Discreet, thorough executive search for board-level appointments, managing directors, CEOs and senior leadership across all sectors.
Executive recruitment demands a fundamentally different approach to standard hiring. When you are appointing a managing director, finance director or chief executive, the stakes are higher, the candidate pool is smaller, and confidentiality is often critical. At Jewels Recruitment, we understand that a poorly handled executive search can damage your reputation in the market before you have even made an offer. Our executive practice is built around discretion, thorough assessment and a consultative process that treats every assignment with the seriousness it deserves.
We work on both retained and contingent executive mandates, depending on the nature and seniority of the appointment. For board-level and C-suite roles, we typically recommend a retained search, which allows us to dedicate focused resource, conduct targeted headhunting and present a structured shortlist within an agreed timeframe. For senior management positions just below board level - heads of department, divisional directors and regional leaders - a contingent approach often delivers excellent results, drawing on our existing network and active candidate relationships.
Our assessment process for senior hires goes well beyond CV screening. We conduct in-depth competency interviews, explore leadership style and cultural alignment, and take detailed references before presenting any candidate. We also advise on offer structuring, notice period negotiation and onboarding support - because at this level, losing a preferred candidate at the offer stage is costly in both time and market credibility. Where appropriate, we can incorporate psychometric profiling to give you additional confidence in your shortlisted candidates.
We recruit senior leaders across all sectors, including those we specialise in - travel, hospitality, finance, IT and construction - as well as general management, operations and commercial leadership for businesses of all sizes. Whether you are a private equity-backed business seeking a turnaround CEO, an SME appointing its first non-family MD, or a corporate replacing a retiring board member, we bring the same rigour, confidentiality and commitment to finding the right individual.