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Incorporated in 1996, Hanover Search Group is one of the longest established and respected Executive Search firms. With a
global reach and over 40 Partners, Hanover is one of the largest Search firms operating within the Financial Services market
place.
Hanover Search Group
Patrick Field – CEO
Patrick spearheads the firm’s business strategy. During the past 25 years he has placed over 200 individuals at both main board
and senior executive level throughout the UK and Internationally. In addition, he has been a headline speaker on industry issues
at numerous UK and International conferences and has written a number of articles for the industry press.
James Emmett – Managing Director
James is a founding member of the Hanover Search Group, James has specialised in the Actuarial and Risk sectors for over 20
years. With specific expertise in the Life (Re)Insurance sector, he is responsible for the origination and delivery of in excess of
50 senior level searches every year. He is extremely well known and connected to a large number of leaders within the Actuarial
and Insurance profession and is able to leverage this knowledge and contact base for the benefit of his clients. He is also
responsible for the day to day management of a dedicated team of 25 executive search professionals maintaining the highest
levels of service and delivery.
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Service Level Agreements:
Search is a solution driven service, which enables you to source the strongest talent within your sector. It is particularly effective
for key and senior appointments. Search is tailored to meet your requirements.
Retained Search Assignments
A retained search becomes the priority for the team, ahead
of other exclusive searches that they may have on at any
one time.
A Retained Search assignment includes:
A dedicated effort to fill the position, taking into account
nuances of your firm’s culture and other critical issues
related to the role.
Detailed analysis of individuals operating in your
targeted sector.
Candidates motivated to join and add value to your
business.
Accurate assessment of your competition.
An opportunity to strengthen the market position of your
organisation.
Full candidate exclusivity until client decides not to
progress.
Rolling Retainer
Used predominantly for multiple hiring requirements where the
client is seeking an agreed level of service, commitment and
results within an agreed timeframe.
In this instance, a team and research capability is committed to
the client for that agreed timeframe.
Candidates are submitted on an ‘as and when’ basis rather
than committing to any formal shortlist stage.
Standards and service remain as per an individual assignment.
Contingent Recruitment
Contingent recruitment involves a rigorous search of currently
active candidates relevant to the specific assignment.
Candidates will be submitted on an as and when basis.
Why Hanover:
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Our Commitment to You
To ensure that the recommendation made is the most
appropriate recruitment method for your business needs.
To add value to your business by giving you access to
the wide range of relevant candidates.
That all candidates are interviewed prior to submission to
ensure that each individual has the right skills base,
personality fit, and has a commitment to proceed.
That you will receive comprehensive, quality and
accurate information about candidates, both written and
verbal.
To manage the offer stage of the recruitment process
effectively, giving you a clear understanding of the
candidate’s expectations and decisions.
To give you full candidate feedback within a 48 hour
period following interviews.
Your Commitment to Us
To provide full, up-to-date and accurate information about
the company, the role and the decision making process.
To maintain regular contact with us throughout the
process.
To provide candidate feedback following the interviews of
all candidates within a 48 hour period.
To arrange second interviews, where possible, within 1
week of the first interview.
To offer, where practicable, the selected candidate within
48 hours of the final interview process.
To make us aware promptly of any changes in candidate
requirements.
To provide us with candid feedback at the end of the
process and judge us by our performance against this
criteria.
To forward to us any relevant CVs submitted either
directly, or via third parties, wherein those CVs are
relevant to the assignment.
Head Office: 46 Cannon Street, London, EC4N 6JJ T: 020 7248 2244 F. 020 7248 2131 W. www.hanoversearch.com
Retained Search Process:
1. Engagement by the Client
Terms and conditions are agreed.
2. Initiate Search
We will detail your specific requirements to our research team and initiate the research. Initial market research would take place
over a 28 day period. Progress reporting will take place on a weekly basis and will take the form of a summary sheet detailing
candidates identified, approached, interviewed and in process as well as market feedback on the role and the business.
3. Present Market Report
At the end of this period, a Market Report is produced which consists of a long list of groups to be approached and named
individuals who operate within the designated area.
4. Approach and Screen Candidates
Following the discussion of the Market Report, the Hanover team will initiate conversations with prospective candidates and
conduct screening interviews.
5. Shortlist Reporting
Full reports will be prepared for all the candidates that, after the interviews, are deemed suitable. These reports will consist of an
individual appraisal of the candidates, their experience, qualifications, abilities, achievements and the candidate’s CV. Hanover will
submit no less than 3 candidates for consideration, per position.
6. Client Interviews
After you have reviewed the reports, we will co-ordinate the whole interview process through to completion.
7. Placement
We will provide you with a full consultancy service throughout the offer and acceptance phase, to ensure that a successful
appointment is made.
Partnership Agreement:
