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Retained Search

Rutherford's retained search service is all about securing the top professionals within specific fields. These are candidates who are rising stars, the best in the game, and are usually considered passive on the market.

With this service, our team of specialists will help you secure the best talent in your sector, by going through an extensive market mapping and different advanced headhunting techniques. Because of the thorough process, retained searches typically take 8 to 12 weeks. This service is most suitable for business-critical or complex senior hires within our core markets: compliance, financial crime, legal and cyber security.

Rutherford's retained search comes with the following advantages and services:

  • A forensic and rigorous mapping of the entire market to ensure no stone is unturned for the perfect profile.

  • Specialist expertise and market knowledge is drawn on to evaluate the credibility of candidates and provide insights.

  • Clients will be presented with research and a highly-structured process of long lists and shortlists with regular progress reports.

  • A full dedicated resourcing team including researchers, specialist consultants and experienced lead consultants. Rutherford will invest heavily in the outcome as your exclusive recruitment partner.

  • Headhunting focus: we’ll unlock access to the best inactive/passive candidates on the market.

  • Advice on role design and best marketing practices.

  • Full access to Rutherford Partner resources.

  • Higher degree of confidentiality (NDA and other related documentation).

  • Exclusivity. This send a consistent message to the market and the right impression is set with candidates. An exclusive search allows a deeper relationship between Rutherford and the client, which leads to more insightful and consultative hiring.

  • One Rutherford main point of contact to manage the hire and entire process.

If you want Rutherford to become your recruitment partner, get in touch with us or submit a role by filling in this form.