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Executive Search

Start your search now | Our executive search specialists assist you in finding your next CxO, Director or Head of Department

Tell us about your business and the position you are looking to fill

Ready to hire your next leader?

In an ever-evolving economic climate, having the right leadership has never been more crucial to your business. When thinking about hiring within your executive team, the pressure is firmly on! No matter the stage of your business, having talented leaders steering the ship can be the difference between success and failure, and getting this process wrong is both costly and time consuming.  

From C-suite executives to specialist departmental leaders across HR, Finance, Commercial, Technical, Marketing and Industrial sectors we can help you attract the right people first time.

Why Smith & Reed?

With over 25 years of experience in senior-level recruitment, we understand the stakes and have consistently been the agency of choice for companies seeking exceptional leaders to propel their business to the next level.

Our consultants are leaders in their own right - established, knowledgeable and qualified across both recruitment and HR. Our extensive experience and insightful approach builds trust across both candidates and clients, enabling us to attract and match the best talent available.

Our priority is getting to know you and your business. We collaborate closely with you to define your strategic business goals, cultural fit, key competencies, and experience requirements. By concentrating on building long-standing business relationships, we ensure that we provide a seamless extension to your recruitment processes.

Speak To An Expert

Meet your Executive Search Specialists​

All of our specialists have over 15 years experience within the talent acquisition & executive search sector. Each of our specialists are experts within their industry, and have extensive knowledge of their market.

Director of Smith & Reed Recruitment and Permanent Recruitment Specialist Rebecca Richardson

Rebecca Richardson CertRP
Director | Recruitment Specialist

Call: 07966 092 124

Email: rebecca@smithandreed.co.uk

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Director of Smith & Reed Recruitment and Permanent Recruitment Specialist Danielle Hubbard Assoc CIPD

Danielle Hubbard Assoc CIPD
Director | Recruitment Specialist


Call: 07718 070 092

Email: danielle@smithandreed.co.uk


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Ryan Mitchell

Recruitment Specialist | Tech Division

Call:+447961 873310

Email:ryan@smithandreed.co.uk

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    Candidate

    ​Thank you so much again Kim, I really felt I got a personal service from you and that you went the extra mile and always tried to help. I'm really grateful to you for everything you have done for me.

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    Client

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    ​We will definitely be in touch again in the future should we need any more help recruiting, you have been so positive and helpful and it is much appreciated.

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    Candidate

    ​Nice to see a company being so thorough. You clearly know what you are doing and are ensuring you are not wasting mine or the potential employers time. Thank you once again, it is a pleasure to see such profession...

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    ​I wholeheartedly appreciate your approach with both myself and the acquisition of this role. Absolutely exemplary service!

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    ​I just wanted to say a very big thank you... it is life changing for me, I thought my dream of relocating to Cornwall had gone, this could not have worked out better!

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    ​I would like to express my enormous thanks to you Kim, for putting me forward for things and getting me work. It’s been wonderful working with you and hope we do so again in the future.