How a Wave Search works.
Our Talent Directors leads your search from first brief to final appointment, and stays with you for the year after.
01BriefWe get under the skin of your strategy, culture and the outcomes the role must deliver.
02MapWaveOS maps the full market, surfacing leaders beyond the usual names and networks.
03AssessRigorous, partner-led assessment produces a focused shortlist of proven leaders.
04Appoint & protectWe manage offer and onboarding, then cover the hire for twelve months.
THE WAVE GUARANTEE
Up to 12 months of cover. On every hire.
If an appointment doesn't work out within the first twelve months, we find a replacement. It's the longest commitment in our market, and it keeps us focused on one thing: leaders who stay and deliver.
98%
Of the roles we take on are successfully filled
96%
Of placed leaders still in role after year one
12 months*
Free Replacement guarantee on every hire
20/80
Innovative payment terms
Ways to engage us.
INTELLIGENCEMarket mapping and leadership insight before you commit to a search, through WaveOS.WaveOS →
Great hires are never luck. They're the result of rigour and uncompromising quality.
Gareth Jones · Founder, Wave Search
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Whether you're appointing a leader or ready for your next move, a Wave partner is ready to talk, in complete confidence.
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