Welcome

Whilst Jan Hughes is able to offer a traditional (contingent) service, she is usually engaged by her clients on a retained basis.
The SEARCH PROCESS Jan has devised allows her to identify individuals with unique and valuable skill-sets and effectively attract them to her clients' businesses on a ‘head-hunt’ basis. Her proven methods ensure that the recruitment process is transparent, consultative, and delivers successful results every time.
Whether it's filling a high-level executive position such as Chief Finance Officer in a large corporate, a Managing Director role for a private equity-backed SME, or finding the right candidate for a Chief Executive Officer position in a charity, Jan's process is adaptable and successful across a wide range of industries and positions.
Her track record and industry expertise make her an ideal partner for organisations that understand the critical role talent plays in driving business growth and success. By focusing on finding the right fit for each unique role and organisation, Jan ensures that her clients secure the top-notch candidates they need to thrive in their respective fields.
The Search process

You want to give your company a strategic advantage through better hires...
We operate on an exclusive, client-centred basis and work only on a limited number of assignments at one time, often with deep expertise in your industry. We are therefore best positioned to help you trade up to a top performer who drives results. A senior executive or vacant spot on the board is no easy position to fill. The search must be wide and pinpointed at the same time, targeted and discreet. The ideal candidate is most likely not even looking for a new job and is hesitant to speak to anyone they do not know.
It is critical to hire not just a qualified person, but the right qualified person...
We locate and persuade executives who are not actively looking, i.e. not ‘on the market’, delivering only candidates with the right mix of experience, skills and knowledge, along with the requisite cultural fit.
You are seeking a candidate with a rare mix of skills...
Very few people are likely to be qualified for this position. We directly approach potential senior candidates who are currently employed and successful in their roles at target companies
When discretion is an issue...
An executive hiring decision is a sensitive thing on many levels. We speak only with carefully selected people and reveal your organisation’s identity at the latest possible stage in the process. This confidentiality is appreciated by candidates and clients alike.
You are searching for an executive position that has just been created...
We invest significant time and effort to get to know your organisation, its culture, the responsibilities and requirements of the position before initiating the search. We work with you on the needed skill set and advise on the right candidate profile to ensure the long term success of the new hire.
You are looking to broaden the senior leadership team’s diversity...
Not all backgrounds are well-represented at the senior executive levels. We can help level the playing field by conducting research to ensure equal opportunity. We work hard to broaden that pool by identifying, approaching and persuading candidates who fit the required skills and bring the desired diversity to your leadership team.
You do not have the time or resources to take on an executive search yourself.
If you already have too much to do and too little time, taking on an executive search can quickly become its own full-time job. Beyond identifying and presentation of candidates, we take great care in assessing the candidate. We support the integration and on-boarding of the candidate, and work to ensure the long-term success of the hire. All this greatly reduces the time required for you and your team’s commitment in this process allowing you to focus on more strategic initiatives.