Retained
Recruitment
Exclusive, committed search for senior and business-critical roles. A dedicated partnership with guaranteed results and absolute discretion.
Committed, Exclusive Search
Retained recruitment is our premium service for organisations seeking to fill senior, critical, or hard-to-fill positions. Unlike contingency recruitment, a retained search is an exclusive, committed partnership.
We dedicate significant resource and focus exclusively to your assignment, with structured milestones and regular progress reporting. The retainer model ensures we can invest fully in finding the very best talent, not just the most available.
Roles We Recruit For
Executive Appointments
Dedicated search for C-suite and senior leadership positions requiring the highest calibre talent.
- Board-level recruitment
- C-suite appointments
- Senior director roles
- Comprehensive assessment
Confidential Replacements
Discreet recruitment for sensitive positions where current incumbents are still in place.
- Absolute confidentiality
- Controlled communications
- Sensitive transitions
- Managed timelines
Hard-to-Fill Roles
Specialist search for niche positions with limited talent pools requiring targeted sourcing strategies.
- Niche market expertise
- Passive candidate outreach
- Competitor mapping
- Extended search networks
Succession Hiring
Strategic recruitment aligned with your succession planning to build future leadership capability.
- Succession alignment
- Leadership assessment
- Cultural fit evaluation
- Long-term planning
Sectors We Cover
Construction Directors
Managing Directors
Regional Directors
Sales Directors
Commercial Directors
Operations Directors
Finance Directors
Board Appointments
Success Stories
Managing Director
National Contractor
Identified and placed within 5 weeks through exclusive retained search, grew business by 45%
Andrew P.
Sales Director
Building Products Manufacturer
Confidential replacement completed seamlessly, new director exceeded first-year targets
Claire M.
Construction Director
Regional Developer
Succession appointment that ensured smooth leadership transition and project continuity
David H.
Our Retained Search Process
Engagement
Defining the brief, role specification, and search strategy
Research
Comprehensive market mapping and target identification
Approach
Confidential, professional outreach to target candidates
Assessment
Rigorous interviewing, testing, and reference verification
Presentation
Detailed candidate profiles with assessment insights
Integration
Offer management, onboarding support, and follow-up
Why Choose Retained Search?
For senior and critical hires, retained search delivers results that contingency recruitment simply cannot match.
Guaranteed Commitment
Our team is exclusively dedicated to your search until the position is filled
Superior Talent
Access to the very best passive candidates who would not respond to advertised roles
Complete Discretion
The entire process is handled with absolute confidentiality and professionalism
Ready to Secure Your Next Leader?
Let's discuss your retained search requirements in complete confidence.