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What does an executive recruitment agency do?

Typically, executive hiring firms specialise in sourcing, screening & placing high level talent. This can range from CEOs, CFOs and other senior executives within companies.

A good executive search agency collaborates with clients to grasp their leadership requirements. They utilise their industry expertise to identify the ideal candidate for the position.

As an executive talent provider, Caroo manages your whole hiring process. We will handle sourcing, contacting, screening, and negotiating to help your business find the executive talent it needs.

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What does the executive search process look like?

In the initial consultation, we’ll discuss your specific needs, including the skills, experience, and qualities you need.

We’ll also explore your company culture and challenges to ensure we find a candidate who fits perfectly.

We use our extensive networks and databases to find potential candidates. This includes people who are not actively looking for a job. We conduct thorough research to map out the market and approach top talent directly.

Once we have a pool of candidates, we begin the screening process. This involves conducting preliminary interviews to assess their skills, experience, and cultural fit. We then narrow down the list to a shortlist of the best candidates and present them to you for further consideration.

We provide you with a detailed profile of the candidate, highlighting their background, strengths, and how they fit the role after screening. We brief them on the next steps and provide detailed information about your company and the interview process.


We also arrange and coordinate the interview schedule, ensuring both parties are well-prepared. Our aim is to help the candidate transition smoothly, keeping you informed and updated along the way.

As an executive staffing firm, we offer reference checks against candidates.

Typically, we’ll contact previous employers or connections to understand more about the candidate’s personality and work performance.

Executive search companies helps with job offers and negotiations by connecting clients with candidates.

After deciding to offer the job, we tell the candidate about salary, benefits, and other terms.
We handle the negotiation process, working to align the offer with both the client’s budget and the candidate’s expectations.


This includes addressing any concerns or adjustments that may arise and ensuring a smooth agreement. Our goal is to facilitate a mutually beneficial outcome and ensure both parties are satisfied with the final terms.

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How much do executive search
firms charge?

Executive search firms typically charge fees based on a percentage of the new executive’s first-year pay.

Executive recruiting firms can charge a set fee or use a retainer model. In the retainer model, you make payments in stages as you progress through the process.

Headhunters in the UK typically charge fees ranging from 20% to 35%. These fees may vary depending on the client’s reputation and the complexity of the job.

For high-level roles, these fees can be substantial, often reaching tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

We always aim to be competitive on price. An executive hire done by our UK headhunting team can range between 15% commission and 30% commission entirely dependent on the complexity of the role.

If you’re looking for a retainer model, please contact us directly and we’d be happy to discuss.

Your peace of mind is our priority, which is why we have a 30 day complimentary replacement assurance on every non-executive hire.

To discuss executive placement terms, please contact us directly and we’d be more than happy to quote you.

Should a candidate leave within the initial 30 days of employment, our team of expert consultants will spring into action, sourcing a suitable replacement without additional charges.

We’re quite flexible on terms, so if this doesn’t work for you, contact us and let’s talk.

Our non-executive recruitment services are strictly contingent. No retainers, no exclusivity clauses or additional fees. We make it simple & straightforward by only charging when we deliver (no hire no fee) so you can rest assured.

We offer a replacement clause on all hires, or alternatively, we can put together a tiered rebate system that works for you.

Even if you’ve got an in-house team handling your hires, working with Caroo is still beneficial. Here’s why you should use Caroo for your next hire:

  • Faster time to hire ⏰  We leverage personal networks, a dash of elbow grease, a sprinkle of AI and a pinch of good old recruitment to make the process as speedy as possible.

  • Stricly contingent recruitment: You only pay if we successfully find & place the candidate. If we don’t hire? No pennies for us.

  • No exclusivity clauses: We’re that confident in our ability to find you the best fit for your business, we don’t feel the need to stop you working with other agencies.

  • Replacement Guarantees: Enjoy peace of mind with a 30-day free replacement guarantee. If the candidate decides to do a runner, we’ll find you a new one free of charge.

  • Market Expertise: Our consultants are well versed in where to find & secure the hottest sales talent.

  • Rigorous Candidate Qualification: We don’t just put anybody forward. We understand that they need to be the right fit for you & your team. We have our own qualification processes to ensure that you’re only ever dealing with a suitable fit.
Tom Smithson CNS Media and Caroo

Tom Smithson, CNS Media

"We've not had the best luck when it comes to working with recruitment agencies. A lot of them left us in the dark only to send us candidates that weren't really suited to the role we were trying to fill. Caroo have been communicative every step of the way and it's only took them twelve days to hire what we call the perfect fit. We couldn't be any happier."

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