Executive & Retained Search Services
If you are a considering a senior appointment, we have the experience you need
We understand that for leaders who decide to grow their business and appoint new senior leaders that it is so important to get the right fit first time. The future performance and behaviours of the new leader are critical to business success. Finding the right person for you isn’t something that we take lightly and nor should we. We know from our own organisation that appointing senior people takes time and we are here to support you throughout the process.
Executive & Retained Search Services
If you are a considering a senior appointment, we have the experience you need
We understand that for leaders who decide to grow their business and appoint new senior leaders that it is so important to get the right fit first time. The future performance and behaviours of the new leader are critical to business success. Finding the right person for you isn’t something that we take lightly and nor should we. We know from our own organisation that appointing senior people takes time and we are here to support you throughout the process.
Our Executive & Retained Search team:
Eilidh Robertson - Head of Executive Search
📧: eilidh.robertson@hunteradams.co.uk
☎️: 07849 085214
Our Executive & Retained Search team:
Eilidh Robertson - Head of Executive Search
📧: eilidh.robertson@hunteradams.co.uk
☎️: 07849 085214
Recent Client Feedback
“The team at Hunter Adams took the time to speak to a wide range of key stakeholders to fully understand the complexities of our organisation and the particular skill sets and personal attributes that the successful candidate would need to possess. The time invested in truly understanding our organisation and creating a detailed recruitment plan meant that the search process was tailored perfectly to our needs and culminated in a great appointment. I am delighted with the outcome.”
Chris Denton, Chief Executive, St Martin-in-the-Fields
Recent Client Feedback
“The team at Hunter Adams took the time to speak to a wide range of key stakeholders to fully understand the complexities of our organisation and the particular skill sets and personal attributes that the successful candidate would need to possess. The time invested in truly understanding our organisation and creating a detailed recruitment plan meant that the search process was tailored perfectly to our needs and culminated in a great appointment. I am delighted with the outcome.”
Chris Denton, Chief Executive, St Martin-in-the-Fields
Recent Executive Search Assignments
- People Transformation Lead – Financial Services
- Chief Operating Officer – People – Financial Services
- Deputy Chief Executive – Not-For-Profit
- Chair of Trustees – Not-For-Profit
- Director of Corporate Services – Energy
- Chaplain – Not-For-Profit
Recent Executive Search Assignments
- People Transformation Lead – Financial Services
- Chief Operating Officer – People – Financial Services
- Deputy Chief Executive – Not-For-Profit
- Chair of Trustees – Not-For-Profit
- Director of Corporate Services – Energy
- Chaplain – Not-For-Profit
In today’s candidate-driven market, the best talent is harder than ever to come by. We know that good candidates aren’t on the market for long and more importantly, passive job seekers account for more than 70% of all candidates. The solution to finding this talent is to work with an experienced recruitment consultant who will be adept at sourcing candidates using their networks and proactive search techniques.
In today’s candidate-driven market, the best talent is harder than ever to come by. We know that good candidates aren’t on the market for long and more importantly, passive job seekers account for more than 70% of all candidates. The solution to finding this talent is to work with an experienced recruitment consultant who will be adept at sourcing candidates using their networks and proactive search techniques.
Our Comprehensive Approach to Executive Search
How We Find Your Next Leaders
As part of our recruitment offering, we are well-versed in running comprehensive Search campaigns, an approach taken for more senior or specialist hires.
We pride ourselves on leaving no stone unturned as we search for our clients. We know that our enviable networks, dedication and love of what we do means that we are confident in our capability to deliver.
Our Comprehensive Approach to Executive Search
How We Find Your Next Leaders
As part of our recruitment offering, we are well-versed in running comprehensive Search campaigns, an approach taken for more senior or specialist hires.
We pride ourselves on leaving no stone unturned as we search for our clients. We know that our enviable networks, dedication and love of what we do means that we are confident in our capability to deliver.
Our Proven Process: From Planning to Onboarding
Our process has four key stages:
- ✅ Research and preparation
- ✅ Search and targeted advertising
- ✅ Candidate engagement and interviewing
- ✅ Final selection and onboarding
Our Proven Process: From Planning to Onboarding
Our process has four key stages:
- ✅ Research and preparation
- ✅ Search and targeted advertising
- ✅ Candidate engagement and interviewing
- ✅ Final selection and onboarding
1. Research & Preparation
We prepare the search by agreeing the job specification and compiling a comprehensive and engaging recruitment information pack, sharing our client’s story and details of the opportunity. We also prepare a list of agreed competencies for us to interview against and the process you wish to follow.
1. Research & Preparation
We prepare the search by agreeing the job specification and compiling a comprehensive and engaging recruitment information pack, sharing our client’s story and details of the opportunity. We also prepare a list of agreed competencies for us to interview against and the process you wish to follow.
2. Search & Targeted Advertising
We use a three-pronged approach to ensure effective coverage of the market. This would combine:
- ✅ Targeted search for individuals with relevant experience and from specific backgrounds/sectors
- ✅ Full utilisation of our extensive candidate network within Hunter Adams
- ✅ Full management of your recruitment advertising and social media campaign
2. Search & Targeted Advertising
We use a three-pronged approach to ensure effective coverage of the market. This would combine:
- ✅ Targeted search for individuals with relevant experience and from specific backgrounds/sectors
- ✅ Full utilisation of our extensive candidate network within Hunter Adams
- ✅ Full management of your recruitment advertising and social media campaign
3. Candidate Engagement, Interviewing & Presenting Our Shortlist
All applicants are briefed on the role before being screened and interviewed. Interviews are conducted by one of our senior team. We assess the strength of the CV, the skill set, behaviours, competencies and cultural fit.
3. Candidate Engagement, Interviewing & Presenting Our Shortlist
All applicants are briefed on the role before being screened and interviewed. Interviews are conducted by one of our senior team. We assess the strength of the CV, the skill set, behaviours, competencies and cultural fit.
4. Final Selection & Onboarding
We agree the interview process our clients would like to take, advising on interview questions and arranging suitable times for short-listed candidates to be interviewed.
We manage communications with candidates throughout the selection process, ensuring that regardless of when they leave the process, all applicants feel positively about the experience they’ve had.
We manage the offer process with the selected candidate, taking references as required and agreeing a start date.
4. Final Selection & Onboarding
We agree the interview process our clients would like to take, advising on interview questions and arranging suitable times for short-listed candidates to be interviewed.
We manage communications with candidates throughout the selection process, ensuring that regardless of when they leave the process, all applicants feel positively about the experience they’ve had.
We manage the offer process with the selected candidate, taking references as required and agreeing a start date.