Our Core Recruitment Methodologies
Our services are delivered through two primary recruitment models:
- Retained Search
- Contingency Search
Within each model, we apply tailored solutions designed to align with differing business priorities, hiring objectives, and market dynamics.
Retained Search
Traditional Retained Search
Our Traditional Retained Search is a comprehensive, end-to-end executive recruitment solution designed for senior and business-critical appointments that require precision, discretion, and deep market intelligence.
Key features:
- Full market mapping and detailed talent analysis
- Discreet engagement of high-calibre and passive executives
- Structured competency, leadership, and cultural assessment
- Strict confidentiality protocols, including NDAs
Best suited for:
- C-suite and Board-level appointments
- Business-critical leadership roles
- Confidential mandates and succession planning
Delivered over approximately 3–4 months, this research-driven methodology produces a rigorously assessed shortlist aligned to both strategic objectives and organisational culture.
Targeted Retained Search
Our Targeted Retained Search offers a faster, agile, and cost-efficient retained solution. It maintains assessment rigour while accelerating delivery timelines.
Key features:
- Leveraging established executive networks and proprietary databases
- Access to pre-qualified candidate pools
- Industry-specific talent intelligence
- Accelerated outreach and screening processes
Best suited for:
- Time-sensitive leadership appointments
- Growth-stage organisations
- Mid-to-senior level roles within defined or familiar markets
This model delivers a high-quality shortlist within a compressed timeframe, balancing speed, efficiency, and leadership fit without compromising standards.
Contingency Search
Our Contingency Search service provides a flexible and responsive recruitment solution for organisations that do not require a fully retained process.
While contingent assignments involve lighter upfront research and market mapping, they are delivered with the same professionalism, sector insight, and commitment to candidate care that underpin our brand. We engage selectively — partnering only on roles where our networks, expertise, and search capability enable us to add genuine value rather than competing on volume alone.
Best suited for:
- Clearly defined roles
- Urgent or time-sensitive hiring needs
- Organisations seeking rapid access to proven talent
This approach is particularly effective where roles fall within our established sector specialisms and networks, enabling us to deliver targeted, high-quality outcomes efficiently and without compromising long-term fit.
Our Approach
All assignments are underpinned by a rigorous, search-led methodology tailored to each client’s unique context. We invest time in understanding strategic objectives, organisational culture, leadership capability requirements, and long-term growth plans.
We view executive search as an advisory partnership — insight-led, strategic, and performance-driven — rather than a transactional process.
Ancillary Services
In addition to our core search solutions, we offer a range of complementary advisory services:
- Competitor & Market Analysis
- Employee Retention Programmes
- Comprehensive Talent Pool Management
For further information about these services, please contact us.