RETAINED SEARCH
Greater certainty without greater cost
Your critical hires do not have to demand a bigger recruitment fee
Retained Search gives you greater control over delivery, cost, candidate quality, and the data informing every hiring decision.
Reduce hiring risk
De-risk your recruitment with a free six-month candidate replacement guarantee.
Accelerate delivery
Reduce time to hire and increase delivery certainty through a dedicated DeepRec.ai consultant.
Control your costs
Benefit from a reduced fee and split payments that support cash flow, particularly across multiple hires.
Improve candidate alignment
Build shortlists aligned with your values and DEI goals through our community-led access to passive talent.
Make data-led decisions
Receive a bespoke market report covering competitors, talent trends, salary data, diversity, EVP, attrition, and retention.
Improve the hiring experience
Access actionable, real-time customer feedback that helps improve the hiring process as it progresses.
What is included
What can you expect from our Retained Search?
Dedicated DeepRec.ai Consultant
An exclusive consultant managing end-to-end delivery.
Flexibility
A transferable fee if your hiring plans change.
Risk-Free Process
A six-month replacement guarantee that reduces financial and time risk.
Cost-Efficient Solutions
A reduced model designed to lower the overall cost of hiring.
Efficiency
Improved cash-flow forecasting and a more efficient delivery process.
Diverse Candidate Talent
Extended reach across broader and more representative talent pools.
Best-in-Class Talent
Quality shortlists sourced from specialist communities and competitor organisations.
Data-Led Approach
Competitor analysis covering talent flow, skills, headcount, and salary benchmarking.
Exclusivity
Exclusive candidate access with incentives aligned around successful delivery.
When retained search works best
When is this the right partnership for you?
When the cost of failure is too high
When a £30k mistake is not an option
The average cost of a bad hire is over £30k. Our retained approach provides the in-depth screening, cultural alignment, and reach needed to avoid costly mistakes.
When speed is critical
When the clock is against you
Drawing on a broad community network, your dedicated consultant will proactively engage passive candidates and focus resources on finding the right fit.
When budget visibility matters
When you need more control over cash flow
Unlike a single contingency fee, our retained model offers a structured payment plan aligned with key delivery milestones.
When internal capacity is stretched
When you have admin overload
We manage the hiring administration so your teams can reclaim their time and create a more direct route to faster placements.
Secure your next critical hire
Build your next shortlist with greater control and certainty
Speak to DeepRec.ai about your critical hiring priorities, talent market, and the delivery model best suited to your goals.
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