Retained Search Recruitment
When a critical leadership, specialist cybersecurity and compliance role needs to be filled, our retained search recruitment service delivers precision, discretion and results. Middlesex Partnership is a retained executive search firm with over 30 years of experience placing high-calibre professionals into key governance positions across the UK.
As a trusted executive search partner for financial services and law firms, we specialise in sourcing exceptional talent for complex roles in Compliance, Regulatory Risk Management and across sectors in Information Security. Our clients rely on us to deliver the right candidates – not just swiftly, but with lasting accuracy.
Why Choose Retained Search Recruitment?
Retained search recruitment gives you access to a dedicated, research-led recruitment process focused on depth, quality and cultural fit. For roles where confidentiality, strategic impact or niche expertise are essential, it’s the most effective approach.
As retained head-hunters, we conduct detailed market mapping, proactive outreach and robust assessment tailored to your specific needs. Our proven process ensures alignment not just with the job description, but with the wider goals of your organisation.
Whether you're a UK-based law firm seeking a senior compliance officer, or a financial institution needing to secure regulatory risk leadership, our retained executive search firm works as an extension of your team.
Our Process Includes:
- Market Intelligence: Identifying trends, availability and candidate expectations.
- Candidate Research & Engagement: Discreet outreach to targeted professionals.
- Screening & Shortlisting: Rigorous qualification based on role-specific and cultural fit.
- Interview Management: Scheduling, feedback and process support.
- Offer & Closure: Negotiation guidance and onboarding liaison.
Trusted Across the UK
We support clients in London, Manchester, Edinburgh and across the UK, offering retained executive search solutions that meet the highest professional standards. Our background in compliance and cybersecurity executive search enables us to understand not just the technical competencies required, but the pressures and regulatory environments, or business critical information systems your candidates have to navigate.
Here to Help
Middlesex Partnership is one of the UK's leading compliance and cybersecurity retained search firms combining specialist insight with long-standing recruitment experience in both financial services recruitment and law firm recruiting services. This multi-sector expertise ensures your search is informed by practical knowledge, not assumptions.
Whether you’re looking to appoint a compliance lead, regulatory risk director or senior information security specialist, we have the network, discretion and method to help you make the right hire.