Contingency search

Our contingency search service offers our clients unparalleled access to a vast database of exceptional industry leaders. In today's labour market, where technical skills and industry knowledge are in high demand, ensuring that these talents are well-managed is more critical than ever.
Unlike retained executive search firms, with our quick turnaround and rigorous selection process, our clients can be assured that they have access to the most qualified executives in the market.

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Find the right talent with our Contingency Recruitment

At Metier, we understand that time is precious, so we work proficiently within your organisation’s timeframes to simplify the recruitment process and provide seamless communication for our clients. Unlike long-term contracts or guarantees of work, our contingency search service operates on a ‘no placement, no fee’ basis, providing a risk-free solution for businesses seeking the best possible executives to fill key positions.
To achieve this, we meticulously evaluate both the quantitative and qualitative aspects of your needs, developing a thorough understanding of what you require. We then present only the best candidates via a carefully curated shortlist. With Metier, you can trust that we'll deliver exceptional results without any added hassle or commitments. Contact our contingency search recruiters today.

How we support you

We act as your executive search partner from start to finish.

From our first kick off call to helping you create sustainable HR strategies; your priorities become our priorities and guide our search for your next leader. We support you with:

Our sector specialists work with you to create person specifications detailing technical and soft skills, desired experience and sector knowledge
We create a custom solution designed around your specific business model, company culture growth goals, and industry requirements
We offer full-service, boutique business support to guide your company culture, onboarding, and succession planning

Our custom approach

We know your company and brand is unique, and only a unique approach will find the right leaders.

To source the right executive level talent to achieve your business growth goals, we take a custom approach to your search process by:

Providing a dedicated consultative specialist to your executive job who is knowledgeable in your specific market
Leveraging our global network of exceptional talent to find not only the skills and experience you require, but also the personality and character that compliments your company culture
We only provide a shortlist of candidates that are aligned to your needs and fit the person specification
As a leading executive search firm, we support your recruitment process, liaising between parties, negotiating contracts and providing guidance on salary
We support your new leadership hires as they acclimate to your company, culture, and business goals

Why work with us?

We get to the heart of your organisation’s needs and look to work with you long-term to build your brand by:

Helping you explore experimental areas that could accelerate your brand, such as digital, technology, social commerce, AR, VR and many more of the emerging areas that are disrupting your market
Laying the right foundation for your Senior leadership team through a seamless executive search and recruiting process
Supporting our candidates’ needs and career goals as well as our clients’, this ensures that we don’t just have a match on paper but match the right dynamic individual to every executive job

Our sector expertise:

Consumer Goods

Get tactical recruitment insight and support to navigate new markets, create new products, build online presence and more.

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Consumer Services

Meet regulatory requirements, changing consumer demands, disruptive technology with executive and recruitment support tailored to your needs.

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Arts & Culture

Museums, festivals, art galleries, performing arts and arts education centres, heritage sites, and other organisations offer one-of-a-kind experiences, and we support them with unique recruitment solutions.

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Fashion & Luxury

The definition of ‘luxury’ is evolving beyond fashion and jewellery to consumer electronics, automotive, premium household and other products.

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Healthcare

Maintain patient care levels and build your reputation as a leading healthcare provider or facility with a consultative recruitment and executive search partner.

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Lifestyle

From virtual experiences to sustainability, lifestyle brands need to be able to meet changing consumer needs quickly and agilely with exceptional executive talent.

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Retail

Whether you’re accelerating brick-and-mortar opportunities, scaling with digitalisation or growing your e-commerce brand, get the right leaders in place to grow with custom retail executive search.

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Retail FS & Fintech

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the intersection of retail financial services and fintech has given rise to a new era of innovation and opportunity.

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Technology

Disruption and innovation define the modern landscape of technology, find technology and IT leaders and executives who are truly visionary.

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Travel

Whether you’re a high-growth startup or an established, global company in the aviation, cruise, transportation spaces, and more, we can support your hunt for great talent.

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Digital Services

From apps to SaaS to wearable technology, partner with an executive search and recruitment specialist knowledgeable in your specific offerings, culture, and business model.

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Leisure and Hospitality

One of the most resilient industries, leisure and hospitality are faced with the new challenge of future-proofing. Find leaders and roles to leverage opportunities in this space.

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