Our retained search model provides added commitment, transparency, and focus for mandates that require full market coverage or dedicated resource.
Whether you’re hiring a senior leader, niche role, or building a new function, we ensure consistency, accountability, and care throughout.
We act as brand ambassadors for your business, representing your culture and values in every interaction. Our searches combine research, relationships, and real-world engagement — drawing on established networks built through regular contact, market events, and thought leadership forums.
Our approach is inclusive and far-reaching, identifying the best person for the role, even if they’re not actively looking. Every candidate, regardless of outcome, leaves with a positive impression of your organisation and the professionalism of the process.
A retained partnership gives your hiring project an extra layer of precision and accountability.
Retained search is a structured hiring partnership where JSS is engaged exclusively to deliver critical or complex hires with dedicated research, full market coverage, and accountability throughout.
When a role is strategic, confidential, or time-sensitive — such as leadership transitions, new function builds, business transformations, or specialist appointments where precision matters.
Retained projects involve dedicated research, structured delivery, and greater resource allocation. It’s a more data-driven and proactive model, with full market insight and accountability — while maintaining the same high standards of quality and care found across all JSS searches.
Timelines vary depending on scope, but a typical retained search completes within 4–8 weeks. Team builds or phased delivery projects may extend with agreed milestones and progress reviews.
