Headhunting Recruitment Agencies Directory
With a 20-year history, Headhunting & Executive Search is the basis of our business. We have conducted assignments in over 45 countries focusing on an array of industry verticals. Innova are trusted advisors to small and large enterprises, identifying and appointing key hires by leveraging our strong industry expertise. We work in partnership with our clients, recruiting world-class leaders who will make a sustainable impact on their business.
Covers: Nationwide Manufacturing Recruitment Specialists | Contract, Permanent | Salaries from £35k - £100k+
We are a trusted and reliable agency, providing quick and effective headhunting services. If you have a niche job, we will find the candidate you are looking for. If you are looking for a recruitment company that delivers both in the UK and globally, welcome to Pimento Connection.
Covers: Global | Contract, Permanent | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
Executive Headhunters is an internationally recognised Search and Selection firm that can deliver top level candidates to partners across all sectors. Professional Services? Construction? Private Equity? Our extensive network can attract quality professionals of all skills and specialisms for lucrative vacancies worldwide. We perform a bespoke talent search for all enquiries and offer a confidential and transparent service that's relevant to you.
Covers: UK and International | Permanent | Salaries from £35k - £100k+
Executive Headhunting - Innova Search have a long track record in headhunting Executive level appointments across the Engineering and Manufacturing sectors. We work in partnership with our clients to unearth exceptional talent, building relationships for the future. We specialise in placing highly skilled sought after individuals across technical, operations, commercial and supply chain disciplines. Contact us today to discuss your needs.
Covers: Nationwide Engineering Recruitment Specialists | Contract, Permanent | Salaries from £35k - £100k+
Our headhunting and senior appointments team have been successfully sourcing senior executives for many years with an amazing degree of success.Our service is totally transparent and with negotiable fees, high levels of communication and professionalism we succeed with excellent efficiency across all senior roles in UK. Permanent roles only from Key Accounts through to all roles at Director or Board level.
Covers: UK Wide | Permanent | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
Reed are here to help you take your next step in the world of work, whatever it is. From recruiting talented individuals across 20 sectors for a permanent, temporary, or interim role; to recruiting at scale, and screening, your local recruiter have a solution that will ensure your business thrives. Alternatively, if you're looking to take the next step in your career, or break into a completely new sector, our experts can help.
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Electus is a leading recruitment specialist in the Engineering, Technology & Digital and Cyber & Security sectors. We work across the Defence, Aerospace, Energy, Infrastructure and Digital markets.
Covers: UK Wide, Europe, Australia, Canada | Contract, Permanent | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
Highly Competitive rates for new clients. HRSS is a trusted recruitment specialist with one simple aim: to find the right talent with the right skills, personality and ambition for our valued clients. We deliver competitive staffing solutions to UK businesses and cover multiple roles within Headhunting specialist roles such as MD's and board directors.
Covers: England | Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Based in Stoke-on-Trent, Logic Resourcing is a top-rated Agency that delivers recruitment solutions throughout Staffordshire & Cheshire. With specialist departments in Manufacturing & Engineering, Office & Commercial, and Sales & Senior Level Recruitment, we offer tailored recruitment support to companies of all shapes and sizes. Operating at a 90% success rate on exclusive assignments and with over 130 5-star Google reviews, you can trust us.
Covers: Staffordshire & Cheshire | Permanent | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
The clue’s in the name – our dedicated team of recruitment experts are passionate about matching the right candidates to the right jobs. We specialise in Temporary and Permanent placements across a broad recruitment spectrum including; Office, Technical, Industrial, Transport and Managerial. Whether you’re seeking your next opportunity or expanding your team – it’s time to get Proactive!
Covers: Midlands and the North West | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
Our Executive Search focuses on key & senior management & leadership roles in multiple B2B sectors, mostly in the UK, but also with an international reach.Our ideal client needs support that works alongside them AS THEY ARE JUST TO BUSY. We don't do recruitment on automatic pilot. We go out of our way to understand your needs & translate them into a recruitment prgramme that gives you what need and that includes longevity and a strong gene pool
Covers: South East | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Rise Technical is a specialist in engineering, construction, energy and technology sectors. Our mission statement is to positively change lives through unrivalled organisation of highly motivated resources. We aim to add value to your organisation by providing a brilliant service and positively changing the lives of the candidates and clients we represent.
Covers: UK, Europe, America | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
We are RECCO. A team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about bridging the gap between extraordinary talent and businesses alike. Our mission is clear: to connect top-tier professionals with exceptional career opportunities across diverse industries. We’re not your average agency; we will work with you for as long as it takes, to increase your team and maximise quality and performance.
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Expert in headhunting top-tier talent, I specialise in identifying and securing exceptional leaders across industries. With a strategic, discreet approach and a deep understanding of organisational needs, I connect visionary professionals with roles that drive growth, innovation, and long-term success."
Covers: All UK Locations | Contract, Permanent | Salaries from £35k - £100k+
Orchid House Solutions specializes in connecting exceptional talent with top-tier opportunities across various industries, Employers seeking skilled professionals and candidates looking for their next career move can rely on our personalized recruitment solutions to ensure the perfect fit every time.
Covers: Leeds | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
CJM are a small team of seasoned recruiters offering transparent, honest and ethical recruitment support. We take our time to work with and understand our clients and candidates alike. You are what make us great at CJM.
Covers: United Kingdom | Contract, Part Time, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
A one-stop shop for all things recruitment, with an honest and ethical approach to hiring. Our aim is to create long-term sustainable employment opportunities with our clients whilst supporting candidates to flourish in roles perfectly suited to their skillset and career goals.
Covers: United Kingdom | Contract, Part Time, Permanent | Salaries from £17k - £100k
Barker Ross Ltd was established in 1988 and are specialists in temporary and permanent recruitment. Due to excellent client loyalty and substantial increase in business from recommendations, we are now regarded as one of the leading recruitment companies in the UK.
Covers: London, Midlands, East Anglia and Home Counties | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
Our company promotes a Quality First approach. Good quality ensures continued profitable growth in an exciting and competitive market. One important objective is to secure business by recommendation from other customers. Connect 4 hold our core values in high regard, and wish to continue to build on our established reputation within our market.
Covers: UK and Europe | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Our expertise lies in placing people into highly technical, niche and complex roles where multiple skill sets, specific product and industry knowledge are required.Established for over twenty years, we're recognised for providing a swift and cost effective service to businesses who have become long standing, satisfied clients.
Covers: UK Wide & Globally. | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
Job Switch is a unique recruitment agency that specializes in the construction, transport, industrial, Finance, HR, Admin and warehouse industries With offices in London and Essex, however, we operate nationwide all over the UK. We offer talent solutions that are tailored specifically to meet the needs of your company.
Covers: United Kingdom | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
JT Recruit is a well-respected local agency with a great deal of experience in recruiting the right person for employers or finding the right job for candidates. What makes us different from many of our competitors is that we care about you!
Covers: East Midlands, West Midlands, | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Headhunting is a term seemingly liberally and too freely used by the general recruitment industry, which in reality is more poignant to executive searches. By contrast, our specific Headhunting service, whereby we look to recruit specific people, is built upon 30 years of networks, absolute discretion, trust and confidentiality. Central to this service is the network and contacts built over many years.
Covers: Nationwide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Expert Headhunting for Senior & Hard-to-Fill Roles in the UK, Scotland, and Europe. At FINTEC recruit, we specialise in headhunting services for senior-level and niche positions, particularly for roles where skill shortages make finding top talent challenging. Our extensive network, and our exclusive FINTEC Recruit Consultant network, enables us to locate candidates with the precise expertise and experience. Reach out today to discuss with us
Covers: UK wide | Contract, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
PP Associates is a well-established Recruitment agency who strives to provide exceptional talent to our ever-growing marketplace. Our team of consultants including collectively have a wealth of exposure to different industries and fulfilling vacancies within Finance & Accountancy, HR, Manufacturing, Health and Social Care, Call Centre, Marketing & Digital, Office Support, Project & Account Management, Procurement
Covers: UK | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Lucas Executive Search
Chemical Search
Cesium Group
Afina Partners
Hedge + Impact Headhunting
Lumino
Crucible Recruitment Ltd
Howie White Resourcing
Bloqfish
Crawford-Brown
Croft Associates
Emerald Starfish
Four Talent
Global Reach Recruitment
Indigo Talent
JD Talent Stream
KDH Associates
Kynigos Partners Ltd
Pascoe + Tew Limited 2023
ADL Partners
Imperium Search
Mosaic Search
Neon River
BarrettClark & Duncannon Executive Search
Secure Recruitment
Global Retail Recruitment
Ryder Reid Legal
360xec
QTG Consulting
Alan Hine Associates
Annapurna Executive
Artemis Human Capital
Artemis Research Associates
Beyond Search
Greystone Consulting
Redstone Search Group
Renovata & Company
CBS Partners
Chandler & Neal Ltd
City Executive Consultants Ltd
Richard James Recruitment Specialists
Diversifying Group
DragonPSR
Edengrove
EMEA Resourcing
Evans Taylor
Exacta Research Limited
Farquharson Grant
Faustina James
FullBrook Consulting
FWB Park Brown
George Thomas
Spencer Stuart
Stone Executive Search & Selection
PeopleSolved
Praesumo Ltd
Octopus Research
Oaklands Global Recruitment Group
Summit Search & Selection
Nitrous Group Limited
MYM Recruitment
Nevard Roland Executive Search
MJ&CO Recruitment
Revilo
Ridgeback Recruitment
TechWaves Recruitment
The Hill Group
The Inzito Partnership
Vision Executives
Walbrook Search
JF Roberts Ltd
Wyman Bain
Jonothan Bosworth Recruitment
Kayman Recruitment
Livingston James
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More information
Headhunting is also sometimes referred to as 'Search' or 'Executive Search'. If you have a senior or potentially sensitive vacancy, or it's likely that your ideal candidate is currently employed and may not actively be looking for change, then this is probably the route for you.
In Headhunting, specific industry knowledge of a client's target market is far more important than in traditional recruitment and as such, Search Consultants are much more likely to specialise in one industry sector or sub-sector.
What makes Headhunting different?
Generally representing a form of retained recruitment, Headhunting requires a far greater investment in time and resources than conventional recruitment does. It typically starts with the Consultant spending time understanding your requirements in detail, including your company culture, likely candidate attributes and experience, specific information about the role and your potential competitors.
Search consultants will use several proactive methods to find the most suitable candidates and may well have access to people whose careers they have 'tracked', giving them very detailed knowledge of a candidate's specific skills and career aspirations.
Search consultancies usually require a percentage of the fee to be paid up front, a second payment at shortlist stage and the final payment on successful placement.
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