Executive roles & recruitment

Skilled leaders guiding teams and performance

At NW People, we connect employers with experienced leaders who can manage people, operations and commercial outcomes. We focus on executives who can balance day-to-day decision making with longer-term planning and stakeholder expectations.
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Why employers and job seekers choose NW People

For employers

Executive roles depend on clarity around scope and authority. We begin by defining what the leader will be responsible for – the team size, reporting lines, budget control and targets. Once the brief is clear, we identify leaders who have operated at a similar scale and can bring a steady, consistent leadership approach. Our shortlists reflect alignment with your environment, not just title or industry.

For job seekers

We work with organisations that provide a clear mandate and measurable outcomes for leadership roles. Before we progress an opportunity, we outline the objectives, how success is tracked and where decisions sit within the broader structure. This helps ensure the role fits your leadership approach and preferred operating environment.

Executive roles we recruit

We regularly recruit for executive roles such as:

General manager

Head of operations/operations director

Head of commercial/commercial director

Sales director/head of sales

Marketing director/head of marketing

Finance director/financial controller/CFO

People and culture director/head of HR

Supply chain director/head of logistics

Our recruitment process

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For employers

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We work with you to understand your leadership structure, culture and strategic priorities.

We engage discreetly with our network to identify senior talent aligned with your organisational direction.

We support interviews, stakeholder alignment and offer negotiation to ensure clarity at every stage.

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For candidates

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Register or express interest in executive opportunities that align with your leadership approach and values.

We introduce you to organisations where your experience, decision-making style and growth goals are well matched.

We provide guidance throughout discussion and offer stages to support a transparent, respectful process.

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Market insights

The strongest hiring demand is currently for CFO, GM and Head of Content roles.

Cultural and values alignment is a central consideration in executive hiring.

Executives are expected to demonstrate fluency across finance, people leadership and operational strategy.

Both employers and candidates are increasingly selective and deliberate in the current market.

Discreet search and network-based sourcing are more effective than open advertising at this level.

FAQs

How should I articulate leadership impact at an executive level?

Focus on strategic outcomes such as business growth, market repositioning, cultural transformation or operational optimisation.

Do executive candidates need direct industry experience to be shortlisted?

Some roles require sector familiarity, while others prioritise leadership capability, alignment to organisational values and strategic vision.

Why does executive recruitment often require more time?

Stakeholder alignment, organisational culture fit and discreet engagement with the market all contribute to a more considered hiring process.

How can we ensure we attract the right executive candidates?

Having clarity on values, leadership expectations and decision-making culture helps identify candidates who will align and stay.

Take the next step with NW People

Whether you’re hiring or looking for your next role, we’ll help you connect with the right people and opportunities.

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