Finding the right executive is about more than filling a role. It’s about securing leaders who will shape the future of your organisation. Traditional search firms stop at the appointment. We go further, ensuring the leader you hire is the leader who helps your organisation thrive.
Why partner with NFP?
- Beyond search we don’t just find leaders, we help you define what you really need and ensure your hire delivers long-term impact.
- Our dedicated in-house research team maps the market in depth, uncovering hidden talent pools and ensuring nothing is overlooked.
- Every step blends behavioural science and market data with a values-led, high-care candidate experience.
- We offer end-to-end partnership, from defining the role to onboarding and coaching, we stay with you until success is proven.
Maddy Roberts
Head of Executive Search
The experience with NFP’s Executive Search team was first class from start to finish. The process was transparent, thoughtful, and completely aligned to our values — and the hires have made an immediate, positive impact.
How we work:
Define the need
- Hiring Manager strategy briefing
- Leadership Personas built on market and industry data
- Succession and vulnerability analysis
Search & assess
- Targeted outreach and premium candidate care
- (Optional) Behavioural Event Interviews to reveal values, drivers and style
- Aon’s predictive assessments + “Day in the Life” simulations
Secure the hire
- Compensation benchmarking and offer support
- Transparent reporting, fair evaluation, and candidate feedback
Deliver impact
- Tailored onboarding and 90-day coaching
- Feedback loop for continuous improvement
The benefits
- Confidence: Decisions backed by behavioural science and live market data.
- Quality of hire: Leaders assessed for future potential, not just past CVs.
- Speed: Evidence-led process reduces wasted time.
- Reputation: Candidates feel respected, even if not hired.
- Sustained Impact: Coaching and onboarding maximise long-term success.
Jon Sleightholme
Director of Executive Search and Transition
Case study: Executive Search for Effective Energy Group
The client needed to strengthen its leadership capability by appointing both a Chief People Officer (CPO) and a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in quick succession.
The search needed to be discreet, fast-moving, and values-aligned to ensure continuity during a sensitive period of organisational change.
Key challenges included:
- Tight timeline: both executive appointments required within eight weeks.
- Finding leaders with the right cultural alignment as well as technical capability.
- Maintaining brand integrity and candidate care during a highly competitive market search.
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