Executive recruitment services

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 expertise of an executive search firm to provide 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.

Ideal for unicorns and other scarce/niche skillsets

Screen for cultural fit from the very beginning of the engagement funnel

Level the playing field by building candidate excitement pre-interview

Bespoke solution based on a deep understanding of your organisation and its needs

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.

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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

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We can simplify the process of sourcing leaders for your business

Contact Brunel's Executive Search experts

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 executive search process. Our solutions are tailored to your specific needs, ensuring a seamless experience and the best possible outcome.

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Is Executive Search the right recruitment service?

Executive Search is almost exclusively carried out by specialised executive search firms, and differs from traditional recruitment services in a number of key 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.

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