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Executive search

We specialise in connecting a variety of organisations with top C-suite candidates. With an extensive network of industry contacts and a proven track record, we deliver the highest standard of search services across the Midlands.

Senior leadership interview

Tailored headhunting approach

Our established industry connections provide us with unmatched access to exceptional C-suite professionals. By partnering with us, you can tap into this talent pool and gain a competitive advantage over your industry peers.

We take the time to integrate into your business to thoroughly understand both your appointment requirements and your organisation’s future direction and goals. Additionally, we offer insights into market trends, salary analysis, and interview strategies to fully support the hiring process.

Leadership meeting

Leaders who match your ambition

Executive hires are essential for several reasons, including adding value, developing and implementing strategy, and influencing a business’s long-term growth. At Distinct, we’ve tailored our services to meet these needs across our specialist sectors. 

Our extensive experience enables us to cultivate strong relationships with clients on both sides, establishing ourselves as trusted and reliable partners. We can offer qualified coaching support that provides valuable advice to both individuals and businesses.

Your FAQs

Our head office is in Nottingham. However, we also have a dedicated office in central London, giving us access to a broader pool of C-suite candidates who are in the market for both permanent and contract appointments. 

If you are seeking a C-suite or board-level hire, we can assist you across our specialist sectors. Examples of job titles for positions we have headhunted include:

  • Managing Director
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Finance Director
  • Human Resources Director

Our match-making approach is clearly defined to ensure a premium experience for both clients and candidates. We strive to understand your short, medium, and long-term goals, as well as your reasons for seeking a new leadership member. Our services include:

  • Over ten years of proven industry knowledge from leading specialists
  • Elimination of the need to screen candidates and businesses, saving you valuable time
  • Access to an extensive network of passive candidates, allowing us to present you with the highest calibre of senior professionals, not just those currently available in the market
  • Optional psychometric profiling
  • Optional access to a team of external business coaches.

Hear from our clients

Sarah Shardlow, Recruitment Advisor at The Coal Authority

We engaged with Becky at Distinct to assist us in our recent search for a new Head of People & OD. Due to us wanting to exercise an anonymous recruitment process to support our D&I aim, it was imperative that we partnered with the right agency. From the briefing through to the management of the process with complete discretion, Becky and the team were excellent. A true professional service with an exceptional understanding of the HR market.”

Irene Dovey, Head of Corporate Services at Nexor Ltd

“We would highly recommend the team at Distinct. They listened to our requirements and facilitated a recruitment process for a senior member of staff with minimum effort on our part. All our interactions with Distinct have always been very professional and we will not hesitate to use them for future requirements. We consider them to be a strategic partner.”

Stuart Pender, Group Chief Executive at Lomond Group

“Distinct was asked to source an experienced Human Resource Director for a new business formed from the merger of Loman Capital and Linley & Simpson. Distinct invested time in understanding both the business and the role. As a result, the shortlisted candidates were not just good quality but an excellent fit for the business. We are absolutely delighted with our new appointment and would have no hesitation in recommending Distinct to other businesses considering appointing them for a similar role.”

Steven Milholland, Head of Human Resources at ONYX Insight

“We selected Distinct to support us with a senior finance hire. Due to the quality of their candidate network and the experience of their senior team, many of whom have worked together for an extended period. They managed a complex stakeholder mix and a pivot on role scope mid-process extremely effectively.”

Mark Smithson, Managing Director at Marks Electrical

“I have recently engaged James at Distinct to support us with the recruitment of an Ecomerce Director. He took his time to understand our business and the skillset we were looking for. James managed the process very professionally and I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending him to recruit a senior digital or marketing leader.”

Phil Hullah, Chief Executive Officer at Riviera Travel

“Distinct Recruitment recently helped us with a difficult and vital search for a Head of People on our executive team. They did an outstanding job in challenging circumstances and we’ve never looked back since. I would not hesitate to work with them again”

Colin Anderton, Chief Financial Officer at Keys Group

“Alex has been a standout recruitment director for me. Alex is relatively unique in that he puts genuine thought into linking candidates with companies who are compatible. In regard to both skills and values, this means no time wasted by the candidates that are introduced. He has integrity and is very personable - always available for a conversation to kick ideas around. As a result, Alex ends up on the top of my call list whenever I have a recruitment need.”

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Backed by established teams in the Midlands and The North, we pair regional insight with a national reach to deliver the right talent. 

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