Senior Level Recruitment

Whilst Sheffield is, primarily, an executive search firm we can also conduct an ‘advertised’ recruitment process for positions at the middle management or technical expert level.

We can partner closely with your internal recruitment team, starting with a detailed briefing to fully understand the role, organisation and the context. This is followed by a targeted digital marketing campaign during which applications are reviewed by our experienced consultants.

Selected candidates undergo structured interviews, psychometric testing, probity and background, and reference checks.

Features

Unbundled services

Sheffield can be flexible with the level of service we provide, to order to fit your requirements. From our full end-to-end recruitment process, to ‘unbundled’ support options such as managing a ‘Mailbox’ process for our clients.

World class research team

Your assignment will be supported by a dedicated team of in-house specialists with a depth of relevant expertise and networks.

Risk mitigation

Sheffield's approach to minimising appointment risk involves three critical stages: securing candidate consent for comprehensive background checks, conducting thorough referee checks with at least two referees and performing detailed probity checks through a third-party. These probity checks cover professional licenses, educational qualifications, immigration status, credit reports, social media activity, and criminal records. This meticulous process ensures candidate credibility and identifies potential risks early in the recruitment process.

Process excellence

We deliver world-class executive search through a process defined by rigour, integrity, and strategic alignment.

Our commitment to process excellence ensures that every senior-level appointment is executed with precision, guided by proven methodologies, deep market insight, and a disciplined, transparent approach.

Psychometric assessments

We provide in-depth evaluative advice through psychometric and behavioural assessments, lending additional value to your decision-making.

Our dedicated team of psychologists will provide you with deep insights into the performance potential and preferred working style of candidates.

Candidate experience

Candidate care is core to our professional practice. Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga and a focus on the candidate as a ‘whole person’ underpins our approach.

For us, the test of a successful recruitment process is quality of the appointed persons contribution over time. We review and monitor this on a regular basis with our clients.

Diversity and inclusion

We adopt diversity and inclusivity principles through our recruitment processes. We apply culturally appropriate practices and have respect for and adherence to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Relationships that last a lifetime

Our commitment is to deliver an exceptional service to clients and candidates, ensuring long lasting personal and business relationships.

Curated database

Developed over more than six decades, our database and networks are unrivalled.

Our International Partners

Sheffield has both the global reach and capability to ensure you receive the highest standard of service solutions possible.

Sheffield is a member of the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC). As the worldwide professional association for the executive search and leadership consulting industry, AESC promotes the highest professional standards in executive search and leadership consulting through its industry recognised Code of Ethics and Professional Practice Guidelines.