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Service 02 · Committed · Director & senior specialist

Hybrid Search

The commitment of a retained search with the speed and economics of contingency. A modest engagement fee secures a dedicated team; the balance is due only when you hire.

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When to use it

Built for the moments
that matter most.

The commitment of a retained search with the speed and economics of contingency. Built for critical director-level hires.

  • Director and senior specialist hires
  • Roles you need filled this quarter
  • Scarce skill sets where contingency recruiters stall
  • Building out a function one key hire at a time
How it works

A clear process,
shared from day one.

01

Calibration

Days 1–2

A focused brief with the hiring manager. We agree must-haves, nice-to-haves and the interview plan.

02

Targeted search

Days 2–10

Direct approach to a defined target list, plus our network of passive candidates in the discipline.

03

Shortlist

Day 10

A calibrated shortlist of interviewed, interested candidates with written notes and compensation expectations.

04

Interview & offer

Weeks 3–6

We coordinate interviews, gather feedback quickly and manage the offer through to acceptance.

What is included

Everything the
appointment needs.

Commercial model. A modest engagement fee, credited against a success fee that is due only on hire.

  • Dedicated search lead
  • Calibrated shortlist in ten business days
  • Written candidate notes
  • Interview coordination
  • Offer management
  • Replacement commitment
Our standards

Promises we keep.

24hours

A partner responds to every new brief within one business day.

10days

To a calibrated shortlist on Hybrid Search mandates.

100%

Of candidates we speak with hear back from us. Nobody is left wondering.

12months

Replacement commitment on every Executive Search appointment.

Questions

Before you decide.

Contingency recruiters work many roles at once and are paid only if they win the race. Our engagement fee means a dedicated team works your role exclusively, so you see better candidates sooner.
Calibration, the target list and the first shortlist. It is credited in full against the success fee when you hire.
Other ways we partner

The right model for each hire.

01

Executive Search

A dedicated partner, a full market map and a rigorous assessment for the appointments that shape the company.

Retained · C-suite, VP & boardExplore 03

Contract & Interim

Experienced interim leaders and contract specialists, ready when a filing, readout or gap cannot wait.

Flexible · Interim leaders & specialistsExplore 04

Team Build

A dedicated search program for building an entire function, from the first hire ahead of an IND to a full launch team.

Programmatic · Multiple hiresExplore 05

Leadership Advisory

Assessment, succession, organization design and compensation insight for boards and leadership teams.

Advisory · Boards & leadership teamsExplore
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