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The work behind a search.

Great appointments are built, not found. See exactly where the time and investment go.

Talk to a Talent DirectorSee the fee broken down

THE PROCESS, WEEK BY WEEK

Seven stages. Every hour accounted for.

Stages overlap so momentum never stalls. Research keeps running while approaches begin, and assessment starts the moment the first strong candidates engage.

STAGE W1W2W3W4W5W6W7W8W9W10W11W12 HOURS
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150 hrs
OF DEDICATED EFFORT
150+
PROFILES MAPPED
60
CONFIDENTIAL APPROACHES
15
IN-DEPTH INTERVIEWS
4–6
SHORTLISTED LEADERS

WHO DOES THE WORK

A dedicated team, not a single recruiter.

Every search is led by a Talent Director and powered by our Research & Delivery hub and WaveOS talent intelligence, so you get senior judgement and deep research at the same time.

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WHAT YOUR INVESTMENT COVERS

The fee, broken down.

Enter the role's salary and fee to see what a search costs per week, per day and per hour of dedicated work.

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TOTAL SEARCH FEE

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Twelve months of cover, included.

Spread across the year of replacement cover that follows, the same fee works out at {{monthCoverText}} a month, with a free replacement search if the appointment doesn't work out.

Hours, stages and activity volumes reflect a typical senior search and vary by role, market and seniority. Costs are illustrative and based only on the figures entered. Your Talent Director will confirm timings and terms for your search.

EVERYTHING INCLUDED

No hidden extras. One accountable fee.

Success profile & brief
Stakeholder sessions and a written role scorecard.
WaveOS market map
The full talent landscape, salary benchmarks and competitor insight.
Confidential outreach
Discreet, tailored approaches to passive leaders.
Structured assessment
Competency interviews and detailed candidate reports.
Referencing & offer
Deep referencing, negotiation and counter-offer management.
12-month aftercare
Onboarding check-ins and free replacement cover.

LET'S TALK

See the plan for your search.

We'll map out the timeline, team and investment for your appointment, in complete confidence.

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