Valuable Recruitment

Headhunting that takes the heavy lifting off your plate

We run a focused headhunt end to end, so you can stay focused on growth.

You meet a shortlist of high performing candidates in under 10 days.

Focused searchStructured evaluationFounder led delivery

Use headhunting when the role is business critical

  • You need speed without sacrificing quality
  • You have tried inbound, it is noisy
  • You want a shortlist, not a pile of profiles
  • You want a clear decision process

Perfect for

  • Critical hires that impact revenue
  • Hard to fill roles in competitive markets
  • Time sensitive growth positions
  • Leadership and specialist roles

Deliverables

Role success definition

Clear scorecard with outcomes and must-haves

Target market map

Sourcing plan across relevant companies

Weekly progress updates

Transparent reporting on pipeline and signals

Shortlist of performers

3 high performing candidates who meet the bar

Structured evaluations

Interview notes and scorecard assessments

Offer support

Guidance through offer and acceptance

Signal over volume

We use structured interviews and scorecards to reduce bias and increase consistency. You know why each candidate is on the shortlist.

Every candidate is assessed against the same criteria, with evidence documented for your review.

Sourced100+
Screened30
Assessed10
Shortlisted3

Shortlist in under 10 days

Most roles reach shortlist in under 10 days after alignment. Complex leadership roles may require deeper calibration.

TimelineUnder 10 days
Day 1
Align
Day 2-5
Source
Day 4-8
Assess
Day 10
Shortlist

How it works

A simple, structured process from kickoff to close.

1

Align

We define the role, outcomes, and must-haves.

2

Hunt

We source from target companies and relevant networks.

3

Assess

Scorecards, structured interviews, and calibration.

4

Shortlist

You meet the strongest candidates, fast.

5

Close

We support offer, acceptance, and onboarding.

Headhunting fees and pricing

We work on a percentage of the placed candidate's first-year base salary. Most clients pay between 10% and 15% depending on search complexity, quality of the brief, and the number of top candidates put forward for the hiring manager to review.

Mid-senior roles
10% – 12%

Straightforward searches with a detailed brief, clear success criteria, and a focused candidate pool. Growth, marketing, RevOps, and product leads.

Standard complexity
12% – 13%

Roles requiring broader market mapping or a larger shortlist. Senior individual contributors and heads of function.

High complexity
13% – 15%

Specialised roles, niche markets, or searches requiring an extended number of top candidates put forward for the hiring manager to review.

Fees are agreed upfront before the search begins. Retained engagements include a kickoff payment; contingency engagements are payable on placement. Both models carry our standard rebate period. Book a discovery call to discuss which model suits your role.

Frequently asked questions

Growth, marketing, revenue operations, product, and technical roles depending on your needs.
Usually 3, based on the role, market and timeframe.
It means you meet a shortlist of strong candidates within 10 days after alignment and kickoff.
Yes. We focus on English speaking markets and remote friendly profiles.
We recalibrate quickly and continue the search until we hit the bar.
Our headhunting fee is typically 10–15% of the placed candidate's first-year base salary. The exact rate depends on search complexity, quality of the brief, and the number of top candidates put forward for review. We offer both retained and contingency models. Fees are agreed upfront before any work begins.
Yes. All placements include a rebate period. If the hire leaves within the agreed period, we will either replace the candidate or provide a partial fee refund — the specifics are agreed in the engagement letter.
We define outcomes first, then evaluate against a scorecard and evidence of performance.
We keep your time focused on alignment and final interviews.
Yes. We can run confidential searches when needed.
Yes. We support the final stage to reduce drop off.
Send a request. We will confirm the role, success outcomes, and timeline.

Request a headhunting shortlist

Tell us the role, the outcome, and the timeline. We reply within one business day.

3–6 scored candidates. Under 10 days. Founder-led, no handoffs.

Focused searchStructured evaluationFounder led delivery

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