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EXECUTIVE SEARCH
Executive Search in London and Throughout the UK
London is a fast-paced innovation hub, making it a global competitor in financial services and technology. UK businesses need experienced and skilled senior talent to keep pace in this competitive economy.
Hanover provides executive search in London and across the UK to find exceptional leaders for your company. With our proven executive search process and deep understanding of your market needs, we’ll help your business find C-suite talent that drives your business’s growth and success.
Your growth catalyst
Find Leadership Talent With Executive Search for the UK
Hanover partners with London and UK-based businesses to identify and shortlist leadership talent across a broad range of industries. Our team consists of experts in various sectors, like financial services and investment management. These experts understand the needs of your market and deliver on your business goals. With Hanover, you can secure the C-suite or leadership talent who will be the catalyst for growth.
What we do
Our Comprehensive Solutions for Talent Management
In addition to executive search in the UK, we provide a range of value-added services to support you in leadership management, team building and other key areas.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We evaluate your current diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) landscape to create a strategy for targeted change. We help you develop inclusive hiring practices, unconscious bias training and leadership development programmes that drive performance and leadership.
Market Intelligence
Our market intelligence capabilities provide critical insights into talent availability, salary trends and similar analysis across the UK’s financial services sector. Our market mapping tells us what compensation and benefits the top professionals in the industry are seeking.
Team Effectiveness
Our trusted advisers will assess your board to lead with impact. We assess board composition for diversity, strengths and skills, and gaps to make your team effective in decision-making and strategising to drive your business forward.
Helping you overcome hurdles
We Understand Your Market and Talent Needs
With our executive search process, you can:
Navigating the market
We have a global network, referrals and research tools to find qualified talent with the right skills and experience. Our extensive market intelligence allows us to search for the best candidates across London and the UK, ensuring we identify experienced, highly skilled individuals.
Engaging top talent
Hanover employs a proven methodology and effective outreach strategies to attract and engage top talent. Our experienced consultants have established extensive networks within the UK’s financial services community, providing us with access to the top candidates.
Depend on our expertise
Hanover will manage the entire process to ensure your talent has a positive experience. Our team handles each detail discreetly and professionally, from the initial contact through to the final negotiations.
Align on cultural values
We’ll help you find executives who share your company’s values and are committed to your vision. Besides considering technical skills, our deep-dive assessments evaluate leadership style, cultural fit and long-term alignment with your organisational objectives.
Retain executive talent
We’ll make your talent feel valued and engaged with the process, ensuring their long-term commitment. By creating a transparent and respectful candidate experience, we help establish a foundation for lasting employment with your business.
Delivering rapid results
Your company can onboard executive talent with minimal disruption to your operations. Our process and dedicated project management strategies typically deliver shortlisted candidates within 8 to 16 weeks.
Future-proofing your business
Your executive talent will drive your company’s short- and long-term success. We focus on identifying leaders who are committed to helping your organisation grow.
our process
Our Process for Executive Search Recruitment for the UK
Hanover’s executive search process for London businesses is based on your unique needs to drive favourable outcomes. Our experts will work with your stakeholders to secure the leadership talent your company needs. The process includes:
1
Initiate Search Project
We’ll learn more about your company’s market, culture and requirements for senior talent. Then, we’ll agree on a timeline and hiring process.
2
Market Mapping
Hanover will identify relevant talent pools and competitors to make a market map for your sector.
3
Initial Screening
Hanover will handle screening, interviews and assessments of your talent.
4
Candidate Reporting & Longlist
Based on the interviews, we’ll create a longlist of the top candidates for your leadership position.
5
Further Assessment
We’ll use the confirmed shortlist for further qualitative assessment, like capturing diversity and inclusion data.
6
Shortlist
Hanover will review each candidate on your shortlist for their suitability as your leader, including personality profiling and leadership assessment.
7
New Executive Hire
After you hire your new leader, Hanover will support the process of integrating them into your team.
8
Partnership Review
Hanover will conduct a 360 review meeting to determine the success of this candidate.
Get in touch
Ready to start your executive search?
Find your next leader by getting in touch with our knowledgeable executive recruitment team today.
By The Numbers
Numbers We Are Proud Of
These numbers reflect our dedication to connecting London and UK-based organisations with future leaders through our deep financial services expertise and commitment to delivering superior results.
12 Weeks
Average length of target search
500+
Placements over the last two years
29+
Years of executive search experience
Testimonials
Trusted by Leading Organisations
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Find out more about our global executive search firm.
How long does the executive search process take?
Our process typically takes 8-16 weeks, from initial research to final candidate selection. Our executive search consultants aim to be as efficient as possible, but timing can vary based on your internal processes.
What industries do you specialize in?
We focus on financial services, delivering cross-functional leadership talent for investment firms, banks, insurance companies and more. Our deep industry expertise allows us to deliver results quickly and efficiently.
Why is Hanover a top executive search firm?
Our specialized expertise in financial services, customized process and consistent delivery set us apart. Unlike most executive search firms, we don’t just find talent — we bring the most qualified executive leadership to your organization, helping you drive success long into the future.
Contact Us
Contact Our Executive Search Consultants Today
Hanover is ready to help your company find its next great hire. By choosing an executive search partner like Hanover, you’ll benefit from our extensive experience, global reach and long-term partnerships. Contact our C-suite recruiters today and see how we can support your business objectives.