Our Search Process
A clear journey from brief to appointment.
Each stage has a defined purpose, regular communication, and confidentiality built in throughout.
- 01
Discovery and briefing
Understanding the organisation, context, stakeholders and reason for the appointment.
Collaboration: regular updates and agreed checkpoints with the client. Confidentiality: information shared only on a need-to-know basis.
- 02
Defining the role and success criteria
Agreeing the mandate, responsibilities, competencies and measurable outcomes.
Collaboration: regular updates and agreed checkpoints with the client. Confidentiality: information shared only on a need-to-know basis.
- 03
Market research and talent mapping
Identifying organisations and individuals relevant to the brief.
Collaboration: regular updates and agreed checkpoints with the client. Confidentiality: information shared only on a need-to-know basis.
- 04
Identifying and approaching candidates
Confidential, respectful approaches to potential candidates.
Collaboration: regular updates and agreed checkpoints with the client. Confidentiality: information shared only on a need-to-know basis.
- 05
Interviews and structured assessment
In-depth conversations against the agreed criteria.
Collaboration: regular updates and agreed checkpoints with the client. Confidentiality: information shared only on a need-to-know basis.
- 06
Shortlisting and client presentations
Presenting a considered shortlist with clear assessment notes.
Collaboration: regular updates and agreed checkpoints with the client. Confidentiality: information shared only on a need-to-know basis.
- 07
Stakeholder feedback and final selection
Coordinating interviews, gathering feedback and supporting the decision.
Collaboration: regular updates and agreed checkpoints with the client. Confidentiality: information shared only on a need-to-know basis.
- 08
Offer support and appointment
Supporting offer discussions, references and acceptance.
Collaboration: regular updates and agreed checkpoints with the client. Confidentiality: information shared only on a need-to-know basis.
- 09
Transition and follow-up
Checking in after appointment, where included in the engagement.
Collaboration: regular updates and agreed checkpoints with the client. Confidentiality: information shared only on a need-to-know basis.