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Executive Search · Specialist Recruitment · Contract Staffing

Exceptional Talent for Exceptional Companies

NexGen Talent places senior executives, directors, and specialist professionals with high-growth organisations across technology, finance, operations, and beyond.

2,400+
Placements Made
94%
Retention Rate at 12 Months
18
Days Average Time-to-Fill
8
Specialist Sectors

Trusted to hire by

Barclays Revolut Arm Holdings GSK Linklaters Deliveroo National Grid PwC Monzo Rolls-Royce

Our Specialisms

Eight Specialist Sectors

Deep expertise within every function we recruit for — not generalists trying to be everything.

Live Opportunities

Current Mandates

A selection of current retained and exclusive search mandates. Register to access the full confidential pipeline.

New

Chief Technology Officer

Permanent

Series B FinTech

London (Hybrid) £180k–£220k + equity
Express interest

Finance Director

Permanent

PE-Backed Retail Group

Manchester £120k–£145k + bonus
Express interest
New

VP of Engineering

Permanent

Enterprise SaaS Scale-up

Remote (UK) £155k–£185k
Express interest

Chief Marketing Officer

Permanent

D2C Consumer Brand

London £130k–£160k + equity
Express interest
New

General Counsel

Permanent

Global Professional Services

London / Birmingham £145k–£175k
Express interest

Chief Operating Officer

Permanent

Logistics Technology Firm

Leeds (Hybrid) £150k–£190k + bonus
Express interest

Head of Engineering — Infrastructure

Permanent

Renewable Energy Developer

Bristol £90k–£115k
Express interest
New

Medical Director — Oncology

Permanent

Private Healthcare Group

London £200k–£260k
Express interest

Non-Executive Director

NED

AIM-Listed Technology Company

London (Board) £45k–£60k (NED fee)
Express interest
New

Head of Growth

Permanent

Series A Climate-Tech

Remote (UK) £85k–£105k + equity
Express interest

Can't see the right role? Register your CV and access our confidential pipeline.

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For Employers

Find the Leaders Your Business Needs

We don't just fill roles — we find the specific person whose experience, values, and ambition make the business measurably better.

  • Access to passive candidates not on job boards
  • Average shortlist delivered in 14 days
  • Sector consultants with real industry backgrounds
  • 12-month retention guarantee on retained searches
  • Market intel and competitor salary benchmarking
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94%
Candidate retention at 12 months

Our Process

Search in Five Structured Steps

A rigorous, repeatable methodology that consistently delivers the right hire — on time and within budget.

01

Discovery Brief

We invest time understanding your organisation, culture, strategy, and the specific impact you need this hire to make.

02

Market Mapping

Our sector consultants identify every qualified candidate across our database, active network, and proprietary research.

03

Deep Assessment

Every candidate is competency-interviewed, reference-checked, and assessed against your specific requirements before presentation.

04

Shortlist & Facilitation

We present a concise shortlist of 4–6 exceptional candidates and manage every stage of the interview process.

05

Offer & Onboarding

We negotiate the offer, manage counteroffers, and provide a structured 90-day onboarding framework to protect your investment.

Engagement Models

Three Ways to Work With Us

Transparent fee structures. No hidden costs. Choose the model that fits your hiring requirements.

Contingency
15–18%
of base salary

No-placement, no-fee. Ideal for single hires and mid-management roles.

  • Single role focus
  • Access to active candidates
  • Standard shortlist (6 candidates)
  • 3-month guarantee period
  • Interview scheduling
  • Offer management
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Exclusive Partnership
Custom
volume & RPO pricing

Embedded talent partnership for companies scaling fast with multiple open roles.

  • Dedicated account team
  • Unlimited requisitions
  • Volume rate discounts
  • ATS integration
  • Talent pipeline building
  • Quarterly talent market reports
  • Employer brand consultancy
  • Diversity & inclusion sourcing
  • Annual talent strategy workshop
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For Candidates

We Work for Your Career

Senior career moves require discretion, strategy, and a consultant who genuinely knows your market. That's how we operate.

Confidential Search

We never share your CV without explicit permission. Your search is 100% discreet.

Career Strategy

Our consultants provide honest market insight, not just job ads.

Exclusive Access

Access roles that are never advertised — 60% of our mandates are exclusive.

Negotiation Support

We negotiate salary, equity, and benefits on your behalf.

Ready to explore your next move?

Register confidentially and a specialist consultant will contact you within 24 hours.

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Our Team

Sector Specialists, Not Generalists

Every NexGen consultant has worked inside the industry they recruit for. We speak your language.

Alexandra Hewitt

Alexandra Hewitt

Managing Partner — Technology

Former software engineer turned specialist recruiter. 11 years placing technology leaders across FinTech, SaaS, and deep-tech.

340+ placements CTO · VP Engineering · Product
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Daniel Okafor

Daniel Okafor

Partner — Finance & Operations

Qualified ACA with Big 4 background. 9 years placing CFOs, finance directors, and transformation leaders.

280+ placements CFO · Finance Director · COO
LinkedIn
Sophia Andreou

Sophia Andreou

Director — Legal & Compliance

Practising solicitor background with deep networks across in-house legal, compliance, and regulatory teams.

190+ placements GC · Legal Director · Compliance
LinkedIn
Marcus Chen

Marcus Chen

Partner — Executive Search

Former management consultant with 14 years in board-level executive search. Specialist in PE-backed businesses and listed companies.

420+ placements CEO · CFO · NED · Board Roles
LinkedIn

What People Say

Outcomes Speak Louder

"NexGen placed our CFO and three Finance Directors over 18 months. Every shortlist was exceptional. They understand PE-backed environments better than anyone."

Jonathon Walsh
Jonathon Walsh
CEO, Meridian Capital Partners

"We had been trying to hire our VP of Engineering for eight months. NexGen found us the right person in 19 days. Genuinely outstanding."

Priya Nair
Priya Nair
CPO, Constellation Technologies

"As a candidate, the experience was different. Confidential, strategic, and Marcus negotiated a package 18% above my previous salary."

Richard Carver
Richard Carver
Placed CFO — now at Vantage Group
NexGen Talent team in a modern office
2,400+
Executive Placements
94%
12-Month Retention
18 Days
Average Time-to-Fill
4.9
Client Satisfaction Score

About NexGen Talent

Built on Long-Term Partnerships, Not Transactions

NexGen Talent was founded on a simple conviction: executive search done properly takes time, honesty, and deep sector expertise. We are a boutique firm that limits mandates to ensure every client receives genuine attention.

With sector-specialist consultants who have worked inside the industries they recruit for, we speak your language — and candidates trust us with the most confidential career conversations.

  • Confidentiality guaranteed on every search
  • Retained search completed in 18 days average
  • ISO 9001 certified recruitment processes
  • Diversity-first candidate sourcing as standard

Get in Touch

Start a Conversation

Whether you're hiring or exploring a career move, our consultants are available to discuss your situation confidentially.

1 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5AB
Monday–Friday 8:00–18:00

All enquiries are treated with strict confidentiality.