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Our mission is to uncover the best talent in your field, refusing to use narrow, job-board-led networks. We believe that some of the best people, the ones you really want, are currently being successful within another company.

Our Services

SPS International understands the pressure companies are under to find the leaders needed to make a real difference. We have a rigorous search approach to find and attract these game changing executives.

Here at SPS International, we have an experienced team of Executive Search Consultants that have the knowledge and network to help your organisation. Our consultants have successful completed assignments across the entire Senior Management, Leadership and Board Level including CEO’s, CFO’s, COO’s, VP’s and Regional Directors.

We offer two levels of search solutions to suit businesses looking to find a perfect fit for their team.

Premium Full Market Search

SPS International have been a globally recognised provider of retained search for over 20 years and is the corner stone of our success. We partner with many multinational industry leading organisations to hire and retain top talent. Our Premium Market Search provides an advanced methodology to search and attract the top talent from specialist industry professionals through to Senior Leadership positions.

Your unique requirements will be handled by a team of industry and functional expert consultants to ensure you receive the finest quality of service and a shortlist of candidates from the very best performers in your industry.

Our Premium Search Solution follows 6 steps and helps find the perfect match for your team.

Position Briefing

We take a detailed brief of your needs including role & personal requirements.
We also take time to lay out a search timeline to set expectations.

Research Phase 1

An extensive search into the market to uncover every profile in the industry, not just those active or most visible.
A long list is created by using our extensive search methods including direct research, networking, online and social platforms.

Recruitment Phase

We proactively approach and sell your opportunity to every potential candidate – usually between 100-150 people.
All potential candidates are taken through our extensive interview process to ensure they meet your requirements.

Shortlist Presentation

4-6 candidates after 20 working days.
Candidate CV’s, and presentations
Client presentation of shortlist and debrief

Interview Phase

Candidate and client support including preparation and debriefing.

Completion

Confirm start date for candidate.
Ensure smooth onboarding of candidate.

Our search techniques have helped place thousands of candidates in industry leading businesses around the world. Your exact requirements will be handled by our team of industry and functional expert consultants to ensure you receive the finest quality of service and have your exact specifications met.

Why Choose A Dedicated Search Consultancy?

Executive search agencies or search consultants provide an in depth and comprehensive step-by-step recruitment process to ensure the perfect fit for businesses. Taking care in specifying the job requirements and specifications, building a shortlist of quality candidates ensuring the interview and selection process is as smooth as possible.

Not only do executive search firms have extensive industry knowledge but also a wide database of candidates that may be ideal for your business. This is especially important for businesses wanting to find the perfect candidate quickly.

What are the benefits of a search consultant?

Executive search has a wide range of benefits for high performing businesses:

Working with an industry expert, executive search agencies will focus on candidates who fit perfectly within your business, using your specific requirements.
Your industry expert knows the market inside and out, knowing where to find and select the top talent within the industry.
Executive search will usually be for specific and specialist roles that will have very specific requirements and prerequisites.
This method is significantly more time efficient than traditional recruitment techniques as executive search agencies will actively search for candidates as opposed to posting adverts on job boards and awaiting applications.
Overall, executive search reduces the risk of a bad hire by hand selecting top quality candidates that fit the business and specific outlined requirements.

Does executive search actually work?

Executive search firms are dedicated to placing the perfect, high performing candidate into your business. Some hiring departments may not have the time and resource to fully search the market, draw on connections and build a list of performing candidates but that is why executive search works: the time, detail, depth and dedication.

Executive search firms dive into detail and depth for each project to find the top talent or niche profile which other traditional recruitment methods such as LinkedIn or job boards may not do.

Our Market Sectors

SPS International work in three core sectors where since 2003 we have established ourselves as industry experts and the choice search partner in the sectors.

Not only have we built relationships with many of the leading organisations within each sector but we have dedicated teams of principles and consultants focussed on those industries.

Our three market sectors are Animal & Human Nutrition & Health, Agribusiness, Fashion & Retail and Industrial which covers a variety of core markets.

Agribusiness

The Agribusiness and Agriculture production sectors are vitally important for the future in a world where the population is continually increasing.

Nutrition & Health

Sustainable food and nutrition production is essential for businesses in this sector to grow. Innovation and development has seen a large drive for recruitment in this emerging market.

Industrial

SPS International’s Industrial division focusses on several core markets that offer a range of chemical and mechanical manufactured products into some of the most important global sectors.

Fashion & Retail

The global fashion industry is one of the most lucrative and recognisable industries. SPS International work across the global fashion and retail markets.

What Clients Say

You could go an entire career and not come across a recruiting talent like Jonathan. Jonathan recruited me for a role during his time at SPS International. One might be skeptical of a young recruiter like Jonathan at first glance, but over the course of the time that we worked together, he showed himself to be a star. I began to admire Jonathan for his diligence and his work ethic.

With an 8 hour time difference between us, Jonathan was available and engaged throughout the recruiting process with a level of care that is uncommon across the recruiting profession. He is the consummate professional and carries himself with poise, composure, and care for his clients. You will never feel like you're just another commission check for him. The best part is that he's still early in his career and growing at an impressive trajectory. Our interactions left an impression on me that shaped my own behaviour."

What Clients Say

"I met Sam Farrell as a specialised head-hunter for the animal nutritional and animal health industry, and from the first moment his networking in the sector and his advices were important to stand out as a candidate. Sam was aware of every detail and his recommendations and support allowed me to succeed at each phase of the hiring process.

We even met before each interview and presentation to be sure I had the right information so it was easier to nail it down. I recommend Sam as a great head-hunter but also he was a great and funny person to work with."

What Clients Say

"Sam was my headhunter during the recruiting process in Novus. During the time we have shared, he has shown me that he is not only an excellent professional but also an excellent person.

He has always been close, attentive and understanding throughout the process, getting the best agreement for both me and the company. With his continued concern Sam has passed from being my head hunter to being my friend. Thanks for everything Sam!"