Recruitment that understands your business
Independent recruitment and executive search for SMEs, family-owned businesses and organisations where every appointment matters
Beyond the job description
We believe effective recruitment begins with a detailed understanding of the business, not simply a list of responsibilities and qualifications.
We spend time with founders, owners and leadership teams to understand the organisation's ambitions, culture, customers and the capability it needs. That informs a search designed around the realities of the business and the contribution the new appointment must make.
Our focus is on identifying capable individuals with the judgement, approach and values to work well with your existing team.
A considered search, not a stack of CVs
We combine market research, targeted direct approaches and candidate applications. Every shortlist is based on personal interviews and careful consideration of skills, experience, motivation and cultural alignment.
We do not represent businesses whose values or practices we cannot stand behind. That independent judgement supports lasting relationships and better outcomes for both sides.
The value we bring
Practical support that allows you to focus on running your business
Understanding your business
We spend time learning how your organisation works and what the successful candidate will need to achieve
Accessing wider talent
Our search reaches beyond active applicants through networks, research and direct approaches
Careful selection
Personal interviews and evidence-led assessment create a manageable, relevant shortlist
Commercial judgement
We assess both capability and fit, including how an individual will work within an SME
One continuous process
We manage the recruitment journey from brief and research through to interviews, references and offers
Beyond appointment
We remain involved as the candidate joins the business and settles into the role
Where we can help
From strategic leadership appointments to the people who make a business work every day
Executive and board
Managing Directors, CEOs, COOs, CFOs, Chairs, Non-Executive Directors and senior leadership appointments
Board appointmentsManagement and specialist
Operations, finance, people, commercial, marketing, communications, sales, projects and specialist appointments
Essential business roles
Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, office managers, administrators and early-career appointments
From brief to appointment
A carefully managed process with clear communication at every stage
Understand
Explore the role, priorities, team and culture and agree the search brief
Search
Research relevant sectors and identify prospective candidates
Shortlist
Interview, assess and present a carefully considered shortlist
Appoint
Coordinate interviews, references, offer discussions and onboarding
Every appointment has an impact
In a smaller business, one person can influence the culture, performance and direction of the whole organisation. We understand the importance of identifying people who will make a practical contribution and build strong relationships with those already there.
Our process is research-led, personally managed and designed to find an appropriate long-term fit.
Tell us about the appointment you are considering
Whether you have a fully developed brief or are still defining the role, we would welcome a confidential discussion
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