Sometimes we place people
who don’t fit the brief.

And some of them become the best hires those businesses ever made.

The job brief is a starting point. It tells you what someone needs to have done. It doesn’t tell you whether they’ll fit the culture, earn the trust of the team, or bring the kind of energy that changes a business. Those things don’t go on a CV.

We match people, not experience.

We ask different questions. What do your best people have in common – not on paper, but what makes them good in your reality? What’s the disconnect between every candidate you’ve seen and the ones you actually hired? What’s the thing that matters most to you but which you can’t put on the job brief?

When we understand that, we find the people who match your business – not just the ones who match your criteria.

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Client testimonial
“Spirit Executive consistently delivers excellent senior-level candidates at pace - a highly recommended partner for leadership recruitment.”
Mark Hearne, Managing Director, Birse Metro

Our Guarantee

Fees fixed and staged in thirds

Payments tied to progress so we are accountable to you from the start, and fixed so there is no hidden escalation of your budget.

Retainer refunded if no acceptable shortlist

If we cannot produce an acceptable shortlist, the initial retainer is returned to you, no questions.

Twelve-month replacement guarantee

If a Director-level hire fails within 12 months, we replace them or refund the fee. Your risk stays low long after the search ends.

749+

Individuals placed

96%

Of assignments successfully completed

20+

Years of experience

78+

Companies

Our approach

Map the terrain

At the start of the project we thoroughly explore the market: target organisations, target individuals, compensation insight, and clear intelligence on who is genuinely available. This gives you a defined field to hire from.

Evidence-led search

We headhunt directly into that field with targeted approaches only. Every individual is assessed for long-term fit, contribution, and risk. You get a tight shortlist in about eight weeks, supported by written rationale.

Control risk & remain accountable

You will always know what has been done, what is next, and where the search stands. Structured steps, visible progress, and a clear audit trail. Our formal guarantees sit behind this to keep the whole process accountable.

Client testimonial
“Every shortlisted candidate was strong, each interview worthwhile, and the final choice incredibly difficult thanks to the outstanding quality.”
Roger Frost, Retail Operations & Productivity Director (Europe), Carphone Warehouse

Candidates

We work with individuals – looking beyond the brief and the CV.

We listen. Your career is more than a job title. We take the time to understand what you actually want from your next move, then stay in it until it's right.

Individuals

Client testimonial
“We needed a partner who understood both the business and the people behind it. Spirit Executive's professionalism and ability to read what makes individuals tick made a huge difference.”
Alex Lane, Senior Vice President & Head of Sector, Cities & Place, Jacobs