02 · Specialist Recruitment
Senior specialists, precisely matched.
Senior and mid-level leaders in the functions where expertise is scarce.
Overview
For the roles beneath the executive committee that make or break a strategy: heads of function, divisional leaders and senior specialists. We combine the research discipline of executive search with the pace that these appointments require, working within defined practice areas that we study closely.
What's included
Every engagement includes.
- 01
A dedicated consultant
One senior consultant who knows your sector, supported by a partner who oversees quality.
- 02
Targeted research
Focused mapping of the specific skills and experience you need, including passive candidates.
- 03
Calibrated shortlists
A shortlist within three to four weeks, with a written view on every candidate's strengths and risks.
- 04
Interview design
Help structuring your interview process so that it is fair, consistent and attractive to the best candidates.
- 05
Thorough referencing
Verified references and credentials for every candidate who reaches offer.
- 06
Onboarding support
A ninety-day check-in with both the hiring manager and the new joiner.
Process
How the work unfolds.
- 01
Brief
A focused briefing session and an agreed specification within a week.
- 02
Search
Two to three weeks of targeted research and confidential approaches.
- 03
Shortlist
Four to six assessed candidates, presented with our written recommendation.
- 04
Interview
Coordinated interviews with clear feedback to every candidate.
- 05
Offer
Offer management, referencing and a well-planned start.
Typical roles
Where we are most often asked to help.
- 01Head of Finance & Group Controller
- 02Director of Technology
- 03Head of Risk & Compliance
- 04Divisional Managing Director
- 05Head of Investor Relations
- 06Director of Strategy
- 07Head of Treasury
- 08Programme Director
The rigour is the same, but the scope and pace are different. Specialist recruitment focuses on a defined talent pool and typically delivers a shortlist within a month. It is overseen by a partner but delivered day to day by a senior consultant.
For some specialist roles we offer a hybrid model with a modest engagement fee and the balance on appointment. It keeps us committed to your search while sharing the risk fairly.
Yes. Leadership teams often need building out after an acquisition, a new strategy or a change of ownership, and we can run a coordinated programme of appointments.
Begin
Discuss specialist recruitment in confidence.
Tell us about the appointment you are considering. A partner will respond personally, usually within one working day.