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PSL & RPO Services

Our PSL and RPO services embed Irving Knight within leading global organisations, allowing us to deliver at pace, scale, and quality.

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The preferred supplier model enables a proactive, long-term partnership aligned to your evolving hiring needs. It gives us the time and access required to gain a deep understanding of your hiring teams, business values, and company culture—ensuring a relationship that is both highly effective and efficient.

As part of your Preferred Supplier List, Irving Knight is positioned to engage immediately when a hiring requirement arises. Our in-depth knowledge of your organisation allows us to present only the most relevant, qualified, and high-calibre candidates from the outset. The quality, precision, and consistency of our delivery are significantly enhanced when we operate as a trusted partner, enabling us to run searches at the highest standard and remain your first point of call when external expertise is required.

PSL Benefits

We act as an extension of your business, combining market insight, professional delivery, and brand-led candidate management to save time, protect your reputation, and consistently deliver strong hiring outcomes.

Time & Results

Partnering with us will allow your hiring managers and HR team to focus on their own specialist duties. We understand the hiring process thoroughly and by utilising our extensive database and headhunting facilities, are able to provide better results.

Branding

Many organisations forget that how you treat each applicant has an effect on the perception of your brand. We ensure that candidates are kept in the loop and recieve feedback regardless of the outcome. We ensure that the perception of the brand remains professional and positive.

Professionalism

We create a peace of mind. Knowing that a team of professional recruiters are sourcing the best talent for your organisation full time eliminates the need to rely on multiple recruitment agencies which may not understand your brand and its requirements.

360° Map

A 360° map of the market. We coordinate with our research team to map out market conditions before headhunting even begins.

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FAQs

We’re here to make Executive Search easy to understand. Find answers to the most common questions below.

Our priority is fit, not speed. We take time to understand your background, goals, and motivations, then provide clear insight into each opportunity so you’re only considered for roles that truly align with your experience and ambitions.

We specialise in senior, specialist, and leadership appointments across the markets we serve. Our focus is on roles where experience, judgement, and cultural alignment are critical — typically mid- to senior-level management through to executive and board appointments.

You’ll gain honest market insight, access to high-quality opportunities, and clear guidance throughout the process. Our aim is simple: to help you make the right move, at the right time, with confidence.

No. Our services are completely free for candidates. We are retained by our client partners to manage their hiring processes, meaning there is never a cost to you at any stage.

Our role is to represent your interests professionally, provide guidance throughout the process, and help you assess opportunities objectively — without any financial obligation.

No — if anything, it gives you an advantage. We provide context, insight, and advocacy that ensure your experience and motivations are clearly understood from the outset. Our role is to strengthen your candidacy and guide you through a transparent, well-managed process.

We operate as a retained, partnership-led search firm rather than a transactional recruiter. That means fewer searches, deeper engagement, and a far higher level of commitment to outcomes. By combining sector specialism, market intelligence, and a disciplined search methodology, we deliver hires that are aligned not only to role requirements, but to culture, strategy, and long-term growth plans.

We don’t rely on databases or job advertising alone. Our searches are driven by proactive market mapping, targeted outreach, and insight gained from long-standing sector networks. Candidates are assessed on capability, leadership style, cultural alignment, and long-term potential — not just CV fit — ensuring a robust and well-informed shortlist.

Confidentiality is fundamental to how we operate. Every search is handled with discretion, clear communication, and controlled market engagement. As your representative in the market, we protect your brand, manage messaging carefully, and ensure sensitive information is only shared when appropriate — safeguarding both your business and your candidates throughout the process.

Our retained model is designed to deliver outcomes, not volume. Because we invest the time to fully understand the role, the business, and the wider context, we achieve a consistently high completion rate across our searches. More importantly, our focus is on long-term retention and impact, not short-term placement metrics.

While our process is designed to minimise risk, we recognise that circumstances can change. In the rare event a placement doesn’t succeed, we work closely with our client to address the situation and agree the most appropriate next steps. Our commitment is to the partnership and the outcome — not just the initial hire

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