Thing is, if that applicant comes in that we just can’t refuse then we might create an opening. Which kind of goes back to my original question.
Gotta wonder though, what thing X would you do with such a 'hero' if they appeared, and why aren't you doing X already, upskilling the people you have in the process?
This feels like a magical-thinking policy not a strategic one? If there's no clear goal for the continuous search, don't do it; it wastes everyone's time. If there is, advertise that job instead.
Good luck!