Market mapping
A documented view of who holds the equivalent role across your market, before anyone is approached.
Services
Leadership appointments, handled discreetly
Senior hires are rarely advertised and rarely applied for. We map the market, approach the people who are not looking, and manage the process confidentially from both ends.
How executive search differs
Retained, research-led, and run to a defined timetable with full market coverage.
Confidential approach
Discreet contact that protects both your plans and the candidate's current position.
Structured assessment
Competency and leadership assessment against an agreed scorecard, with written reports.
Board-ready reporting
Progress reporting you can take to a board or investor group without reformatting it.
How we work
The same process on every assignment
You always know what stage the search is at and what happens next, whichever service you engage us for.
01
Brief
We agree the must-haves, the realistic market rate, and what success looks like at twelve months.
02
Calibrate
A first small batch of profiles confirms we have read the brief the way you meant it.
03
Search
Direct approach into passive talent, not just the people already answering adverts.
04
Screen
Competency and motivation screening against the brief, with written notes on every candidate.
Roles we place
A sample of the disciplines this service covers. If yours is not listed, it usually sits next to one that is.
Technology & Digital
Software Engineer
Data Engineer
DevOps Engineer
Security Analyst
Product Manager
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Registered Nurse
Theatre Practitioner
Clinical Research Associate
Regulatory Affairs
Finance & Professional Services
Financial Accountant
Risk & Compliance
In-house Counsel
Finance Director
Engineering & Supply Chain
Maintenance Engineer
Production Manager
Supply Chain Planner
Warehouse Operative
Related success stories
Assignments we have delivered for clients with similar requirements.
Scaling an engineering team from 12 to 40
Twenty-eight engineering hires in nine months after eighteen months of stalled recruitment, with retention holding at 96%.
- Backend Engineer
- Frontend Engineer
- Platform Engineer
- Engineering Manager
Closing a clinical rota gap in three weeks
Filling a persistent nursing shortfall across four sites, cutting agency spend by a third while improving shift fill.
- Registered Nurse
- Theatre Practitioner
- Healthcare Assistant
- Ward Manager
What our clients say
Long-term relationships built on shortlists worth interviewing.
Frequently asked questions
Still have questions?
Talk to a consultantWhy is executive search retained rather than contingent?
Mapping an entire market and approaching passive leaders is weeks of research before a single conversation. A retainer buys dedicated resource and guarantees full coverage rather than whoever happens to be available.
Can you run a search without naming us?
Yes. Anonymous searches are routine — for replacing an incumbent who is still in post, or for plans not yet public. Your identity is disclosed only at a stage you control.
How much of the market will you actually cover?
You receive the full map, including people who declined to engage and why. That longlist is often as useful as the shortlist for future planning.
Planning a leadership appointment?
An exploratory conversation costs nothing and is entirely confidential.