Alert: On the 1st April 2026, Crown Commercial Service (CCS) became the Government Commercial Agency (GCA). This organisational change brought CCS together with other Cabinet Office commercial teams to form a single agency supporting more streamlined public sector commercial delivery.

Permanent Sourcing

Our Permanent Sourcing service delivers a insight driven approach to securing high quality talent. By understanding your demand, mapping the market and strategically engaging target talent pools, we build sustainable pipelines that support both your immediate hiring needs and long term workforce strategy. With an optimised blend of direct sourcing and specialist supply chain expertise, you gain faster access to the right candidates.

Get in touch

Why PSR Permanent Sourcing?

Our Permanent Sourcing service offers a proactive, insight driven approach to identifying and engaging the skill and talent your organisation needs now and in the future. By working closely with you to understand current and forecasted demand, we map the market and pinpoint the candidate groups most aligned to your roles and strategic priorities.

 

Through targeted outreach, structured engagement and the development of talent communities, we ensure a sustainable pipeline of qualified candidates. This includes guidance on when to leverage direct sourcing capabilities versus utilising the wider supply chain to deliver the most effective, efficient and value‑driven route to market

What is it suitable for?

Our permanent sourcing offering is suitable for:

  • Civil service and the wider public sector
  • Continuous or high volume permanent hiring
  • Businesses with recurring or predictable skill requirements
  • Hard to fill, niche, or specialist roles
  • Building long term, strategic talent pipelines
  • Improving speed to hire for critical positions
  • Organisations looking to reduce agency spend through increased direct sourcing
  • Enhancing market visibility and engagement with passive talent
  • Supporting growth, transformation, or workforce planning initiatives

Benefits

Higher quality candidates through targeted, insight-led sourcing

Reduced time to hire with engaged, pre-qualified talent pools

Lower cost per hire by increasing direct sourcing and reducing reliance on agencies

Sustained pipelines that support future hiring needs and workforce planning

Consistent candidate engagement through always on talent community management

Data led recommendations on the most effective sourcing channels for each role

Advice and information to support you in overcoming hiring challenges or how to adapt the process or requirements to find the most appropriate talent

Streamlined process for your hiring teams

Improved candidate experience through proactive, personalised communication

Speak to the team

For more information about how PSR can help you deliver your talent strategy, contact our dedicated Permanent Recruitment Services Team.

Get in touch