When the hire really matters

Retained search is our most thorough way of working. It’s designed for roles where getting the right person is far more important than filling the role quickly.

We work closely with you from the start to fully understand:

• What the role actually needs to deliver
• The technical and leadership requirements
• Your team culture and working style
• What the market realistically looks like

From there, we actively go out and speak to people who are not actively job-hunting, the kind of candidates you won’t reach through ads or inbound resumes.

This approach is usually chosen for:

• Senior or leadership roles
• Highly specialised technical positions
• Confidential or replacement hires
• Roles that have already been difficult to fill

Why clients choose retained

• A dedicated, focused search
• Fewer but higher-quality candidates
• Better alignment and higher offer acceptance
• Stronger long-term retention

Put simply: retained search is for roles where a wrong hire would be costly.