What makes us different
A Personal, Tailored Approach to Executive Search
Senior recruitment is too critical to be treated as a process. We immerse ourselves in your organisation’s culture, goals and challenges to identify leaders who not only meet the brief but also elevate your business.
Global Reach, Local Expertise
With an international network and a rigorous research-led methodology, we identify world-class leaders across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, North America and beyond, often in markets where talent is scarce or competition is high.
Specialists in Senior & Executive Appointments
We are trusted partners for hiring:
- Managing Directors & General Managers
- Sales Directors & Commercial Directors
- Finance Directors & CFOs
- Operations, Supply Chain & Technical Leaders
- Senior HR, Marketing & Transformation Roles
- CYBER Security
Whether you need a turnaround specialist, a commercial growth driver or a successor for a long-standing executive, we deliver talent with the impact and credibility to move your organisation forward.
A Proven, Research-Led Search Process
Our methodology combines deep market mapping, behavioural insight, leadership assessment and thorough due diligence. Every talent pipeline is built from scratch, no recycled databases, no guesswork.
Our Impact
Over the years, we have successfully delivered hundreds of senior and executive hires—often in highly niche markets, challenging locations or roles where previous recruitment efforts have failed.
Clients choose Red Diamond because we:
- Deliver shortlists others cannot reach
- Understand complex, specialist sectors
- Bring clarity to senior hiring decisions
- Provide a premium, confidential search experience
- Secure leaders who stay and make a measurable impact
Our track record and client loyalty speak for themselves.
The Red Diamond 7 step process explained.
Our commitment to personalised service is evident in our “high touch, high tech” approach, which combines cutting-edge technology with a highly consultative and collaborative approach. We leverage the latest tools and techniques to identify and assess top executive talent, but we also understand the importance of building strong relationships and offering tailored solutions that meet our clients’ unique needs.
We pride ourselves on our unique and tailored process for identifying and recruiting exceptional talent. Unlike traditional search firms, we take a holistic and personalised approach to every search, taking the time to understand our clients’ unique needs, culture, and business objectives.
Throughout the search process, we maintain constant communication with our clients, providing regular updates and feedback on our progress. We also provide support and guidance throughout the hiring process, including offer negotiation and onboarding support, to ensure a seamless and successful transition.
Understand
Organisational consultation: understanding of client dynamics, changes and the current situation. Creation of a leadership profile and working with the current leadership to identify gaps and any areas to be mindful of that impact the future.
Research
Identify and review: market mapping, understanding the target audience, identification and reaching out. Determine suitability and potential interest. Creation of a long list.
Interview
Interviewing: identify and qualify target candidates through internal interview evaluation. Prepare profiles take references and verification checks.
Short-list
Deliver initial shortlist and quantify. Give a good insight in to the character and personal traits of each candidate.
Assessment
Manage the full interview process on behalf of the client, including initial and follow up interviews. Manage candidate expectation and prepare/support candidates through the process.
Appointment
Presentation of the offer: Initiate compensation discussions, conduct referencing and make the formal offer to the candidate.
Guarantee & Follow-up
Closure, transition and follow up: Support the transition process of the placement, full debriefing regarding process and integration. Aftercare continues for as long as you require this to happen – usually around a 12-month period.
About Us
Since 2011, Red Diamond Executive Headhunters has grown into one of the UK’s most respected and trusted names in senior-level and executive recruitment.
Meet The Team
The vision of Red Diamond Executive Headhunters is to provide a quality, superior and trusted service. Clients are those who appreciate high standards, value efficiency and want a high return on investment.
The team is dynamic and uses thorough research techniques, to deliver on time to the highest quality standards – resulting in finding professionals that others can’t.
Let Red Diamond manage your hiring process.
Request a consultation and let’s make your evolution a success together.