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.

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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.

Helping you overcome hurdles

We Understand Your Market and Talent Needs

With our executive search process, you can:

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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 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.

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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
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Testimonials

Trusted by Leading Organisations

“The Hanover team has been an invaluable foil and partner over the years. The depth of market knowledge, clarity of strategic view and innovative thoughts around topics such as team assessment sets them apart from others.”

Formerly CEO
EMEA Distribution, Invesco Ltd

“I have worked with Hanover for almost 10 years. Your Partners take the time to understand the business, its culture and strategic priorities, and the type of candidate needed to meet the brief, including potential beyond the existing brief.”

Mark McClintock
CEO, Deloitte Total Reward & Benefits

“I have worked with Hanover for many years and have always found their insights and market knowledge of great value. Their understanding of the broader industry and people within it has been very helpful and enabled us to work together as a real partnership on a number of important projects”.

Warren Tonkinson
Head of Global (ex US) Distribution - Perpetual Group

Case Studies

Delivering Results that Make a Difference

Our case studies showcase the strategic partnerships, transformative hires, and measurable outcomes that have strengthened our clients’ competitive position. See the results that set Hanover apart.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Find out more about our global executive search firm.

What Is Hanover's Retained Search Model?

Hanover operates exclusively on a retained search basis, meaning we work as your dedicated partner throughout the entire search process. Unlike contingency recruiting, our retained model is completely committed to your search and the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.

How Long Does an Executive Search in London Take?

Finding the right talent for your company can take 8 to 16 weeks, depending on your internal processes.

Which Industries Do You Specialise in for Executive Search Recruitment?

Hanover focuses on businesses in the financial services industry, including asset management, banking and wealth management. We also work with fintech, professional services and insurance.

How Does Hanover Find Leaders Who Strengthen and Evolve Culture?

Our culture-focused approach includes deep discovery sessions that help us understand your organisation’s values, leadership style and cultural dynamics. Our consultants are trained to identify leaders who will both integrate well with your existing culture while bringing fresh perspectives that drive positive development and growth.

What Makes Hanover's Approach Stand Out?

Our approach combines years of financial services expertise with proprietary research methods and a commitment to a long-term partnership. Unlike some recruiters, our consultants have established connections with extensive networks and possess valuable market intelligence. We focus on understanding your business strategy and finding leaders who drive your organisation forward.

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Choose Hanover as Your Executive Search Firm

Working with Hanover for executive search in London and throughout the UK delivers the top industry talent to your company’s open positions. Our team understands that executive hiring is complex — we have the talent pools, leadership programmes and experience to connect your company with a leader that will transform your business.

Learn how Hanover’s executive search services for London can strengthen your team. Reach out to our team today to learn more about our expertise.

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