Executive Search
Senior appointments, with the risk shared
A senior appointment is rarely a response to a vacancy. At this level, you’re usually looking for someone to lead your business through growth, change, investment or succession, and the search has to reflect that.
We’ve been recruiting in the executive search market for more than 20 years, across C-suite, board and senior leadership appointments in every sector we work in. Each search is run by a consultant who already recruits in that market, so the person who finds your Finance Director recruits finance, and the person who finds your HR Director recruits HR. The result is a search that starts with market knowledge and existing relationships, rather than a blank sheet
A fee model that shares the risk
Most retained search is paid for with a non-returnable retainer before any work starts. We think that puts all the risk on the client, so our model works differently:
- A refundable deposit. You pay a deposit at the start of the search rather than a non-returnable retainer. If we don't deliver, you get it back.
- An extended rebate period. The hire is guaranteed for longer than the industry standard, with a free-of-charge replacement if it doesn't work out
- A discounted fee structure. A lower overall fee than a traditional retained search, with clear costing and SLAs in place where you want them
That gives you security at the start of the process and again at the end. It also makes executive search the most cost-efficient, time-efficient way to fill a senior role
A 98% successful hire rate
Of the executive searches we’ve run, 98% have resulted in a successful appointment. The remaining 2% were
roles the employer put on hold or cancelled, not searches that failed
How the search runs
Every search starts with understanding your business, your goals, your reason for the appointment, and what the successful candidate will be expected to deliver over their first, third and fifth year. This helps us define and attract your ideal candidate.
Our bespoke process includes market mapping and research, direct approaches to active and passive candidates, structured assessment, shortlist and interview management, referencing and due diligence as needed, offer management, and onboarding support.
The same experienced consultants stay closely involved throughout, keeping you informed and your candidates happy from start to finish
ReCENT Appointments
Reward Advisor
Global technology and IT services business
Interim Senior People Advisor
Niche membership body
HR Operations Advisor
Full-service law firm providing legal advice to individuals, families and businesses in the UK and internationally
HR Business Partner
Leading HR & Leadership consultancy providing outsourced HR support to organisations without their own dedicated resource
HR / Recruitment Advisor
Major European defence company specialising in missile systems and related technologies
Head of People
International not-for-profit organisation supporting economic development
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
I have worked with Nick Culley several times. He has been instrumental in securing new Finance Executive positions for me in the role of both candidate and employer. He is a highly experienced professional, very personable and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend TOG for executive appointments.
I worked with Nick on a number of assignments during my 6 years at Sepura. I always found him to be highly professional and knowledgeable , easy to work with and he achieved successful recruitment results on each occasion. I would be happy to recommend him.
I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Nick for over 20 years, both as a client and candidate. Nick’s integrity and work ethics are both exceptional, utilising his vast experience to add real value and provide ‘above and beyond’ help and support.
His collaboration skills and networking set Nick apart and professionally he has proved this on multiple occasions; truly understanding the needs of all parties to optimise results and focus time and resources.
On top of all of his professional accolades, Nick is also a thoroughly nice chap; trust worthy, personable and easy going and I would not hesitate in strongly recommending him to both recruiters and candidates alike.
I’ve known Nick for 18 years working with him both as a candidate and as an employer. On both sides it has been an absolute pleasure to do so.
He has always acted with the utmost integrity which is not always the case with recruitment.
Honest, genuine feedback is an essential part of the recruitment process. Nick’s feedback has been very constructive and I found this personally developmental both as an interviewee and an interviewer.
As a manager of a team I have found Nick’s advice extremely useful and I genuinely value his support and opinion.
I confidently recommend Nick professionally and I look forward to working with him again in the future.