Direct Search

Some roles simply won't be filled by advertising. The best person for a senior or business-critical mandate is very often not looking, not applying anywhere, and not visible through conventional channels. Direct Search is a proactive, confidential process built specifically for that reality.

What this covers

Name-generation research

Proactive mapping of your sector and adjacent markets to identify the specific people who fit the mandate — not a pool of applicants, a shortlist of candidates.

Confidential outreach

Discreet, professional approach that protects both your mandate and the candidate's current position throughout the process.

Passive candidate engagement

Direct conversations with people who aren't job-hunting, built on genuine interest rather than a generic pitch.

Rigorous, discreet assessment

Full evaluation before any introduction is made, so every candidate you meet is a serious one.

Who it's for

Primarily management and C-level mandates, though we apply the same discretion to niche specialist roles at any level when the talent pool is simply too thin to reach by advertising.