Executive Search

Leadership recruitment requires a clear mandate and careful treatment of confidential candidate information. This guide describes questions organisations should resolve before beginning a senior search.

Agree the leadership mandate

Define the business problem the appointment should solve, the scope of responsibility and the reporting relationship. Avoid relying only on senior-sounding titles.

Describe the first six- and twelve-month outcomes.
Agree decision-making authority and stakeholders.
Identify necessary industry knowledge and transferable capabilities.

Evaluate evidence, not presentation alone

Use competency-based questions about decisions, team development, difficult trade-offs and measurable outcomes. Ask candidates to distinguish personal contributions from wider team achievements.

Use the same core criteria for shortlisted candidates.
Document evidence of judgment, integrity and collaboration.
Obtain references with appropriate consent.

Protect confidentiality through the process

Limit who can access applications and assessment notes. Let candidates know the stages and expected communication schedule while respecting the sensitivity of existing employment.

Choose an authorised hiring contact.
Share sensitive information only when necessary.
Set a consistent offer approval and transition process.

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