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Senior Appointments & Executive Search
Connecting organisations with exceptional leaders
Finding the right senior leaders can be transformational - shaping strategy, inspiring teams, and driving lasting success. At Sellick Partnership, we understand the impact that strong leadership has on organisational growth and stability, and we’re proud to be trusted by clients across the UK to deliver senior appointments and executive search solutions that make a difference.
We recruit at senior and executive level on a permanent, fixed-term and interim basis, offering flexible models including contingent recruitment and retained executive search. Our experienced Consultants combine in-depth sector knowledge with extensive networks of candidates and clients to ensure the best talent on the market is sourced, engaged and secured.
We take a relationship-led, consultative approach - working as an extension of your team to understand your strategic objectives, culture and long-term vision. Whether supporting a Chief Executive appointment, a departmental leadership role, or a full board restructure, your dedicated recruitment partner will guide key stakeholders through every step of the process, ensuring a seamless and successful outcome.
Permanent and interim senior appointments
We recognise that different situations call for different solutions. That’s why we offer both permanent and interim senior recruitment services.
Permanent leadership appointments
Providing long-term stability, strategic direction and sustained leadership to support your organisation’s future growth. Explore our Permanent recruitment services.
Interim and temporary senior leaders
Giving you access to experienced professionals who can step in quickly to manage change and maintain continuity. Explore our Temporary recruitment services.
A trusted partner for leadership recruitment
Senior and executive-level appointments are managed by our own senior leaders. Experienced recruiters who manage their own teams, budgets, and strategies, and truly understand leadership and management.
Recruiting at the senior and executive market requires the ability to engage and attract the right talent, with authenticity and credibility, as well as the experience and ability to effectively assess senior candidates for both technical and behavioural competency.
Our specialist partners take the pressure off busy chief executives and senior leaders, whilst ensuring a robust and successful approach is taken to manage the end-to-end process.
Our approach
Our approach to senior and executive search is proactive, discreet and consultative. We identify and assess high-calibre leaders with the skills, cultural fit and vision to deliver lasting impact.
Headhunting and executive search
We don’t wait for senior professionals to come to market. Instead, we proactively identify and engage leaders with the skills, experience, and vision your organisation needs. Our targeted headhunting approach ensures you access high-calibre candidates who may not be actively seeking a new role.
We represent your organisation with integrity and care, ensuring that every interaction reflects your brand values and inspires confidence among potential candidates.
Discreet and confidential search
Executive hires often require the utmost confidentiality. Whether you are replacing an incumbent leader or recruiting for a high-profile role, our Consultants conduct searches with discretion, professionalism, and transparency at every stage.
Leadership knowledge
Our Consultants have a deep understanding of the qualities that make effective leaders today. We advise clients not only on the technical expertise required, but also on cultural fit, leadership style, and the ability to inspire change and innovation.
Assessment
Selecting the right senior leader requires a rigorous and objective assessment process. Our Consultants support clients in designing and delivering fair, evidence-based assessments that provide confidence in every appointment. We can advise on and facilitate:
Technical and competency-based assessments: Tailored to the role and aligned to your organisation’s leadership framework or behavioural competencies.
Psychometric testing: Providing valuable insight into leadership style, decision-making, and cultural fit.
Scoring matrices and evaluation tools: Ensuring consistency and transparency across every stage of the process.
Diversity and inclusion monitoring: Capturing and analysing data to promote fairness and eliminate bias in line with best practice.
Assessment best practice: Guidance on structured interviews, panel composition, and objective scoring to support robust and defensible decisions.
Our track record
From CFOs and HR Directors to Heads of Legal and Executive Directors, we help organisations of all sizes attract leaders who drive strategic change. Beyond board-level roles, we recruit across our specialist sectors, using cross-sector insight to benchmark talent and ensure access to leaders who deliver real impact:
- Legal
- Finance & Accountancy
- Housing & Property Services
- HR
- Actuarial
- Procurement
- Technology
- Change & Transformation
Our expertise ensures every appointment supports long-term growth, continuity, and organisational success.
Succession and leadership planning
Effective leadership is not just about today, but also the future. We work with clients to support succession planning and identify potential future leaders, helping you to build a sustainable leadership pipeline and secure long-term success. This ensures continuity and resilience across your leadership structure.
Why partner with Sellick Partnership?
Choosing the right partner for senior and executive recruitment requires trust, experience and credibility, and an understanding of your organisation’s goals.
Proven track record
Over 20 years’ experience placing senior leaders across the UK, with repeat business and long-term partnerships built on trust and results.
Sector expertise
Specialist knowledge, with the ability to benchmark talent across markets. This level of market knowledge allows us to provide bespoke advice that helps you secure the very best talent.
Senior leaders handling campaigns
Our senior and executive Consultants have over 10 years of recruitment experience. They are established specialists within their markets, with longstanding networks and a proven ability to engage high-calibre leaders.
Extensive leadership networks
Over the past two decades, we’ve built strong and trusted relationships across public, private and not-for-profit sectors, and have established, long-standing relationships with senior professionals and chief executives, providing us with access to high-calibre leaders who may not be actively seeking opportunities and aren’t accessible through traditional attraction methods.
Tailored approach
We invest time to understand your culture, challenges, and goals before designing a bespoke recruitment strategy that delivers long-term success.
Flexible solutions
Whether you need a permanent senior appointment or an interim leader to deliver immediate impact, our service adapts to your requirements.
Commitment to ethical recruitment
We are proud to promote inclusive and ethical recruitment practices at every stage of our process. Our Consultants receive training on diversity, equity and inclusive hiring, ensuring that every candidate is considered fairly. We also provide advice and guidance to help you build a more diverse and representative workforce.
Start your executive search today
If you are seeking leaders who can drive transformation, inspire teams, and deliver strategy, Sellick Partnership can help. Speak to one of our experienced Consultants today to discuss your senior appointments and executive search requirements in confidence.