RETAINED EXECUTIVE SEARCH

Important
appointments
deserve exceptional
people.

Delphi identifies and secures exceptional leaders
for the UK's recruitment businesses.
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Trusted by founders, owners and investors
across the recruitment industry.

EVERY SEARCH IS CONFIDENTIAL. EVERY SHORTLIST IS CURATED.

Industry Specialists

We work exclusively within the recruitment sector. It's all we do, and it's all we understand.

Retained Search

Every assignment is conducted on a retained basis. No contingencies. No compromises.

Absolute Confidentiality

Discretion isn't a feature. It's our standard. Every search remains private, always.
our Specialisms

Rec2Rec. Executive search. Trusted advice.

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Rec2Rec

Recruitment
industry
leaders.

Discreet executive search for ambitious recruitment businesses.
EXECUTIVE SEARCH

Retained
search. Delivered.

Every assignment is conducted exclusively, with considered search replacing database-led recruitment.
TRUSTED ADVISORs

Perspective
beyond 
search.

A trusted partner through succession planning, critical appointments and long-term leadership decisions.
CONFIDENTIALITY

Absolute discretion. Always.

Every search is handled with complete confidentiality from first conversation to final appointment.
OUR SEARCH PROCESS

A focused approach. Exceptional outcomes.

Our proven search process is built on deep market knowledge, rigorous research and extensive networks. We partner closely with our clients to deliver leaders who drive lasting impact.
EXPLORE OUR SEARCH PROCESS
01
Understand
We define the brief, understand the context and establish what exceptional looks like
02
Identify
We research, assess and engage the best leaders in the market.
03
Evaluate
We conduct rigorous interviews and reference checks.
04
Deliver
We present a curated shortlist of exceptional leaders.

Let’s discuss your next strategic hire.

Whether you’re scaling your leadership team, replacing a key executive or planning your next strategic appointment, we’d be delighted to start a conversation.
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