a careers site that reflected its expertise and reputation for quality. The goal was to attract top engineering and construction talent by highlighting Galliford Try’s prestigious projects and focus on innovation. They need something unique, personalised to them and appealing to their changing work force.

Solution

After researching Galliford Try’s website and capabilities, we developed an on-brand careers site emphasising their technical excellence. Striking photography and bold graphics showcased flagship projects like the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The site detailed Galliford Try’s work across sectors like transportation, water, and defence. Interactive elements provided insider views of what employees experience. Throughout, compelling content positioned Galliford Try as an innovative sector leader and exemplary employer.

Outcome

The refreshed careers site:

– Grew the average session duration to 3 minutes, 43 seconds. A ‘ground breaking’ 60% more than the industry average.

– Leading to 74% of users who land on the site go on to explore roles. 

35,000 more users have come to the Galliford Try Careers 

By aligning to Galliford Try’s foundation of expertise, the careers site connected specialised talent to the company’s commitment to quality. The result was a showcase platform that reinforced Galliford Try’s reputation and enabled them to continue building with top talent.

concept

Growing Together

The creative for the site was themed around development and career progression.

Flexible component build and CMS

A simple, yet effective system to allow Galliford Try to manage all their content and keep on top of the site

A place to progress

The site tells the story of how you can develop your career within the company. Read our career roadmap article here which explains in more detail how you can do it

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Discovery Sessions

A complete audit of your careers site.We look at everything from user journeys andconversion rates, to traffic analysis, keywordoptimisation and content effectiveness.

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Discovery Sessions

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HR Tech Audit

We’ll recommend how you can convert more prospective candidates through your website, taking into account user experience, SEO and competitor analysis.

HR Tech Audit

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Employer Brand

Need help developing your employer value proposition? Let’s connect all the dots across your employee lifecycle to create a powerful employer brand and showcase it with inspiring digital experiences.

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