Executive Search

How it works?

  • Initial Consultation

    We will establish the objectives of the hire and define the key criteria for the search process.

  • Briefing

    We will produce a detailed job brief and agree the search criteria with you, providing market insight and advising on key points.

  • Market Search

    We will conduct thorough market analysis and talent mapping to establish feasibility and early target identification.

  • Shortlisting

    We will produce a shortlist of potential targets and discuss our findings with you to establish the suitability and feasibility of the hire.

  • Implementation & Engagement

    We will utilise multi-channel active and passive engagement strategies in order to tell your story to the people who need to hear it.

  • Interview & Offer Management

    We will assist and advise through the interview and offer management stage, providing psychometric testing, salary bench marking data, as well as managing rejections.

Executive Search: FAQs

  • Once retained, Panoptic’s Executive Search function acts as an extension of your business, with your interests being our paramount concern. Unlike contingency search, we will make your project our priority over others. We only take on a limited number of retained searches to ensure that we can apply the necessary time and attention to your search. You will also be provided summaries of our market research, shortlists, feasibility study and talent maps, to help you make informed strategic decisions. A retained search is highly recommended where you require timely but thorough results or for particularly business critical hires
  • Our contingency search service offers access to our extensive candidate network and reach, without the upfront cost. While your requirement won’t receive the same level of market research, there will not be an upfront cost involved in registering a vacancy with us.
  • Interviews are a powerful tool when assessing and evaluating potential candidates, however, they do not offer a complete picture of an individual’s character, motivations and psychology. In order for you to make a fully informed decision, psychometric testing can be an invaluable tool. You will receive a detailed report for each candidate, with key insights, designed to make you decision easier.
  • We operate a reduced risk model which allows our clients to split the retainer fee. 50% of the fee will be payable upon commencement of the assignment, with the remaining 50% payable upon a successful appointment. Get in touch with one of our consultants to find out more about our retained Executive Search services.