HeatherDaniel International recruits for employers from around the world, identifying talented senior managers and board directors. We are a specialist executive search and selection consultancy that addresses the need for inspirational leadership capital in the built environment, including; dispute & advisory, Commercial & Environmental Management, Planning, and Expert Services through our operations and relationships in Europe, Asia Pacific, North America, Africa and South America. Our consultative approach and ability to assess when to approach the right individual with a suitable opportunity has earned us a reputation for discretion and sound judgement – as well as achieving results for the people who place their career in our hands.
After searching for a senior hire in North America we were approached by a Dispute Resolution company operating in the UK to support their recruitment with direct headhunting in New York city. Due to the aggressive growth stage of the USA operation and cultural aspects, the client was having difficulty in identifying and attracting the right talent for this critical role.
Given the dynamic growth of the North American business, our client needed to appoint a qualified candidate with vast international experience and multicultural team management. Our research team was able to identify and attract talent across the USA and with experience in this sector. They contacted direct and indirect competitors with a keen eye for professionals demonstrating suitability and flexibility through international moves and regional dispute roles, and importantly fee generation experience.
Within 2 months of taking on this challenge, our team was successful in finding the right candidate. As our client was based outside of the USA, and candidates identified also in different locations around the world, we supported organising both virtual and face-to-face interviews to a time sensitive schedule. Our Executive team also provided support and advice throughout the assignment in regards to local compensation packages, relocation and integration process, and references.
Our Retained Service
Our retained service includes, but not limited too: headhunting, tapping into passive networks as well as searching through our active candidate database according to your bespoke needs. Typically, as a client you pay a percentage of the expected fee up front then another payment when the shortlist is produced; and then the final balance on success. The benefit to you the client in working this way is you have 100% commitment as we have time to do things properly.
The "Normal" Process
Imagine this scenario – “You are the fifth agency I have called and I expect you to work this job at 100%” is a familiar threat for many recruiters. Why do they continue to work this way when quality candidates are in such short supply? Even with high levels of unemployment, there are very few good candidates for specialist roles. Gone are the days when a recruiter could put a job up on the job board, get a plentiful quality response and fill the job quickly and effectively. Now they may not get a single response from advertising so the job has become so much harder. The cost of delivery on roles has gone up as a result as recruiters spend more time working to find a decent shortlist.
Winning
The biggest win by working on a retained basis is that HeatherDaniel International has dedicated time to source appropriate candidates only for you which will ultimately mean a better quality result at the end of the process. Clients should note that it costs no more to work with us in this way.
I can't recommend them enough!
"I was approached by HeatherDaniel regarding a role that they believed I was suitable for, which turned out to be a great judgement! I was kept up-to-date and supported throughout my application, and even after I secured the role, Dan went out of his way to make sure I was confident and satisfied in my new position.
Very friendly team at HeatherDaniel and their professionalism is second to none. They helped me secure my first graduate role when jobs when were severely restricted due to covid, and for that I can't recommend them enough!"
"Professional, sincere and courteous"
"I have found Heather Daniel to be professional, sincere and courteous in their approach, with extensive knowledge about the market and their clients. They are focused on taking time to assess the candidate personality and experience to find the best suited opportunity. A very pleasant and stress free experience."