Executive Search recruitment
Sourcing leaders that drive strategic business growth
Finding the perfect fit for organisation-defining positions
When it comes to appointing executive-level roles, close enough is never good enough. The CEO, CFO, directors and other members of your business’ leadership team are not only responsible for your company’s performance; their outlook, values and management style shape your organisation’s culture, and ultimately, its identity.
Filling those shoes is a big decision which takes time, careful consideration and most importantly, the right talent options to select from. Brunel’s executive search specialists are seasoned recruiters with a long history of successfully connecting businesses and leaders with their perfect match.
Quality executive talent aligned with your business and objectives
Brunel's Executive Search service is grounded in a deep, 360-degree understanding of your organisation along with the professional experience and personal qualities needed to make an appointment which will elevate your business.
We strategically unearth potential candidates from both obvious and obscure sources, exploring comparable settings, professions, industries and locations. Using a ‘slow burn’ approach, we establish contact, entice interest and then thoroughly explore the potential candidate’s alignment with each facet of the role’s requirements. Only then tabling the strongest matches with our client.
Turnkey support each step of the way
Brunel's C-suite talent experts develop a bespoke sourcing strategy for each appointment we take on. Within that project, we offer an end-to-end service which incorporates:
- Defining and refining the role's parameters, key responsibilities and success criteria
- In-depth market analysis and talent mapping
- One-to-one candidate outreach using a combination of formal and informal interview techniques to evaluate experience, leadership style, cultural fit and professional motives
- Detailed briefings and profile document of each presented candidates, including their strengths, alignment and potential
- Coordinating candidate interviews, preparing questions and tactics, and actively participating in selection panels where relevant
- Guidance and direct support across offer management, negotiation and onboarding phases
We can simplify the process of sourcing leaders for your business
Strong leadership is the difference between a company's success or failure. However the planning, recruiting and onboarding needed to appoint executive-level staff can be complex and time-consuming. But it doesn't need to be, when you engage Brunel.
From initial briefing and market mapping, to panel interviews, offer management and negotiations, Brunel can help you navigate every step of the process. Our solutions are tailored to your specific needs, ensuring a seamless experience and the best possible outcome.
Is Executive Search the right recruitment service?
Executive Search differs from traditional recruitment services in a number of ways. Rather than casting a broad net and waiting for interested candidates to opt-in, Executive (or Retained) Search is a far more targeted process which involves seeking out a very specific niche of candidates, one by one.
It is a time-intensive activity which demands sharp precision, complete discretion and highly-polished rapport building and persuasion skills.
Roles typically sourced using Executive Search include:
- Critical leadership roles
Senior positions such as CEO, CFO, COO or other C-suite and board-level roles which have a substantial impact on an organisation's performance and strategy. - Priority roles in highly-specialised industries or fields
Engineering, life sciences, energy and technology often require leaders with niche technical knowledge, industry credibility and regulatory awareness. - Undergoing transformation or growth
Businesses entering new markets, launching major initiatives or undergoing change often require executives with proven experience in those environments.
