Our Approach to Executive Search
Expert Search Strategies. Sector Specialism. Lasting Results.
At Spencer Group, we take a boutique, research-led approach to executive search. Every client, every assignment, and every placement matters. Our process is designed to identify and engage exceptional leadership talent, individuals who create measurable impact within their organisations. Our detailed sector knowledge sets us apart. With deep expertise in education, EdTech, life sciences and PharmaTech, we guide our clients through evolving role specifications, remuneration planning, and go-to-market strategies. This insight also allows us to position opportunities in a compelling, informed and market-aware way.
Rigorous Retained Search, Refined Over Two Decades
Since 2000, we have developed a proven retained search methodology built on precision, structure and accountability. We systematically map markets and organisations to uncover and approach the right individuals, especially in competitive or niche talent landscapes.
Our long-term partnerships are built on trust and results. We are passionate about people and progress, and this commitment has consistently helped our clients hire leaders who shape growth and innovation. That’s why we offer a shared-risk model, aligning our success with yours.
We stand by the quality of our delivery, from our flexible, transparent fee structures to our commitment to adapt when specifications evolve.
Tailored Recruitment Services
Executive Search
This highly specialised service engages, evaluates, and secures market-leading talent with the experience, skills, and cultural values needed to excel within an organisation.
Bench
A proactive solution for clients exploring talent pipelines. Bench creates space for informal conversations with market leaders, ahead of active hiring decisions.
Project-Based Recruitment
Ideal for high-growth phases, restructures or multi-role campaigns. We create bespoke packages to build the specialist teams needed to move your organisation forward.
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Clients Say
“As a high-growth business, we needed someone who could keep up. We reviewed 3 options in our pursuit for an executive search firm; Spencer Group was the strongest due to the process they outlined, their access to the market, and their track record of senior hires.
Their attention to detail was unparalleled, ensuring candidates were not only well-prepared but also deeply aligned with our organisational goals. It definitely felt like a partnership... everyone was on a journey together."
Nick Miller, CCO, QA
"They’re an outstanding recruitment partner with over 20 years’ experience and a deep understanding of the eClinical landscape, a deep understanding of me and the businesses in which I have worked. I trust them to deliver high calibre candidates with the right experience, skills and cultural values first time.
Our partnership has helped me consistently build stable, high performing global teams across the eClinical market."
Ian Jennings, SVP, Suvoda
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