Executive Search & Headhunter Guides

How to Hire Executive Roles with a Headhunter

Headhunter guides with executive search fees, salary benchmarks, and hiring strategies for every major C-suite and board-level appointment in the UK.

👑

How to Hire a CEO in the UK

A CEO appointment is the single most consequential hiring decision any board will make. The quality of the appointment shapes the

Salary: £100,000–£500,000+Timeline: 14–20 weeks
Read guide →
💼

How to Hire a Managing Director in the UK

The MD runs the business day to day. They own the P&L, lead the senior team, and are accountable for turning strategy into results

Salary: £120,000–£350,000+Timeline: 12–18 weeks
Read guide →
💰

How to Hire a CFO in the UK

A CFO appointment is second only to CEO in strategic importance. The right CFO is a strategic partner to the CEO and board — not j

Salary: £80,000–£350,000+Timeline: 12–16 weeks
Read guide →
💻

How to Hire a CTO in the UK

Hiring the right CTO is one of the most critical and most difficult appointments in the technology-driven economy. The role spans

Salary: £85,000–£340,000+Timeline: 10–16 weeks
Read guide →
📊

How to Hire a Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) in the UK

The Chief Revenue Officer role has emerged as one of the most critical executive appointments for growth-stage and scale-up busine

Salary: £110,000–£280,000 plus significant variable compensationTimeline: 10–14 weeks
Read guide →
👥

How to Hire a Chief People Officer (CPO) in the UK

The Chief People Officer has evolved from a traditional HR function into a strategic executive role focused on organisational capa

Salary: £95,000–£220,000Timeline: 10–14 weeks
Read guide →
🎯

How to Hire a Non-Executive Director (NED) in the UK

Appointing the right Non-Executive Director is one of the most important and most underestimated governance decisions a board make

Salary: £25,000–£80,000 (NED fee)Timeline: 8–12 weeks
Read guide →
⚖️

How to Appoint a Board Chair in the UK

The appointment of a Chair is the most significant governance decision a board makes. The Chair sets board culture, manages board

Salary: £40,000–£120,000 (Chair fee)Timeline: 10–16 weeks
Read guide →
⚙️

How to Hire a Chief Operating Officer (COO) in the UK

The Chief Operating Officer is one of the most variable executive roles in terms of scope and profile. In some organisations, the

Salary: £95,000–£250,000Timeline: 10–14 weeks
Read guide →
📢

How to Hire a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) in the UK

The Chief Marketing Officer role has evolved significantly over the last decade. Modern CMOs must combine brand strategy with perf

Salary: £90,000–£220,000 plus bonus and long-term incentivesTimeline: 10–14 weeks
Read guide →
⚖️

How to Hire a General Counsel in the UK

The General Counsel is the most senior legal officer in the organisation, responsible for legal strategy, risk management, complia

Salary: £95,000–£240,000Timeline: 10–14 weeks
Read guide →
📈

Headhunters for PE-Backed Companies

Private equity-backed businesses have distinct executive search requirements. The combination of a defined investment horizon, hig

Salary: Varies significantly by role, deal size, and equity participationTimeline: 10–14 weeks
Read guide →
🔒

Confidential Executive Search UK

Many of the most important executive appointments cannot be conducted openly. Replacing a sitting CEO who does not yet know they a

Salary: Varies by roleTimeline: 12–18 weeks
Read guide →

Speak to a specialist consultant

Typical response within 2 hours