Search & Selection
Search & Selection for Specialist Leadership Roles
Many important positions sit below the executive board but still have a direct impact on performance.
Search & Selection is designed for Senior Manager, Head-of and selected Director roles where advertising alone is unlikely to reach enough relevant candidates.
TYPICAL SITUATIONS
- The position requires specialist functional experience
- The available applicant pool is too limited
- The strongest candidates are currently employed
- The role has already been advertised without success
- The company needs a faster and more focused process
- The hiring manager requires stronger functional screening
- Internal recruitment needs additional market access
TYPICAL Roles
Operations:
- Plant Manager
- Production Manager
- Operational Excellence Manager
- Engineering Manager
- Technical Manager
Supply Chain:
- Head of Supply Chain
- Planning Manager
- S&OP Manager
- Logistics Manager
- Distribution Manager
- Customer Service Manager
Procurement:
- Head of Procurement
- Category Manager
- Strategic Sourcing Manager
- Procurement Excellence Manager
- Procurement Transformation Manager
HOW SEARCH & SELECTION WORKS
The process combines:
- A precise role and candidate definition
- Targeted market mapping
- Direct approach to relevant candidates
- Selected advertising where useful
- Structured candidate screening
- Functional and leadership interviews
- Shortlist presentation
- Reference checking and appointment support
EXECUTIVE SEARCH OR SEARCH & SELECTION?
Executive Search is normally used for the most senior, sensitive or business-critical appointments.
Search & Selection is suitable where the role is still specialised and important but requires a more flexible and cost-conscious process.
Both services are exclusive.
Both include direct candidate approach.
Both are built around the company's specific situation rather than a generic job description.