PRACTICUS SEARCH
Shape the need. Understand the market. Then Search.
Market insight, human expertise and intelligent technology for better leadership hires, from Heads of Function to the Board.
Who is Practicus
We're not just filling roles. We're building the teams that deliver outcomes.
With over two decades of experience, Practicus supports organisations like yours with recruitment, consultancy and advisory services. Whether you need to drive transformation, solve complex business challenges or find the right leader, our tailored approach connects you with proven experts who deliver results, fast.
We work across every industry in the UK, with significant international reach. Our experience goes well beyond one sector, and that cross-sector insight brings fresh ideas and proven solutions to solve business challenges in smarter ways.
- Engagements delivered
- Current clients
- Google rating
- Years' experience
Search · Permanent · Interim · Advisory
Our placements
- C-suite
- HR
- Senior operations
- Marketing and comms
- Project and programme
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How we help
One partner, from need to appointment.
Practicus Advisory
Shape the need
Free and confidential. We connect you with experienced practitioners to think through a challenge before it becomes a requirement.
The Lens
Understand the market
A confidential view of who exists, what they cost and who else is hiring. Board-ready in 5 working days.
Explore The Lens →Practicus Search
Make the appointment
A structured, insight-led Search for any critical hire.
What is Search
Executive Search, built on insight.
Before we approach anyone, we map the market around the role with The Lens: pay, talent availability, hiring demand, candidate motivations, location, diversity and competitor activity. Technology helps us identify opportunity. Relationships help us engage exceptional leaders.
Understand the organisation first
Culture, strategy and context come before any shortlist.
Challenge assumptions constructively
We test the brief against what the market tells us.
Connect with candidates authentically
Real conversations with leaders, not mass outreach.
Support the hire beyond appointment
We stay close as your new leader settles in.
Our Search options
Search Core and Search Plus.
Search Core
For critical hires at any level.
Includes
Full JD evaluation & creation
We own the brief – role definition, competency framing and a JD that attracts the right candidates.
Bespoke candidate pack
A branded, compelling candidate-facing document that positions the opportunity properly.
The Lens
Rapid, branded intelligence on gender distribution, salary benchmarking and sector insights – the market at a digestible glance.
Bespoke referencing
A bespoke referencing process designed to validate capability, leadership style and fit, providing richer insight than standard checks.
Branded LinkedIn job advertising
Professionally branded LinkedIn job adverts that strengthen employer brand, increase visibility and attract higher-quality, relevant candidates.
The fuller option
Search Plus
Everything in Search Core, plus deeper support for leadership hires.
Adds
- Enhanced professional leadership assessment (with our partner Lucidant/IMX)
- Executive coaching and mentoring (with our partner The Coaching Solution)
- A structured 100-day onboarding programme
Confidential Searches available, for succession planning or sensitive replacements.
Typical timescale: 2 to 4 weeks, with the right appointment always ahead of the fastest one.
Our full Search terms are available on request.
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