02 · Process

A four-step process,
tuned for senior hiring.

Every mandate follows the same structure so you always know what is happening, what comes next and where the risk sits. We adapt the depth to the role — a Head of Research is not hired the same way as a founding engineer.

01
Step

Discovery & briefing

A structured intake with hiring managers and leadership. We define the outcome, the must-haves, the trade-offs and how success will be measured in the first twelve months.

  • Role scorecard
  • Market temperature check
  • Compensation benchmark
02
Step

Market mapping

We build a full picture of the talent landscape — competitors, adjacent industries, alumni networks and passive candidates — before we approach anyone.

  • Longlist of 60–120 targets
  • Salary & mobility data
  • Diversity mapping
03
Step

Engage & assess

Confidential outreach, structured interviews and technical validation with our in-house specialists and, where relevant, trusted external assessors.

  • Written shortlist reports
  • Assessment notes
  • Reference themes
04
Step

Offer & onboarding

We manage offer negotiation, counter-offer risk and the first ninety days — because a signed contract is not a successful hire.

  • Offer strategy
  • Onboarding check-ins
  • Six-month review