Retained executive search
Research-led mapping and confidential engagement for leadership appointments with significant commercial or organisational impact.
For CEOs, founders, GMs and HR leaders
Reach proven senior talent beyond the active market.
EB Talent supports the appointments where sector knowledge, discretion and direct access matter most. We map the relevant market, represent your opportunity credibly and assess candidates thoroughly before presentation.
Search shaped around the business
No two clients, cultures or appointments are the same.
We adapt the structure, research depth, assessment and communication rhythm to the commercial circumstances and sensitivity of each assignment.
Critical senior search
Focused access to experienced operators across sales, commercial, brand, education, marketing and general management.
Market intelligence
Live insight into talent availability, remuneration, competitor structures and how the opportunity is landing in the market.
A defensible shortlist
Every candidate earns their place on it.
Initial 45-minute assessment, written assessment for those who progress, then a further 45-minute interview before shortlist presentation.
Map and engage
Targeted research reaches credible leaders who are unlikely to be applying elsewhere.
Assess twice
Two structured interviews plus written evidence explore capability, outcomes, motivation and cultural alignment.
Present with context
You receive an assessed shortlist, honest market feedback and close management through interview, offer and onboarding.
Candidates are reviewed by people, not ranked by AI. Context and judgement still matter — thankfully, recruitment has not yet become a vending machine.
Leadership hiring starts with market clarity
Tell us what the appointment must change.
Whether the brief is live, confidential or still being shaped, speak directly with Emma about the market and the strongest route forward.