Executive Search — UK & United States

Senior executive search.
UK & US.
Done properly.

The TalentHire Group places senior leaders across UK executive leadership, PE technology advisory, US plastics and injection molding manufacturing, and cleared cybersecurity in the Northern Virginia federal corridor. Boutique. Relationship-led. No shortcuts.

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30+
Years sector
experience
4
Specialist
practice areas
2
Markets
UK & US

Who We Are

Boutique executive search.
No generalists.
No shortcuts.

The TalentHire Group is a specialist executive search firm operating across the UK and United States. We place senior and board-level talent where the wrong hire is not an option — in executive leadership, private equity technology advisory, plastics manufacturing and cleared cybersecurity.

We are not a volume recruiter. Every mandate receives direct, senior attention backed by genuine sector knowledge and networks built over decades — not a database search.

Sector depth, not breadth Every practice area is led by direct industry knowledge. Clients get someone who understands the market from the inside — not a generalist working from a brief.
Relationship-led search We operate through trusted networks built over 30 years. The candidates we approach aren't on job boards — they're known to us.
Discreet by design Senior mandates require confidentiality as a matter of course — not as an add-on. We conduct every search accordingly.

What We Do

Four practice areas.
One standard of search.

United Kingdom

UK Executive
Leadership Search

Board-level and senior executive search across the United Kingdom. We work with privately-owned businesses, PE-backed portfolio companies and leadership teams navigating growth, transition or transformation. CEO, MD, CFO, COO, NED and Chair appointments — the roles where the right decision defines what happens next.

  • CEO / MD
  • CFO / COO
  • NED / Chair
  • PE-backed
  • Growth & Scale
  • Succession
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United Kingdom & Europe

PE Technology
Advisory Recruitment

Senior recruitment for technology advisory and consulting practices, with a particular focus on PE-backed and private equity technology advisory mandates. We place Principal and Director-level talent who operate at the intersection of technology, strategy and investment — understanding the profile, the expectations and the culture these firms demand.

  • Principal
  • Director
  • PE Tech Advisory
  • Digital Transformation
  • CTO / CIO
  • Strategy
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United States

US Plastics & Injection
Molding Recruitment

Specialist search for the US plastics and injection molding manufacturing sector. We place operational, commercial and engineering leaders in manufacturers who need people who understand the floor as well as the boardroom. Built on 30 years of direct industry experience across injection molding, extrusion and advanced plastics — we know this sector from the inside. Active across Texas, the Southeast and Midwest.

  • Injection Molding
  • Plant Manager
  • VP Operations
  • Engineering Director
  • Commercial Director
  • Texas · Southeast · Midwest
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United States — Northern Virginia

Cleared Cybersecurity
Recruitment — NoVA

Cleared and senior cybersecurity talent search for the US federal contractor market. We specialise in the Northern Virginia corridor — placing TS/SCI and above cleared professionals into defence contractors, intelligence community contractors and federal systems integrators where both clearance and deep technical capability are non-negotiable.

  • TS/SCI Cleared
  • Federal Contractors
  • NoVA Corridor
  • ISSO / ISSM
  • Cyber Architect
  • IC Community
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How We Work

A search process built
for senior appointments.

Brief & Discovery

We invest time upfront understanding the role, the organisation, the leadership team and what genuine success looks like — not just the job description.

Market Mapping

Direct network outreach and discreet market mapping. We identify and approach the right people — including those not actively looking.

Candidate Assessment

Every candidate receives a full briefing document and structured assessment before presentation. You receive a qualified shortlist, not a stack of CVs.

Placement & Support

We manage the process through to offer, acceptance and onboarding — and stay close through the first months in post.

Why Work With Us

What sets us apart.

Genuine sector knowledge

Our practice areas reflect where we have direct experience — not where we've decided to pitch. Clients get someone who understands the market, not just the process.

Structured candidate briefings

Every candidate we present receives a full written briefing on the role and organisation before interview. It raises the quality of conversation from the first meeting.

Speed where it matters

Senior vacancies are costly. We move with urgency on active mandates and keep clients informed at every stage — no black holes, no chasing.

Relationship over transaction

We work with a small number of clients at any time. That means genuine attention to each mandate — not a conveyor belt.

Discretion as standard

Senior mandates are sensitive. Candidate relationships are long-term. We conduct every search with the confidentiality both sides deserve.

Transatlantic reach

Active networks in both the UK and US markets. For organisations operating across borders, or seeking talent from either market, we understand both sides.

Common Questions

Frequently asked.

We operate four specialist practice areas: UK executive leadership search (CEO, MD, CFO, NED), PE technology advisory recruitment at Principal and Director level, US plastics and injection molding manufacturing recruitment, and cleared cybersecurity recruitment in the Northern Virginia federal corridor for TS/SCI and above cleared professionals.
Both, depending on the seniority and complexity of the role. Retained search gives clients exclusive focus and a structured process — it's our preferred model for board-level and complex mandates. Contingency arrangements are available for some searches. We'll recommend the right approach after understanding the brief.
Yes. Our US cybersecurity practice is specifically focused on the cleared talent market in the Northern Virginia federal contractor corridor. We place TS/SCI and above cleared professionals — including ISSO, ISSM, Cyber Architects and senior security engineers — into defence contractors, intelligence community contractors and federal systems integrators.
Yes, and this is a core specialism. Our US plastics practice is built on 30 years of direct industry experience in injection molding and advanced manufacturing. We understand the operational realities of the sector and the profile of candidates who perform in it. We are active across Texas, the Southeast and Midwest.
Most executive searches reach a qualified shortlist within four to six weeks. Total time to placement — including interviews, offer and acceptance — typically runs eight to twelve weeks. Complexity, seniority and candidate availability all affect this. We'll give you a realistic timeline at the briefing stage, not an optimistic one.
Yes. We work with senior candidates across all four practice areas. If you are an executive, director or specialist at the level we recruit into — and your background aligns with our sectors — we'd be glad to have a confidential conversation. Use the contact form and select "Candidate" in the dropdown.

Get In Touch

Let's talk about
your next hire.

Whether you have a live mandate, are planning ahead or simply want to understand what a search would look like — we are straightforward to talk to. No obligation, no sales process.

Email us directly simon@thetalenthiregroup.com

We typically respond within one business day. All initial conversations are treated as confidential. We operate across UK and US time zones.