Search for talent,
find
somebody exceptional.
Executive and specialist search that goes beyond the visible market. Through deep networks, rigorous methodology and genuine candidate relationships, we surface leaders who transform organisations.
Beyond the job boards. Into the real talent market.
Most recruiters only see the candidates who are already looking. Executive search is different. We proactively map the entire talent landscape for your brief, then approach the people who are thriving in their current roles and wouldn't respond to an advert.
The result is access to a substantially wider, higher-quality pool of leaders who represent a true upgrade for your business.
- Full market mapping across active and passive talent pools
- Direct approach to high-performers not visible on the open market
- Rigorous assessment at every stage, not just CV screening
- Retained model ensuring dedicated, confidential delivery
- Long-term relationship management for repeat accuracy
How every search
is delivered
A structured six-stage process designed to eliminate guesswork, surface the right people quickly, and give you the confidence to make a decisive hiring decision.
Brief & Scoping
We begin with a deep brief, far beyond the job description. We explore business context, culture, leadership dynamics, failure modes of previous hires, and what genuine success looks like in 12 months. This shapes a precise search that saves time for everyone.
Market Mapping
We build a comprehensive picture of the entire available talent pool, by company, function, seniority and geography. This intelligence is shared with you as a live document, giving full visibility into who exists in your market and why specific individuals are prioritised.
Direct Approach
We make personalised, discreet approaches to targeted individuals, presenting your opportunity compellingly without naming your organisation until appropriate. Our established relationships mean candidates take our calls seriously, including those not otherwise reachable.
Assessment
Every interested candidate undergoes structured competency interviews, reference intelligence gathering and, where appropriate, values-based assessment. We only advance individuals we would confidently hire ourselves. Our rigour is what makes the shortlist genuinely short.
Shortlist Presentation
You receive a concise, structured shortlist, typically four to six candidates, each supported by a detailed written rationale, candidate pack and compensation data. We present this in person or via video and guide the interview process design to ensure consistency and legal compliance.
Offer & Onboarding
We manage the offer negotiation, navigate counter-offers and stay actively engaged through the notice period and first 90 days. Our aftercare is where most retained searches fall short, and where we believe our value is most felt by both client and candidate.
Where we search best
We work across a focused set of sectors where we have deep networks, market knowledge and genuine credibility with senior talent.
From pre-Series A through to IPO-ready. CTOs, CPOs, VPs of Engineering and the commercial leaders who scale product-led businesses.
Banking, asset management, insurance and payments. Executive and specialist search for regulated environments where pedigree and discretion are non-negotiable.
Management team builds, buy-and-build mandates and transformation hires within PE-backed businesses requiring operational rigour and speed.
Our home territory. CPOs, CHROs and the full spectrum of People leadership, talent acquisition, L&D, DEI, HRBP and HR Operations at scale.
Brand, digital and omnichannel leadership across FMCG, fashion, food and direct-to-consumer businesses at inflection points of growth.
Partners, practice heads and senior advisory talent across consulting, legal, accountancy and architecture. Firms that need to attract without advertising.
Not just another search firm.
A fundamentally different model.
We operate a deliberately boutique model, limiting active searches so every mandate receives the full attention it deserves.
We work exclusively on a retained basis. That means we are genuinely accountable to your timeline, not incentivised to rush or cherry-pick the easiest candidates.
We consistently deliver qualified shortlists in 14–21 days, not because we rush, but because our market maps and candidate relationships are built in advance of every instruction.
You see everything we see. Live market maps, candidate outreach tracking, interview feedback and salary benchmarks are shared as standard, not held back as leverage.
If a placed candidate leaves or is released within 12 months, we re-execute the search at no additional fee. We only succeed when your hire succeeds.
What clients say after the hire
Joshua introduced us to our CFO in under three weeks. Two years in and she's transformed our finance function. Not one of those candidates was on any job board.
The market mapping alone was worth the retainer. Knowing exactly who was available, at what compensation, made our board conversations so much easier. The quality of the shortlist was exceptional.
We'd used three different firms before Joshua. The difference was transparency, we saw every approach, every response, every piece of intelligence in real time. No more black box recruiting.
Ready to start your search?
Tell us about the role, the business, and the challenge. We'll come back within 24 hours with an honest view on what the market looks like and whether we're the right fit for this search.