Our services
Four Service Models.One Standard of Excellence.
Service 01
Contingent Permanent
Standard permanent hires at professional, technical, and management level, when you need a shortlist of qualified people quickly.
No placement, no fee. No upfront costs. You pay when a candidate starts. A short list of strong candidates, not a pile of CVs.
Commercial model: Contingent, no placement, no fee.
How it works
- 1. Requirement briefing, role, project context, team, and the profile that will succeed.
- 2. Market search, network first, then targeted headhunting. Every candidate is spoken to.
- 3. A short list of strong candidates with notes, salary, availability, and fit.
- 4. Interview coordination, offer mediation, and 30 / 90-day check-ins.
What is included
- , Dedicated sector specialist
- , Network search plus headhunting
- , Competency interview before you see a CV
- , Reference and qualification checks
- , Right-to-work verification
- , Shortlist in 7–10 working days
Service 02
Retained Executive Search
Board-level, C-suite, and senior leadership where discretion matters and a bad hire costs millions. Typically €120,000+.
Mapped, retained search. We identify people who are not looking, and we do not advertise your vacancy to the market unless you ask us to.
Commercial model: Retained fee, phased with the search.
How it works
- 1. Strategy brief with the board or leadership team.
- 2. Research and mapping across competitors, adjacent sectors, and relevant international markets.
- 3. Direct, discreet approach and competency assessment.
- 4. A short list of strong candidates with briefing papers, offer support, and optional post-placement coaching.
What is included
- , Dedicated executive search partner
- , Market mapping report
- , Competency interviews
- , Optional psychometrics
- , Deep referencing
Service 03
Contract & Interim
Urgent project need, cover, peak workload, or a specialist skill required for a fixed term.
From our pre-vetted contractors, who can start when a job can’t fall behind programme.
Commercial model: Contract margin. No retainer to open a brief.
How it works
- 1. Urgent brief by phone or video.
- 2. We contact our pre-vetted contractors straight away.
- 3. Compliance, onboarding, and regular check-ins through the assignment.
What is included
- , Response from our pre-vetted contractors
- , Right-to-work and referencing
- , Contractor compliance
- , Optional timesheet and payroll administration
Service 04
Salary Benchmarking
Compensation reviews, retention strategy, checking the offer, and board reporting, when generic surveys are not good enough.
From real placement conversations, not scraped job ads. Ireland, UK, and Middle East coverage.
Commercial model: Fixed project fee.
How it works
- 1. Agree roles, locations, and experience levels.
- 2. Combine placement data, proprietary research, and validated third-party benchmarks.
- 3. Written report: base ranges, bonus, benefits, and market commentary.
- 4. Present findings to leadership or HR with recommendations.
What is included
- , Custom scope
- , P25 / P50 / P75 base ranges
- , Bonus and incentive benchmarks
- , Benefits analysis
- , Leadership presentation
Which model fits
| Contingent | Retained | Contract | Benchmarking | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Professional & technical | Board & C-suite | Urgent / fixed-term | Compensation strategy |
| Typical range | €40k–€120k | €120k+ | Day rate | Any level |
| Shortlist | a short list of strong candidates | a short list of strong candidates | a short list of strong candidates | Report |
| Time to shortlist | 7–10 working days | 7–10 working days | From our pre-vetted contractors | Scoped per brief |
| Upfront cost | None | Retained, phased | None | Fixed fee |
Unsure which service fits?
A 15-minute conversation will clarify the right approach. No obligation.
- We run interview rhythm with you, clear feedback loops both ways.
- We support offer and counter-offer calm, as scoped in the brief.