Making a critical or sensitive hire?
Senior-led, data-driven search for senior, business-critical and confidential appointments across Ireland, the UK and Europe
Why Allen Senior Appointments is right for you
Some appointments require more than a conventional recruitment process. Allen Senior Appointments combines experienced senior recruiters, market intelligence and structured search to identify and engage the people capable of making a significant impact on your organisation.
1. Senior-Led
Experienced senior recruiters remain directly involved, from understanding the appointment through to securing the successful candidate.
2. Dedicated Research
We research and map the relevant market rather than relying only on applications, existing databases or obvious candidates.
3. Targeted Search
We identify and personally approach relevant people, including candidates who may not be actively considering a move.
4. Discreet & Considered
A controlled search and assessment process for appointments where sensitivity, confidentiality or business impact require additional care.
A considered approach to important appointments
Every search starts with understanding the appointment, the business context and what success looks like. We clarify the experience, capabilities and personal attributes that genuinely matter before deciding how the search should be run.
We then use market intelligence, talent research and recruiter expertise to map the relevant organisations, locations and potential candidates. This allows us to search beyond applicants and the obvious talent pool.
Potential candidates are approached directly and discreetly. We assess their experience, motivation and suitability before creating a considered shortlist, and remain directly involved through interviews, offer and appointment.
The more important the appointment, the more important it is to understand the market.
Evidence, not promises
20+ Years’ Experience: More than two decades of recruitment experience across changing markets and complex senior hiring requirements.
Senior-Led: Experienced recruiters personally shape and remain directly involved throughout the search.
Market Intelligence: Talent data and research help us understand candidate availability, compensation, locations, competitors and the relevant market.
Discreet Direct Approach: We personally identify and approach relevant people, including those not actively looking, with the discretion sensitive appointments require.
European Experience: Extensive recruitment experience across Ireland, the UK and multiple continental European markets
When should you use Senior Appointments
Senior Appointments is designed for hires where the importance, sensitivity or complexity of the appointment warrants a deeper and more structured approach
Senior
Leadership and senior appointments carrying significant responsibility for people, strategy, revenue or performance.
Critical
Appointments where leaving the position open, or making the wrong hire, could materially affect the organisation.
Sensitive
Roles requiring a controlled, considered approach because of the circumstances surrounding the appointment.
Confidential
Replacements, succession plans or other appointments that cannot appropriately be recruited through an open search.
Senior people working on senior appointments
The experienced recruiters you meet are the people who work on your search
We personally interpret the market, shape the search strategy, approach candidates and remain accountable throughout the assignment.
Talent intelligence and technology give us greater visibility and reach, but judgement, discretion and candidate relationships remain with experienced recruiters..
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