At Consortia, our executive search and headhunting service is a hands-on, consultative recruitment solution designed to help businesses secure top-tier professionals for strategic and leadership roles. Our clients come to us when hiring for critical positions that require more than a standard recruitment approach; where finding the right fit demands more depth, precision, and market insight.
We provide executive search services across our four core specialisms: Data, Engineering, UX, and Product. Whether it’s hiring a Chief Product Officer, Head of Data, UX Director, or Engineering Lead, our retained search process is built to deliver exceptional candidates who align with your business goals, team culture, and long-term strategy.
To understand more about how our executive search offering works and how it differs from traditional recruitment, read on.
How Does Our Executive Search and Headhunting Differ from Standard Recruitment?
While we offer a full suite of recruitment solutions at Consortia, all designed to offer a better recruitment agency experience, our executive search service is specifically designed for high-impact, senior-level, confidential or hard-to-fill roles. Here’s how it stands apart:
- Candidate Exclusivity – Candidates presented through executive search are engaged solely for your role. They won’t be submitted elsewhere until you’ve made your decision, giving you priority access to top talent.
- Beneficial Retained Search Fee Structure – We work on a retained model, meaning a fixed deposit initiates the search, with a final fee paid only for successful hires—regardless of how many you take on from the shortlist.
- Access to Passive Talent – We actively reach candidates who aren’t applying to jobs but are open to the right opportunity. Our network and reputation allow us to engage senior professionals in a way that traditional job ads cannot.
- Senior-Level Oversight – Every executive search is managed by experienced consultants with decades in digital and tech recruitment. You’ll work directly with our senior team throughout the process.
- Speed & Precision – Because we know our markets inside out, we typically deliver a focused shortlist in an agreed time frame, cutting time-to-hire without compromising on quality.
Why Companies Use Our Executive Search and Headhunting Service
The job market in 2024 and beyond has introduced new hiring challenges. While candidate volumes are high, many top-tier professionals remain in secure roles and are hesitant to move. Businesses also face time constraints when reviewing large applicant pools, risking missed connections with the right people.
Our executive search process is built to overcome these hiring issues—giving companies access to talent they wouldn’t otherwise reach, and providing a tailored, consultative approach from start to finish.
Organisations choose Consortia’s executive search when they need to:
- Hire strategic leaders in Product, UX, Data, or Engineering
- Engage passive talent not visible through standard hiring channels
- Benchmark roles and structure leadership teams
- Maintain confidentiality during sensitive hiring
What Does Our Executive Search Process Look Like?
We manage every step of the search in-house, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with your goals. Here’s how our typical process flows:
- Initial Consultation – We take the time to understand your role, team dynamics, and business objectives.
- Research & Sourcing – We identify and reach out to qualified candidates using a mix of network engagement, direct outreach, and referrals.
- Profiling & Assessment – Every candidate is vetted for technical ability, leadership style, and team fit.
- Shortlisting & Interviews – You receive a curated list of candidates with detailed profiles. We coordinate interviews and support feedback.
- Offer & Follow-up – We manage the offer process, negotiation, and check in after placement to ensure a smooth transition.
Is Consortia’s Executive Search and Headhunting Service Right for You?
If you’re recruiting for senior or hard-to-fill roles in Data, Engineering, UX, or Product and want a proactive, high-touch approach that delivers results, our executive search service may be exactly what you need.
It’s particularly valuable when:
- You need discretion or confidentiality
- You're hiring for a specialist or strategic role
- You want deeper market insight before launching a search
Contact our team to explore how Consortia’s executive search can help you build a stronger, more future-focused tech team.
