Executive search and talent advisory for the United Kingdom
UK scaleups tend to hire their first commercial or people executive later than their US peers, then need that appointment to be right first time. I run those searches as a single accountable advisor rather than a rotating account team.
What shapes leadership hiring in United Kingdom
- London remains the centre of gravity for fintech, legal and enterprise software leadership hiring.
- IR35 rules shape how interim and fractional leaders are engaged — worth settling before a search starts.
- UK boards increasingly ask for structured assessment evidence, not just interview impressions.
Sectors I search in
- Fintech and financial services
- Enterprise software and AI
- Professional and legal services
- Healthtech
- Consumer and marketplaces
Compensation
UK leadership offers are typically structured as base plus bonus with EMI options at venture-backed companies; I benchmark bands before a role goes to market so shortlists don't stall on money.
How engagements run
Nairobi sits two hours ahead of London, so we share a full working day. Engagements run as retained search, fractional talent leadership, or advisory sprints.
Hiring hubs
- London
- Manchester
- Cambridge
- Bristol
- Edinburgh
- Remote-first UK
For executives
UK-based leaders can register interest for remote and relocation-friendly mandates, or work with me on a targeted market approach.
Career servicesFor employers and boards
Best fit when you are hiring a first Head of Talent, replacing a senior leader discreetly, or entering the UK from another market.
Executive search service1 live United Kingdom mandates
Cities hiring in United Kingdom
Frequently asked
Do you cover Ireland as well?
Yes — Dublin-based and remote Irish roles are handled alongside UK searches.
Can you support a UK company hiring into Africa or the US?
That is a large part of my work: cross-border leadership hiring where the employer needs local market intelligence they don't have in-house.