Two ways to work with us.

Every mandate is different. We scope the engagement to the seniority, confidentiality and urgency of the role — not the other way around.

Retained Search

For senior leadership, licence-critical or highly confidential appointments. We commit a dedicated researcher to the mandate, work to an agreed exclusivity period, and deliver a fully-referenced shortlist rather than a stack of resumes.

Typical use: C-suite, Responsible Officers, department heads, roles requiring regulator sign-off.

Contingency Search

For roles where speed and coverage matter more than exclusivity. We run the search alongside your own efforts or other agencies, and you pay a placement fee only when a candidate we introduce is hired.

Typical use: mid-to-senior individual contributor and manager-level roles with defined, common profiles.

Straightforward, discussed upfront.

Fee structure depends on the search model. We agree terms before any work begins — no hidden retainer top-ups, no surprise invoices.

Retained

A fixed fee based on the role's total compensation, billed in stages across the search. Includes a replacement guarantee period.

Contingency

A single placement fee, invoiced once the candidate accepts and starts. No fee if no hire is made.

Not sure which model fits?

Tell us about the role and timeline — we'll recommend a search model in the first call.