Strategic Hiring Starts Before the Search.
Hiring is not simply about finding someone who matches a job description. It starts with understanding what the business needs, what the person will be responsible for, and what success should look like.
I work with business owners to define those requirements, find and assess suitable candidates, and prepare for the new hire’s success.
Before you search, get clear on what you need.
A role that has been open for months. A previous hire who didn’t work out. A founder reviewing every CV. A business that needs help but isn’t sure whom to hire.
Sometimes the difficulty starts before the search—with an unclear role, competing expectations, or a business need that hasn’t been properly defined.
How we work together
Define the business need and role
Together, we clarify what your business needs, what the role should own, and which capabilities matter. We agree on priorities, responsibilities, and what success will look like.
I turn those decisions into a clear role definition and hiring scorecard to guide the search and assessment.
Find and assess candidates
I search for and personally assess suitable candidates against the criteria we’ve agreed. We review the shortlist together, discussing each person’s relevant experience, strengths, and trade-offs.
You receive an assessed shortlist with evidence against the criteria, helping you compare candidates and make an informed decision.
Prepare for a strong start
Together, we agree on what the new hire needs to understand, achieve, and take responsibility for when they join. We clarify initial priorities, expectations, and available support.
I bring those decisions into a practical onboarding plan, giving you and your new hire a clear starting point.
The Strategic Hiring Partnership
A full engagement covering role definition, candidate search and assessment, and onboarding preparation.
We agree on the scope, your involvement, and the fee before work begins, so you know what is included and how we’ll work together.
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Where This Helps
Your first key hire
For founders deciding what to delegate and what their first important hire should own.
Building a team for growth
For businesses preparing for expansion, a launch, or a new function and needing clarity on roles and hiring priorities.
A senior hiring decision
For business owners who want support defining a senior role and assessing suitable candidates.
Not sure whether you need to hire?
Hiring Strategy Only is a standalone engagement to clarify the business need, consider whether hiring is the right response, and define the role and hiring approach.
You can start here without committing to candidate search. Sometimes the most useful outcome is deciding that a hire is unnecessary, premature, or needs to be defined differently.